Project Description
Overview
A major OEM in the floor care appliance market was seeking a custom solenoid operated valve design to control the application of liquid in a new appliance design.Challenges
- Required UL component recognition
- Low cost
- Capacity demand exceed 20,000 pieces per week
- 125 VAC operation
Services Performed
- Engineering development to select plunger and seal materials and design
- Magnetic circuit design to achieve specific force and power consumption
- Developed two valve design for gravity (1 ATM)and for pressure (2 Bar)
- Mechanical components and Tooling Design
- Over-molding to achieve environmental requirements
Results
- Delivered function samples and completed development in 3 months
- Achieved electrical and function performance requirements with prototype tools
- Achieved production start in less than 6 months, with less than 1,000 PPM
- Field population has exceeded 15 million pieces