Coil resistance
Electrical resistance of the solenoid coil. It affects current, power, heat, and force.
Glossary
Solenoid actuator glossary
Common terms used in solenoid product pages, drawings, datasheets, and RFQ discussions.
Duty cycle
The percentage of time a solenoid is energized within a repeated on/off cycle.
Force-stroke curve
A chart showing available force at different stroke positions.
Latching solenoid
A solenoid that can hold position without continuous power, often using a magnet or mechanical latch.
Linear solenoid
A solenoid that creates straight-line motion.
Plunger
The moving iron core attracted by the magnetic field inside the solenoid.
Pull solenoid
A solenoid that pulls its plunger or output member inward when energized.
Push solenoid
A solenoid arranged so the output pushes outward when energized.
Residual magnetism
Magnetism that remains after power is removed and may affect return behavior.
Rotary solenoid
A solenoid that creates short angular motion instead of linear motion.
Stroke
The movement distance of the plunger or output member.
Surge protection
Circuit protection used to handle back EMF when a DC coil is switched off.