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The classical theory of electric and magnetic fields, both in the static and dynamic case. It also covers general questions about magnets, electric attraction/repulsion, etc. Distinct from electrical-engineering.

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Does the shielding around a solenoid actuator affect the force on the plunger?

I'm looking to minimize the weight of some solenoid actuators I want to build, so I'm trying to better understand the effects of the shielding / frame commonly found on solenoid actuators. My underst …
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Does the shielding around a solenoid actuator affect the force on the plunger?

I spent some time learning FEMM to figure this out. The answer is yes, the case does make a notable difference in the pull on your plunger. Without a case the pull on my sample plunger was 0.036 N …
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