Solenoid Valves
Shop solenoid valves from one of the UK's largest stocked ranges: 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 way solenoid valves for air, water, gas, steam, vacuum, oils and process fluids, in brass, stainless steel and plastic. Free next working day UK delivery and specialist technical support.
What is a solenoid valve?
A solenoid valve is an electrically operated valve. When its coil is energised, the magnetic field moves a plunger (armature) that opens or closes the valve orifice, switching a liquid or gas on, off or between ports without manual input. Read more in our guide: what is a solenoid valve?
Choosing the right solenoid valve
- Function: 2/2 normally closed (closed until powered), 2/2 normally open (open until powered), latching (a pulse changes state), 3/2 way and 5/2 way for pneumatic cylinders. See normally closed vs normally open.
- Operation: direct acting valves work from zero pressure; pilot operated (servo assisted) valves need a minimum pressure difference but switch larger flows with a smaller coil. See direct acting vs pilot operated.
- Media: water, air, steam, natural gas, fuel and oil and vacuum.
- Body material: brass for general use, stainless steel for aggressive or hygienic media, plastic for water treatment and mild chemicals.
- Port size and pressure: M5 to 4" threaded and flanged DN connections, from full vacuum to 600 bar. Browse by port size or by pressure.
- Voltage: 3, 6, 12 and 24 V DC; 24, 110, 230 and 380 V AC. Replacement solenoid coils are sold separately.
- Approvals: WRAS approved for drinking water, ATEX for hazardous areas, plus SIL 3 certified and gas safety shut-off valves.
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