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This device, sometimes called a “5 port valve,” can be powered by air or electricity, with air pressure being the most common source of power. Four-way solenoid valves have five ports to allow air pressure to move an actuator or rod back and forth inside the valve, in order to control the direction of flow. Read More…

4 Way Solenoid Valves A 4 way solenoid valve is a tool that controls the flow of fluids in multiple directions.
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Irvine, CA  |  949-458-3731

We make the best solenoid valves in the industry! All of our products have been guaranteed for over 46 years and we are keeping it that way. We devote all of our extra attention directly to our customers.

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International Polymer Solutions $$$

Hawthorne, NJ  |  973-427-4341

Our solenoid valves are all tested in house following very strict quality guidelines. We opened our doors in 1936 and ever since then we have been committed to bringing top of the line products and customer service that cannot be beat!

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Magnatrol Valve Corporation $$$

Erie, PA  |  888-825-8405

Solenoid Solutions manufacturers custom direct-acting 2 and 3-way solenoid valves and multi-valve manifolds for OEMs in the medical, appliance, transportation, power generation and industrial equipment markets.

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Solenoid Solutions Inc. $$$

Huntersville, NC  |  800-325-1405

The solenoid valves that we are able to provide will withstand the tests of time in order to provide a long lasting value! We have locations in thirty five countries worldwide and we are dedicated to being wherever you need us to be! We have the knowledge and the capability to work with you closely in order to come up with the perfect product to suit your needs! Call or visit our website today!

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Burkert USA Corporation $$$

Vadodara, Gujarat, India  | 

Rotex Automation is a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves and fluid control solutions. Founded in 1967, we have over 50+ years of experience in the industry. In the last 55 years, Rotex has supplied over 9,500,000 valves to over 7000 customers across 73 countries from 71,000 catalog and over 6100 customized solutions. We provide worldwide coverage with our 3 international offices in UAE, Netherlands, and Malaysia (apart from 10 offices in India) and 83 international distributors spread across over 55 countries.

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Rotex Automation Limited $$$
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There are a few different common configurations of 4 way solenoid valves.

One design contains one liquid inlet and two outlets. In this case, the direction of flow is controlled by the position of the internal actuator. The other two ports, one on each end, aid in air pressure connections. As air pressure enters one end, the rod moves and internal channels allow the fluid to flow in one direction. If air pressure enters at the other end, the rod moves in the opposite direction, revealing a different flow channel that allows fluid to go in the other direction.

These 4 way solenoid valves are useful because they permit one device to control flow in multiple directions. Since one valve can be used for more than one control task, they are an advantageous purchase for a consumer whose control system only has a few connections available.

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Another type of 4 way solenoid valve is a stepper valve, which employs a ratchet system to advance the valve each time it is energized. Gears inside the valve move the actuator each time an electrical signal or burst of pressurized air is sent. Stepper valves can be used to turn flow on and off in a predetermined sequence or to activate different systems connected to the valve.

The stepper variety of 4 way solenoid valves are best suited to tasks that occur in order, or sequential positioning, without the need to go back to its original position or jump to a new one. This is because each signal on the stepper valve turns it to a new position, without the ability to return to a previous position until the signal is lost or the operation is complete. Uses well-suited to the stepper valve are, among others, lawn sprinkling, water softener regeneration, and pool chemical treatment.

Since the development of greater computer technology, some solenoid valves have become equipped with "intelligence," able to use sensor readings. For example, as signals are sent from various points in a chemical process, a solenoid can make decisions on how to operate. Valves with this type of programming are able to make operating choices without being connected to a central control circuit.

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