Aerco is stocking two miniature, open framed push or pull solenoids from Dialight BLP that are suitable for applications where high force is not required but where size is the issue.

Designed to be concealed in locking mechanisms, the S133 weighs 18g, has a rectangular face measuring 16x13mm, a body length of 20mm and has a continuous closed power rating of 1.6W.

The S134 has the same body length but a narrower profile of 12.45x10.7mm. Weighing only 10g and with a continuous closed power rating of 1.2W the low profile of the S134 means that it can be concealed in substrates as thin as some standard wood panels.

The coil configuration of both units operates at 6 or 12Vdc continuous, but can be over-powered to achieve additional force with a lower duty cycle.

See http://www.aerco.co.uk