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    About Directional Control Valves
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    Choose the right valve for your application by matching the actions you'll power to our flow diagrams.

    Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style C.

    Style B

    Style C

    These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. Also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves, they direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. In the off position, they exhaust air from the system, allowing equipment to reset so the action can be repeated. Valves without an exhaust connection exhaust air to the atmosphere.
    Threaded Female Inlet × Threaded Female Outlet: Fail-Closed Valve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style C.

    Style B

    Style C

    Fail-closed valves block airflow until actuated.
    Spring Return—Valves with spring return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is removed.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Valves
    Replacement
    Solenoids
    Overall
    Style
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Voltage
    Each
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    B31/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded5.60.1-14.7 to 14.53 1/4"1 5/8"3"Screw In24V DC61245K21000000———0
    B31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded60.11-14.7 to 14.53 1/4"1 5/8"3"Screw In24V DC61245K2200000———0
    C31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded2.30.120 to 1153"7/8"2 3/8"Screw In12V DC61975K4130000061975K53000000
    C31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded2.30.120 to 1153"7/8"2 3/8"Screw In24V DC61975K4120000061975K5200000
    C31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded2.30.120 to 1153"7/8"2 3/8"Screw In24V AC61975K4110000061975K5100000
    C31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded2.30.120 to 1153"7/8"2 3/8"Screw In120V AC61975K4140000061975K5400000
    C31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded2.30.120 to 1153"7/8"2 3/8"Screw In220V AC61975K41500000———0
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Exhausting Shut-Off, NPT Inlet Thread, NPT Outlet Thread.

    NPT Inlet Thread

    NPT Outlet Thread

    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. Also known as 5/3 exhaust-center valves, they actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Return actuation is electric (solenoid), so they go back to their original position when voltage moves from the first solenoid to the second solenoid.
    NPT Inlet Thread—Solenoid connectors are not included for NPT × NPT valves.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Voltage
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded190.643 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-8038 3/4"7/8"2 5/8"Screw InYes0.16"24V DC2842N110000000
    51/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded190.643 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-8038 3/4"7/8"2 5/8"Screw InYes0.16"120V AC2842N12000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded481.543 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-8039 1/4"7/8"2 5/8"Screw InYes0.17"24V DC2842N13000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded481.543 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-8039 1/4"7/8"2 5/8"Screw InYes0.17"120V AC2842N14000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded792.543 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-80310 3/4"1 1/8"1 7/8"Screw InYes0.27"24V DC2842N15000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded792.543 to 145Not RatedEN 175301-80310 3/4"1 1/8"1 7/8"Screw InYes0.27"120V AC2842N16000000
     

    Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Flow Control

    Create motion and control the speed of that motion with a single valve. Also known as 4-way valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and retracting a double-acting cylinder. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion, and adjust the volume of air exiting an air cylinder (meter out) to control speed. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
    Push-to-Connect Male Inlet x Push-to-Connect Male Outlet
    Image of Product. Single Solenoid. Front orientation. Single Solenoid. Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Flow Control.
    Image of Product. Double Solenoid. Front orientation. Double Solenoid. Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Flow Control.

    Single Solenoid

    Double Solenoid

    5/3 (Closed Center) Flow Pattern—5/3 (closed center) valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place.
    5/3 (Pressure Center) Flow Pattern—5/3 (pressure center) valves create two actions at the same time, such as extending two single-acting cylinders at once.
    Spring Return—Valves with spring return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is removed.
    Solenoid Return—Valves with solenoid return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is moved from the first solenoid to the second solenoid.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Valves
    Replacement
    Solenoids
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    For Tube
    OD
    For Tube
    ID
    For Tube
    ID
    For Tube
    OD
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Choose a
    Voltage
    Each
    Each
    5/2 Flow Pattern
     
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    51/4"11/64"11/64"1/4"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated4 3/4"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC4666A7100000004666A610000000
    51/4"11/64"11/64"1/4"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated4 3/4"1 3/8"2 3/4"No120V AC4666A720000004666A62000000
    53/8"1/4"1/4"3/8"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated4 3/4"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC4666A210000004666A61000000
    53/8"1/4"1/4"3/8"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated4 3/4"1 3/8"2 3/4"No120V AC4666A220000004666A62000000
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/4"11/64"11/64"1/4"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A5000000———0
    53/8"1/4"1/4"3/8"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A1000000———0
     
    5/3 (Closed Center) Flow Pattern
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/4"11/64"11/64"1/4"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A8000000———0
    53/8"1/4"1/4"3/8"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A3000000———0
     
    5/3 (Pressure Center) Flow Pattern
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/4"11/64"11/64"1/4"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A9000000———0
    53/8"1/4"1/4"3/8"Threaded24.70.720 to 150Not Rated7 3/8"1 3/8"2 3/4"No24V DC, 120V AC4666A4000000———0
     

    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. 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. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Also known as 4-way valves.
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
    Image of Product. Single Solenoid. Front orientation. Single Solenoid. Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    Image of Product. Double Solenoid. Front orientation. Double Solenoid. Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.

