The AirTAC Airtac 4V Solenoid Valves 4V230P-06ET is a genuine 5/3-way 5/3 double solenoid — exhaust center solenoid valve with 06ET ports and an effective area of 13.6 mm² (Cv 0.8). It is an internally piloted spool valve that directs compressed air to double-acting cylinders and actuators.
The 4V230P-06ET is a 5/3-way, double-solenoid pneumatic directional valve that directs compressed air to both sides of a double-acting cylinder when in its center position. With a pressure-center spool, both cylinder ports A and B are supplied with pressure simultaneously when neither solenoid is energized, which can be useful for opposing-force applications or specific clamping sequences where equal pressure is required at rest. It belongs to the mid-flow 4V200 body family, offering an effective area of 13.6 mm2 (Cv 0.8) and suiting ~O32-50 mm bore cylinders.
This particular model is configured with an AC24V (5.0 VA) coil, a standard terminal box electrical entry, and NPT-threaded 1/8-inch ports. Like every 4V200 series valve, it features an aluminum-alloy body, a sub-0.05-second response time, and IP65-rated protection. The sliding-column spool design operates reliably on lubricated or non-lubricated air filtered to 40 µm, making it a durable choice for general industrial automation tasks.
| Model | Airtac 4V Solenoid Valves 4V230P-06ET |
|---|---|
| Series | 4V200 solenoid valve (spool type) |
| Valve type | 5/3-way |
| Function | 5/3 double solenoid — Exhaust center |
| Port size | 06ET |
| Exhaust port | 06ET |
| Effective area (Cv) | 13.6 mm² (Cv 0.8) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Pilot type | Internal / external pilot |
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 0.8 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.2 MPa |
| Max frequency | 3 cycle/sec |
| Response time | ≤ 0.05 s (activating) |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Body material | Aluminum alloy |
| Weight | 360 g |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC 4V series datasheet. Lubrication not required. Confirm coil voltage and thread (PT / NPT / G) against the product label before wiring.
| Effective area | 13.6 mm² |
|---|---|
| Flow coefficient | Cv 0.8 |
| Response time | ≤ 0.05 s |
| Coil power | AC 4.5 VA · DC24V 3.0 W · DC12V 2.5 W |
| Protection / insulation | IP65 (DIN40050), B-class |
| Voltage options | DC24V, DC12V, AC110V, AC220V |
| Manual override | Yes (locking / non-locking) |
Size the valve so effective area / Cv is not the bottleneck for your cylinder bore and speed. Undersized valves slow the actuator. Note 5/3 (center) versions have a smaller effective area than the 5/2 of the same body size.
| 4V | Solenoid valve, spool type, 4-series. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Body size (4V200) — sets port & flow. |
| 3 | Function: 1 = single 5/2, 2 = double 5/2, 3 = 5/3. |
| -06ET | Port thread: M5 / 06=1/8" / 08=1/4" / 10=3/8" / 15=1/2". |
Related: 4V210 (single), 4V220 (double), 4V230C/E/P (5/3 center). Add the voltage suffix when ordering.
In fixtures where a workpiece must be clamped from two sides with equal force, the pressure-center spool pressurizes both cylinder ports at idle, allowing a smooth transition to a balanced grip when a solenoid is pulsed.
Drives rodless cylinders on packaging conveyors where the center-pressure state helps maintain carriage position against external nudges, using the 4V200's 13.6 mm2 effective area for moderate-speed traversing.
Used in laboratory pressure-test rigs to alternately pressurize two chambers or hold both at line pressure, leveraging the AC24V coil and NPT ports for integration with common lab air supplies.
Choose the 4V230P-06ET when your application requires a 5/3 pressure-center function in a compact 1/8-inch NPT port size. The pressure-center spool is distinct from the more common closed-center (30C) or exhaust-center (30E) types; it pressurizes both cylinder ports at rest, which can help balance a rodless cylinder or pre-load a clamping mechanism. If your cylinder bore is below O25 mm, the smaller 4V100 series (Cv 0.6) will provide finer control and save space. For rapid cycling of larger O40-63 mm cylinders, stepping up to the 4V300 body (Cv 1.65) will deliver the higher flow rates needed.
When replacing an existing valve, match five key points: the 4V200 body size, the 5/3 pressure-center function (30P), the 1/8-inch NPT port thread, the AC24V coil voltage, and the terminal-box electrical entry. This valve can be used as a single unit or mounted on a manifold base for multi-valve assemblies, simplifying air supply and exhaust plumbing across a machine zone.
Quick checklist
In the center (de-energized) position, both cylinder ports A and B are connected to the inlet pressure. This means your double-acting cylinder receives pressure on both sides simultaneously when no solenoid is active, unlike a closed-center valve which blocks all ports, or an exhaust-center valve which vents both ports to atmosphere.
Yes. The 4V200 series is designed to operate with or without a lubricator, provided the compressed air is filtered to 40 µm. The sliding-column spool and seals are pre-lubricated at the factory, so an external lubricator is not required for normal industrial service.
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