Description

A solenoid valve is an electromechanically operated valve. The valve is controlled by an electric current through a solenoid: in the case of a two-port valve the flow is switched on or off; in the case of a three-port valve, the outflow is switched between the two outlet ports. Multiple solenoid valves can be placed together on a manifold.

• Solenoid valves are the most frequently used control elements in fluidics.

• Their tasks are to shut off, release, dose, distribute or mix fluids.

• They are found in many application areas.

• Solenoids offer fast and safe switching, high reliability, long service life, good medium compatibility of the materials used, low control power and compact design.