Question by rkcobrra: What is a Duty Cycle and how does it effect the operation of a linear solenoid?
I am thinking about using a small linear solenoid to operate the choke on my car. The supplier has two types of linear solenoids, continuous duty and intermittent duty. The intermittent duty has a 25% duty cycle. What does this mean and how does it effect the opperation of the solenoid?
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Answer by Rod J
Duty cycle is the length of time it can be operated over a given period.
6 min every hour would be a 10% duty cycle.
It may also be the longest period it can operate constantly, as in a 10 minute duty cycle.
If you want to operate a choke you want a continuous duty.
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