Solenoid valve coil selection chart according to bore size, including ATEX hazardous area coils and Elektrogas coils.

Voltages 6vDC, 12vDC, 24vDC, 36vDC, 48vDC, 110vDC, 80vDC, 125vDC, 220vDC and 12vAC, 24vAC, 36vAC, 48vAC, 110vAC, 230vAc and 380vAC. Coil ID chart here.

Solenoid coils bore 8mm to 10mm Solenoid Coil 12mm to 13mm Solenoid Coil 14mm to 15mm Solenoid coils 16mm bore
Solenoid coils 17mm to 18mm bore Solenoid coils 20mm to 21mm bore ATEX solenoid coils Elektrogas solenoid coils

Solenoid Valve Coils.

A solenoid valve coil is designed to convert electrical energy into lateral motion. The coil usually consists of copper wire wound around a hollow bobine or tube, so when electric current flows through the coil, a magnetic field is generated. By placing a solenoid valve coil over a ferromagnetic core (usually magnetic 430F stainless steel armature) the magnetic field generated causes the plunger to slide further up towards the magnetic field (into the coil) thus allowing an opening to be created. This in turn can be utilised to either to control direct acting solenoid valves, Assisted Lift Solenoid Valves or Servo/ Pressure Assisted solenoid valves. 

Solenoid valve coils come in a huge range of sizes, voltages, IP protection levels, temperature ratings and power levels.

Care needs to be taken when replacing solenoid valve coils because all these factors must be considered.

Solenoid Coil Sizing.

When measuring a coil, you need to measure accurately the internal diameter of the coil (as above). Some solenoid coils may be fitted with a top plate with a reduced diameter to aid secure fitment to the armature / core tube. Then the depth of the internal core needs to be measured. If this matches up, you are at the first step of finding the right coil. Helpful hint - when buying solenoid valve coils, try to replace according to brand.

Solenoid Coil Voltages.

Coils are manufactured for specific voltages, it is very rare that a coil will work on more than 1 voltage, whether it be AC or DC. There are some instances of "Dual voltage coils" which can work on for example 12vDC or 24vAC, 48vDC or 24vAC but these are quite rare and this cannot be relied on to overcome spares shortfall's.

Helpful hint - check your supply voltage rather than guessing or trying to read the coil voltage.

Solenoid Coil Temperature Ratings.

Coil winding's have several temperature classes and are usually designed depending on the media, ambient temperatures and duty cycle (duty cycle being the power on time and power off cool downtime) as all coils generate heat when energised a bit like a light bulb the more power they consume the hotter they will get. 

Standard coils are available for insulation classes E, F and H. The insulation class determines the coil’s maximum operating temperature for a specific life expectancy:-

Class H: 30 000 hours-Class F: 20 000 hours


Class F coils are rated to 155°C, basically the copper wire windings can withstand a working temperature up to but not exceeding 155°C. These are the most common form of solenoid coil used in the pneumatic industry and are ideally suited to working ambient temperatures up to 20°C and media up to 100°C.


Class H coils are rated to 180°C, basically the copper wire windings can withstand a working temperature up to but not exceeding 180°C. These are the most common form of solenoid coil for higher temperature applications such as steam or hot oil with working ambient temperatures up to 50°C and media up to 180°C.


Class N coils are rated to 200°C, basically the copper wire windings can withstand a working temperature up to but not exceeding 200°C. These are the most common form of solenoid coil for extreme applications such as super heated steam and ambient temperatures up to 80°C and media up to 200°C.


Helpful hint - replace brand like for like if experiencing short solenoid coil life, check supply voltage and application temperature parameters and make sure none of the internals where the coil sits are stuck or contaminated.


Power Levels for solenoid coils

Solenoid coils come in a range of power levels, DC coils are measured in Watts, AC coils measured in VA (Volt Amps) and will have a higher Inrush current and lower Holding Current. It is a bit like weight lifting, lifting a weight requires more energy than holding it up with arms locked.


Helpful hint Watts = Volts x Amps.


You need to pay attention to the power ratings, underrated coils will over load and burn out and too higher power rating may well do the same.


Helpful hint - try to stay with the same power level unless the coil fails quickly then check voltage supply and current availability then if need be consult your supplier.

Solenoid Coil IP Protection Levels

Solenoid coils come with a wide range of IP (Ingress Protection) ratings according to general protection and Dust and Water Ingress. Please find below a basic IP Protection chart.


Some examples of standard solenoid coil types are shown below.


Standard DIN 43650B IP65 Rated coil Rectangular DIN connector required 8/11mm bore 22mm wide various power levels from 1 to 7 Watts. Usually used on Small Miniature solenoid valves and primarily in the pneumatic industry.





Standard DIN 43650A IP65 Rated coil Square DIN connector required 14.6mm bore 30mm wide various power levels from 1 to 15 Watts. Usually used on general purpose solenoid valves. 







Standard DIN 43650A IP65 Rated coil Square DIN connector required 14.6mm bore 36mm wide various power levels from 15 to 18.5 Watts. Usually used on general purpose solenoid valves.






