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Inlet Pipe Size Inlet Pipe Size |
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Flow Pattern Flow Pattern |
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Inlet Thread Type Inlet Thread Type |
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Outlet Pipe Size Outlet Pipe Size |
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Return Actuation Return Actuation |
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Actuation Force Actuation Force |
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Outlet Thread Type Outlet Thread Type |
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Exhaust Connection Type Exhaust Connection Type |
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Number of Flow Ports Number of Flow Ports |
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Air Directional Control Valve Type Air DirectionalControl Valve Type |
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Overall Height Overall Height |
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Body Finish Body Finish |
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DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense AcquisitionRegulations Supplement) |
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Exhaust Gender Exhaust Gender |
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Flow Coefficient (Cv) Flow Coefficient (Cv) |
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Flow Control Flow Control |
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REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration,Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) |
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RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction ofHazardous Substances) |
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Single-Action Mechanically Operated Air Directional Control Valves

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. They're normally closed to normally block airflow, and remain closed until actuated. 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.
Valves with a two-direction actuator are activated by objects from both sides.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

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Actuation Force, lbs. | No. of Flow Ports | Inlet Size | Outlet Size | Exhaust Connection Type | Max. Flow Rate, scfm @ 100 psi | Flow Coefficient (Cv) | Pressure Range, psi | Vacuum Rating, in. of Hg | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | ||
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H | 2.5 | 3 | 1/8 NPT | 1/8 NPT | Threaded | 6 | 0.11 | 0-120 | 29.9 | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1" | 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | No | 0000000 | 000000 |