Reducing Solenoid Valve On-Time with 24V Supply

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The discussion centers around methods to reduce the on-time of a 24V solenoid valve. Participants explore various approaches to achieve faster actuation without changing the existing power supply or replacing the solenoid coils.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that increasing the voltage on the coil could decrease the opening time, but notes that they are limited to a 24V supply.
  • Another participant proposes using a DC-DC converter to boost the voltage from 24V to a higher level, mentioning the complexity involved in building one.
  • A different participant mentions the possibility of using a voltage multiplier as an alternative method to increase voltage.
  • One suggestion involves changing the spring to one with a weaker spring constant to facilitate quicker opening.
  • Another participant raises the idea of shortening a lever arm to reduce the travel distance required for the valve to open.

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Participants present multiple competing views and approaches to the problem, with no consensus on the best solution or method to implement.

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Some suggestions depend on specific design considerations and may require further exploration of feasibility and effectiveness.

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Hello,

I am trying to decrease the time it takes for a 24V solenoid valve to open. This can be accomplished by increasing the voltage on the coil, but I only have a 24V supply to work with, and cannot replace the coils with lower wattage versions.

Is it possible to somehow boost the voltage using capacitors or some sort of transformer-like device?

Thanks,
ioll
 
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yea, you need a DC-DC converter to convert 24V to a higher voltage.

Those are kind of tricky if you are planning to build one. There is so many possibilities.

http://www.elexp.com/t_dc-dc.htm
 
Or you could change the spring with one that has a weaker spring constant.
 
Would there perhaps also be a lever arm that you could shorten for reduced travel distance?
 

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