Metal Air Directional Control Valves

	Flow Pattern Flow Pattern

3/2

5/3 (Pressure Center)

	Actuation Actuation


Manual	Electric (Solenoid)

Air	Machine

Pressure

	Return Actuation Return Actuation

	Outlet Pipe Size Outlet Pipe Size

	Inlet Pipe Size Inlet Pipe Size

	For Air Cylinder Type For Air Cylinder Type

Double Acting

Single Acting

	Inlet Thread Type Inlet Thread Type

	Voltage Voltage

	Actuator Style Actuator Style


Lever	Toggle

Palm Button	Push Button

Dial	Roller Lever

Plunger	Roller Plunger

Key	Rod

Ball Roller

	Number of Flow Ports Number of Flow Ports

	Outlet Thread Type Outlet Thread Type

	Air Directional Control Valve Type Air Directional Control Valve Type

3-Way

4-Way

	Number of Outlet Ports Number of Outlet Ports

	Valve Starting Position Valve Starting Position

Normally Closed

Normally Open

	Exhaust Pipe Size Exhaust Pipe Size

	Valve Function Valve Function

Directional Control

On/Off

	Mount Type Mount Type

	Exhaust Thread Type Exhaust Thread Type

	Body Material Body Material

	Number of Solenoids Number of Solenoids

Single

Double

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Inlet Connection Type Inlet Connection Type


Pipe	Tube

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Choosing an Air Directional Control Valve

Matching Flow Diagrams to Replace an Air Directional Control Valve

Two-Speed Two-Action Air
Directional Control Valves

Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, these valves create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.

Key-Operated Two-Speed Two-Action
Air Directional Control Valves

Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.

Two-Speed Two-Action Air
Directional Control Valves
with Exhausting Shut-Off

In the off position, these valves exhaust all air pressure, allowing the equipment to return to the neutral position. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/3 exhaust center valves.

Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off

These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves.

Two-Action Air Directional
Control Valves

Control these valves with one hand. Also known as 4/2 valves, they create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.

Two-Hand Two-Action Air
Directional Control Valves

Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, these valves protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.

Two-Action Air Directional
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off

These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Also known as 4/3 closed-center valves, they create two actions, such as extracting and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.

Two-Action Air Directional Control
Valves with Exhausting Shut-Off

In the off position, these valves exhaust all air pressure, allowing the equipment to return to the neutral position. Also known as 4/3 exhaust-center valves, they create two actions, such as extracting and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.

Single-Action Air
Directional Control Valves

Create one action with these valves, such as extending a cylinder.

Safety-Lockout Single-Action
Air Directional Control Valves

To prevent accidental start-up, these valves can be locked in their off position with a padlock. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.

Two-Hand Single-Action Air
Directional Control Valves

Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, these valves protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.

Remote-Location Two-Hand
Single-Action Air Directional
Control Valves

The push buttons that operate these valves are separate from the logic unit, allowing you to position them away from machinery. Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, they protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.

Key-Operated Single-Action
Air Directional Control Valves

Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.

Multiple-Position Single-Action
Air Directional Control Valves

Control six different outputs from a single source of airflow. These valves have one inlet port and six outlet ports. Push in and rotate the dial to move between outlet ports and send airflow to a different output.

Simultaneous Two-Action Air
Directional Control Valves

Also known as 4-way and 5/3 pressure center valves, these valves create two actions at the same time, such as extending two single-acting cylinders at once.

Single-Action Electrically Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. They're also known as 3/2 valves.

Fast-Switching Single-Action
Electrically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

Run through equipment cycles up to 30% faster than with standard valves. These valves shift between flow positions in 1.7 ms. Also known as 3/2 valves, they create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.

Single-Action Electrically
Operated Air Directional
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off

Also known as 3/3 valves, these valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. They're often used for vacuum suction and release applications and intermediate cylinder stops.

Two-Speed Two-Action
Electrically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

Fast-Switching
Two-Speed Two-Action
Electrically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

Run through equipment cycles up to 30% faster than with standard valves. These valves shift between flow positions in 1.7 ms. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port.

Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically
Operated Air Directional Control
Valves with Exhausting Shut-Off

In the off position, these valves exhaust all air pressure, allowing the equipment to return to the neutral position. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.

Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically
Operated Air Directional Control
Valves with Full Shut-Off

These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.

Simultaneous Two-Action
Electrically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

Create two actions at the same time, such as extending two single-acting cylinders at once. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. Also known as pressure center valves.

Hazardous Location
Electrically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

These valves are rated for environments where hazardous material is present. They actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection.

Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Ceramic plates form a longer-lasting seal against oil and dust than rubber seals that deteriorate over time. These valves withstand use in corrosive, dusty, and dirty environments such as foundries, paper mills, and steel plants. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.

Two-Speed
Two-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks.

Single-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks. Also known as 3-way or 3/2 valves.

Two-Speed Two-Action Air-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as pilot valves and 4-way valves, they use an air signal to actuate, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerous.

Two-Speed Two-Action
Air-Operated Air Directional
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off

In the off position, these valves stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. They actuate by air signal, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerous.

Single-Action Air-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Also known as 3/2 or pilot valves, they use an air signal to actuate, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerous.

Single-Action Mechanically Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

A simple automation solution that requires no programming, these valves are activated when an object, such as a box rolling on a conveyor, pushes the actuator. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves.

Two-Speed Two-Action
Mechanically Operated Air
Directional Control Valves

Modular Air Directional Control Valves

Modular Air Directional Control
Valves with Air Manifolds

Mount valves to a single-station base or to a manifold, which allows a single pressure source for multiple valves, then add or remove valves as your needs change.

Modular Air Directional Control Valves
with Air and Electrical Manifolds

Mix and match valve styles on one manifold to meet your control needs. Mount multiple valves to a manifold to reduce piping requirements and create multiple actions from a single pressure input.

Input-Selecting Air Directional Control Valves

Input-Selecting Air
Directional Control Valves

Also known as shuttle valves and "or" valves, these valves select between the higher of two inlet pressures to power one outlet port.

Dual-Input Air Directional Control Valves

Dual-Input Air Directional
Control Valves

Air pressure must be supplied to both inlets before the output port will open, allowing air flow to downstream components. Also known as "and" valves.

Air-Operated Air On/Off Valves

Also known as blocking valves, these valves allow airflow while an air signal is applied to the air pilot. When the signal stops, the valve closes, trapping air in the system.

Choosing an Air Directional Control Valve

Matching Flow Diagrams to Replace an Air Directional Control Valve

Stand-Alone Air Directional Control Valves

Modular Air Directional Control Valves

Input-Selecting Air Directional Control Valves

Dual-Input Air Directional Control Valves

Air-Operated Air On/Off Valves