Where to find solenoid?

[Lithium381]

I want to find a strong solenoid that can stay in place constantly....i'm trying to build a small clutch(SMALL) that i can control w/ a button and a relay attatched to the solenoid....with a small electric motor.....any ideas?

 

[mobobuff]

This should do nicely.

 

[Colt45]

Can you be a little more vague?

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: Colt45
Can you be a little more vague?

I'm looking for a small, but powerful solenoid. <----- TOPIC

I want to use aforementioned solenoid to create a custom mini-clutch. Said mini-clutch will be attatched to a small DC electric engine. The solenoid will be activated by the push of a button. The button, which will open/close a relay, will then in turn actuates the solenoid.

 

[mobobuff]

You could rig that type of mechanism up with a solenoid valve

 

[mercanucaribe]

You could just turn off the motor.

 

[Rubycon]

What about the electric clutch assembly from the air conditioner compressor used in motorcars?

 

[engineereeyore]

If you're looking for something online, just google "electronic components solenoids". If you're looking for something local, any electrical supply store should have some. If you can find a wholesale place that sales security systems, they are almost guaranteed to have some. 12V solenoids are used all the time in security systems to control door access.

 

[elektrolokomotive]

American Science & Surplus

 

[Analog]

http://surpluscenter.com/sort....=electric&keyword=ERSO

 

[dmcowen674]

Find closest Starter and Alternator re-builder in your area and pick up a starter solenoid, that should be strong enough.

Even get one out of closest junk yard.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Lithium381

Originally posted by: Colt45
Can you be a little more vague?

I'm looking for a small, but powerful solenoid. <----- TOPIC

I want to use aforementioned solenoid to create a custom mini-clutch. Said mini-clutch will be attatched to a small DC electric engine. The solenoid will be activated by the push of a button. The button, which will open/close a relay, will then in turn actuates the solenoid.

Trying to make your own hybrid?

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Lithium381

Originally posted by: Colt45
Can you be a little more vague?

I'm looking for a small, but powerful solenoid. <----- TOPIC

I want to use aforementioned solenoid to create a custom mini-clutch. Said mini-clutch will be attatched to a small DC electric engine. The solenoid will be activated by the push of a button. The button, which will open/close a relay, will then in turn actuates the solenoid.

Trying to make your own hybrid?

When i said small DC engine, i'm talking SMALL, like hobby RC car engine, this is just another stupid little proejct for me, just to see if i can do it