00:00Okay, so if you're building any kind of automation project, from a simple door lock to a full-on
00:04sorting machine, the humble solenoid is probably the unsung hero of your build.
00:09They're tiny, they're cheap, and they turn an electrical signal into real physical motion.
00:14I went down the rabbit hole and found the five best-selling solenoid electromagnets that people
00:19are actually buying for automation. Let's get into it. First up, the JF0530B push-and-pull type
00:27open-frame electromagnet. This is the classic workhorse you see in almost every DIY build.
00:34It runs on 6, 12, or 24 volts DC, gives you about 5 Newtons of force, and has 10 millimeters
00:40of travel,
00:41which is plenty for triggering a mechanism, dropping a latch, or flicking a small gate.
00:46It has over 4,900 sales at a 4.7 rating, and at just $1.90, this is the one
00:52you grab a handful of,
00:53because you will absolutely find a use for it. Next, the Headjump Solenoid SDT G13,
01:00or the 0535 in red. Now this one is a little more specific, it's a staple in computer embroidery
01:06machines, and it comes with a white socket and a 50-centimeter wire already attached,
01:11which saves you a ton of soldering time. If your automation project needs a fast,
01:16snappy, repetitive action, this is built for exactly that kind of high-cycle work.
01:21It's got a perfect 5-star rating across nearly 5,000 sales, and at $1.59, it's the cheapest pick
01:28on this whole list. Coming in at number 3, the 028-014-2498AG9N9C915AA Solenoid Valve for Ford.
01:38Now, I know, this looks out of place, but hear me out. This is an automotive-grade
01:43electromagnetic valve with a 2-pin connector, and it's built for exhaust and high-accuracy purifying
01:49systems. So if you're doing anything with pneumatics, fluid control, or vacuum lines in
01:54your automation rig, this thing is over-engineered in the best way. It's $12.74, the priciest here,
02:02with 4,750 sales and a 4.7 rating, and the build quality absolutely justifies it.
02:09Number 4 is this Magnetic Lock Mini Solenoid, sold in packs of 2-5, and it's designed exactly for what
02:14the name says, cabinet doors, drawers, lockers, control boxes. It runs on 5, 6, or 12 volts,
02:22it's small enough to hide inside a panel, and it gives you a clean electronic lock you can trigger
02:26from a microcontroller. What really stands out here is the 4.9 rating across over 4,600 sales,
02:33that's the highest-rated product on this list. At $8.25 for a multi-pack, it's great value for any
02:40access control or smart cabinet project. And finally, number 5, the 0520B through 0730B series,
02:49a DC 12 or 24-volt through push-pull electromagnet with a strong 5-newton pull and a 5-millimeter
02:54stroke. The nice thing here is you get a choice of frame sizes, from 0520 all the way up to
03:000730,
03:01so you can match the physical footprint to whatever space you've got.
03:05It's $4.94, sitting right in the middle on price, with 3,718 sales and a 4.7 rating,
03:12and it's the perfect pick when you need a compact, punchy pull switch.
03:17So there you go, 5 solid solenoids that'll actually get the job done,
03:21whether you're locking a drawer or building a full machine.
03:24All the links are down in the description below,
03:26so go check them out and grab whatever fits your build.
03:36Catch you in the next one!
