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	Outlet Pipe Size Outlet Pipe Size

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	Outlet Thread Type Outlet Thread Type

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	Number of Flow Positions Number of Flow Positions

	Inlet Connection Type Inlet Connection Type

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	Number of Outlet Ports Number of Outlet Ports

	Outlet Connection Type Outlet Connection Type

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	Exhaust Thread Type Exhaust Thread Type

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	Exhaust Pipe Size Exhaust Pipe Size

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	Default Position Default Position


Closed	Open

P Closed, A and B Open to T	P Open to T, A and B Closed

P Open to A, B Open to T	P Open to B, A Open to T

	For Use With For Use With

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Choosing an Air Directional Control Valve

Matching Flow Diagrams to Replace an Air Directional Control Valve

Two-Speed Two-Action
Electrically Operated 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 5/2 valves, they actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection.

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.

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-Action Electrically Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Also known as 4-way valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.

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.

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.