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FAQs - Solenoid Valves

What is a solenoid valve ?

A solenoid valve is an electromechanical valve for use with liquid or gas. The valve is controlled by an electric current through a solenoid coil.

  • A valve is an electrical tap.
  • It could have one inlet.
  • It could have from 1 to 4 outlets
  • Each inlet/outlet is called a "way"
  • We talk then about 2 way valves, 3 way valves, 4 way… etc
What is a solenoid valve constitued of ? A solenoid valve is made up of three parts, the solenoid, the pilot and, the valve body.

The body could be in different material

  • Brass
  • Stainless steel (303 – 304 – 316…)
  • Aluminum
  • Other

The coil can be different:

  • Standard DIN Coil
  • Standard wired connection coil
  • ATEX coil
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