Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM
The AirTAC Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-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 voltageDC24V
- Electrical entryDIN plug (DIN socket type)
- Series3V1
About the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM
On loss of coil power the spring in the 3V106B-AM moves the valve and vents the outlet, giving the circuit a defined state whenever the DC24V supply drops - useful for clamps and nozzles that must release safely. As a 3/2 direct-acting valve it only ever feeds or vents one PT1/8 line, never two.
This individual valve runs a 3.0 W DC24V coil with an IP65 (DIN 40050) rating on the DIN-plug entry. The -AM in the code is an ordering suffix for a catalogue option: check exactly what it specifies on the datasheet or with our RFQ desk before ordering, since it is part of the product identity.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-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 | DC24V |
|---|---|
| Electrical entry | DIN plug (DIN socket type) |
| Coil power | 3.0 W |
| 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 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-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. |
| DC24V | Coil voltage. A = AC220V, B = DC24V, C = AC110V, E = AC24V, F = DC12V. |
| — | Electrical entry: I = flying lead, otherwise a DIN plug. |
| 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 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM Is Used
Quick-release clamp on an assembly fixture
De-energising the 3.0 W coil drops the clamp instantly as the spring vents the line - a simple, predictable release path for operators.
Air nozzle on a maintenance workstation
A bench blow-gun circuit fed and vented by one valve keeps compressed air off the tip between jobs, cutting waste at the workstation.
Signal selector in a PLC test rig
Route a positive air signal to one branch of an automated test skid, with the spring returning the selector when the cycle ends.
Is the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM the Right Part?
Because the spring holds a defined state whenever the DC24V coil is off, this body suits circuits where the outlet must vent safely on power loss. Flow is not quantified in the catalogue - there is no Cv for 3V1 - so verify duty with us or size 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 serves dense manifold layouts.
Before ordering, confirm the -AM suffix option on the datasheet, then check: M5 or 1/8in port, PT (standard) or G/NPT to order, coil voltage, DIN plug or flying lead, and single valve or manifold station count. 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 Wiring by qualified personnel, per AirTAC documentation.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106B-AM FAQ
Working range 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), media temperature -20 to 70 C, and air must pass a 40 um or finer filter. This DC24V version draws 3.0 W and meets IP65 (DIN 40050). A manual override is fitted. AirTAC lists no Cv or effective area for the 3V1 body, and the meaning of the -AM suffix should be confirmed on the datasheet before you order.
The single spring returns the valve and vents the outlet, so whatever it is feeding - a clamp, a blow nozzle or a pilot line - releases in a known way during a power cut. It remains a 3/2 device: one outlet fed or vented, never two, so double-acting cylinders need the AirTAC 4V series instead.
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