AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) 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)
- Stations12
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F)
Code 3V106C12F specifies twelve 3V1 valves built into one series manifold: twelve independent 3/2, direct-acting, spring-return circuits fed from a shared gallery on a PT1/8 body. Every AC110V coil draws only 4.5 VA, so a full 12-station bank still keeps the electrical load modest. The valves are supplied in a single fixed initial state - confirm it on the datasheet.
Series integration of 1 to 20 stations replaces a wall of individual bodies and fittings, saving panel space and cutting joints. Each station keeps its own DIN plug connection, manual override and IP65 (DIN 40050) rating, and handles 0-0.8 MPa of filtered air (40 um element or finer, no lubrication needed) between -20 and 70 C.
AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) |
|---|---|
| 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 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F)
| 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. |
| 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 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) Is Used
Multi-clamp electronics jig
Energises twelve single-acting clamp cylinders in any pattern on an electronics assembly fixture, each venting instantly on coil drop.
Cartoning diverter bank
Drives the reject and divert fingers spaced along a cartoning conveyor, with the shared manifold replacing a dozen separate valves and fittings.
Tray-drying blow matrix
Switches twelve pinpoint nozzles that blow wash water off trays leaving a food-plant rinsing line, all fed from one PT1/8 gallery.
Is the AirTAC 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) the Right Part?
Manifold density is where this code earns its keep, but flow still matters: 3V1 publishes no Cv, so if any of the twelve outlets feeds a speed-critical actuator, step that circuit up - the 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or 3V3 (1/4, Cv 0.62) also manifold-mount, and 3V2M is the pick when packing stations tighter matters more than flow. Double-acting cylinders belong on a 5-port valve; route those lines to the AirTAC 4V series.
Specify the bank in five lines: port (M5 or 1/8), thread (PT standard, G or NPT to order), coil voltage, electrical entry (DIN plug or flying lead) and the station count you need, from 1F up to 20F.
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 3V106C-12 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C12F) FAQ
Pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), temperature -20 to 70 C, ingress protection IP65 (DIN 40050), and 4.5 VA per AC110V coil (AC220V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W elsewhere in the family). AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for 3V1, so flow-critical sizing is a datasheet or RFQ item.
Between 1F and 20F stations, so this twelve-valve build sits comfortably mid-range; the count is fixed at order time. Each station is an independent 3/2 circuit driving single-acting loads, blow or pilot duty - double-acting cylinders are the job of a 5-port valve such as the AirTAC 4V series.
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