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

c.vanlierop simpits-tech@simpits.org
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 08:02:48 +0100


Tnx again Steve :-)

Chris "SpeedOne" Van Lierop

> That's a solenoid, Chris.  Sorry, don't know the Dutch word for it...
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "c.vanlierop" <speedone@chello.nl>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 6:36 PM
> Subject: [simpits-tech] what's that again..?
>
>
> > 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
> >
>
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