
The AirTAC AirTAC 4V330C-08AI Solenoid Valve, 5/3-way, closed center, PT1/4, AC220V, grommet entry (4V330C08AI) is a genuine 5/3-way 5/3 double solenoid — closed center solenoid valve with 330C08AI ports and an effective area of 21.3 mm² (Cv 1.25). It is an internally piloted spool valve that directs compressed air to double-acting cylinders and actuators.
The AirTAC 4V330C-08AI is a 5/3-way double-solenoid valve that directs compressed air to double-acting cylinders and actuators, with a closed center position that blocks all ports when both solenoids are de-energised. This allows the cylinder to hold its position at mid-stroke—ideal for pressing, clamping, or stopping a load at an intermediate point in a cycle. It belongs to the 4V300 body class, offering an effective area of 21.3 mm² (Cv 1.25) that suits ~O50-80 mm bore cylinders, and carries an AC220V coil drawing 4.5 VA, pre-wired via a 0.5 m grommet-style flying lead for fast DIN-rail installation.
Built on a rugged aluminium-alloy body with a sliding-spool design, the valve operates on filtered (40 µm) compressed air from 0.15-0.8 MPa and responds in 0.05 s or less. The IP65-rated enclosure and B-class insulation make it a dependable choice for industrial environments where mid-stroke holding and reliable AC control are both required.
| Model | AirTAC 4V330C-08AI Solenoid Valve, 5/3-way, closed center, PT1/4, AC220V, grommet entry (4V330C08AI) |
|---|---|
| Series | 4V300 solenoid valve (spool type) |
| Valve type | 5/3-way |
| Function | 5/3 double solenoid — Closed center |
| Port size | 330C08AI |
| Exhaust port | 330C08AI |
| Effective area (Cv) | 21.3 mm² (Cv 1.25) |
| 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 | 450 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 | 21.3 mm² |
|---|---|
| Flow coefficient | Cv 1.25 |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 3 | Body size (4V300) — sets port & flow. |
| 3 | Function: 1 = single 5/2, 2 = double 5/2, 3 = 5/3. |
| -330C08AI | Port thread: M5 / 06=1/8" / 08=1/4" / 10=3/8" / 15=1/2". |
Related: 4V310 (single), 4V320 (double), 4V330C/E/P (5/3 center). Add the voltage suffix when ordering.
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Step up to this 4V330C-08AI when your application needs a larger flow than the 4V200 series (Cv1.0) can deliver, but you don't yet require the 4V400's Cv2.82. The closed-center 5/3 function is the right pick when you need to stop a double-acting cylinder mid-travel and hold it against moderate external forces—just remember that for true load-holding safety you should add a pilot-operated check valve at the cylinder ports. If your circuit only needs end-to-end motion, a 5/2 single (4V310) or double (4V320) will be simpler and give you the higher Cv1.65 flow of the 5/2 spool.
When replacing an existing valve, match these five points exactly: body size (4V300), function (5/3 closed-center), port size and thread (1/4in PT), coil voltage (AC220V), and electrical entry (grommet with flying lead). This model can be mounted on a manifold base to build a compact multi-valve station.
Quick checklist
With an effective area of21.3 mm² (Cv1.25), this 5/3 valve is well-matched to double-acting cylinders in the ~O50 to O80 mm bore range. It provides enough flow for smooth, controlled mid-stroke positioning without overspeeding smaller actuators.
If both solenoids lose power, the spool returns to its spring-centred closed position, blocking all cylinder ports. The cylinder will stop and hold its current position, but for suspended or safety-critical loads you must add an external pilot-operated check valve, as the valve's spool alone is not a safety-rated holding device.
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