Pneumax 228.52.55 - 5/2 Front Lever Valve 1/8"
The Pneumax 228.52.55 - 5/2 Front Lever Valve 1/8" is a compact and manually operated pneumatic directional control valve.
Key features:
- 5/2 Spool Design: This valve has a spool with 5 positions and 2 exhaust positions, offering more complex flow control than 3/2 valves.
- 5 Positions: It can connect the inlet to different outlets, vent specific ports, or block the flow entirely depending on the spool position.
- 2 Exhaust Positions: It has two exhaust ports for venting air from either direction.
- Directional Control Valve: It controls the direction of airflow in a pneumatic system.
- Front-Mounted Lever: This red lever, positioned at the front of the valve body, allows for manual control of the spool.
- Pipe Size: This specific version has a pipe size of 1/8 inch, which refers to the diameter of the threads for connecting it to air piping.
Applications:
Due to its 5/2 functionality, this valve is suitable for tasks requiring more precise airflow control compared to 3/2 valves. Examples include:
- Double-acting pneumatic cylinders: These cylinders require airflow in both directions to extend and retract. This valve can manage airflow for both directions.
- Cascading actuators: In systems with multiple pneumatic actuators working sequentially, this valve can control pressurization and venting of each actuator in the sequence.
- Exhaust management: The two exhaust ports allow for more control over how exhaust air is vented from the system.
Shelley Automation has a dedicated pneumatic section for these valves.
