Selection guide

How to choose a solenoid for an OEM product

Solenoid selection is not only about size or voltage. Force, stroke, duty cycle, heat, mounting, lifecycle, and production context must be reviewed together.

Selection Checklist

Required motion: push, pull, rotary, latching, or custom assembly
Available voltage and drive circuit
Stroke or rotation angle
Required force or torque at the working position
Duty cycle, on-time, off-time, and ambient temperature
Available installation space and mounting method
Operating environment: dust, moisture, vibration, temperature
Lifecycle requirement and expected actuation frequency
Connector, lead wire, and routing constraints
Prototype quantity, production quantity, annual volume, and target cost

Standard Product or Custom?

Use a standard product when the available size, stroke, voltage, force, and duty cycle match the product requirement. Use a custom solenoid when packaging, mounting, coil behavior, noise, lifecycle, or production needs cannot be met by a catalog part.

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If you are unsure, send the product function and constraints. The engineering review can help narrow down the correct solenoid type.

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