G1/2" Pneumatic Shuttle Valve

Note: This shuttle valve cannot be used for drinking water.

Pneumatic shuttle valves are commonly used in applications where there's a need to switch between two different pneumatic circuits or to provide redundancy in case one path fails. They are often found in pneumatic control systems for machinery, automation, and other industrial applications.

Specification

• Model: CCHN-ST-04
• Working Medium: Air
• Effective Sectional Area: 60mm²
• Joint Pipe Port: G1/2 inch
• Working Pressure Range: 0~1.0MPa
• Operating Temperature Range: 0~60℃

Dimension (Unit: mm)

Tips: How does a pneumatic shuttle valve work?

A pneumatic shuttle valve is a component in pneumatic systems that controls the direction of airflow. It typically consists of a chamber with three ports and a shuttle or spool inside. In its default state, the shuttle blocks airflow between the two outer ports, creating separate air paths. When pressure is applied to one of the outer ports, the shuttle moves, allowing air to flow between that port and the central port, while blocking the opposite path. Reversing the pressure source causes the shuttle to shift again, redirecting airflow to the opposite side. This mechanism enables the shuttle valve to alternate between two output paths, facilitating the control of pneumatic actuators or devices in different directions. The simplicity and reliability of pneumatic shuttle valves make them essential in various industrial applications for managing airflow and controlling pneumatic systems.