Name of Device being used?

tmitchell · Dec 8, 2021

Anyone know what kind of device this is and brand name used? Its connected to a pressure switch.

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DPG · Dec 8, 2021

Can't make out the detail due to resolution of image, but looks like a pneumatic solenoid valve?

SheffSimon · Dec 9, 2021

DPG said:
Can't make out the detail due to resolution of image, but looks like a pneumatic solenoid valve?

It's most certainly a solenoid valve, but not necessarily pneumatic.

littlespark · Dec 9, 2021

I think we need to know what it’s connected to electrically, and it’s function.
The symbol on it describes what sort of valve it is, but it’s too blurry. Another photo would help.

It won’t matter if it’s pneumatic, hydraulic or a beer line….. it has a function, and with only 3 ports, I’d suggest a changeover valve (like a two way switch)

tmitchell · Dec 9, 2021

littlespark said:
I think we need to know what it’s connected to electrically, and it’s function.
The symbol on it describes what sort of valve it is, but it’s too blurry. Another photo would help.

It won’t matter if it’s pneumatic, hydraulic or a beer line….. it has a function, and with only 3 ports, I’d suggest a changeover valve (like a two way switch)

The tubing is connected to a blower or vacuum unit into the single opening and then run into an air pressure sensing switch with an an adjustable set point. One of the tubes is connected to the the low and the other the high.

DPG · Dec 9, 2021

tmitchell said:
The tubing is connected to a blower or vacuum unit into the single opening and then run into an air pressure sensing switch with an an adjustable set point. One of the tubes is connected to the the low and the other the high.

Yeah it's a pneumatic valve. Can you post a better photo so we can make out the symbol printed on it.

tmitchell · Dec 10, 2021

DPG said:
Yeah it's a pneumatic valve. Can you post a better photo so we can make out the symbol printed on it.

Thanks for identifying the device. Wish I had a better picture, its from a video with low res. Here is another image of the device from a different side, thing that might help is there is a red dot on the side of the device.

PEG · Dec 15, 2021

It's a changeover valve. You can just make out the arrow symbols,in the first picture,which show direction/port connection,in it's actuated and at rest position.
Match it correctly,as some have exhaust facility,some not.

Isabellah · Feb 1, 2022

Looks like a pneumatic solenoid valve. It is used to direct or stop the flow of compressed air in a pneumatic system. Sometimes called a directional control valve, they are used in automation and control applications to actuate tools