LYM 0530# Push Pull Open Frame Solenoid Electromagnet, 10 mm Stroke, 5N, DC 12V 1A

This solenoid works like it is supposed to. It is smaller than I expected, which is good, but also doesn't push as hard as I expected when I use 12V on it. I haven't finished the project I'm using it on, but I think it will do what I need it to. No regrets.

Great

Nice buy

It does work - however, it's most disapppointingly weak, except right at the very end of the stroke. In hindsight, this is unsurprising, but for some reason I expected more. I guess it can indeed HOLD against 5 N when fully engaged, but don't expect to MOVE anything 10 millimeters that takes more force than the fart of a butterfly. It draws about 0.85A from 12V DC, but it gets VERY hot, very quickly. I wouldn't want to energize it for more than a few seconds at a time. It would be OK for my use, but not the force. By the way, I wanted to activate a pushbutton with it. Yes, I could return it, but it doesn't worth the hassle. Maybe some day I'll find a use for it.

I am using it for a guide control to make my device go left or right. I needed something that did not require a lot of power and fast reacting as I am using a bang bang control system.

Only uses .6 something amps. The slightest pressure, even not from the opposing direction but rather downward, completely nullifies this piece of garbage.

This product is mislabeled: At time of purchase/review it is labeled as a 12/1A solenoid. Why the coil resistance is 13.5ohms and therefore it is roughly 1 amp its only rated at 300ma or roughly 4v 12 Volts will fry this. Even at 50-60 duty cycle it exceeds 60deg C in seconds. Also it’s incredibly weak.

It works well for my needs but I'm leaving my options open for a stronger unit...