Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-AM
The AirTAC Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-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 entryFlying lead (lead-out wire type)
- Series3V1
About the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-AM
3V106BI-AM is the -AM ordered variant of AirTAC's PT1/8, DC24V, flying-lead 3/2 valve. The suffix marks an option layered onto that base code, so include it exactly as written in your RFQ and we will return the datasheet page that defines it.
Functionally it is a direct-acting, single-solenoid 3/2 valve with spring return: energise the 3.0 W DC24V coil to feed the outlet, de-energise and the spring vents it. That one-line control suits single-acting cylinders, clamps, blow-off and pilot duty. The coil housing is IP65 (DIN 40050) and a manual override is fitted.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-AM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-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 | Flying lead (lead-out wire 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 3V106BI-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. |
| I | 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 3V106BI-AM Is Used
CNC fixture clamping
Clamps a workpiece in a milling fixture with a single-acting swing clamp, venting it automatically whenever the 3.0 W coil is de-energised.
Bicycle tyre inflation bench
On an assembly-line inflation bench it fills a tyre from the shop air ring and vents the chuck line between bikes so the next wheel seats cleanly.
Analyzer purge switching
Routes a purge-air line inside a benchtop gas analyzer, protecting the optical cell between measurement cycles on a 24 V supply.
Is the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI-AM the Right Part?
Because 3V1 publishes no Cv, never size it by guesswork on a flow-limited line - send us the duty and we will check it from the datasheet. Need more capacity? Move up to 3V2 (1/8in or 1/4in, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, rated for vacuum) or 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62); where a compact manifold beats raw flow, compare 3V2M. Fix five points before ordering: port M5 or 1/8in; thread (PT standard on this family, G and NPT to order); coil voltage; entry style - DIN plug or flying lead, and this code is flying lead; and single valve or a manifold station count. Double-acting cylinders belong on the 5-port AirTAC 4V series, not here.
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 3V106BI-AM FAQ
Pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi); temperature -20 to 70 C; IP65 (DIN 40050); coil power by voltage - AC220V 4.5 VA, AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W, with this SKU on the 3.0 W DC24V coil. AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for the 3V1 body, so route any flow question through us.
The base code 3V106BI already fixes the port (PT1/8), the coil (DC24V, 3.0 W) and the entry (flying lead). -AM is an ordering variant added on top of that base, and the option it carries is not spelled out on the standard catalogue page - confirm it with us by RFQ before you commit to the order.
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