[simpits-tech] what's that again..?

[Gene Buckle]

It's called a solenoid.   It's a hollow center electromagnet.

G.


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> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm looking for the name (preferably in Dutch AND English ;) 
> of a device that I have at home that works like this (see 
> attached pic for details):
> 
> It works with an electrical magnet/spool or something and a 
> little metal 'stick' is sticking out from it. When you apply 
> a current to the 'device' it retracts the little metal stick. 
> I think this is also used in electronic locks and such....
> 
> Forgive my crude explanation but I'm sure the electronics 
> wizzards here know exactly what I'm talking about (as opposed 
> to myself...). I hope someone can tell me what it's called!
> 
> tnx in advance,
> Chris "SpeedOne" Van Lierop
>