Solenoid Valves

The common day light switch helps in controlling the flow of electricity. Similarly, there is a device that controls the flow of air or water. This device is a solenoid valve, an electromechanical valve that is used to control liquid or gas by running or stopping an electrical current through a solenoid. This solenoid is a coil of wire that changes the state of the valve.

Basically, solenoid valves consist of two or more ports where the flow is switched on or off in a two port valve. In the case of a three port valve, the outflow is switched between two outlet ports. There are today different types and models of solenoid valves found in the market. Asco solenoid valves are used extensively for fluid control in various applications. An Asco solenoid valve can be used to maintain saline flow in the eye during surgery and also to control the valves in interstate gas pipelines. There is a wide variety of Asco solenoids valves available for different purposes.

Parker solenoid valves are used in 2-way, 3-way and 4-way configurations for different applications. You have to choose your Parker solenoid valve according to its capabilities and purposes. As the name implies, the LP gas solenoid valve is used for injecting LP gas into the diesel engine. Here, the solenoid valve and a pressure controller are fitted between an LP gas cylinder and gas injector that is mounted on the diesel engine air inlet. The valve is activated only when the engine temperature and vehicle speed reach a predetermined level.

A high pressure solenoid valve is used in situations where high pressure and high flow rate applications are used. These solenoid valves are designed for use at pressures amounting to 120 bar. Mac solenoid valves are designed to meet market requirements of speed, ease of maintenance and reliability by combining high shifting forces and low friction.

Irrigation valve solenoids are usually made of plastic, reinforced glass or metal. Cast iron or bronze is used for making these solenoid valves as they can withstand a maximum of 75% pressure reduction. These valves feature both manual and automatic control, and the automatic control is handled either by hydraulic command or electric solenoid.

The best choice for commercial applications is the Century solenoid valve because of its superior performance and durability in demanding situations. The 12v DC solenoid operated ball valve and 12-volt solenoid ball valve are also used extensively in factories and industries. It is better to read the specifications of the solenoid valves before you use them, such as the Bermad solenoid valve specifications, to ensure that you use the right valve for your requirement.