{"id":193,"date":"2026-03-12T05:43:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motioncontrol-xyz-theta.com\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T00:32:26","slug":"motion-control-select-the-low-cost-economical-bi-directional-latching-solenoid-best-suited-for-an-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motioncontrol-xyz-theta.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/motion-control-select-the-low-cost-economical-bi-directional-latching-solenoid-best-suited-for-an-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Motion Control &#8211; Select the Low Cost, Economical, Bi-Directional Latching Solenoid Best Suited for an Application!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Motion Control &#8211; Latching Solenoids<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/motionshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Logo-01-72-2-5.jpg\" alt=\"motion control - mss logo blk\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2816 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/automation-blogger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MSS-S-18-100LF2-and-100LC2-Latching-Solenoids.jpg\" alt=\"motion control - latching solenoids\" width=\"396\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Motion Control &#8211; Van Nuys, CA \u2013Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push\/Pull plungers.\u00a0 <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">The plungers have a travel of 0.19 in. and in the extended position are 0.50 in. long, two 8-32 (or optional M4) threaded mounting holes are located on the underside of the solenoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">In a latching solenoid the push\/pull force is the result of momentarily energizing the coils and the latching is by permanent magnets. A change of the stroke direction can be achieved by reversing the polarity of the energizing current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">An application will dictate the selection of either an S-18-100LC2 or S-18-100LF2 solenoid.\u00a0 The \u201cC\u201d in the S-18-100LC2 indicates the plunger ends and the mating stops are conical shaped, whereas \u201cF\u201d in the S-18-100LF2 indicates the shape of the plunger ends and stops as flat. The difference is realized when the two coils of the solenoids, connected in parallel, are supplied with 7.5 watts of power. The conical ends and mating stops of the S-18-100LC2 have a lower latching force (1.4 lb.) and a higher push\/pull force (0.5 lb.) in comparison to the S-18-100LF2 with its high latching force (5 lb.) and lower push\/pull force (0.3 lb.) Typical applications include: Valve control, office equipment, switch activation, clamping, positioning, games and toys, vending machines, and door locks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">About Magnetic Sensor Systems &#8211; Established in 1983, Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) designs and manufactures high quality motion control <a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\/solenoid\/solenoidcatalog.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solenoids<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\/electromagnet\/tubular\/tubularcatalog.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electromagnets<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\/electronics\/electronics.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">driving electronics<\/a>\u00a0and other types of electro-mechanical components for a variety of industries and applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Part of Magnetic Sensor Systems\u2019 competitive advantage is its state-of the-art in-house manufacturing facility in North America.\u00a0 Highly controlled processes, committed staff and extensive testing complement their product design strengths. \u00a0\u00a0This enables Magnetic Sensor Systems to supply the most demanding clients from specialized small orders to high volume just-in-time deliveries.\u00a0 Magnetic Sensor Systems is an ISO 90001:2015 certified company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">Through wise and aggressive use of their resources and technology, MSS has become recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading solenoid manufactures with a global customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">An extensive line of standard products are ready to be shipped immediately from stock, however, when required, their highly trained design engineers, are always available to work with a customer\u2019s design staff to augment or develop a custom product to fit the specific needs of the customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, helvetica, arial; font-size: small;\">For additional information contact the Sales Team at Magnetic Sensor Systems, 6901 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406; Toll Free: +1 (888) 785-9444, Tel: +1 (818) 785-6244, E-Mail <a href=\"mailto:info@magneticensorsystems.com\">info@magneticensorsystems.com<\/a> or visit the website at <a href=\"https:\/\/solenoidcity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/solenoidcity.com <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\">See this and other Motion Control Components from Magnetic Sensor Systems featured on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/motionshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/MotionShop.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/LinearMotionBlogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/LinearMotionBlogger.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/allmotionblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/AllMotionBlogger.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/automation-blogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/Automation-Blogger.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/motioncontrolblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/MotionControlBlogger.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motioncontrolbuyersguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/MotionControlBuyersGuide.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/motioncontrolweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/MotionControlWeb.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/motionshop.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/MotionShop.net<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalogs-motioncontrol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/Catalogs-MotionControl.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/magneticsensorsystems.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/motionshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Logo-01-72-2-5.jpg\" alt=\"motion control - mss logo blk\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motion Control &#8211; Latching Solenoids Motion Control &#8211; Van Nuys, CA \u2013Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. 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