Posted to News on 26th Sep 2013, 10:36
Plug-in, 2-port HDI solenoid valve is lighter and smaller
A new ultra-miniature, high-density interface (HDI) solenoid valve for OEM, laboratory, scientific and medical device applications is another example of miniature engineering from Lee Products. This new "plug-in' style valve features a 2-port normally closed design and offers similar performance characteristics to Lee's traditional 3-port HDI design, but in a smaller, lighter package.
The constant demands placed upon designers and machine builders to produce reliable and innovative products which are smaller and lighter are being met, thanks in part, to the Lee Companies' ability to continue to redefine miniature fluidics. For example, this new HDI solenoid valve weighs less than 2.5g, has an overall length of 27.2mm and a diameter of 7.1mm.
There are options available which provide a flow capacity (on air) from 4.4 SLPM @ 10 psid, with a Cv = 0.013, up to 14.6 SLPM with a Cv = 0.044) @ 10 psid. The valves have a low internal volume of 28uL, an operating pressure range of 10 psi differential with inlet pressures from vacuum to 45 psig and an operating temperature range from 40degF up to 120degF. Further details about the HDI solenoid valves are available from www.leeproducts.co.uk.
