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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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-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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Manual On/Off Valves

Manual On/Off Valves

Start and stop flow through a line

Air Pulse Valves

Air Pulse Valves

Convert continuous flow into bursts that reduce air consumption in dryers and dust collectors

Air-Exhaust Valves

Air-Exhaust Valves

Vent or divert exhaust to speed up the operation of air cylinders, actuators, and other equipment

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