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

Nice buy

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.

Wanted to trip a mouse trap.It doesn't have enough Force to get the job done.

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.

Plunger not enough power

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...

We honestly can't figure what these could be used for. The slightest load or resistance and they don't do anything. Really not worth the money.