{"id":4752,"date":"2015-08-26T13:16:51","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T17:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/?p=4752"},"modified":"2023-04-10T13:38:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T17:38:57","slug":"solenoid-valves-a-tortuous-flow-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/solenoid-valves-a-tortuous-flow-path\/","title":{"rendered":"Solenoid Valves- A Tortuous Flow Path"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for a compact automated valve as an alternative to a solenoid valve?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Solenoid valves, electromechanical devices typically used to regulate the flow of various substances, are prone to frequent problems. Most solenoids have a flow path that changes direction and reduces in size leading to high pressure drops and in some cases clogging. In addition, if the solenoid valve uses a flexible diaphragm for sealing, leaks can occur due to constant flexing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typical problems encountered with solenoid valves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Our VAX and VA Series compact automated valves<\/a> eliminate these problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VAX Serie<\/a>s<\/a> is available in both electrically actuated (solenoid spool) or pneumatically actuated with an external solenoid. The VAX has a flow optimized design for increasing the Cv and lowering the pressure drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VAX is available with brass and stainless steel wetted materials in sizes from 3\/8″ to 1″. Both styles are available in spring return models which will fail in a predetermined position. A 3-Way version is also available for diverting flow. The VAX can handle higher pressures-up to 600 PSI.  Configure a VAX Series assembly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cutaway of VAX Electric 2 Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cutaway VAX Pneumatic 3 Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The VA Series<\/a> is a pneumatically actuated compact on\/off valve with an extremely high Cv value and a flow optimizer to reduce turbulence. It too is available in spring to open or spring to close models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VA Series has a NAMUR mounting pad allowing NAMUR Style solenoid valves to be directly bolted to the unit. The VA series is available in brass from 3\/8″ to 2″ in size for liquid and gas pressures up to 150 PSI.  Configure a VA Series assembly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch VA Compact Automated Valve Demo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The VA and VAX series valves are available with limit switches which provides a position feedback signal to your control systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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