AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-AM)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-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)
- Stations18
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-AM)
The AirTAC 3V106A18F-AM is an eighteen-valve manifold bank of 3/2 direct-acting solenoid valves on 1/8in PT ports. Each valve has one solenoid and a spring return: energise the coil and the valve feeds its outlet line, de-energise and the spring moves it back while the outlet vents to exhaust. With the AC220V coil drawing just 4.5 VA per station, a full bank of eighteen valves adds only a modest load to your control transformer.
Each valve carries a DIN plug electrical entry and an IP65 (DIN 40050) rated coil housing, and a manual override on every station helps you commission the machine without power. Supply air must be filtered to 40 um or finer; no lubrication is needed. This is a genuine AirTAC manifold assembly, ordered under a single code.
AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-AM) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-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. |
| 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-AM) Is Used
Packaging machine clamp cylinders
Each 3/2 station vents its single-acting clamp cylinder the moment the coil drops out, so a jam on the carton infeed releases the part automatically through the spring return.
Chip blow-off on CNC lathes
One station can pulse a small blow nozzle to clear swarf from the cutting zone between cycles, using a valve whose coil adds only 4.5 VA to the electrical panel.
Piloting process valves on a bottling line
A 3V1 station sends the pilot signal that switches a larger diaphragm or angle-seat valve on the filler, keeping the pilot air supply on one shared gallery.
Is the AirTAC 3V106A-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106A18F-AM) the Right Part?
3V1 is the smallest, lowest-power body in the AirTAC 3V range, so check flow before you commit: no Cv or effective-area figure is published for 3V1, and for flow-critical duties we will confirm suitability with AirTAC. If an 18-station bank needs more flow per valve, step up to 3V2 (1/8in and 1/4in, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, and rated for vacuum) or to 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62). When manifold density matters more than flow, 3V2M is the dedicated dense-manifold series. To drive a double-acting cylinder you need a 5-port valve - send that requirement to the AirTAC 4V series instead.
Before ordering, match five points to your machine: port (M5 or 1/8in), thread (PT is the standard on this family; G and NPT are catalogue options to order), coil voltage, electrical entry (DIN plug or flying lead), and the number of manifold stations.
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-AM) FAQ
Operating pressure is 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) and the working temperature range is -20 to 70 C. Each AC220V coil is rated 4.5 VA (other 3V1 coils: AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W) with IP65 (DIN 40050) protection. Supply air must be filtered to 40 um or finer. No flow coefficient or effective area is published for 3V1 - confirm any flow-critical duty with us.
A 3/2 valve has three ports (supply, outlet, exhaust) and two states, so it feeds or vents a single line. That suits single-acting spring-return cylinders, on/off air blow, clamping and piloting a larger valve. It cannot drive a double-acting cylinder - that requires a 5-port valve such as the AirTAC 4V series. Each station's initial state is fixed at the factory; confirm it on the datasheet before wiring your interlocks.
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