Typical Italian Standard coil DIN 43650A IP65 Rated Square DIN connector required 13.5 mm bore 30mm wide various power levels from 8 to 10 Watts. Usually used on Small Miniature solenoid valves and primarily in the pneumatic industry.   








Typical Italian High Power coil DIN 43650A IP65 Rated Square DIN connector required 13.5 mm bore 36mm wide various power levels from 14 to 20 Watts. Usually used on Small Miniature solenoid valves and primarily in the pneumatic industry.







Typical Italian Very High Power coil DIN 43650A IP65 Rated Square DIN connector required 13.5 to 16.0 mm bore 37.5mm wide various power levels from 26+ Watts. Usually used on large solenoid valves and primarily in the hydraulics industry.









ATEX encapsulated EExmIIT4 IP65 Solenoid Coil 8/11mm bore 22mm wide various power levels from 3.8 to 5.1 Watts. Usually used on Small Miniature solenoid valves and primarily in the pneumatic industry. Fitted with 3 meter 3 core cable but can be found with 5 meter or terminal junction box.








ATEX encapsulated EExmIIT4 IP65 Solenoid Coil 10/14.6mm bore 36mm wide various power levels from 8.5 to 10.1 Watts. Usually used on standard hazardous area solenoid valves and primarily in the Oil and Gas and Food Industries Fitted with 3 meter 3 core cable but can be found with 5 meter or terminal junction box.








Typical American or Asian IP54 coil with 30 cm flying lead no DIN connector required 8 to 16.0 mm bore various widths various power levels from 8 to 26 Watts. Usually used on large imported non European solenoid valves.




Why do solenoid coils burn out?


Solenoid coils are designed to convert electrical energy into mechanical movement by means of a magnet field, which means as they consume power like a light bulb for example they will become hot, and the higher the wattage or power consumption or the longer they are switched ON the hotter they can become.

If the coil becomes too hot or above its temperature rating (copper winding class rating) the copper or insulating material can fail to short circuit.

Other reasons include high media or ambient temperatures preventing the coil from cooling sufficiently, water ingress between armature and coil or if the coil is removed whilst energised!!


Why does a coil get burnt when removed from valve?

This is because with AC 50/60Hz coils you are reducing the impedance or resistance of the coil, as the shading ring within the armature or stem generates resistance within the coil. By removing the coil whilst powered the resistance is reduced thus the power consumption can easily increase above the coil winding class limits causing over heating. 

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Solenoid Coil Duty Rating.

Duty rating (duty cycle being the power on time and power off cool down time).

The duty cycle of a solenoid coil is expressed as a percentage of the coil power off time (cooling time) divided by the time powered ON + time power off (cooling) x 100 to give a percentage. 

Duty Cycle = Time OFF / (Time ON + Time Off) x 100

Example: Coil powered ON for 15 seconds and then switched / powered OFF (cooling time) for 45 seconds before powered ON again then the cycle time is calculated as:-   Duty cycle = 45 seconds / (15 ON + 45 OFF) x100 Duty Cycle = 45 / 60 x 100 Duty Cycle = 75%

Example: Power ON 2 minutes then power off 2 Minutes. Duty Cycle = 2 / (2+2) x 100 Duty Cycle = 50%


ERA SIB Solenoid Coils.

BOBINE TAILLE 22

COIL SIZE 22

CODIFICATION

REFERENCE

VOLTAGE

VOLTAGE

PUISSANCE

POWER

24604-2

12v50Hz

6 W

24604-3

24v50Hz

6 W

24604-4

48v50Hz

6 W

24604-8

110v50Hz

6W

24604-9

230v50Hz

6W

24604-10

400v50Hz

6W

24604-12

240v50Hz

6W

24604-23

230v50Hz

3W

24604-40

6Vcc/DC

3.5W

24604-42

12Vcc/DC

6W

24604-43

24Vcc/DC

6W

24604-44

48Vcc/DC

6W

24604-48

24Vcc/DC

3W

24604-70

24Vcc/DC

2W

24604-71

12Vcc/DC

3.5W

BOBINE TAILLE 36 (bi-tensions)

COILSIZE 36(bi-voltage)

31400-3

24v50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/20W

31400-4

48v50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/18W

31400-6

125v50Hz

 

14W

31400-9

230v50Hz

80Vcc/DC

20VA/11W

31400-11

110v50Hz

48Vcc/DC

20VA/15W

31400-52

 

190Vcc/DC

9W

BOBINE TAILLE 36 HauteTempérature

COILSIZE 36 HighTemperature

12755-3

24v50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/20W

12755-4

48v50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/18W

12755-9

230v50Hz

80Vcc/DC

20VA/11W

12755-11

110v50Hz

48Vcc/DC

20VA/15W

BOBINE TAILLE 40 (bi-tensions)

COIL SIZE 40 (bi-voltage )

10065-2

12v50Hz

 

20VA

10065-3

24v50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/20W

10065-4

48v50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/18W

10065-9

230v50Hz

80Vcc/DC

20VA/11W

10065-11

110v50Hz

48Vcc/DC

20VA/15W

10065-51

 

