Pneumatic valves
Pneumatics
Pneumatic valves are the core switching elements in every fluid power system - controlling flow paths from 2/2-way to 5/3-way configurations, operating at working pressures typically ranging from 0 to 10 bar, with flow rates (Cv/Kv) spanning 0.1 to over 5.0 m³/h depending on valve size and body design. Solenoid response times of 5-30 ms (direct-acting) and pilot-operated designs for up to DN50 port sizes make these components critical for cycle times in automated production lines. Key standards governing selection and installation include ISO 5599-1 (directional control valves), ISO 4401, and NAMUR NE 24/NE 44 for intrinsically safe environments.
As a specialist distributor for industrial pneumatics, fluidics-equipment.com stocks 3,090 pneumatic valve products across 17 subcategories - covering solenoid valves, ISO-standard directional valves, valve islands, check valves, throttle valves, stainless steel variants, and NAMUR-interface types from leading brands including Airtec and YPC. All products are sourced to comply with applicable ISO, DIN EN, and ATEX requirements for industrial and process automation.
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Pneumatic Valve Types - technical comparison
| Criterion | Solenoid Valve | Pneumatically Actuated | Mechanical / Pushbutton | Logic Valve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuation | 24 V DC / 110-230 V AC coil | Pilot air signal 1.5-10 bar | Roller, plunger, pushbutton | Pressure-differential signal |
| Response time | ca. 5-30 ms | ca. 20-50 ms | Mechanical (instantaneous) | ca. 5-15 ms |
| Typical ways | 2/2, 3/2, 5/2, 5/3 | 5/2, 5/3 | 3/2 | 2/2 (AND/OR/shuttle) |
| Pressure range | 0-10 bar | 1.5-10 bar | 2-8 bar | 0-10 bar |
| Key standard | ISO 5599-1, NAMUR NE 24 | ISO 5599-1 | ISO 4401 | ISO 5599-1 |
| Typical application | PLC-controlled automation lines | ATEX / high-cycle press tools | End-position sensing, jigs | Signal interlock circuits |
| Valve island compatible | Yes - up to 24 stations | Yes - sub-base mounting | No | Limited - inline only |
| Port sizes | G1/8 - G1/2 | G1/8 - G1/2 | G1/8 - G1/4 | M5 - G1/4 |
Typical application areas: Industrial automation and assembly lines (ISO 5599-1, ISO 4401), pneumatic press and clamping systems (DIN EN ISO 4414), ATEX zone 1/2 process plants (NAMUR NE 24/NE 44), food and beverage processing with stainless steel valves (ISO 21469, EHEDG), semiconductor and cleanroom handling (ISO 14644-1), automotive body-in-white and paint shop conveyors (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), packaging machinery (DIN EN 415), and medical device manufacturing (ISO 13485).
