Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F
The AirTAC Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F 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)
- Stations12
- Series3V1
About the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F
The 3V106BI12F groups twelve AirTAC 3V1 valves on one shared base, all rated 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi) and usable from -20 to 70 C. Each position is a direct-acting 3/2 valve with spring return: energise the coil to feed the outlet, de-energise to vent it. That is the natural fit for single-acting cylinders, clamps, air jets or a pilot signal.
The DC24V coils draw just 3.0 W each, so a fully loaded 12-station block stays light on power-supply sizing, and the flying-lead entry removes the need for separate DIN plugs at every station. Air must pass through a 40 um or finer filter; lubrication is not needed.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F |
|---|---|
| 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 3V106BI12F
| 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. |
| 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 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F Is Used
Sorting diverter pushers
Extends single-acting pneumatic pushers that kick cartons off a parcel-sort conveyor, the exhaust port letting each pusher retract by spring.
Reactor purge sequencing
Switches a low-flow purge or blow-down line on a laboratory glass reactor, with each 3.0 W DC24V coil driven straight from a PLC output card.
Tray-seal bar control
Feeds the single-acting cylinder that presses a heat-seal bar onto food trays, then vents it the moment the seal dwell ends.
Is the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F the Right Part?
Because 3V1 has no published Cv or effective area, treat it as a small-port body and verify any flow-critical duty with us first. Where a job needs more flow, the 3V2 (1/8 or 1/4, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or the 3V3 (1/4, Cv 0.62) are the next steps up; 3V2M wins where manifold density outranks flow; and a double-acting cylinder calls for the 5-port 4V series, not this 3/2 body.
Confirm five points before you order: M5 or 1/8 port; thread - PT is the family standard, with G and NPT as catalogue options to order; coil voltage; DIN plug or flying-lead entry; and whether you want an individual valve or a manifold of 1 to 20 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 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F FAQ
Pressure range 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi); temperature -20 to 70 C; DC24V coils at 3.0 W each (AC220V and AC110V are 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC12V 2.5 W elsewhere in the family); IP65 (DIN 40050) protection; twelve PT1/8 stations. AirTAC publishes no Cv for 3V1 - ask us to check the flow duty before you commit.
The I in the code means each 3.0 W DC24V coil is supplied with a pre-wired lead-out, so you land the wires directly on a terminal rail instead of fitting DIN connectors. It removes one accessory per station and suits cabinets where looms are prepared before mounting. A manual override is still fitted, so stations can be cycled by hand without power.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by the AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard models usually ship in 3-4 days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Request a Quote for Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106BI12F
Send us the quantity, coil voltage and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.