AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) 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)
- Stations16
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F)
Ordering code 3V106B16F buys sixteen identical AirTAC 3/2 valves pre-assembled on one manifold base, each body carrying a 1/8in PT port, a spring return and a DC24V coil rated at 3.0 W with DIN plug connection. Direct-acting construction means the solenoid shifts the spool without pilot air, so the valve works from zero pressure up to 0.8 MPa. Each station feeds or vents a single line - a natural fit for a single-acting cylinder, a clamp, a blow nozzle or a pilot signal.
Sixteen coils at 3.0 W keep the panel's power budget low, and IP65 sealing to DIN 40050 plus a manual override per valve simplify installation and maintenance. Use air filtered to 40 um or better; no lubricator is needed upstream.
AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) |
|---|---|
| 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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F)
| 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. |
| 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 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) Is Used
Marking punch on a stamping bench
A single-acting punch cylinder stamps batch numbers into aluminium tags; the 3/2 station feeds the stroke and exhausts it back under spring return.
Packaging machine gate venting
One station releases the air that holds a carton gate closed, letting the spring in the gate cylinder open it whenever the DC24V coil de-energises.
Sample purge in a lab dryer
A blow valve purges humid air from a laboratory drying cabinet between test cycles, switching cleanly at pressures from 0 up to 0.8 MPa.
Is the AirTAC 3V106B-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) the Right Part?
Choose 3V106B16F when a bank of small on/off functions must share one air supply and one compact footprint. For duties needing more flow, the next steps up are 3V2 (1/8in and 1/4in, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, rated for vacuum) and 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62); where manifold density beats flow, 3V2M is the specialist body. AirTAC publishes no Cv for 3V1, so have any flow-critical duty checked against the datasheet with us. Match five things to your drawing: M5 or 1/8in port, PT standard thread (G or NPT as order options), coil voltage, DIN plug versus flying lead, and station count from 1F to 20F. A double-acting cylinder calls for the AirTAC 4V series instead.
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-16 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106B16F) FAQ
It is a 3/2, direct-acting, single-solenoid, spring-return valve assembly for pressures of 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) and temperatures from -20 to 70 C. The DC24V coil uses 3.0 W; across the 3V1 family AC220V and AC110V draw 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA and DC12V 2.5 W. The body is IP65 to DIN 40050, air must be filtered to 40 um or finer, and AirTAC publishes no flow coefficient for 3V1.
Each valve works independently, so one base can carry clamp, blow-off and pilot duties side by side. Every 3/2 station either pressurises or exhausts a single line, which suits single-acting cylinders and pilot work but not double-acting cylinders; those need a 5-port AirTAC 4V valve. The initial state is fixed at the factory, so verify it from the datasheet.
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