AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) is a genuine 3-port 2-position (3/2) solenoid valve with 1/8 in ports. It either feeds its outlet or vents it to exhaust, which is what makes it the valve for single-acting cylinders, on/off air blow, clamping, vacuum switching and pilot duty.
- Valve type3/2-way (3-port, 2-position)
- Port size1/8 in
- Coil voltageAC220V
- Electrical entryDIN plug (DIN socket type)
- Stations12
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM)
3V106A12F-AM is the -AM order variant of AirTAC's 12-station 3V1 manifold: a direct-acting, spring-return 3/2 valve block in AC220V with 1/8in PT ports. Each of the twelve stations either feeds its outlet or vents it to exhaust - the classic control element for single-acting cylinders, clamps and blow-off.
Power per station is 4.5 VA at AC220V, low enough to switch a dozen valves from one modest control transformer, and DIN plug sockets keep each coil swappable. Because the -AM suffix marks a specific build option, confirm its exact scope from the datasheet or with us before you finalize the order.
AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) |
|---|---|
| Series | 3V1 |
| Valve type | 3/2-way (3-port, 2-position) |
| Function | Direct-acting, single solenoid, spring return |
| Port size | 1/8 in |
| Thread | PT |
| Coil voltage | AC220V |
|---|---|
| Electrical entry | DIN plug (DIN socket type) |
| Coil power | 4.5 VA |
| Operating pressure | 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) |
| Vacuum service | Not rated for vacuum |
| Flow coefficient | Not published for 3V1 |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Construction | Direct-acting, single solenoid, spring return |
| Protection | IP65 (DIN 40050) |
| Medium | Air, filtered by a 40 µm or finer element. Lubrication not required. |
Figures follow the official AirTAC 3V1 catalogue. Confirm coil voltage and thread (PT / NPT / G) against the product label before wiring.
Model Code: AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM)
| 3V1 | Body — sets the flow, the coil power and whether vacuum is rated. |
|---|---|
| 1/8 in | Port size. M5, 06 = 1/8 in, 08 = 1/4 in, 10 = 3/8 in. |
| AC220V | Coil voltage. A = AC220V, B = DC24V, C = AC110V, E = AC24V, F = DC12V. |
| — | Electrical entry: I = flying lead, otherwise a DIN plug. |
| 12F | 12 stations in one assembly. |
| PT | Port thread. PT ships from stock; G and NPT are available to order. |
What a 3/2 Valve Does
A 3/2 valve has three ports — supply, outlet and exhaust — and two states. It either feeds the outlet or vents it to exhaust, and that is the whole job.
That makes it the right valve for a single-acting (spring-return) cylinder, on/off air blow, a clamp, switching a vacuum generator or suction cup, and piloting a larger valve.
It cannot run a double-acting cylinder. A double-acting cylinder needs air alternately on two sides, which takes a 5-port valve — the AirTAC 4V series.
Where the AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) Is Used
CNC fixture clamping
Twelve single-acting swing clamps around a CNC fixture open and close from one manifold block, sparing the control cabinet a dozen individual valves and fittings.
Sorting gate diverter
Each diverter gate along a parcel-sort conveyor needs one small 3/2 valve to extend its spring-return kicker; a 12-station base covers a full conveyor segment.
Clean coil wiring
DIN plug entry lets a machine builder run short pre-wired connectors to each coil, so a 12-station 3V1 block drops straight into an existing AC220V panel.
Is the AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) the Right Part?
Ordering twelve stations at once is the point of this SKU, so lock the electricals first: AC220V coils, DIN plug entry, 1/8in ports with PT as the standard thread (G and NPT are catalogue options to order). Then size the flow: 3V1 has no published Cv, so for flow-critical jobs confirm with us, or move up to 3V2 (1/8in and 1/4in, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62). 3V2M wins when manifold density matters more than flow. A double-acting cylinder needs the 5-port AirTAC 4V series, not this 3/2 valve.
State the -AM variant you expect, plus port, thread, voltage, entry and station count, in your RFQ so the build matches the machine.
Confirm before you order
- ✓ Port size and thread (PT from stock; G / NPT to order)
- ✓ Coil voltage matches your controller output
- ✓ Electrical entry — DIN plug or flying lead
- ✓ Single valve, bare base, or complete assembly
- ✓ Single-acting duty, not double-acting
Installation & Wiring Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Stay within 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) operating pressure.
- check Match the coil voltage to your controller output.
- check Use the manual override to test before powering up.
- check Leave the exhaust port clear, or fit a silencer.
- check Blank any unused station on the base before pressurising.
- check Wiring by qualified personnel, per AirTAC documentation.
AirTAC 3V106A-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A12F-AM) FAQ
Pressure range 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C, protection IP65 (DIN 40050), 1/8in PT ports, twelve stations. Coil power by voltage: AC220V and AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W - this SKU uses AC220V at 4.5 VA. No Cv or effective-area figure is published for 3V1; ask us for flow-critical sizing.
This SKU uses DIN plug sockets, which let you remove or replace a coil with a simple connector and keep wiring short inside a cabinet. Flying-lead versions (code I) suit remote or hard-to-reach mounts where a pre-wired lead-out is simpler than routing to a socket. Pick per cabinet layout and state the choice in the order code.
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