Mini-solenoid valve offers the lowest energy consumption on the market: just 0.5W for a flow rate of 11 litres/minute and has IP67 protection for high integrity operation.
Asco Joucomatic's new 302 Series mini-solenoid valve offers the lowest energy consumption on the market: just 0.5W for a flow rate of 11 litres/minute. Designed for use in the medical, automation and process control sector, the 15mm mini-solenoid valve offers users the benefits of IP67 protection for high integrity operation in aggressive environments, and the option of an intrinsically safe 'ia' version for use in areas (0-20 (II 1GD) where combustible gas/dust pose a continuous danger. The 302 Series incorporates an IXEF body and PET spool designed as a monobloc assembly, which guarantees no rotation of the valve spool.

This combination ensures that the 302 is a robust unit with a long service life (100 million cycles).

The valves suitability for automation use is also enhanced by a 'lighter- than- light' specification, including integrated LEDs and electrical protection, which facilitates integration directly into equipment and machines and also into robotic systems.

The 302 Series design with its CNOMO mounting to standard E06.36.120N offers users the flexibility of several operating configurations: * Mounted on a sub base for direct control of small-diameter cylinders, fast and simple pneumatic connection is assured - whether single or multiple valves are employed - by a new modular aluminium base.

* Mounted on ASCO Joucomatic Series 304 electro-pneumatic interfaces for flow rates of up to 154 litres/minute.

* Integrated directly into remote valve actuators (with a maximum volume of 50cm3) for piloting operations or controlling pressure-operating valves.

* Combined with an ASCO/Joucomatic manifold, whether standardised or not.

All of these operating configurations benefit from the facility for two methods of pneumatic connection: a CNOMO pneumatic Interface ˆ on the same side or opposite side to electrical connections -(M12 or flying leads).

Depending upon the requirements of each specific application, the user can choose the appropriate electrical connection and level of protection -the 302 is the only mini-solenoid valve on the market offering IP67 protection for perfectly safe operation in aggressive environments: For more general applications, an IP65 rated version is also available.