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Solenoid valves are devices that use a solenoid to control valve activation. They are considered electromechanical control devices used to control liquid or gas flow. An electrical current runs ...

[Emiel] aka [The Practical Engineer] makes all kinds of fun projects in his fully-featured shop, and one of his tangents has been building a series of solenoid engines. These engines mimic the ...

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Rotary solenoids are electromechanical devices that convert axial motion into rotary strokes. These transducers have a higher starting force (torque) than linear solenoids, and are more resistant to ...

A clever Aussie electrician has come up with one very creative solution to stop tipsy pubgoers from urinating on the driveway ...

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