Leightonstone

4 Way Solenoid Valves 8401 Series

The solenoid is an electromagnetic part of a valve, comprised of a coil, coretube, core and enclosure. ASCO Redhat brand offers the worlds largest selection of 2-, 3- and 4-way solenoid valves, designed to handle the most demanding fluid control applications.
4 WAY PILOT OPERATED 2 POSITION Miniature Directional Control Valves
General Description
These compact designs have a durable ceramic flow plate and dimensionally-stable, self-lubricating Derlin* slide with a " break before make" design to assure positive shifting.
Pressure and/or exhaust ports can be restricted, or an optional built-in linear flow device can be used to control cylinder speed.
Common Specifications
Solenoid Enclosures Constructions Other Features Electrical
Molded epoxy open frame solenoid. Can be converted from AC to DC, or vice versa, by simply changing the coil.

Additional constructions are available. Optional Electrical Features include:
  • Coil per 3 x DIN 46244
  • 1/2" Threaded Conduit Hub
  • Watertight, Types 1 - 4X. To order, replace prefix "U"in catalog number with "WT"
  • Explosion proof, Types 3, 7, and 9 Combination Explosion proof and Watertight. To order, replace prefix "U" in catalog number with "EF"
Solenoid Operated Valves: Single and dual solenoid constructions are available. Dual solenoid construction may be energized continuously or momentarily. (Cycle time depends on cylinder size and speed control setting.

Important: Do not energize both solenoids simultaneously.
Important: Loss of main line pressure will not cause these constructions to shift in either position.

Single Air Piloted Valves: Refer to graph for relationship of auxiliary pilot air pressure to main line pressure.

Important: Valves will not change position if main line pressure is lost as long as pilot pressure is present. If pilot presser is lost, valve will change position even if main line pressure is present.
Combination momentary (push) and maintained (push/turn) manual operator is standard.

Optional built-in linear flow device capable of controlling cv from 0.10 to 0.80 is available.
Standard Voltages: 24, 120, 240, 480 volts, AC, 60 Hz (or 110, 220 volts, AC, 50 Hz)

Other voltages are available when required.

Coil: Continuous duty molded Class F.
Nominal Ambient Temperature Ranges Valve Parts in Contact with Fluids Approvals Ordering Information
Constructions: 0°F to 135°F.
DC Constructions: 0°F to 77°F.

Note: For temperatures below 32°F, moisture-free air must be used.

* DuPont Co. trademark
Main valve Body, Sub-Base, Manifold Base and End Caps --Aluminum
Pilot Valve Body -- Molded Zytel Nylon
End Caps -- Stainless Steel (non-metering construction);Molded Zytel Nylon (metering construction)
Seals -- Low friction, low wear NBR (carbonized nitrile)
Spool and Slide -- Molded Delrin
Flow Plate -- Ceramic (alumina)
Core Tube -- 305 s.s.
Core and Plug nut -- 430F s.s.
Springs -- 302 s.s.
"WT"- UL listed General Purpose Valve. CSA certified.
"EF" - UL listed solenoid. CSA approval pending for solenoid.
"U" and "SC" - UL recognized component. CSA certified.
Important: We must have catalog number, voltage and Hertz, operating pressure and fluid handled. Use strainers with Solenoid Valves.

Specifications (English Units)

Open Frame Solenoid Watt Rating/Class of Coil Insulation Max Fluid
Temp (°F)
AC and DC
Pipe
Size
(ins.)
Orifice
Size
(ins.)
CV
Flow
Factor
Main Line Supply Pressure (psi)
Sub-Base Mounted Manifold Mounted Min Air - Inert Gas
Catalog Number Const.Ref. Catalog Number Const.Ref. AC DC AC DC Max AC Max DC
Single Solenoid
U8401B100 1 U8401B102 3 6.3/F 6.9/F 135 135 1/8 1/4 0.80 20 150 150
U8401B101 2 U8401B103 3 6.3/F 6.9/F 135 135 1/4 1/4 0.80 20 150 150
Dual Solenoid
U8401B104 4 U8401B106 6 6.3/F 6.9/F 135 135 1/8 1/4 0.80 20 150 150
U8401B105 5 U8401B107 3 6.3/F 6.9/F 135 135 1/4 1/4 0.80 20 150 150
Single Air Piloted
U8402A100 7 U840A102 9 -- -- 135 135 1/8 1/4 0.80 20 150 150
U8402A101 8 U8402A103 9 -- -- 135 135 1/4 1/4 0.80 20 150 150