What is a solenoid valve?

Solenoid valves control the flow of fluids, air, gases and other media in many types of systems and products. Each valve is in turn controlled by an electric current that passes through the solenoid. These electromechanically operated valves come in a broad range of configurations and materials suitable for countless applications.

What types of solenoid valves are available?

Solenoid Solutions offers miniature, subminiature, high capacity and low wattage or low power solenoid valves. Below are descriptions and diagrams of 2-way and 3-way operating valves. Solenoid valves control the flow of fluids, air, gases and other media in many types of systems and products.

Who is solenoid solutions?

We specialize in innovative designs, precision manufacturing, and a driven response to customer requirements. Solenoid Solutions offers miniature, subminiature, high capacity and low wattage or low power solenoid valves. Below are descriptions and diagrams of 2-way and 3-way operating valves.

How does a solenoid valve work?

Solenoid valves transform power through a coil into a magnetic force that opens or closes the valve. Our direct-acting solenoid valves are ideal for a wide variety of neutral media, including gases, water, synthetic oils, and other materials.

What is a 3-way solenoid valve?

A 3-way solenoid valve has three pipe connections and 2 orifices, one of which is always open, allowing for two paths of flow. The 2-position operation makes these solenoid valves useful for applying or cutting off flow or pressure in a tool or equipment component, such as a hydraulic cylinder.

What is a direct-acting solenoid valve?

Our direct-acting solenoid valves are ideal for a wide variety of neutral media, including gases, water, synthetic oils, and other materials. Standard solenoid valves including air, water and gas are available in inlet port sizes from 10-32 UNF to 3/8" and capacity up to 1200 psi.