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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.

    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
     

    High-Pressure Washdown Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

    IP69K, these valves withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. Their smooth design also keeps out dust, dirt, and contaminants, so they're easy to keep clean. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. 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. High-Pressure Washdown Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves .
    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.
    3 Way—3-way valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
    4 Way—4-way valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.
    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.
    2 Exhaust Ports—Valves with two exhaust ports allow you to independently control the speed of two different actions. Connect a flow control valve to each exhaust port.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall,
    mm
    Air Directional
    Control Valve Type
    Air Directional Control
    Valve Flow Pattern
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    No. of Exhaust
    Ports
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    3 Way3/23125.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.968.582963N120000000
    4 Way5/25225.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.968.582963N13000000
    4 Way5/3 (Closed Center)5225.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.968.582963N17000000
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    4 Way5/25225.110.711-13 to 14526.524189.034.669.402963N15000000
     
    Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × Push-to-Connect Female Outlet—Push-to-Connect Exhaust
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. High-Pressure Washdown Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves .
    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.
    3 Way—3-way valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
    4 Way—4-way valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.
    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.
    2 Exhaust Ports—Valves with two exhaust ports allow you to independently control the speed of two different actions. Connect a flow control valve to each exhaust port.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) indicates how much airflow can pass through a valve.
    Overall,
    mm
    Air Directional
    Control Valve Type
    Air Directional Control
    Valve Flow Pattern
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    No. of Exhaust
    Ports
    For Inlet
    Tube OD, mm
    For Outlet
    Tube OD, mm
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    3 Way3/2318825.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.976.22963N110000000
    4 Way5/2528825.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.976.22963N14000000
    4 Way5/3 (Closed Center)528825.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.976.22963N18000000
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    4 Way5/2528825.110.711-13 to 14526.524190.534.976.22963N16000000
     

    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 K.

    Style K

    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.
    Push to Connect Female Inlet × Push to Connect Female Outlet: Fail-Closed Valve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style K.

    Style K

    Fail-closed valves block airflow until actuated.
    Spring Return—Valves with spring return actuation go back to their original position when voltage is removed.
    Manifold Mount—Manifold-mount valves plug into a manifold (sold separately) to create multiple actions from a single pressure input. Manifolds with multiple exhaust ports have one set of inlet and exhaust ports on each side, so they can be strung together in a series. When using a single manifold, cover the ports on the side you are not using with plugs (sold separately).
    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
    For Inlet
    Tube OD
    For Outlet
    Tube OD
    Exhaust
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure
    Range, psi
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount Type
    Choose a Voltage
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    K35/32"5/32"Push to Connect0.60.010 to 1201 3/8"5/8"1 3/4"Manifold, Screw In12V DC, 24V DC, 120V AC62095K2000000
    K35/32"5/32"Push to Connect1.10.020 to 1201 3/8"5/8"1 3/4"Manifold, Screw In12V DC, 24V DC, 120V AC62095K100000
     
    Accessories for Valves
    Manifolds
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Manifolds. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    No. of
    Overall
    Stations
    Flow
    Ports
    Inlet
    Ports
    Exhaust
    Ports
    For Inlet
    Tube OD
    For Exhaust
    Tube OD
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting
    Location
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    For DIN
    Rail Size, mm
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    22111/4"5/32"2"5/8"1 7/8"DIN Rail0.69"15No62095K51000000
    32111/4"5/32"2 5/8"5/8"1 1/4"DIN Rail0.69"15No62095K5200000
    42111/4"5/32"3 1/4"5/8"1 1/4"DIN Rail0.69"15No62095K5300000
    52111/4"5/32"3 7/8"5/8"1 1/4"DIN Rail0.69"15No62095K5400000
    Directional Control Valve Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valve Plugs. Single-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    Component
    Body
    Material
    Each
    Station PlugUltem PEI62095K96000000
    Port PlugUltem PEI62095K970000

    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 K.

