Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-AM
The AirTAC Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-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 voltageAC110V
- Electrical entryDIN plug (DIN socket type)
- Series3V1
About the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-AM
The AirTAC 3V106C-AM is a 3/2-way, direct-acting solenoid valve with a single AC110V coil drawing 4.5 VA and a spring return that resets the valve when power drops. It alternately feeds and vents one line, so it drives single-acting cylinders, air blow, clamping and pilot duty on larger valves. The valve is supplied in a single fixed initial state - confirm it on the datasheet.
The 06 body gives a 1/8 PT port (PT is the standard thread on this family; G and NPT are catalogue options to order), and the coil connects through a DIN plug. It works on air filtered to 40 um or finer at 0-0.8 MPa and -20 to 70 C, carries an IP65 (DIN 40050) rating, and a manual override helps during installation and commissioning.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-AM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-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 | AC110V |
|---|---|
| Electrical entry | DIN plug (DIN socket type) |
| Coil power | 4.5 VA |
| 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 3V106C-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. |
| AC110V | 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 3V106C-AM Is Used
CNC chip blow-off
Pulses a pinpoint jet that clears aluminium chips from a lathe tool post between cutting cycles; the manual override proves the jet during setup.
Pilot on a water-treatment skid
Switches the pilot air to a larger pneumatic actuator on a dosing or filtration skid, where the 4.5 VA AC110V coil keeps control wiring light.
Drill-jig clamp
Pressurises the spring-return clamp cylinder of a machining jig and vents it the moment the coil de-energises, so the jig never holds after a power loss.
Is the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V106C-AM the Right Part?
At 1/8 with an AC110V 4.5 VA coil, this is the smallest, lowest-power body in the AirTAC 3V range - but it has no published Cv, so confirm any flow-critical duty with us first. Need more flow? Step up to the 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or the 3V3 (1/4, Cv 0.62); where a dense manifold matters more than flow, look at 3V2M. Double-acting cylinders need a 5-port valve - send those enquiries to the AirTAC 4V series.
Before ordering, match five points: port (M5 or 1/8), thread (PT standard, G or NPT to order), coil voltage, electrical entry (DIN plug or flying lead), and individual valve versus manifold station count.
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 3V106C-AM FAQ
Operating pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi); media temperature -20 to 70 C; protection IP65 (DIN 40050); coil power 4.5 VA at AC110V (family figures: AC220V 4.5 VA, AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W). No flow coefficient (Cv) is published for the 3V1 body, so confirm any flow-critical duty with the datasheet or an RFQ.
No. A 3/2 valve has three ports - supply, outlet and exhaust - and two states: it either feeds the outlet or vents it to exhaust. That pattern suits single-acting cylinders, air blow, clamping and piloting a larger valve, but a double-acting cylinder needs a 5-port valve such as the AirTAC 4V series. Air must be filtered to 40 um or finer; lubrication is not required.
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