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Directional Control Valves
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Stand-Alone Air Directional Control Valves
Fast-Switching
4 products
Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves Run through equipment cycles up to 30% faster than with standard valves. These valves shift between flow positions in 1.7 ms. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port.
Two-Speed Two-Action Electrically
44 products
Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
Two-Action Electrically Operated
1 products
Air Directional Control Valves Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
Single-Action Electrically Operated
65 products
Air Directional Control Valves These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. They're also known as 3/2 valves.
Fast-Switching Single-Action
10 products
Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves Run through equipment cycles up to 30% faster than with standard valves. Also known as 3/2 valves, they create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
Single-Action Electrically
6 products
Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off Also known as 3/3 valves, these valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. They're often used for vacuum suction and release applications and intermediate cylinder stops.
Simultaneous Two-Action
6 products
Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves Create two actions at the same time, such as extending two single-acting cylinders at once. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate. Also known as pressure center valves.
Electrically Operated Air Directional
12 products
Control Valves with Flow Control Use a single valve to create motion and control the speed of that motion.
Wear-Resistant Electrically Operated
11 products
Air Directional Control Valves Ceramic plates form a longer-lasting seal against oil and dust than rubber seals that deteriorate over time. These valves withstand use in corrosive, dusty, and dirty environments such as foundries, paper mills, and steel plants. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
Hazardous Location
7 products
Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves These valves are rated for environments where hazardous material is present. They actuate when voltage is applied to the electrical connection.
Washdown-Resistant
8 products
Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves Rated IP69K, these valves withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. Their smooth design keeps out dust, dirt, and contaminants, making them easier to keep clean. Apply voltage to the electrical connection to actuate.
Robot-Arm-Mounted
1 products
Electrically Operated Air Directional Control Valves Control air-powered robot tools, such as pick-and-place grippers.
Key-Operated Two-Speed Two-Action
1 products
Air Directional Control Valves Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.
Two-Speed Two-Action Air Directional
8 products
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/3 closed center valves.
Two-Speed Two-Action Air
43 products
Directional Control Valves with Exhausting Shut-Off In the off position, these valves exhaust all air pressure, allowing the equipment to return to the neutral position. They create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as 4-way and 5/3 exhaust center valves.
Two-Hand Two-Action Air
2 products
Directional Control Valves Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, these valves protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.
Two-Action Air Directional
11 products
Control Valves with Full Shut-Off These valves close all ports in the off position to stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Also known as 4/3 closed-center valves, they create two actions, such as extracting and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.
Two-Action Air Directional Control
3 products
Valves with Exhausting Shut-Off In the off position, these valves exhaust all air pressure, allowing the equipment to return to the neutral position. Also known as 4/3 exhaust-center valves, they create two actions, such as extracting and then retracting a double-acting cylinder.
Single-Action Air
46 products
Directional Control Valves Create one action with these valves, such as extending a cylinder.
Multiple-Position Single-Action
1 products
Air Directional Control Valves Control six different outputs from a single source of airflow. These valves have one inlet port and six outlet ports. Push in and rotate the dial to move between outlet ports and send airflow to a different output.
Key-Operated Single-Action
1 products
Air Directional Control Valves Because they require a key to operate, you can limit who is able to adjust these valves. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
Safety-Lockout Single-Action
6 products
Air Directional Control Valves To prevent accidental start-up, these valves can be locked in their off position with a padlock. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
Two-Hand Single-Action Air
2 products
Directional Control Valves Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, these valves protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
Remote-Location Two-Hand
3 products
Single-Action Air Directional Control Valves The push buttons that operate these valves are separate from the logic unit, allowing you to position them away from machinery. Since both hands are required to simultaneously press the buttons, they protect workers from accidental machinery start-up. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder.
Simultaneous Two-Action Air
3 products
Directional Control Valves Also known as 4-way and 5/3 pressure center valves, these valves create two actions at the same time, such as extending two single-acting cylinders at once.
Single-Action Mechanically Operated
16 products
Air Directional Control Valves A simple automation solution that requires no programming, these valves are activated when an object, such as a box rolling on a conveyor, pushes the actuator. They create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Also known as 3-way and 3/2 valves.
Two-Speed Two-Action Air-Operated
10 products
Air Directional Control Valves Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Also known as pilot valves and 4-way valves, they use an air signal to actuate, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerous.
Two-Speed Two-Action
75 products
Air-Operated Air Directional Control Valves with Full Shut-Off In the off position, these valves stop equipment in a locked position with air pressure holding it in place. Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, they create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. They actuate by air signal, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerou
Single-Action Air-Operated
6 products
Air Directional Control Valves These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Also known as 3/2 or pilot valves, they use an air signal to actuate, so they're good for environments where electrical use may be dangerous.
Single-Action Foot-Operated
6 products
Air Directional Control Valves These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks. Also known as 3-way or 3/2 valves.
Two-Speed
3 products
Two-Action Foot-Operated Air Directional Control Valves Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, these valves create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.
Two-Action Foot-Operated
11 products
Air Directional Control Valves Also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks.
Modular Air Directional Control Valves
Modular Air Directional Control
32 products
Valves with Air Manifolds Mount valves to a single-station base or to a manifold, which allows a single pressure source for multiple valves, then add or remove valves as your needs change.
Modular Air Directional Control Valves
15 products
with Air and Electrical Manifolds Mix and match valve styles on one manifold to meet your control needs. Mount multiple valves to a manifold to reduce piping requirements and create multiple actions from a single pressure input.
Dual-Input Air Directional Control Valves
Input-Selecting Air Directional Control Valves
Hydraulic Valves
Solenoid-Operated Directional-Control
25 products
Block-Mount Hydraulic Valves Direct flow with an electronic signal.
Toggle-Operated Directional-Control
9 products
Block-Mount Hydraulic Valves Direct flow manually with a lever.
Directional-Control
14 products
Screw-In Hydraulic Valves Control the direction of flow or stop flow altogether.