There is a 120VAC, 60hz solenoid available readily..It's the type that
appliances use to change transmission
gears on washers etc.
You should be able to get one from a appliance parts store...
Electrosonic, Allied list them as well...
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> From: Bill Kennedy <hue@FRONTIERNET.NET>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: line powered solenoid for door latch
> Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 5:51 AM
>
> Hello All,
>     does anyone know of a line-powered solenoid (120V,60Hz) that would
work
> well to open a door latch?  it would have to be normally closed (spring?)
> and then retract when powered.  I need this to finish an electronic
> combination lock for a cabinet.  The idea is it would retract when the
combo
> is entered, I could open the door, and while the door is open, the
solenoid
> would be de-energized.  After putting things in or taking them out, close
> the door and it would be locked again.
>
> Thanks for the help in advance!
>
> Bill Kennedy
> Rochester, NY