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Parallel Path Magnetic Technology vs. Conventional Magnetic Circuit & Force Comparisons:

The same magnetic test apparatus, with magnets removed, is used for the conventional comparison tests. The same electrical input is used in these examples as the electrical input required to move all of one of the permanent magnet's flux to the opposite armature with the magnets installed (Parallel Path Magnetic Technology). The amount of this electrical input is defined as 1 unit. All tests performed use 1 unit of electrical input.

The armatures on the left is applied without an air gap. The armature on the right has an air gap. Force can only be exerted on the armature with the air gap.

Both Armatures have air gaps. This reduces the reluctance of the circuit and divides the force between the two armatures.