Looking for a part, does it exist?

[Averagesupernova]

LOL I don't suppose they had air compressors in jukeboxes.
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Seriously though, check out this site: "www.solenoidcity.com"[/URL]

Very informative. I think they will have a solenoid I can use with minimal fabrication to go along with it. And yes, my current thinking will have the device grip a rod and not work like a brake caliper.

 

[Danger]

Ooohhhh, goodie! Another site for my 'favourites' list.

 

[Dreamedideas]

Maybe you can use some type of horse shoe clamping device that is actuated by magnetics within the block. i.e. using a small battery to activate two small electromagnets on either side of the U-clamp which would pull the clamp over the bar.

You may even be able to employ a remote switch to it.

 

[Q_Goest]

Hi ASNova. You might find some ideas at http://www.wmberg.com/" .

I'd also suggest calling these companies directly and talking to a sales rep. If they don't make what you're looking for, they can probably point you in the right direction. Note also that many of these companies will go through distributors, so you may find they want you to call someone else about their products. Distributors of bearings and machine components is another great source of information if you don't know where to look. Look in the yellow pages for bearings, machine parts, or something along those lines to locate distributors.