Lee miniature piloting solenoid valves combine space and weight savings with superior performance and reliability in demanding applications. Because of this, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) certified the homologation of Lee solenoid valves for the FIA Standard ECU in typical applications such as the clutch-disengagement system, fuel filler cap, reverse gear selector, active rear wing, and lubrication system.
Size and weight represent a primary advantage of Lee solenoid valves in motorsports applications. The lightest version weighs under 0.10 lbs. (1.6 oz.) and uses only 4.8 Watts at 12 Vdc. Each subcomponent and manufacturing process has been optimized to create a proven, low leak valve design with the highest performance, longest life, and highest reliability – all within the smallest envelope possible.
The Lee Company has achieved these space and weight savings via the use of the Lee MultiSeal®. This concept eliminates conventional O-rings in favor of a cylindrical polyamide-imide element. This element simplifies the port layout and offers significant space savings. Before delivery, each valve endures rigorous acceptance testing to ensure its reliability. Therefore, Lee solenoid valves may represent a departure from traditional solenoid designs, but they’ll never represent a risk.
Although The Lee Company offers a broad line of solenoid valves, we frequently provide custom solutions. Fortunately, our custom designs are as reliable as our standard models. The Lee Company is vertically integrated, owning the entire production process throughout the life of our components, down to the smallest detail – we even wind our own coils. This lets us create customized valves that will operate in extreme environments, accommodate your unique electrical requirements, or accept a modified hydraulic interface. Our global sales force of Technical Sales Engineers can provide fast, accurate technical assistance to help you find the best solution for your fluid control problems.
Partner with The Lee Company and get much more than just a supplier of top-quality fluid control products. Our reliable technical support team is available every step of the way to help you find solutions, maximize productivity, and drive efficiency across your operations. Check out these resources specific to the motorsports industry to learn more.
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