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The Lee Company began supplying components for satellite propulsion decades ago. Solenoid valves are included among the products we supply and are used to control tank flow.
The Lee Company offers 2 and 3-way miniature piloting solenoid valves which are typically used to control the flow of pressurized fluid in rockets, spacecraft, and satellites. These valves represent the smallest high-pressure solenoid valves on the market. They are available for operating pressures up to 6000 psi and can be purchased with zero leak seals for pneumatic applications. We also offer a magnetically latched version which is ideal for applications where low power consumption is critical or long “ON” times are required. This latching feature is a significant benefit for barrier valve applications where solenoid valves are used to control flow from a storage tank for satellite propulsion.
The Lee Company also offers an IEP Series valve, which is a 2-way inline solenoid valve used for metering fuel in SmallSat and CubeSat propulsion. These valves operate at speeds up to 500 Hz and can also be used to meter flow, which is ideal for use in electric propulsion gas feed systems. They can deliver this performance while weighing just 4.7 grams.
Regardless of which component you need, Lee solenoid valves are designed to be small, reliable, and efficient. 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. Lee solenoid valves may represent a departure from traditional solenoid designs, but they’ll never represent a risk.
Lastly, spacecraft manufacturers often require custom solutions. Fortunately, our custom designs are just 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 fluidic interface. Our global sales force of degreed engineers can provide fast, accurate technical assistance to help you find the best solution for your fluid control problems.
Check out the products we offer and additional space-specific resources to learn about The Lee Company’s pedigree in space as well as which solenoid valve is the best solution for your spacecraft design.
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