A low noise output solenoid valve for medical devices

A compact, high density interface (HDI) 3-way solenoid valve for controlling gas or air flows in medical devices has been introduced by Lee Products. The valve operates with noise levels 50% less compared with other types of solenoid valves, which produce a clicking sound when energised. Lee's new HDI valve has a synthetic hydrocarbon fluid in the wetted section of the valve and this effectively dampens the sound level of the component to less than 37 dBA (10Hz at 24in distance).

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Available in face mount, plug-in and ported configurations, the quiet operation HDI weighs less than 4.5g and is suitable for medical applications, including dialysis machines, patient monitors, ventilators, respirators and other bedside medical devices.