Solenoid Valve

Purpose:

• To control flow
  
  

Characteristics:

• Snap acting valve
  
  
• Opened or closed by electromagnetic coil
  
  
• May be normally open or normally closed
  
  
• Direction of flow sensitive

Installations

• When brazing heat rapidly and direct flame away from the valve body
  
  
• Protect from overheating
  
  
• Must be anchored
  
  
• Most valves use gravity to seat the valve, mount valve upright