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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 Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style E.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Style E

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style H.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style J.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style K.

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Style J

    Style K

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style L.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style M.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style N.

    Style L

    Style M

    Style N

    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. Also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves, they create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Valves 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 the actuator is released. In the off position, they exhaust air pressure from the system, allowing equipment to reset so the action can be repeated.
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style E.

    Style A

    Style C

    Style D

    Style E

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style H.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style J.

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Style J

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style K.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style L.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style M.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style N.

    Style K

    Style L

    Style M

    Style N

    1-Direction Actuation—Valves with a one-direction actuator are activated by objects from one side.
    2-Direction Actuation—Valves with a two-direction actuator are activated by objects from both sides.
    Valve Position—Fail-closed valves block airflow until actuated. Valves that are both fail closed and fail open can be installed to block airflow, or allow air to flow until actuated.
    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
    For Panel
    Cutout
    Style
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    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
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    1-Direction Actuation
     
    Fail Open/Fail Closed
    C131/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.92 1/4"3/4"2 1/8"—1 3/4"3/4"No6464K21000000
    E2.831/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.92 1/8"1 3/4"4 1/4"—1 3/4"3/4"No6464K24000000
     
    2-Direction Actuation
     
    Fail Closed
    D1.5731/8 BSPP1/8 BSPPThreaded29.740.840 to 1452843.7 mm50.4 mm113.7 mm—28 mm28 mmNo6464K93000000
    F731/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded190.340 to 15026.52 3/8"7/8"4"—1 3/8"7/8"No6464K31000000
    F10.131/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded550.980 to 15026.53"1 1/8"4 7/8"—1 3/8"7/8"No6464K32000000
    G1131/4 NPTF1/4 NPTFThreaded531.60 to 150292 1/8"3"6 5/32"—2 1/8"1 1/4"No6859K36000000
    K1831/4 NPTF1/4 NPTFThreaded531.60 to 150292 1/8"1 1/4"5 5/32"—2 1/8"1 1/4"No6859K35000000
    M1.5731/8 BSPP1/8 BSPPThreaded4.230.1253 to 120Not Rated36 mm18 mm220 mm19 mm——No6464K92000000
     
    Fail Open/Fail Closed
    A1.231/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.92 1/4"3/4"1 1/4"—1 3/4"3/4"No6464K1200000
    C131/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.92 1/4"3/4"1 5/8"—1 3/4"3/4"No6464K1300000
    H2.531/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.91 3/4"3/4"1"1/8"1 3/4"3/4"No6464K1100000
    J2.531/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.91 3/4"3/4"2"1/2"1 3/4"3/4"Yes6464K1400000
    L2.831/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.91 3/4"3/4"2 1/4"1/2"1 3/4"3/4"Yes6464K22000000
    N2.531/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.91 3/4"3/4"1 3/4"1/2"1 3/4"3/4"Yes6464K2300000
     
    Barbed Male Inlet x Barbed Male Outlet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves , Style B.

    Style B

    1-Direction Actuation—Valves with a one-direction actuator are activated by objects from one side.
    2-Direction Actuation—Valves with a two-direction actuator are activated by objects from both sides.
    Valve Position—Fail-closed valves block airflow until actuated. Valves that are both fail closed and fail open can be installed to block airflow, or allow air to flow until actuated.
    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,
    mm
    For Panel
    Cutout, mm
    Style
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    For Inlet
    Tube ID, mm
    For Outlet
    Tube ID, mm
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure
    Range, psi
    Vacuum
    Rating
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    1-Direction Actuation
     
    Fail Closed
    B1.3532.52.5Barbed
    		—0.050 to 116Not Rated27.81141.328.69.5No1389T14000000
     
    2-Direction Actuation
     
    Fail Closed
    B1.3532.52.5Barbed
    		1.60.050 to 116Not Rated27.81131.6828.69.5No1389T1300000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style E.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Style E

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style H.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style J.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style K.

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Style J

    Style K

    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. A simple automation solution that requires no programming, they activate when an object, such as a box rolling on a conveyor, pushes the actuator. 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 original position as soon the actuator is released. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.
    1-Direction Actuation—Valves with a one-direction actuator are activated by objects from one side.
    2-Direction Actuation—Valves with a two-direction actuator are activated by objects from both sides.
    NPTF Inlet Thread—NPTF (Dryseal) threads are compatible with NPT threads.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall
    For Panel
    Cutout
    Style
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    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
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount Type
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Threaded Female Inlet x Threaded Female Outlet
     
    1-Direction Actuation—Spring Return
    C0.351/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated2 1/8"3/4"3 3/8"Panel, Screw In—1 1/2"1 1/4"No0.19"61345K510000000
     
    2-Direction Actuation—Spring Return
    A0.351/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated2 1/4"3/4"2 5/8"Panel, Screw In—1 1/2"1 1/4"No0.19"61345K71000000
    B0.351/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated2 1/4"3/4"3"Panel, Screw In—1 1/2"1 1/4"No0.19"61345K72000000
    D1151/4 NPTF1/4 NPTFThreaded531.60 to 150292 1/4"3"7 1/4"Panel, Screw In—1 3/8"2 1/4"No0.27"6859K56000000
    E0.851/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated1 1/4"3/4"2 3/8"Panel, Screw In1/2"——No0.19"6464K26000000
    F0.851/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated1 1/4"3/4"3 1/8"Panel, Screw In1/2"——No0.19"61345K74000000
    G1851/4 NPTF1/4 NPTFThreaded531.60 to 150292 1/4"1 1/4"6 1/8"Panel, Screw In—1 3/8"2 1/4"No0.27"6859K55000000
    H0.851/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated1 1/4"3/4"3 1/2"Panel, Screw In1/2"——No0.19"6464K27000000
    J1551/4 NPT1/4 NPTThreaded32.50.980 to 14526.51 7/8"1 1/8"5 1/4"Panel, Screw In—1 1/8"1 1/8"No0.26"8277K14000000
    K0.351/8 NPTF1/8 NPTFThreaded140.2425 to 125Not Rated6 1/4"3/4"3 7/8"Panel, Screw In—3/4"1 1/4"No0.19"61345K14000000
     
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