1. General Overview
Manufacturer: ASCO (Emerson)
Manufacturer: ASCO (Emerson)
Model: EF8320G174
Model: EF8320G174
Series: 8320 / EF8320 (Explosion-Proof General Service)
Series: 8320 / EF8320 (Explosion-Proof General Service)
Type: 3-way, 2-position direct-acting solenoid valve
Type: 3-way, 2-position direct-acting solenoid valve
Port Size: 1/4″ NPT female
Port Size: 1/4″ NPT female
Function: Controls the flow of air, inert gases, water, or light oil in automation and process systems
Function: Controls the flow of air, inert gases, water, or light oil in automation and process systems
Typical Applications: Pneumatic control, pilot valve service, air handling, water control, and general industrial automation
Typical Applications: Pneumatic control, pilot valve service, air handling, water control, and general industrial automation
2. Key Features
Direct-acting operation — requires no minimum pressure for activation
Direct-acting operation — requires no minimum pressure for activation
Compact, durable brass body design
Compact, durable brass body design
Explosion-proof coil suitable for hazardous environments
Explosion-proof coil suitable for hazardous environments
Fast, reliable switching for precise control
Fast, reliable switching for precise control
Mountable in any position without affecting performance
Mountable in any position without affecting performance
Suitable for a wide range of general service fluids
Suitable for a wide range of general service fluids
3. Technical Specifications
Valve Type: 3-way, 2-position
Valve Type: 3-way, 2-position
Operation: Normally closed (standard)
Operation: Normally closed (standard)
Port Size: 1/4″ NPT
Port Size: 1/4″ NPT
Orifice Size: Approximately 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
Orifice Size: Approximately 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
Flow Coefficient (Cv): 0.12
Flow Coefficient (Cv): 0.12
Pressure Range: 5 to 150 psi (air/inert gas); 5 to 100 psi (water/light oil)
Pressure Range: 5 to 150 psi (air/inert gas); 5 to 100 psi (water/light oil)
Media: Air, inert gas, water, light oil
Media: Air, inert gas, water, light oil
Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F)
Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F)
Voltage Options: 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC (depending on coil)
Voltage Options: 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC (depending on coil)
Wattage: Approx. 17 W (AC coil version)
Wattage: Approx. 17 W (AC coil version)
4. Construction Materials
Body: Brass
Body: Brass
Seals: NBR (Buna-N) or Viton (depending on variant)
Seals: NBR (Buna-N) or Viton (depending on variant)
Internal Parts: Stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloys
Internal Parts: Stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloys
Coil Housing: Explosion-proof, encapsulated RedHat II design
Coil Housing: Explosion-proof, encapsulated RedHat II design
5. Electrical Details
Coil Type: EF-series explosion-proof solenoid coil
Coil Type: EF-series explosion-proof solenoid coil
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4, 7, and 9 (varies by configuration)
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4, 7, and 9 (varies by configuration)
Duty Cycle: Continuous
Duty Cycle: Continuous
Connection: Conduit hub or lead wires
Connection: Conduit hub or lead wires
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 3 in | 3 × 3 × 3 in |
| Weight | 5 lbs | 5 lbs |
Weight: 5 lbs
Dimensions: 3 × 3 × 3 in