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2 port 2 position solenoid actuated coaxial valves have one inlet port and one outlet port with two
possible valve positions, either open or closed. These two positions can be either be:
Fail safe closed (normally closed) that prevent the flow of media requiring electrical power 24vdc or
230vac etc to open or
Fail-safe open (normally open) that allow the flow of media but requires electrical power 24vdc or
230vac etc or signal to close.
The method of operation is with an electro magnet or solenoid coil around an internal stainless armature
and tube assembly. The electromagnetic coil simply converts the electrical energy supplied into a
magnetic field that can laterally move this internal tube towards or away from a sealing face thus
changing the state of the valve i.e. closed to open or open to closed.
2/2 way coaxial solenoid valves are available in a wide range of port or connections sizes and types. The
most commonly used are BSP (British Standard Pipe) threaded valves what are typically used within the
European market or NPT (National Pipe Taper) thread typically for the American market, with additional
options for flanged ends according to flange size, flange type and flange pressure ratings.
The purpose of a solenoid valve coil is to convert electrical energy into linear motion. The coil
consists of copper wire (or aluminum) wound around a hollow form. When electric current flows
through the coil, a magnetic field is created. This is accomplished by placing a ferromagnetic core
inside the coil. In a solenoid valve, the ferromagnetic core is called the valve plunger. When the
current flows through the coil, the lines of magnetic flux turn the plunger into an electromagnet.
The magnetic field causes the plunger to slide further up into the coil, opening the valve body orifice
or pilot orifice.
A common question about solenoid valve coils is whether the electrical current polarity matters in
a DC coil. Most coils with lead wires use the same color wire for both terminals and have no polarity
markings. The answer is that polarity does not matter. You can connect the positive terminal to
either of the two wires without affecting the operation of the valve.
Coaxial Solenoid and Externally Controlled Valves.
A coaxial solenoid valve can be electro mechanically or coaxial pneumatically controlled valve i.e. is directly
controlled by either an electric current or by a pneumatic (pressurised gas) supply to produce a lateral
mechanical function. In the case of a two port coaxial valve the flow is switched on or off, in the case of a
three port coaxial valve, the out flow is switched between two outlet ports or multiple coaxial valves or
multifunction valves can be placed together on a manifold system.
Coaxial valves are most commonly used for precise control liquids and gases, whose task is to shut off,
release, dose, distribute or mix gas or liquid media. Coaxial valves offer fast and safe reliable switching, very
high liability, excellent medium compatibility of the materials of construction, low power or air consumption,
compact and high flow design for many vacuum, inert, aggressive, contaminated and glutinous liquids. The
coax valve design allows for vastly improved linear straight-line flow along a tube and does not suffer the
same restrictions normally found with a basic solenoid operated valve that suffers from an arduous flow path.
Coaxial valve construction consists of a laterally mounted tube usually mounted in a Brass or Stainless Steel
housing allowing for lateral tube movement from (to open allowing media flow) or against (to close preventing
media flow) a range of static elastomer rubber NBR, FKM, EPDM or PTFE seals.
10 51
15 91
20 145
25 205
32 333
40 637
50 787
In practical terms Kv flow coefficient is the amount of water at 20°C that would flow with a pressure drop of
1 kilogram per centimetre across the valve. i.e. the pressure difference between inlet and out let
pressure). Coaxial valve are available in 2/2 way (2 ports inlet and outlet) and 2 positions (fail safe open or
fail safe closed) and 3/2 way (3 ports for example 1 inlet and 2 outlets for diverting flow) with 2 positions (fail
safe open or fail safe closed against the second of third port). Due to the compact nature of coaxial valves
they can easily be mounted onto a manifold system with either common inlet or outlet.
Coax Valve Materials of Construction.
The valve body must be compatible with the media; common materials are steel, brass, AISI304 or AISI316
stainless steel. The seals must also be compatible with the fluid. To simplify the sealing issues, the valve
body and tube are exposed to the media, so they must be compatible as well. The requirement presents
some special but easily resolvable problems. The internal tube is typically 316 stainless steel that has a
great chemical resistance, however the valve body will so need to be compatible material. The surrounding
mechanical parts attached to the tube required for operation and the springs are sealed and are not exposed
to the media, unlike a standard solenoid valve where all internal parts must be considered.