Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F
The AirTAC Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F is a genuine 3-port 2-position (3/2) solenoid valve with M5 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 sizeM5
- Coil voltageDC24V
- Electrical entryDIN plug (DIN socket type)
- Stations12
- Series3V1
About the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F
The 3V1M5B12F packs twelve 3/2 direct-acting solenoid valves onto a single M5 manifold, each wired through a DIN plug connector. Every valve has three ports and two states: supply to outlet, or outlet to exhaust. That makes it a fit for spring-return cylinders, on/off blow-off, small clamping fixtures and piloting larger valves.
At 3.0 W per DC24V coil, a full twelve-station bank stays easy on small power supplies and control-cabinet budgets. The valves run on filtered air through a 40 um or finer element and need no lubrication. Note the fixed initial state - check the datasheet before wiring.
Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F |
|---|---|
| Series | 3V1 |
| Valve type | 3/2-way (3-port, 2-position) |
| Function | Direct-acting, single solenoid, spring return |
| Port size | M5 |
| Thread | PT |
| Coil voltage | DC24V |
|---|---|
| Electrical entry | DIN plug (DIN socket 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 3V1M5B12F
| 3V1 | Body — sets the flow, the coil power and whether vacuum is rated. |
|---|---|
| M5 | 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. |
| — | 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 3V1M5B12F Is Used
Small clamping fixtures
A twelve-station CNC fixture plate can clamp twelve spring-return swing clamps, one valve per clamp, from a single M5 manifold.
Lab automation actuators
Dispensing heads and micro-metering cylinders in analytical instruments cycle on compact 3/2 valves drawing 3.0 W each.
Sorting gate array
Twelve divert gates on a sorting conveyor, each with its own single-acting ram, are controlled station by station.
Is the Airtac 3V1 Solenoid Valve 3V1M5B12F the Right Part?
Size this body honestly: 3V1 is the compact, low-power end of the 3V range and AirTAC publishes no Cv or effective area for it, so if flow decides your cycle time, send us the application first. Need more flow per valve? Move up to 3V2 (1/8in and 1/4in ports, NC or NO selectable, Cv 0.18-0.19, vacuum capable) or 3V3 (1/4in, Cv 0.62). Where a dense manifold outweighs flow, 3V2M is the purpose-built choice. Double-acting cylinders need a 5-port valve - see the AirTAC 4V range.
For this twelve-station code, lock down: M5 port, DC24V coil, DIN plug connectors, twelve positions, and the fixed initial state per the datasheet. Other counts between 1F and 20F, plus single valves, can be quoted.
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 3V1M5B12F FAQ
Working pressure 0-0.8 MPa (0-114 psi), media temperature -20 to 70 C, IP65 (DIN 40050) coil protection, and a DC24V coil at 3.0 W per station (family alternatives: AC220V 4.5 VA, AC110V 4.5 VA, AC24V 5.0 VA, DC12V 2.5 W). Air must be filtered to 40 um or finer; no lubrication is needed. AirTAC publishes no Cv for 3V1.
Each DC24V coil uses a DIN plug socket, so a valve can be swapped without disturbing the wiring around it. The 3V1 ordering code has no NC/NO position: the valve ships in a single factory-set initial state, which the catalogue describes as normally open - verify it on the datasheet before commissioning. A manual override on each station helps during set-up.
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