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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / July 2008Waterproofing a solenoid - any suggestions and advice?
Hi I need to use a solenoid in a damp environment and wondered if anyone had advice on how I could waterproof the solenoid. I'd considered polymorph to encase the main body but I'm not sure how to get a seal around the plunger, or encasing it entirely in something with a side that can flex when actuated but I don't know what compound to use for that. I should be able to avoid getting the solenoid splashed and soaked directly, but getting sprayed is possible, and the air would probably be high humidity. Any ideas and advice welcome! Cheers Nick > Hi > I need to use a solenoid in a damp environment and wondered if anyone [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Cheers > Nick I think I'd just start with a sealed relay. IP-x4 or better? JM I sail combat ships that get sunk, so damp can be a little bit of a problem. To protect all my electronics, including servos and reciever from damage, I use a dielectric silicone spray called Chemsearch nc-123. Haven't lost a component to water damage since I started using it. There are many articles in discussions on waterproofing on the various r/c combat warship sites. Try www [dot] rcnavalcombat [dot] com....  SignatureHe turned in front of me and I ran him over...what do you mean "RAM" where do you get the chemsearch. I can't find any reference to it in the USA. >I sail combat ships that get sunk, so damp can be a little bit of a >problem. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > combat warship sites. > Try www [dot] rcnavalcombat [dot] com.... I think a similar product in the USA is called "Corrosion X" SignatureJohn Corrosion X might or might not be similar, the spray I use is expressly produced for protecting electrical components, in the aviation and marine fields. It's a product of the NCH corporation, manufactured by Chemsearch Australia. There must be similar sprays available. SignatureHe turned in front of me and I ran him over...what do you mean "RAM" Yep. But even it is hard to find. > I think a similar product in the USA is called "Corrosion X" Thanks for the replies. Farnell in the UK carry a number of RTV sealant products, an there's an instructive video on YT about waterproofing a servo with RTV gunk. I'm now considering a stepper rather than solenoid for the application I'm working on, and there are high IP rated steppers available, but sealing with RTV and an o-ring would most likely do the job with a regular servo. |
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