Parker B5G2BB553C Stacking Solenoid Valve 3-way 120V

Product Description

The PARKER B5G2BB553C is a 3-way, 2-position stacking solenoid valve designed for pneumatic control applications. Actuated by a single solenoid with air return, it controls directional airflow in compressed-air circuits by switching between two flow paths. Operating on 120V AC power, the B5G2BB553C carries a Cv rating of 1.4, which governs the volume of flow the valve can pass at a given pressure differential. It handles working pressures up to 145 psi and operates in ambient temperatures from 5 degrees F to 120 degrees F. The NEMA 4 enclosure rating makes it suitable for washdown and wet-location service. Licensed pneumatic system technicians and industrial maintenance mechanics are the typical installers.

This valve is suited for use in pneumatic directional-control manifolds and stacking valve assemblies where space-efficient, modular construction is required. The body-ported, 3-way design allows it to pressurize and exhaust a single actuator port from a common inlet. Typical applications include cylinder actuation, valve automation, and process control systems in light industrial and commercial environments. The 3/8-inch inlet and outlet ports accommodate standard pneumatic tubing and fittings used in most compressed-air distribution systems.

Key Features

• 3-way, 2-position body-ported valve design for directional pneumatic control
• Single solenoid with air return for fail-to-exhaust operation on power loss
• 120V AC coil voltage compatible with standard industrial control circuits
• 1.4 Cv flow rating supports moderate-flow pneumatic actuator circuits
• NEMA 4 enclosure rating suitable for wet and washdown environments
• 3/8-inch inlet and outlet ports for standard compressed-air plumbing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or addition for stacking solenoid valve manifold assemblies requiring a 3-way, 2-position, single-solenoid air-return configuration with 3/8-inch porting and 120V AC actuation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pneumatic systems technician or industrial maintenance mechanic familiar with directional-control valve manifolds. De-energize the control circuit and depressurize and bleed down the pneumatic system completely before removing or installing any valve in the stack. Verify that supply voltage matches the 120V AC coil rating before energizing. Consult applicable local codes and the system schematic to confirm correct port orientation and flow path prior to commissioning.