AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F)
The AirTAC AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) 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)
- Stations18
- Series3V1
About the AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F)
Eighteen stations on one gallery: 3V106C18F is a near-full 3V1 bank, eighteen 3/2 direct-acting, spring-return valve positions sharing a single PT1/8 manifold. At 4.5 VA per AC110V coil, eighteen of them together present a total draw that is still easy on the control transformer. The valves are supplied in a single fixed initial state - confirm it on the datasheet.
Mounting eighteen valves in series removes the tees, nipples and interconnecting pipework an eighteen-body hard-plumbed panel would need. Each position retains its own manual override for setup and its IP65 (DIN 40050) protection, with media limits of 0-0.8 MPa and -20 to 70 C on air filtered to 40 um or finer.
AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) Technical Specifications
| Model | AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) |
|---|---|
| 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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F)
| 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. |
| 18F | 18 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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) Is Used
Parcel-sorter gate array
Fires eighteen spring-return gates along a parcel sorter, each valve switching its own ram from the common manifold gallery.
Washdown purge header
Feeds a header of purge and rinse jets inside an IP65-rated food-plant washdown cabinet, matching the valve's own ingress protection.
Press-cell quick clamps
Sequences quick-release clamps around a press-loading cell, where spring return drops every clamp the instant control power fails.
Is the AirTAC 3V106C-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) the Right Part?
At 18 of the maximum 20 stations, this is close to a complete 3V1 bank; check that every circuit is genuinely low-flow, because 3V1 carries no published Cv or effective-area figure. Where a duty needs more, 3V2 (1/8 and 1/4, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum rated) or 3V3 (1/4, Cv 0.62) give a step up in flow, while 3V2M suits layouts where manifold density beats flow. Double-acting cylinders require a 5-port valve - the AirTAC 4V series covers those.
Lock down five choices before ordering: port (M5 or 1/8), thread (PT standard, G or NPT to order), coil voltage, entry style (DIN plug or flying lead) and station count, 1F 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-18 Solenoid Valve, 3V1 Series (3V106C18F) FAQ
Each station: 3/2 direct-acting, spring return; 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi); -20 to 70 C; IP65 (DIN 40050); AC110V coil at 4.5 VA (family range AC220V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC24V 3.0 W, DC12V 2.5 W). No Cv is published for 3V1, so treat flow-critical circuits as an RFQ question rather than a datasheet assumption.
Each position is a 3/2 valve with supply, outlet and exhaust ports and two states - feed the line or vent it. That fits single-acting cylinders, air blow, clamping and pilot duty for a larger valve. It does not fit double-acting cylinders, which need a 5-port valve such as the AirTAC 4V series; air must be filtered to 40 um or finer.
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