ASCO NP8320A175E Red Hat Solenoid Valve

ASCO NP8320A175E Red Hat Solenoid Valve is a three‑way general‑service valve in ASCO’s Red Hat line, engineered for on/off control of clean media in automated systems. The A175E variant features an explosion‑proof enclosure and is energized by a 125 VDC coil that draws 17.4 watts to actuate. With 1/4" NPT ports and a maximum differential pressure of 60 psi under DC operation, it handles air, inert gas, water, and light oil (up to 300 SSU) in demanding environments. This model is part of the NP8320 Nuclear Qualified Solenoid Valve Series, offering rugged performance for safety‑critical installations while maintaining the 3‑way, two‑position configuration that allows routing a supply path to alternate outputs or bleeding to exhaust as required. Typical applications include automated valve manifolds, instrumentation lines, and process‑control circuits in industries such as chemical processing and nuclear facilities, where a compact, watertight, explosion‑protected valve is advantageous. The NP8320 family is known for reliable direct‑acting operation with DC coils in hazardous‑location compatible enclosures, and NP8320A175E specifically denotes the explosion‑proof, 125 VDC version rated at 17.4 watts with 60 psi differential, making it a suitable choice for space‑constrained panels and safety‑critical systems demanding robust valve performance.