120Vcc/DC

17.5W

10065-52

 

190Vcc/DC

9W

BOBINE TAILLE 30 Haute Température

COIL SIZE 30 High Temperature

11656-3

24v50Hz

 

8 W

11656-4

48v50Hz

 

8 W

11656-9

230v50Hz

 

11W

BOBINE TAILLE 40/15 (alésage15mm)

COIL SIZE 40/15 (hole15mm)

CODIFICATION

REFERENCE

VOLTAGE

VOLTAGE

PUISSANCE

POWER

31037-42

12Vcc/DC

13.7W

31037-43

24Vcc/DC

13.7W

31037-44

48Vcc/DC

13.7W

31037-9

230v50Hz

50VA/21VA

BOBINE TAILLE 25

COIL SIZE 25

CODIFICATION

REFERENCE

VOLTAGE

VOLTAGE

PUISSANCE

POWER

15418-42

12Vcc/DC

8W

15418-43

24Vcc/DC

8W

15418-44

48Vcc/DC

8W

BOBINE TAILLE 30*

COIL SIZE 30*

11630-2ou/or12776-2

12v50Hz

10W

11630-3ou/or12776-3

24v50Hz

8 W

11630-4ou/or12776-4

48v50Hz

8 W

11630-5ou/or12776-5

100v50Hz

8W

11630-6ou/or12776-6

125v50Hz

8W

11630-7ou/or12776-7

208v50Hz

8W

11630-9ou/or12776-9

230v50Hz

9ou/or8W

11630-10ou/or12776-10

380v50Hz

8 W

11630-11ou/or12776-11

110v50Hz

10W

11630-19ou/or12776-19

20v50Hz

9 W

11630-42ou/or12776-42

12Vcc/DC

10W

11630-43ou/or12776-43

24Vcc/DC

10W

11630-44ou/or12776-44

48Vcc/DC

10W

11630-45ou/or12776-45

60Vcc/DC

10W

11630-47ou/or12776-47

80Vcc/DC

10W

11630-48ou/or12776-48

36Vcc/DC

10W

11630-50ou/or12776-50

110Vcc/DC

10W

11630-51ou/or12776-51

120Vcc/DC

10W

11630-52ou/or12776-52

210Vcc/DC

10W

BOBINE CAPOTANTI-DEFLAGRANT (bi-tensions)

EXPLOSION PROOF ENCLOSURE COIL (bi-voltage)

31208-3

24V50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31208-4

48V50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/16W

31208-9

230V50Hz

110Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31208-10

420V50Hz

220Vcc/DC

20VA/12W

31208-11

110V50Hz

48Vcc/DC

20VA/12W

31208-22

48V50Hz

24Vcc/DC

18VA/12W

31208-52

400V50Hz

190Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31208-51

 

120Vcc/DC

14W

BOBINE CAPOTANTI-DEFLAGRANT (bi-tensions)

EXPLOSION PROOF ENCLOSURECOIL (bi-voltage)

31284-3

24V50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31284-4

48V50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/16W

31284-9

230V50Hz

110Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31284-10

420V50Hz

220Vcc/DC

20VA/12W

31284-11

110V50Hz

48Vcc/DC

20VA/12W

31284-22

48V50Hz

24Vcc/DC

18VA/12W

31284-52

400V50Hz

190Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31284-51

 

120Vcc/DC

14W

31284-3

24V50Hz

12Vcc/DC

20VA/14W

31284-4

48V50Hz

24Vcc/DC

20VA/16W

 

 

 

 

BOBINE CLASSE m ALESAGE 10

COIL CLASS  m HOLE  10

31025-3

24V50Hz

7.2VA

31025-4

48V50Hz

7.39VA

31025-9

230V50Hz

7.59VA

31025-10

400V50Hz

7.6VA

31025-11

110V50Hz

7.26VA

31025-42

12Vcc/DC

3.84W

31025-43

24Vcc/DC

4.08W

31025-44

48Vcc/DC

4.16W

31025-51

120Vcc/DC

4.2W

31025-73

24Vcc/DC

9W

31025-74

24Vcc/DC

8W

31025-75

24Vcc/DC

6W

BOBINE DIA.37 ALESAGE 14

COIL DIA.37 HOLE14

11809-3

24V50Hz

20W

11809-4

48V50Hz

20W

11809-9

230V50Hz

19W

11809-10

420V50Hz

19W

11809-11

110V50Hz

19W

11809-42

12Vcc/DC

20W

11809-43

24Vcc/DC

20W

BOBINE CPV1 PILOTE 38

COIL CPV1 PILOT 38

31103-3

24V50HzR2A

38W

31103-4

48V50HzR2A/48Vcc/DC

54W

31103-9

230V50HzR2A/210Vcc/DC

38W

31103-10

420V50HzR2A

38W

31103-11

110V50HzR2A/110Vcc/DC

40W

31103-42

12V50HzR2A/12Vcc/DC

38W

31103-43

24Vcc/DC

38W

31103-51

120Vcc/DC

36W