3-Way Directional Control

3-WAY DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE

PeterPaul dual orifice valves in which the body orifice is closed and sleeve orifice open in the de-energized position. No flow can exist between the inlet and normally closed ports but flow does exist between the inlet and normally open ports.

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  • Wide range of options available
  • Available in hazardous location, low watt and high pressure
  • Pilot operated valves available
3-Way Directional Control flow diagram

General Purpose 3-Way Directional Control Valves

PeterPaul general purpose solenoid valves offer a wide range of control options over the flow of liquids and gases in applications from dispensing to instrumentation, commercial equipment, machinery, medical/dental equipment, control systems and off-highway equipment, to name just a few.

Series/Model Std. Port Size Pressure (PSI) Flow (CV) Size (h x w)" Watts
15/155 1/8" NPT 0 - 300 .022 - .130 2.95 x 1.13
20/25 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .284 3.48 x 1.63
30/35 1/8" NPT 0 - 300 .024 - .275 3.28 x 1.63
50/55 1/8" NPT 0 - 300 .022 - .230 2.95 x 1.0
58/585 Manifold Mt. or 10-32 0 - 300 .010 - .034 2.26 x 1.06 3.5
70/75 1/4" NPT 0 - 350 .09 - .50 3.75 x 2.25

Hazardous Location 3-Way Directional Control Valves

PeterPaul hazardous location valves are used where fire or explosion hazards exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibers. Explosion Proof valves are recommended, or in some cases compulsory, where a high level of protection from explosion is required. For applications that require low power, a low watt version is also offered.

Series/Model Certification Std. Port Size Pressure (PSI) Flow (CV) Size (h x w)" Watts
20/E25 North AmericanIECEx/ATEX 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .284 4.0 x 2.63
E20/EL25 North AmericanIECEx/ATEX 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 350 .024 - .156 3.98 x 2.59 1.8
E50/E55 North AmericanIECEx/ATEX 1/8" NPT 0 - 300 .022 - .230 3.27 x 2.25
MLV20/N25 (FIXED POLARITY) CLASS I DIV II North American 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .214 3.661 x 1.775
70/N75 North American 1/4" NPT 0 – 350 .09 - .50 3.81 x 3.44

Low Watt 3-Way Directional Control Valves

PeterPaul low watt valves are general purpose or safety valves for pneumatic and hydraulic applications. The versatility of these valves is increased to include the handling of hot air, hot water, refrigerants and many other media, by the use of different seals.

Series/Model Certification Std. Port Size Pressure (PSI) Flow (CV) Size (h x w)" Watts
E20/EL25 North AmericanIECEx/ATEX 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 350 .024 - .156 3.98 x 2.59 1.8
58/585 Manifold Mt. or 10-32 0 - 300 .010 - .034 2.26 x 1.06 3.5

Magnetic Latching 3-Way Directional Control Valves

Through the use of a permanent magnet, the latching valves are bi-stable in either shifted state. This allows the valve to stay in either state indefinitely without drawing power. To shift the valve from one state to another, a short 50 millisecond DC voltage is applied to the coil. To shift the valve back, a reverse polarity pulse is applied.

Series/Model Certification Std. Port Size Pressure (PSI) Flow (CV) Size (h x w)" Watts
MLV20/25 (REVERSE POLARITY) 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .214 3.59 x 1.62 10
MLV20/25 (FIXED POLARITY) 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .214 3.661 x 1.775
MLV20/N25 (FIXED POLARITY) CLASS I DIV II North American 1/8" or 1/4" NPT 0 - 500 .024 - .214 3.661 x 1.775
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