AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-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)
- Stations12
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM)
The -AM code builds on the 3V106B12F manifold: twelve 3/2 direct-acting stations on a shared 1/8in PT base, each with a DC24V coil drawing 3.0 W and DIN plug entry. The suffix marks an additional catalogue option, so confirm exactly what -AM specifies on the datasheet or with us before ordering.
As a 3-port, 2-position valve, each station either feeds its outlet or vents it, which covers single-acting cylinders, clamps, blow nozzles and pilot duty - never double-acting actuators. The spring return gives a defined rest position, and a manual override on each valve eases installation. Filtration of 40 um or finer keeps the small internal passages clear.
AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-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 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-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. |
| 12F | 12 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 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM) Is Used
Divert gates on a parcel sorter
Single-acting divert fingers kick parcels between lanes, each driven by its own 24 V valve station on the shared base.
Clamp cylinders on a small assembly press
Spring-return clamps hold sheet-metal parts while a press cycles; each valve vents the clamp line between strokes.
Pilot duty on a keg-washing rig
Compact 3/2 stations carry pilot signals to larger process valves, and the 0-0.8 MPa band fits wash-rack plant air.
Is the AirTAC 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM) the Right Part?
Because 3V1 publishes no Cv, treat this bank as a low-flow, high-density choice. When a circuit needs more flow, move up to 3V2 (1/8in or 1/4in, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum capable) or 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62); where manifold density outranks flow, 3V2M is the dedicated manifold body. Circuits with double-acting cylinders belong on the AirTAC 4V series instead.
This code fixes four decisions for you - DC24V coil, DIN plug, 1/8in PT ports and a 12-station bank - leaving the -AM option as the one thing to clarify at RFQ. Also confirm the fixed initial state from the datasheet, and remember G or NPT threads are order variants, not field conversions.
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 3V106B-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B12F-AM) FAQ
Pressure span 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C, IP65 coil protection (DIN 40050). DC24V coils draw 3.0 W each; across the family AC220V and AC110V take 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA and DC12V 2.5 W. AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for 3V1, so confirm flow-critical duties with us.
The base code is a twelve-station 3/2 manifold with DC24V coils, DIN plug entry and 1/8in PT ports. -AM denotes an extra order option that the short code does not spell out, so confirm its exact scope on the datasheet or in your RFQ before purchase.
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