    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. 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.
    Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × Push-to-Connect Female Outlet—Push-to-Connect Exhaust
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves, Style K.

    Style K

    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) 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
    For Inlet
    Tube OD, mm
    For Outlet
    Tube OD, mm
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Each
    Single Solenoid—Spring Return
    K56617.50.3144 to 10129.523 1/8"7/16"2 1/8"Screw In244658A310000000
     
    Double Solenoid—Solenoid Return
    K56617.50.3129 to 10129.523 1/4"7/16"2 1/8"Screw In244658A32000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off, Style C.

    Style C

    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. They direct airflow from the inlet to your equipment and exhaust return airflow to create motion. Also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves.
    Push-to-Connect Female Inlet × Push-to-Connect Female Outlet—Push-to-Connect Exhaust
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off, Style C.

    Style C

    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
    For Inlet
    Tube OD, mm
    For Outlet
    Tube OD, mm
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Vacuum Rating,
    in. Hg
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mount
    Type
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Each
    Double Solenoid—Spring Return
    C56617.50.3144 to 10129.523 1/4"7/16"2 1/8"Screw In244658A330000000
     
    Directional Control Valve Station Plates
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valve Station Plates. Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off.
    For Manifold
    Style
    Body
    Material
    Each
    2Aluminum
    		6425K436000000
    4Aluminum
    		6425K43700000

    Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Directional Control Valves. Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Directional Control Valves. Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves.
    Control air-powered robot tools, such as pick-and-place grippers. These valves have two three-way valves, also known as 3/2 valves, that you can control separately with your robot’s program. For example, you can connect two single-acting tools, such as two grippers with spring jaw returns, using one valve for each. Alternatively, use both valves for one double-acting tool, such as an air cylinder—one valve pushes the cylinder out, the other pulls it back. In both setups, air escapes through vents on the side of the manifold.
    These valves come with everything you need for quick installation. Use the hook and loop straps to mount them to your robot arm, then plug the electrical cord into the M8 connection at the end of the arm. Connect your compressed air line to the inlet. Last, run tubing from the valve to your robot tool.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    No. of Flow
    Ports
    Connection
    For Tube
    OD, mm
    Connection
    For Tube
    OD, mm
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Pressure
    Range, psi
    Each
    3Push to Connect6Push to Connect62 scfm @ 80 psi0.090 to 1009015N110000000

    Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air On/Off Valves

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Solenoid On/Off Valves. Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air On/Off Valves.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Solenoid On/Off Valves. Robot-Arm-Mounted Electrically Operated Air On/Off Valves.
    Control the flow of air to robot tools from your robot's program. Often used with air-powered vacuum lifters, these electrically controlled valves open to supply air to the lifter, generating suction to pick up a part. When these valves close, the suction stops and the part drops. An integrated switch monitors the tool’s vacuum level via analog signals, so you know if a part was successfully picked. A built-in LED display shows the vacuum status and lets you change vacuum setpoints.
    These valves come with everything you need for quick installation. Use the hook and loop straps to mount them to your robot arm, then plug the electrical cord into the M8 connection at the end of the arm. Connect your compressed air line to the inlet. Last, run tubing from the valve to your robot tool.
    Rapid Part Release—Valves with rapid part release can send a burst of air to push a part off your vacuum lifter, so you don’t have to wait for it to drop. They’re often used for pick-and-place applications requiring high speed and precision.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Flow Rate @
    80 psi, scfm
    Connection
    For Tube
    OD, mm
    Connection
    For Tube
    OD, mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Each
    Valves with Vacuum Monitoring
    1000.246Push to Connect6Push to Connect635 to 1202 5/8"4 1/8"8880N130000000
     
    Valves with Rapid Part Release and Vacuum Monitoring
    1000.246Push to Connect6Push to Connect635 to 1203 1/2"4 1/8"8880N11000000
     
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