5-Way Solenoid Air Spool Valves

Five-Way Directional Control for Double-Acting Pneumatic Actuators

5-way solenoid spool valves are designed to route compressed air between two work ports while providing exhaust paths for directional actuator control. This makes them a common choice for double-acting pneumatic cylinders and other actuators that require powered movement in both directions.

The source category lists port sizes from 10-32 UNF through 1/2 NPT, providing options for compact automation circuits as well as higher-flow machine applications.

5-Way Valve Features

• Five-port directional spool-valve function
• Port sizes from 10-32 UNF to 1/2 NPT
• Electrical solenoid actuation
• Suitable for double-acting actuator control
• Industrial automation and OEM machine applications

Why Use a 5-Way Solenoid Valve?

• A 5-way valve can alternately pressurize the two sides of a double-acting actuator while exhausting the opposite side.
• This provides a compact way to control extend and retract motion from an electrical machine-control signal.

Common Applications

• Double-acting pneumatic cylinders
• Rotary pneumatic actuators
• Packaging machinery
• Material handling equipment
• Automated assembly
• OEM industrial machinery