Rotary solenoid Bistable shuttle solenoids BSM

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Overview
The BSM043 bistable rotary solenoid is a compact actuator designed to position and fix transported goods in automated shuttle systems used in intralogistics. Its bistable mechanism and low energy demand make it particularly suitable for battery-powered or capacitor-discharge applications such as energy-efficient autonomous vehicles.

Key functional description:

• Rotation angle: 90° with fast switching times (approx. 8–30 ms)
• Bistable operation: holds end position without continuous holding current
• Shuttle finger: aluminium or application-specific materials available
• Optional position detection: Hall sensor variants for precise control and monitoring
• Designed to withstand high radial forces and support duty cycles up to 100%

Areas of application:

• Overhead conveyors
• Floor conveyors
• Driverless transport systems (AGV)
• Autonomous shuttle systems in high-bay warehouses

Standard variants (from product table):

• BSM043.000001 - left-rotated
  • Metal housing
  • Free leads
• BSM043.000003 - left-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Hall sensor
  • Free leads
• BSM043.000004 - right-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Hall sensor
  • Free leads
• BSM043.000103 - left-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Free leads
• BSM043.000104 - right-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Free leads
• BSM043.000203 - left-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Hall sensor
  • M8 plug
• BSM043.000204 - right-rotated
  • Plastic housing
  • Hall sensor
  • M8 plug

Benefits at a glance:

• High radial force capability
• Fast switching times
• Continuous-duty capability (up to 100%)
• Modular, customizable variants
• Reduced control effort due to bistable holding without continuous current

Technical specifications:

• Manufacturer: Kendrion
• Series / model: BSM043
• Function: Bistable rotary solenoid (shuttle finger)
• Rotation angle: 90°
• Switching time: approx. 8–30 ms
• Bistable operation: holds end position without holding current
• Energy suitability: optimized for battery or capacitor-discharge applications (e.g. AGVs)
• Finger options: aluminium or application-specific materials
• Housing / interface options: metal or plastic housing; free leads or M8 plug
• Position detection: optional (Hall sensor variants)
• Mechanical capability: designed to withstand high radial forces
• Duty cycle: up to 100% (continuous operation)