Kuhnke Solenoid Valves: Controlled opening and closing

Whether we are talking about flow rates of up to 260 liters per minute in energy supply systems or the control of small dosages for applications in the field of medical technology – solenoid valves are the enabling technology for the precise management of process media in the form of fluids or gases. Their function is to electronically control processes by converting electric signals into mechanic functions used to open and close valves.

Kendrion Kuhnke is one of the leading technology partners in this field. At its Malente premises in the Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany, the company develops and produces solenoid valves for more than 50 years. During all this time, the company was known as a pace maker in this technology field. For example, it is considered one of the founders of the new field of miniature pneumatics which developed in the earls 1960s.

“Today, our focus in on small to miniaturized solenoid valves,” Daniel Grosse, Manager Fluid Technology at Kendrion Kuhnke explains the position of his company. He knows exactly what kind of requirements are at the center of interest today: “Whether they are used as switching solenoid valves for compressed air and water or for the proportional control of gases – our solenoid valves demonstrate their advantages, wherever best-possible performance needs to be packed into a minimum of space.”

Especially for the medical and dental technology, Kuhnke has developed specialized solenoid valves. They are integrated into the metering and mixing units of therapeutic devices. Such applications do not only need to conform to especially high hygienic standards. They also require extreme low-noise operation.

The same is true of laboratory technology, where solenoid valves are used to control actuators and guarantee the exact flow of gases and fluids. In this field, one vital aspect is the compatibility to a wide range of process media.

Solenoid valves also play a vital role in fuel cells, as well as cogeneration and biogas plants. Kendrion Kuhnke not only holds all certificates required for this technology area. The company is also known for product characteristics, such as durability and availability in combination with low power consumption.

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