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Hydraulic Fluid

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Directional Control

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Less than 200 psi

200 psi to 249 psi

250 psi to 999 psi

1,000 psi to 4,999 psi

5,000 psi or greater

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About Directional Control Valves

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

Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Create one action, such as extending a cylinder; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Extend and retract a cylinder at different speeds; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Operate with one hand; also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves

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

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

Turn off all ports to lock equipment; also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves

Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Create one action using voltage; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

Solenoid-Operated Block-Mount Hydraulic Directional Control Valves

Solenoid-Operated Block-Mount Hydraulic Directional Control Valves

Direct flow with electronic signal

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

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

Extend and retract at different speeds using voltage; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Extend and retract a double-acting cylinder using voltage; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

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

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

Use an air signal to actuate; also known as pilot valves and 4-way valves

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

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

Lock equipment in place with air pressure; also known as 4-way and 4/3 closed center valves

Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Activated by physical contact; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

Toggle-Operated Block-Mount Hydraulic Directional Control Valves

Toggle-Operated Block-Mount Hydraulic Directional Control Valves

Direct flow manually with a lever

Single-Action Air-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Air-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Create one action using an air signal to actuate, also known as 3/2 and pilot valves

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

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

Exhaust all air pressure in the off position; also known as 4-way and 5/3 exhaust center valves

Modular Air Directional Control Valves with Air Manifolds

Modular Air Directional Control Valves with Air Manifolds

Use one pressure source for multiple valves and mount to a single-station base or to a manifold

Inline Hydraulic Directional-Control Valves

Inline Hydraulic Directional-Control Valves

Turn the handle to direct flow between ports

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

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

Exhaust air in off position and actuate with voltage; also known as 5/3 exhaust center valves

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

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

Exhaust air pressure in off position; also known as 4-way and 4/3 exhaust center valves

Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Flow Control

Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Flow Control

Create motion and control speed with one valve; also known as 4-way valves

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

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

Activated by physical contact; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Dual-Input Air Directional Control Valves

Dual-Input Air Directional Control Valves

Require pressure from both inlets to open output; also known as “and” valves

Multiple-Position Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Multiple-Position Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Control six different outputs from one airflow source; also known as 3-way valves

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

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

Lock equipment in place and actuate with voltage; also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves

Two-Action Foot-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Action Foot-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Operate hands free by using your foot; also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves

Simultaneous Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Simultaneous Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Extend two single-acting cylinders at once; also known as 4-way and 5/3 pressure center valves

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

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

Lock equipment in place and actuate by air signal, also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves

Modular Air Directional Control Valves with Air and Electrical Manifolds

Modular Air Directional Control Valves with Air and Electrical Manifolds

Mix and match valve styles on one manifold to meet your control needs

Two-Hand Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Hand Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Require both hands to operate one action; also known as 2-hand control valves

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

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

Close all ports in off position and actuate with voltage; also known as 3-way and 3/3 valves

Safety-Lockout Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Safety-Lockout Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Lockable in the off position with a padlock; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

Screw-In Hydraulic Directional-Control Valves

Screw-In Hydraulic Directional-Control Valves

Control the direction of flow or stop flow altogether with an electronic signal

Simultaneous Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Simultaneous Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Extend two single-acting cylinders at once with voltage; also known as pressure center valves

Input-Selecting Air Directional Control Valves

Input-Selecting Air Directional Control Valves

Select higher of two inlet pressures to power one outlet; also known as shuttle and “or” valves

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

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

Buttons are separate from logic unit, allowing you to position them away from machinery

Quick Switch Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Quick Switch Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Finish single actions up to 30% faster than standard valves; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

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

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

Shift in 1.7 ms for faster cycles; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Ceramic seals resist oil and dust in harsh environments; also known as 4-way valves

Single-Action Foot-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Single-Action Foot-Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Operate hands free by using your foot; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

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

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

Restrict access with a key; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Hazardous Location Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Hazardous Location Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Rated for hazardous environments; also known as 4-way valves

Two-Hand Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Two-Hand Two-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Prevent accidental start-up by requiring both hands; also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves

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

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

Operate hands free by using your foot; also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves

Key-Operated Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Key-Operated Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves

Require a key so you can control access; also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves

High-Pressure Washdown Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

High-Pressure Washdown Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

IP69K rated to withstand high-pressure washdowns and actuate with voltage

Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

With two 3-way solenoid valves for end-of-arm tools; also known as 3/2 valves

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