Challenge: A world leader in the manufacture of outdoor recreational power equipment designed a locking differential for an ATV applications. The design included a large latching Solenoid to engage and disengage the differential. While the customers design initially worked, it didn't meet functional expectations for the end customer.
Solution: Stork Kelch reviewed the application requirements of the Solenoid with the customer and determined that additional work needed to be done to make the part meet both the functional requirements of the end customer and the manufacturability and cost targets of the OEM. Stork Kelch brought in our Solenoid supplier and worked closely with the customer to redesign a new electro-mechanical part that was more economical to manufacture and still meet all functional requirements. Of particular challenge for this part was protecting the electronics from harsh elements and extreme variation in temperatures as the unit is ultimately exposed to the environment. This also meant that aesthetics were important as well.
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