Pro-source 7450301842PRO 5-way 3-position Air Valve

Product Description

The PRO-SOURCE 7450301842PRO is a 5-way, 3-position exhaust center air valve with a pneumatic double acting actuator, designed for directing and controlling compressed air flow in industrial pneumatic circuits. It carries a Cv rating of 0.760 and a maximum working pressure of 99.5 psi, making it suitable for moderate-duty pneumatic actuation tasks. The valve body is constructed from aluminum alloy, keeping weight low at 0.68 pounds while maintaining structural integrity under cyclic pressure loads. Pneumatic technicians and industrial maintenance mechanics install this valve as a directional control component in systems that require a fail-safe exhaust center position when the actuator is de-energized.

This valve fits into pneumatic control circuits that use double acting cylinders or actuators requiring 5-port, 3-position directional control. The exhaust center configuration vents both cylinder ports to exhaust when the valve is in the neutral position, allowing the actuator to float or release load. Typical installations include automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, and pneumatic presses operating within the rated pressure and temperature limits. The 1/4-inch port thread size suits common tubing and fitting standards found in light to medium industrial pneumatic systems.

Key Features

• 5-way, 3-position exhaust center spool configuration allows cylinder ports to vent in neutral
• Pneumatic double acting actuator shifts the spool using pilot air pressure from either end
• Cv rating of 0.760 with a flow capacity of 24.72 cubic feet per minute supports responsive actuator cycling
• Maximum working pressure of 99.5 psi suits standard shop air and compressed air system pressures
• Aluminum alloy body provides a lightweight, corrosion-resistant housing rated to 176 degrees F
• 1/4-inch port thread size integrates with standard pneumatic fittings and manifold systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation directional control valve for pneumatic circuits requiring a 5-way, 3-position exhaust center valve with a double acting pneumatic actuator and 1/4-inch port connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pneumatic systems technician or industrial maintenance mechanic familiar with directional control valve circuits. Depressurize and exhaust the pneumatic system fully before removing or installing the valve, and confirm all pilot air lines are vented before disconnecting fittings. Verify that system supply pressure does not exceed the 99.5 psi maximum working pressure rating and that operating temperature stays within the 176 degrees F limit. Follow applicable facility lockout/tagout procedures before beginning any valve replacement or circuit modification work.