Lee Products
Miniature solenoid valve offers high flow, low power and more
This new generation of three-port solenoid valves offers the combination of high flowrates, low leakage and low power consumption in a miniature 10-mm package. The genvi solenoid valve (photo) is capable of achieving minimum flowrates of 30 to 40 std. L/min at 15 psid and its spike-and-hold profile results in ultra-low power consumption (318 mW) during continuous-duty operation on air and compatible gas applications. This reduces system-level heating and improves battery life, making it suitable for applications with challenging power budgets. In addition, genvi valves are designed to provide response times of less than 10 ms in applications with an operating temperatures ranging from 40 to 120°F. Typical applications for the valves include molecular diagnostics, oxygen delivery, environmental monitors, compression therapy, breath analyzers or wherever high flow and low power cannot be sacrificed for size and reliability. — Lee Products Ltd., Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, U.K.