18 Series
1/8 Inch NPT Ported 2-, 3- and 4-Way 2-Position Valves
The 18 Series directional control valve features a lightweight short stroke Delrin® spool for a fast and reliable response. This series is suitable for vacuum directional flow applications, but not for holding vacuum applications.
Available with the following actuation types:
- Air pilot
- Air pilot amplifier
- Rod actuator
- Roller cam
- Small palm button
- Large palm button
- Panel mount button
- Hand lever
- Single and double solenoid
Key Specifications
- Operation to 150 psi
- Operating temperature: +32° to +180° F
- Cv: 0.27 to 14.2 SCFM free flow to atmosphere at 80 psi supply
- Aluminum bar body
- Honed and roller burnished bore
- Pressure balanced Delrin® spool
- Buna-N seals
- Pre-lubed with Magnalube-G® grease
- Interchangeability of parts
Applications
- Hydraulic braking systems
- Vehicle transmissions
- Heavy machinery hydraulics
- Medical dispensing
- Semiconductor manufacturing and testing
- Blowing and vacuuming
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