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Valve connector (field assembly)
Valve connectors, also known as solenoid valve plugs or field-wireable connectors, are essential components for establishing reliable electrical connections between control systems and solenoid-operated valves in industrial automation. These connectors are designed to meet IP65, IP67, or even IP69K protection ratings, ensuring robust performance...
Valve connectors, also known as solenoid valve plugs or field-wireable connectors, are essential components for establishing reliable electrical connections between control systems and solenoid-operated valves in industrial automation. These connectors are designed to meet IP65, IP67, or even IP69K protection ratings, ensuring robust performance in harsh environments with dust, moisture, and high-pressure washdowns. They typically feature 2, 3, or 4 poles (2P, 3P, 4P) with screw, spring-cage, or crimp terminals for secure wiring. Common voltage ratings include 24 VDC, 110 VAC, and 230 VAC, with current capacities up to 10 A. The connectors often incorporate LED indicators and suppression diodes or varistors for surge protection, reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in sensitive circuits. Available in straight or angled (90°) configurations, they accommodate cable diameters from 4 to 10 mm, with PG7, PG9, or M12 thread types for gland entry. These connectors are standardized under EN 175301-803 (formerly DIN 43650) forms A, B, and C, ensuring interchangeability across manufacturers.
Valve connectors are widely deployed in pneumatic and hydraulic control systems across manufacturing, process industries, and material handling. They are integral to valve islands, actuator manifolds, and solenoid valve banks in automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, and robotic cells. In the oil and gas sector, they connect to solenoid valves in flow control and safety shutdown systems. Water treatment plants use them for actuating valves in filtration and chemical dosing. They also appear in HVAC systems for damper and valve actuation, and in agricultural irrigation for remote valve control. Their rugged construction makes them suitable for outdoor installations and washdown zones in food and beverage processing.
Key subcategories include connectors for Form A (18 mm, 3-pole + ground), Form B (10 mm, 2-pole + ground), and Form C (9.4 mm, 3-pole + ground) profiles. Popular article codes follow patterns like VCC-2P-24V-LED, VCC-3P-230V-VAR, or VCC-4P-24V-SPRING, where VCC denotes valve connector category, 2P/3P/4P indicates pole count, 24V/230V specifies voltage, and LED/VAR/SPRING denotes features (LED indicator, varistor, spring terminal). Other common codes include VCC-A-18-S, VCC-B-10-C, and VCC-C-9.4-S for form-specific variants. These connectors are often sold individually or in bulk packs with pre-wired cable lengths of 2, 5, or 10 meters.
At Electric Automation Network, we offer a comprehensive range of valve connectors with real-time pricing and stock availability. Our engineering team provides personalized technical support to help you select the correct form, pole configuration, and protection rating for your application. We ensure express worldwide shipping, with most orders dispatched within 24 hours. Detailed technical datasheets, wiring diagrams, and 3D CAD models are available for each article, facilitating seamless integration into your designs.
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