4 3-Way/2 Position Valves
Three-way valves have three pipe connections and two Universal (Univ)
3-WAY
orifices. When one orifice is open, the other is closed, and This allows the valve to be connected in either the Normally
vice versa. They are commonly used to alternately apply Closed or Normally Open position… or to select one of two
pressure to and exhaust pressure from a valve actuator or fluids or to divert flow from one port to another.
a single-acting cylinder. See Engineering Section for further details.
Three Types of Operations Apply Standard and Optional Features
Normally Closed (NC) Solenoid valves are supplied, as listed, with either RedHat II
When the valve is de-energized, the pressure port is closed molded epoxy solenoids or RedHat solenoids with metal
and the exhaust port is connected to the cylinder port. enclosures. RedHat II valves are identified by the letter “G”
When the valve is energized, the exhaust port is closed and or “H” in their catalog numbers; e.g., 8320G001. Many
the pressure port is connected to the cylinder port. optional features may be added to your valves; e.g. high-
Normally Open (NO) temperature Class H molded coils and manual operators.
When the valve is de-energized, the pressure port is con- See the Optional Features Section for details.
nected to the cylinder port and the exhaust port is closed.
When the valve is energized, the pressure port is closed and
the cylinder port is connected to the exhaust port.
3-Way/2 Position NC Valves Flow Diagrams
2 Press. 2 Press.
1 Cyl. 1 Cyl.
3 Exh. 3 Exh.
De-Energized Energized
Index
Series General Description Pipe Size (NPT) Page
8300/8315 General Service 1/8" - 1/2" 47
8314 General Service 1/8" - 1/4" 51
8316 Air and Water 3/8" - 1" 55
8316 Zero Minimum 1/4" - 1/2" 59
8317/8321 Quick Exhaust 1/4" and 3/8" 61
8320 General Service 1/8" - 1/4" 65
8327 High Flow Direct Acting 1/4" 69
8356 Subminiature 1/8" 71
8360 Plastic Body 1/4" 75
8551/8553 Inline Spool Valve 1/4" and 1/2" 77
8551/8553 RedHat II Spool Valve 1/4" and 1/2" 79
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