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Pressure Release Solenoid Valve
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Pressure Release Solenoid Valve
Pressure Release Solenoid Valve
Extreme conditions found in engines create a set of unique challenges for engineers when designing a new system or component. High temperatures and vibration abuse are just a few of the conditions that need to be considered. Engine systems and components must be engineered and manufactured to withstand these conditions while maintaining consistent operation over the part’s life cycle.
A manufacturer was looking for a solution for the manual compression release valve on a motorcycle engine. The release valve is used to vent the cylinder during start up to reduce the compression load on the starter system so it does not have to work so hard. Before contacting TLX, the manufacturing had approached several suppliers only to be told that it could not be done.
This project presented several unique design challenges for TLX’s engineering team. Not only did the manufacturer want to move from a manual to an automatic solution, but the environmental conditions demanded that the solenoid valve consistently operate at temperatures exceeding 572˚F (300˚C), withstand the vibration created by the engine and also fit into a smaller package size. TLX successfully designed a pressure release solenoid valve that not only fit all the requirements defined by the manufacturer but also allowed for a reduction in total vehicle cost because the battery, starter motor and alternator could now be smaller due to the reduced load on the starter system.
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