Solenoid Help

How about this (from the same supplier)?:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2501303

Or something from Farnell?

Don't think you're looking hard enough .

(You do realize that you can mechanically limit the stroke, I hope?).

McMaster-Carr Part Number 69905K48

If you need a 3-D CAD model, private mail me.

Have you tried going to your local auto parts store ?

Think retrofit kit for door locks and trunk releases.

See Zoloda's page "electroimanes" (solenoids):those are so strong.-

If you have access to machine tools you could modify the mounting of a large car starter motor solenoid. Say from a big block Chevy. It will draw a lot of current and need a good ( truck or forklift ) battery, with an overnight charge. If you are doing a lot of stamping think air instead of electric. A small air cylinder will operate at a fast cycle for a lot longer, due to less heat ( at the cylinder end ). i.e. the heat will be at the compressor, possibly outside.

The air cylinder can be actuated by a solenoid pilot valve to give you the same sort of control system.