Five Way (5/2 or 5/3) Solenoid Valves

5/2 solenoid valves and 5/3 solenoid valves are most often used as directional control valves for double-acting pneumatic actuators. The single-coil type of 5/2 valve usually has a spring or pilot air return so that when de-energised, the valve returns to it's starting function. Dual coil valves do not have this return facility and require the second coil to be energised to return the valve to the start position. 5/3 valves have 2 coils and if neither is energised, the default state it returns to in the centre position can either be all ports blocked, all ports open or pressure applied in that the inlet pressure is connected to both outlet ports. Manual reset valves require operator intervention in order for the valve to maintain the energised position.

What's The Difference Between 5/2 and 5/3 Solenoid Valves?

A 5/2 way solenoid valve has five ports and two positions. It can be either normally closed or normally open. When the valve is energised, it switches from one position to the other, allowing fluid to flow through the different ports.

On the other hand, a 5/3 way solenoid valve has five ports and three positions. It can be either normally closed or normally open, and it has a third position that is used for exhaust. When the valve is energised, it switches from one position to the other, allowing fluid to flow through the different ports or exhaust to the atmosphere.

In summary, the main difference between a 5/2 and 5/3 way solenoid valve is that the 5/3 way valve has an additional exhaust port, which allows for more control over the fluid flow. The choice between the two valves depends on the specific application and the level of control required over the fluid flow.

D Series 5/2 & 5/3 Valves
1/4" to 1/2" IP65, IP67 Exd

G Series 5/2 Manual Reset
1/4" to 1/2" IP65, IP67 Exd

5/2 Single Coil Monostable Solenoid Valves

D02 1/4" 5/2 Single Coil Monostable IP65

D03 1/4" 5/2 Single Coil Monostable IP67 EXD

D12 3/8″-1/2″ 5/2 Single Solenoid, Monostable IP65

D13 3/8″-1/2″ 5/2 Single Solenoid, Monostable IP67 Exd

D50 - D51 - D52 NAMUR 1/4″ 3/2-5/2 Convertible Monostable Solenoid Valve IP65 IP67 Exd

5/2 Manual Reset Solenoid Valves

G03 1/4" 5/2 Manual Reset D Type IP65 IP67 Exd

G53 1/4″ 5/2 Manual Reset E Type IP65 IP67 Exd

G13 1/4" 5/2 Manual Reset D Type IP65 IP67 EExd

G63 3/8″-1/2″ 5/2 Manual Reset D Type IP65 IP67 Exd

5/2 Double Coil Bistable Solenoid Valves

D04 1/4″ 5/2 Double Solenoid, Bistable IP65

D05 1/4″ 5/2 Double Solenoid, Bistable IP67 Exd

D14 3/8″-1/2″ 5/2 Double Solenoid, Bistable IP65

D15 3/8″-1/2″ 5/2 Double Solenoid, Bistable IP67 Exd

5/3 Dual Coil 3 Position Solenoid Valves

D06 1/4″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Closed Centres IP65

D07 1/4″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Closed Centres IP67 Exd

D08 1/4″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable Open Centres IP65

D09 1/4″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Open Centres IP67 Exd

D16 3/8″-1/2″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Closed Centres IP65

D17 3/8″-1/2″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Closed Centres IP67 Exd

D18 3/8″-1/2″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Open Centres IP65

D19 3/8″-1/2″ 5/3 Double Solenoid, Bistable, Open Centres IP67 Exd

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