    Single Solenoid

    Double Solenoid

    5/3 (Closed Center) Flow Pattern—5/3 (closed center) valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place.
    Spring Return—Valves with spring return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is removed.
    Solenoid Return—Valves with solenoid return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is moved from the first solenoid to the second solenoid.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Voltage
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    5/2 Flow Pattern
     
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.129 to 1502424V DC6 3/8"1 7/8"5 3/4"Yes4117N220000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.129 to 15024120V AC6 3/8"1 7/8"5 3/4"Yes4117N19000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded401.129 to 15024120V AC6 3/8"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N21000000
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.129 to 1502424V DC7"1 7/8"5 3/4"Yes4117N17000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.129 to 15024120V AC7"1 7/8"5 3/4"Yes4117N15000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded401.129 to 1502424V DC7"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N18000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded401.129 to 15024120V AC7"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N16000000
     
    5/3 (Closed Center) Flow Pattern
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.144 to 1502424V DC7"1 7/8"5 3/4"Yes4117N13000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded401.144 to 15024120V AC7"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N11000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded401.144 to 1502424V DC7"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N14000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded401.144 to 15024120V AC7"1 7/8"6"Yes4117N12000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off .
    Also known as 3-way and 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 create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. Valves direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. They're normally closed to block airflow until actuated. Return actuation is by spring, so they go back to their starting position as soon as voltage is removed.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Voltage
    Specs. Met
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
     
    Double Solenoid—Spring Return
    31/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded27.360.5929 to 1022624V DCEN 175301-8032 1/2"1 1/8"4 3/8"Screw InYes0.11"2850N110000000
    31/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded27.40.5929 to 10226120V ACEN 175301-8032 1/2"1 1/8"4 3/8"Screw InYes0.11"2850N12000000
    31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded41.270.8929 to 1022624V DCEN 175301-8032 1/2"1 1/8"4 3/8"Screw InYes0.11"2850N14000000
    31/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded41.270.8929 to 10226120V ACEN 175301-8032 1/2"1 1/8"4 3/8"Screw InYes0.11"2850N13000000
    33/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded1242.229 to 1022624V DCEN 175301-8033 1/8"1 3/8"5 3/8"Screw InYes0.22"2850N15000000
    33/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded1242.229 to 10226120V ACEN 175301-8033 1/8"1 3/8"5 3/8"Screw InYes0.22"2850N16000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Quick Switch 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. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves, they actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Return actuation is by spring, so they go back to their starting position as soon as voltage is removed.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet × Threaded Female Outlet—Threaded Exhaust
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPT19.220.54440 to 100Not Rated243 7/8"3/4"1 1/2"IP65
    EN 175301-8032974N110000000
     

    Simultaneous Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Simultaneous Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    Also known as pressure-center valves and 4-way valves, these 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. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Return actuation is electric (solenoid), so they go back to their original position when voltage moves from the first solenoid to the second solenoid.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Voltage
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    5/3 (Pressure Center) Flow Pattern
     
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
    51/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded190.643 to 145Not Rated24V DC8 3/4"7/8"2 5/8"Yes2945N210000000
    51/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded190.643 to 145Not Rated120V AC8 3/4"7/8"2 5/8"Yes2945N22000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded481.543 to 145Not Rated24V DC9 1/4"7/8"2 5/8"Yes2945N23000000
    51/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded481.543 to 145Not Rated120V AC9 1/4"7/8"2 5/8"Yes2945N24000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded792.543 to 145Not Rated24V DC10 3/4"1 1/8"2 3/4"Yes2945N25000000
    53/8 NPT3/8 NPTThreaded792.543 to 145Not Rated120V AC10 3/4"1 1/8"2 3/4"Yes2945N26000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style A.

    Style A

    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, they actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion.
    Threaded Female Inlet × Threaded Female Outlet—Threaded Exhaust
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style A.

    Style A

    Spring Return—Valves with spring return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is removed.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is a measurement that indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve. When selecting between valves with the same port size, choose the valve with the higher flow coefficient to ensure it provides enough airflow to operate your system.
    Overall
    Style
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Size
    Outlet
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Choose a Voltage
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    A510-32 UNF10-32 UNF8.20.2644 to 150Not Rated3 7/8"5/8"1 7/8"Screw In12V DC, 24V DC, 120V AC6124K230000000
     
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