Last Updated on 2025-09-04 by SolenoidFactory
We are a professional manufacturer of various electromagnets. The electromagnet industry has many specialized terms and jargon. To help users better understand electromagnet knowledge, SF electromagnet experts have compiled common terms and questions related to electromagnet. If you have any problem about customized electromagnet, please contact our experts.
Electromagnet Energy Efficiency
61: What is core loss?
Energy loss in a magnetic core due to hysteresis and eddy currents.
62: What is litz wire?
A type of wire with multiple insulated strands to reduce AC resistance.
63: What is energy harvesting?
Capturing waste energy (e.g., vibration) to power low-energy electromagnets.
64: What is a soft-switching circuit?
A circuit reducing switching losses in PWM-driven electromagnets.
65: What is a regenerative snubber?
A circuit recovering energy from inductive loads during turn-off.
Electromagnet Industry-Specific Terms
66: What is a reed switch?
A switch operated by an electromagnet, using ferromagnetic reeds enclosed in glass.
67: What is a magnetic lifter?
An electromagnet used to lift and transport heavy steel plates in manufacturing.
68: What is a magnetic chuck?
A workholding device using electromagnets to secure ferrous workpieces during machining.
69: What is a solenoid valve?
A valve controlled by an electromagnet, regulating fluid or gas flow.
70: What is a magnetic brake?
A brake using electromagnetic force to slow or stop motion.
Electromagnet Maintenance & Safety
71: What is a demagnetizer?
A device removing residual magnetism from tools or components.
72: What is lockout/tagout (LOTO)?
A safety procedure de-energizing equipment during maintenance.
73: What is megger testing?
Testing insulation resistance using a megohmmeter.
74: What is corona discharge?
Partial electrical discharge damaging insulation over time.
75: What is creepage distance?
The shortest path along insulation between conductive parts, critical for high-voltage safety.
Electromagnet Emerging Trends
76: What is additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Building electromagnet components layer-by-layer for complex geometries.
77: What is the Internet of Things (IoT) in electromagnets?
Embedding sensors and connectivity for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
78: What is a digital twin?
A virtual model simulating an electromagnet’s performance under real-world conditions.
79: What is Industry 4.0?
The integration of automation, IoT, and AI in manufacturing, including smart electromagnets.
80: What is a hybrid magnet?
A magnet combining permanent and electromagnet elements for adjustable fields.
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We pecialize in the design and production of high quality electromagnet,solenoid valve,such as rotary solenoid, bistable solenoids, latching solenoids, open frame solenoids, tubular solenoids, self-holding solenoid
•Of course, usually we will provide free samples, and you only need to cover the freight. For custom electromagnet samples, pls send your requirements to us for checking the sample cost.
• It takes about 7 days for sample production.
Yes, we provide free design services, structural design and simple graphic design.
Sure. We can do any electromagnet with your design. Now we open a ODM solenoid which is for small quantity from 100pc to 500pc,but you can still have your own logo.
Depending on the order quantity and production details, it will take about 15 to 20 days.
Always a pre-production sample before mass production; Always final Inspection before shipment
• Power,usage,size, material, quantity, shipping destination, etc.
• You can also just tell us your requirements and we will recommend products to you.
• By sea, by air or by express.
• If you have your own freight forwarder in China, it is the ex-factory or FOB price.
•CFR or CIF, etc., if you need us to ship on your behalf.
• DDP and DDU can also be used.
• More choices, we will consider your choices.
• The price is determined by the quantity, material, processing method, size and other factors. In addition, due to our continuous
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