ASCO WP8342C1 Two Way Direct Acting Solenoid Valve

ASCO WP8342C1 is a compact, four-port, direct-acting solenoid valve in the ASCO 8342 family, engineered for high-flow control in small-diameter lines. It features a 1/4" NPT inlet and outlet, a 120 VAC coil that draws 20 watts to energize, and a 100 psi service rating, making it suitable for analytical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, heating equipment, and dust-collection or refining processes that require reliable actuation with no minimum differential pressure. The WP8342C1 variant is described as submersible or watertight, enabling installation in damp or submerged environments. The four-way configuration provides P and T ports with two exhaust paths, allowing it to drive a double-acting actuator or pneumatic circuit with integrated exhaust routing. ASCO’s 8342/342 family is known for direct-acting, slide-style operation and high flow relative to valve size, with brass or stainless-steel bodies and multiple coil and mounting options for industrial environments. Typical applications cited for this family include analytic and diagnostic equipment, biofuels processing, heating equipment, and dust collection and refining operations where compact, robust valve control is required in air or inert-gas service. With its standard 1/4" piping and durable construction, the WP8342C1 is designed for easy integration into existing automation loops that demand fast actuation and reliable shutoff.