Anywhere a small movement is required that can be powered electrically is a potential application for a solenoid from Bicron. From a simple locking function to a laser application or release mechanisms for aircraft, solenoids find their use in almost too many industrial, medical and military applications to mention.
Hydraulic or Pneumatic Valves
Automatic Locking Mechanisms
Medical Applications; Long-Life Flow Control
Automotive Gear Box Drive Selectors
Industrial Equipment; Positioning, Pinching, Holding, Rotating, Diverting, Valve Operation
Railway Remote Safety Locks
Railway Electronic Switch for Passenger Control
Railway Power Distribution
Irrigation Water Pressure Control
Aircraft Release Mechanisms
Military Ammunition Loading Systems
Bicron offers C-frame, D-frame, Tubular, Magnetic Self-Holding, Custom and Modified Standard solenoid designs. Functions include push-pull and latch-unlatch in a variety of duty cycles. Our design history includes the ability customize IP rated solenoids that operate in dusty or wet environments.
Our Technical Guide for Bicron Solenoids provides important technical details related to the design and operation of solenoids including Bicron part number selections and a glossary of solenoid terms.
Please use our Linear Solenoid Design Worksheet or Rotary Solenoid Design Worksheet to specify Modified Standard or Custom models required for your application.
Custom solenoids are designed to match your specific application requirements. Our scope includes consumer, commercial, industrial, and high-reliability applications such as medical and military uses. We also provide value-added, custom assembly services. Our custom tooling capability includes encapsulation to achieve water resistant solenoid designs.
Bicron’s capabilities include custom designed, value-added solenoid sub-assemblies; effectively incorporating a solenoid into a customized assembly that fits into our customer’s end-product. This may include simple, custom connectors or more advanced custom mountings. Also, solenoids with wire a harness; multiple mounted solenoids with synchronized action; custom molded solenoids for water resistant applications, Etc. Bicron also accepts customer-specified assemblies under a contract manufacturing arrangement.
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