AirTAC Solenoid Valve Application Solutions in Machinery Manufacturing and Automation Equipment

In modern machinery manufacturing and automation equipment, pneumatic technology plays an indispensable role due to its efficiency, cleanliness, safety, and cost-effectiveness. As the core control element of pneumatic systems, the performance of solenoid valves directly impacts equipment operating efficiency, precision, and reliability. AirTAC solenoid valves, with their extensive product line, excellent quality, and stable performance, provide comprehensive pneumatic control solutions for machinery manufacturing and automation equipment.

Challenges and Demands

Machinery manufacturing and automation equipment face numerous challenges during operation, placing higher demands on solenoid valves:

• High Efficiency and High-Frequency Response: Production line speeds are continuously increasing, requiring solenoid valves to switch air paths quickly and precisely to support high-speed reciprocating motion.

• High Reliability and Long Lifespan: Automation equipment typically needs to operate for extended periods without failure, so solenoid valves must possess excellent durability and stability.

• Compact Design: Equipment integration is constantly increasing, placing strict limitations on the size of pneumatic components.

• Diverse Control Needs: Different actuators (e.g., single-acting cylinders, double-acting cylinders, pneumatic grippers) and complex motion sequences require solenoid valves with various functions (e.g., 5/2-way, 5/3-way, 3/2-way).

• Energy Saving and Environmental Protection: Reducing energy consumption and noise is a significant trend in modern industry.

• Easy Installation and Maintenance: Modular, standardized designs help shorten installation times and reduce maintenance costs.

AirTAC Solenoid Valve Solutions

AirTAC offers a diverse range of solenoid valve products that can precisely match various application scenarios in machinery manufacturing and automation equipment, effectively addressing the challenges mentioned above.

1. General-Purpose Double-Acting Cylinder Control

Challenge: Most automation equipment requires precise control over the extension, retraction, and stopping positions of double-acting cylinders. Solution: AirTAC 4V series solenoid valves.

• Product Details:

  • 4V210/4V310/4V410 series (5/2-way single solenoid): Suitable for unidirectional cylinder control; automatically resets upon power loss.

  • 4V220/4V320/4V420 series (5/2-way double solenoid): Suitable for maintaining cylinder position; features memory function, maintaining the current state upon power loss to enhance safety.

  • 4V230/4V330/4V430 series (5/3-way center closed/center exhaust/center pressure):

    • Center Closed (C-type): Cylinder stops at any position, with both chambers closed, used for intermediate stop positioning.

    • Center Exhaust (E-type): Cylinder stops at any position, with both chambers exhausted, allowing the piston to move freely.

    • Center Pressure (P-type): Cylinder stops at any position, with both chambers pressurized, used for piston locking.

• Advantages: Wide range of port sizes (G1/8" to G1/2"), fast response speed, high reliability, and multiple control functions to meet complex motion requirements.

2. Single-Acting Cylinder and Air Path Switch Control

Challenge: Controlling grippers, blowing air, vacuum suction cups, or serving as pilot valves. Solution: AirTAC 3V series solenoid valves.

• Product Details:

  • 3V110/3V210/3V310 series (3/2-way single solenoid): Normally closed or normally open types, used for simple on/off control.

  • 3V120/3V220/3V320 series (3/2-way double solenoid): Suitable for single-acting control requiring memory or specific holding states.

• Advantages: Compact structure, sensitive response, suitable for various small-flow, precise switching control scenarios.

3. Compact and Highly Integrated Applications

Challenge: Limited equipment space requiring highly integrated pneumatic control systems. Solution: AirTAC CPV series micro solenoid valves and modular manifold/valve island systems.

• Product Details:

  • CPV10/CPV15 series (micro solenoid valves): Small size, low power consumption, fast response, suitable for small, precision automation equipment (e.g., electronic assembly, medical devices).

  • F-4V2M/F-4V3M/F-4V4M series manifolds: Allow multiple 4V series solenoid valves to be integrated, significantly simplifying piping and electrical wiring, enhancing system integration.

  • 6HV/6D series integrated solenoid valves: Higher integration valve groups, with some models supporting industrial bus communication to further simplify system wiring and control.

• Advantages: Saves installation space, reduces wiring complexity, improves system reliability and maintenance convenience, especially suitable for modern, modular equipment design.

4. Higher Requirements for Precision and Response Speed

Challenge: Certain applications demand extremely high response speed and repeatability from pneumatic components. Solution: AirTAC high-frequency response solenoid valves.

• Product Details: Specific solenoid valve models are optimized for high-frequency operations.

• Advantages: Ensures that actuators like cylinders in high-speed automation equipment can complete every motion precisely and stably.

Implementation Benefits

By adopting AirTAC solenoid valve solutions, machinery manufacturing and automation equipment can achieve the following benefits:

1. Increased Production Efficiency: Fast and accurate valve response ensures high-speed equipment operation, reducing cycle times.

2. Enhanced Equipment Reliability: The excellent quality and long-life design of AirTAC products reduce failure rates and minimize downtime.

3. Optimized Design and Cost: Compact and modular solutions contribute to equipment miniaturization while simplifying installation and maintenance, reducing overall costs.

4. Improved Control Precision: Multi-functional solenoid valves (e.g., 5/3-way) provide more precise cylinder position control.

5. Easy Maintenance and Expansion: Standardized interfaces and modular designs make equipment maintenance and future upgrades simpler.

Conclusion

AirTAC solenoid valves, with their diverse product portfolio and excellent performance, provide a solid foundation for pneumatic control in machinery manufacturing and automation equipment. Whether it's simple air path switching, complex double-acting cylinder control, or high-integration system demands, AirTAC can offer reliable and efficient solutions, helping businesses elevate their automation levels and achieve intelligent manufacturing.