AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-AM)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-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)
- Stations16
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-AM)
The 3V106A16F-AM is the -AM option designation of AirTAC's 16-station 3V1 manifold assembly: sixteen direct-acting 3/2 sections sharing one PT1/8 base. Every section either feeds its outlet or exhausts it, which suits single-acting cylinders, clamps, blow nozzles and pilot duty; a double-acting cylinder would need a 5-port 4V valve instead.
Each 3/2 section carries a 4.5 VA AC220V coil behind a DIN plug socket and holds IP65 (DIN 40050) protection once plugged. Spring return resets every section without pilot air, and a manual override on each body speeds up commissioning. The -AM suffix marks a catalogue option - confirm its exact content on the datasheet before ordering.
AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-AM) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-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. |
| 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-AM) Is Used
PLC-gated actuator bank
A bank of sixteen single-acting pusher cylinders on an assembly line, each switched by its own PLC output through the manifold's DIN sockets.
Indexing-table workrests
Spring-return rest pistons on a rotary indexing fixture lift and drop with one 3/2 section each, dropping the moment their coil de-energises.
Process pilot staging
Low-power 3/2 sections stage pilot signals to larger process valves on a chemical-dosing skid, with local manual overrides for step-by-step commissioning.
Is the AirTAC 3V106A-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A16F-AM) the Right Part?
Size the manifold both ways before committing. The 3V1 is the compact, low-power entry of the 3V range and publishes no Cv, so for heavier flow move up to the 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4 ports, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or the 3V3 (1/4 port, Cv 0.62); where station density beats flow, the 3V2M manifold body is the specialist choice.
Confirm five things for this SKU: the -AM option detail (datasheet or RFQ), the M5 versus 1/8 port, the thread (PT as standard here, G and NPT to order), the AC220V coil voltage with DIN plug entry rather than flying lead, and the station count - this code gives sixteen of the 1F to 20F range. Double-acting cylinders belong on the AirTAC 4V series.
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-AM) FAQ
Yes: pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), 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 Cv or effective area is published for the 3V1, so treat flow-critical duties as confirm-with-us.
-AM is an option designation appended to the standard 16-station AC220V code. The base assembly is a sixteen-section 3/2 direct-acting manifold on PT1/8 ports with DIN plug coils; the option's exact content is not spelled out in the short code, so confirm it on the datasheet or by RFQ before ordering.
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