AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) 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)
- Stations18
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F)
Eighteen 3/2 stations on a single PT1/8 base make the 3V106A18F the densest bank in this group, replacing eighteen individual bodies with one manifold and one set of fittings. Each section is direct-acting with a single solenoid and spring return: energise to feed the outlet, de-energise and the spring vents it.
The sections run AC220V coils at 4.5 VA each with DIN plug entry and carry IP65 (DIN 40050) protection. Because the 3/2 pattern feeds or vents one line at a time, it is the natural driver for single-acting cylinders, clamps, air-blow duties and pilot signals - never for a double-acting cylinder, which needs a 5-port 4V valve.
AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) |
|---|---|
| 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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F)
| 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. |
| 18F | 18 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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) Is Used
Packaging machine valve terrace
Eighteen compact 3/2 sections on a cartoning machine drive single-acting flap, pin and eject cylinders from one terrace, freeing panel space for drives.
High-cycle ejector pins
Spring-return ejectors on a rotary assembly dial return the instant each AC220V coil drops, keeping scrap ejection in step with the index.
Truck-loading dock guides
Single-acting guide and hold-down clamps along a loading dock, each switched and vented locally so a control power loss leaves every guide retracted.
Is the AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) the Right Part?
Eighteen stations only pay off if each 3/2 section's flow is enough for its load, and AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for the 3V1, so send us the duty when flow matters. To gain capacity, move up to the 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4 ports, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, and rated for vacuum) or the 3V3 (1/4 port, Cv 0.62); when dense manifolding matters more than flow, the 3V2M is the body designed for it.
Before ordering, confirm: the port (M5 or 1/8), the thread (PT is the standard here; G and NPT are order options), the AC220V coil, DIN plug entry, and the station count across the 1F to 20F range - this code supplies eighteen.
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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F) FAQ
Pressure runs 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) and media temperature -20 to 70 C, with IP65 (DIN 40050) protection on the AC220V 4.5 VA coils. For reference, the 3V1 coil powers are AC220V 4.5 VA, AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W. AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for the 3V1, so confirm sizing with us when flow matters.
Each section is a 3/2 valve with supply, outlet and exhaust: it fills or vents one line. That covers single-acting spring-return cylinders, clamps, blow-off nozzles and piloting a larger valve. It cannot drive a double-acting cylinder, which needs pressure on both ports - use the AirTAC 4V series there. The initial state is fixed, not NC/NO selectable - confirm it on the datasheet.
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