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Abstract

A solenoid valve 10 is provided generally including a bobbin 12 for supporting a coil 14 and a core 16 located adjacent to the bobbin 12. An armature 18 is movably disposed relative to the core 16. A plunger 24 is coupled to the armature 18 and movable with the armature 18. A seal 26 is coupled to the plunger 24, with the seal 26 movable between an open position and a closed position sealingly engaged with a valve seat 28. The solenoid valve 10 further includes a damper 40 which includes a foam material between a valve seal 26 and a portion of a plunger flange 38. The damper 40 may damp, or cushion, any impact between the valve seal 26 and the valve seat 28.

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