Design & Engineering Insights: FEMA Corp. Frictionless Suspended Armature Technology

FEMA's force motor technology consists of a low resistance coil and a suspended steel armature to create a frictionless solution for use in various applications.

May 20, 2020

Jason Schutter, Applications Engineering Manager, FEMA Corporation, discusses the company's frictionless suspended armature technology. 

This electro-hydraulic valve design uses force motor technology consisting of a low resistance coil and steel armature which is suspended by flat springs to create frictionless, repeatable control.

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