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- Momentary Rotary Solenoids
- NUC Rotary Solenoid Shutters
- Laser Blocking Solenoid Shutters
- Infrared Rotary / IR Solenoid Shutters
Self-Restoring Rotary Solenoids:
Self restoring (also called Momentary) solenoids are used in applications that if a shutter were to fail it would block the aperture. This is commonly used as a safety feature in medical lasers, and aircraft indicators.
In a Self-Restoring Rotary Solenoid configuration, the solenoid is magnetically latched in its home position until it is energized, then the shutter will rotate to the secondary position and remain there until power is removed, allowing it to return to the home position.
Applications for Rotary Solenoids
Brandstrom Instruments manufactures miniature rotary solenoid shutters, for thermal imaging, laser, aerospace, and scientific applications, that are designed to meet your critical performance specifications.
Thermal Imaging: Brandstrom shutters are used in Thermal Imaging applications where NUC (Non-Uniformity Correction) is required. Various shutter finishes are available to meet your specified requirements.
Laser: For laser applications, Brandstrom can supply optical beam shutters for light control or as a fail safe in a multitude of applications. Shutter shape (round, square, cylindrical, etc.) is manufactured to your specifications while lenses, mirrors, and ceramic discs can be attached to filter, reflect, or block light.
Aerospace: Solenoids for use in aerospace applications are available with indicator attachments for instrumentation. Painting and silk-screening are performed to match your artwork features.
Scientific: Brandstrom shutters and filter holder solenoids are used for many bioscience/spectroscopy applications where light control and measurement is involved. Failsafe self restoring solenoids are utilized when safety is a top priority.
Rotary Solenoid Configurations
All rotary solenoids manufactured by Brandstrom Instruments operate based on the principle of a spring-free, electromagnetic system. Mechanical and electrical operating parameters can differ depending upon application, but all rotary solenoids conform to one of the three configurations described below:
Configuration Options
Additional specifications can be requested to further customize a configuration for your application:
High Holding Torque: Rotary solenoids are available in a high torque configuration for applications where the solenoid will be exposed to high shock loads.
High Actuation Torque: For applications requiring fast response time or movement of a large mass, solenoids can be configured to output high energized torque.
Long Life: An enhanced bearing system is available for extended life applications to ensure minimal wear and axial endplay,
Low Outgas: Solenoids can be built to withstand ultra high vacuum environments by ensuring all materials of construction have low outgassing characteristics.
Mounting Features: Adding a custom flange machined onto the body of the solenoid eliminates the need for extra hardware and allows for ease of installation.
Custom Attachments: Attachments can be customized to meet your design specifications for any blocking, filtering, reflecting, calibration or actuation application
Balanced Attachments: Using a rotationally balanced shutter addresses the risk of shutter state change during shock and vibration.
Position Sensing: Determining the shutter position is possible with the addition of various sensing instruments or components.
Magnetic Shielding: To reduce effects of EMI generated by the solenoid, an iron casing can be installed around the solenoid to contain much of the field.
Quiet Actuation: A significant noise reduction can be achieved through the addition of external compliant stops.
Please contact us for a list of in-stock shutters, or to discuss a custom shutter design for your specific application