Description

5/2 Way Solenoid Valve 1/4″ (220VAC / 24VDC)

A 5/2 way solenoid valve is a specific type of valve commonly used in pneumatic systems to control the flow of compressed air. The “5/2” designation refers to the number of ports and positions the valve has. Here’s what “5/2 way” means:

5 Ports: The valve has a total of five ports that serve different functions.
– P: Pressure Inlet (Compressed Air Inlet)
– A: Outlet to Actuator (Connects to the pneumatic device or actuator)
– B: Exhaust from Actuator (Exhausts air from the actuator)
– R: Exhaust (Additional exhaust port)
– S: Exhaust (Additional exhaust port)

2 Positions: The valve has two possible positions or states.
– One position allows the flow of compressed air from the inlet (P) to the outlet to actuate a device (A).
– The other position allows the air from the actuator to be exhausted through one of the exhaust ports (B, R, or S).

So, when you see “5/2 way solenoid valve,” it indicates that the valve has five ports and two positions. This type of valve is often used in applications where a pneumatic actuator needs to be controlled, such as in the automation and control of industrial machinery.

The “1/4” specification refers to the size of the ports, indicating that the valve has 1/4-inch ports. This is a common size for pneumatic components, and it’s important to ensure that the valve’s port size matches the rest of the pneumatic system for proper integration.

To provide more context, here’s a breakdown of the possible configurations for a 5/2 way solenoid valve with 1/4-inch ports:

– P: 1/4-inch Inlet
– A: 1/4-inch Outlet to Actuator
– B: 1/4-inch Exhaust from Actuator
– R: 1/4-inch Exhaust (Optional)
– S: 1/4-inch Exhaust (Optional)

These valves are often controlled by an electrical signal through a solenoid coil, allowing for remote or automated operation. The solenoid coil, when energized, shifts the valve to one position, and when de-energized, it shifts the valve to the other position.