PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Solenoids - Click here for Product Builder | Click here for PDF
A solenoid is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical work. Solenoids are made up of a free moving steel plunger that sits within a wound coil of copper wire. When electric current is introduced, a magnetic field forms, which draws the plunger in. The exposed end of the plunger can be attached to equipment, and when the solenoid is activated, the plunger will move to open, close, turn on or turn off that equipment.

Variable Position Solenoids - Click here for Product Builder | Click here for PDF
These solenoids are designed to position the plunger between zero and maximum stroke proportional to the applied current. They are most frequently used with electronic controls that modulate the applied current as a function of a measured feedback variable such as position or speed. Typical applications are flow control, hydraulics, positioning and valves.

Linkage Hardware
High precision components for connecting variable position solenoids to the application with accurate, stable and responsive performance.

Timer Modules
Dual coil solenoids are constructed of two wound coils. The pull coil operates at high currents in order to provide maximum pull or push force. The hold coil retains the plunger in place after it has completed its stroke. After energizing, the pull coil must be turned off as soon as possible to prevent burnout. The protective modules energize and de-energize the solenoid pull coil within approximately 1.0 seconds. Woodward makes two types of solenoid protection systems: Coil Commander® modules and pull coil timer modules (PCTM).

Controllers
The PLUS 1000 is a compact, easy-to-mount, programmable logic controller for protection, safety, or sequencing functions. It can be field programmed by a PC to control three outputs for ON/OFF, timed, or repeat functions based on the status of 1-6 switched inputs and/or an event detection input.