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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 N.

    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 N.

    Style N

    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.
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    N2.531/8 NPT1/8 NPTThreaded60.110 to 12029.91 3/4"3/4"1 3/4"1/2"1 3/4"3/4"Yes6464K23000000
    Air Directional Control Valve, Mechanical, Two-Direction Actuator, 2.5 lbs. Force
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