AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) 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)
- Stations16
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F)
The 3V106A16F is a factory-assembled bank of sixteen 3V1 direct-acting 3/2 solenoid valves on a shared manifold. Each section feeds or vents one line, so the assembly drives single-acting spring-return cylinders, runs air-blow nozzles, clamps workpieces or pilots a larger main valve. A single solenoid with spring return puts every 3/2 section back to its rest state the moment power drops.
Each section carries an AC220V coil rated at 4.5 VA with DIN plug entry, and coils meet IP65 (DIN 40050) once plugged. A manual override sits on every valve for commissioning, the ports are PT1/8 (the standard thread on this family), and air must be filtered to 40 um or finer with no lubrication needed. Each section is supplied in a single fixed initial state - confirm it on the datasheet.
AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) |
|---|---|
| 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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F)
| 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. |
| 16F | 16 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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) Is Used
Machining pallet clamping
Sixteen single-acting swing clamps on a transfer-machine pallet pull from one 3V106A16F terrace, each venting locally the instant its coil drops.
Chip-clearing blow-off
Direct-acting 3/2 sections switch compressed-air nozzles that clear chips from drilled housings between cycles, with the manual override handy during setup.
Piloting a main valve
Each 4.5 VA AC220V coil is light enough for a PLC output to pilot a larger process or pneumatic valve without an interposing relay.
Is the AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) the Right Part?
The 3V1 is the smallest, lowest-power body in AirTAC's 3V range, but it has no published Cv, so if your duty is flow-critical, confirm the sizing with us before ordering. When a 1/8 or 1/4 port needs more flow, step up to the 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4 ports, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, and rated for vacuum) or to the 3V3 (1/4 port, Cv 0.62). If packing stations densely matters more than flow, the 3V2M is the dedicated manifold alternative.
Before you order this 16-station PT1/8 AC220V bank, match five points: the port (M5 or 1/8), the thread (PT is standard here; G and NPT are catalogue options to order), the coil voltage, the electrical entry (DIN plug as here, or flying lead), and the station count you need - 1F to 20F are all available. For a double-acting cylinder, move to the AirTAC 4V series instead.
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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F) FAQ
Operating pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), media temperature -20 to 70 C, coil protection IP65 (DIN 40050), and AC220V coils drawing 4.5 VA each. Across the 3V1 range the coil powers are AC220V 4.5 VA, AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W and DC12V 2.5 W. No flow coefficient or effective area is published for the 3V1, so confirm flow-critical duties with us.
Yes - the 3V1 family mounts 1 to 20 valves in series on a shared base, and this 16-station version saves panel space and plumbing compared with sixteen individual bodies and their fittings. Air must be filtered through a 40 um or finer element, and lubrication is not required.
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