ASCO WPHB8320B174MS Solenoid Valve 8320 Series

Description:

The ASCO WPHB8320B174MS Solenoid Valve is used in industrial fluid control systems to regulate the on/off or directional flow of air, water, oil, or inert gases through automated control signals. It is part of the ASCO RedHat 8320 Series, a direct-acting or pilot-operated solenoid valve platform designed for reliable switching in industrial automation and process control applications. Commonly installed in pneumatic systems, process control panels, HVAC systems, and industrial machinery where fast and repeatable valve actuation is required. Maintenance teams, OEM manufacturers, and system integrators use this part for replacement of failed solenoid valves, system repair, and restoration of automated flow control functionality.

Applications:

The ASCO WPHB8320B174MS is used in industrial automation and fluid handling systems to control the flow of compressed air or liquids via electrically actuated switching. It is commonly applied in pneumatic control systems, industrial machinery, process automation, water treatment systems, and HVAC control circuits where reliable solenoid actuation is required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: ASCO (Emerson Electric)
• Model / Part number: WPHB8320B174MS
• Product type: Solenoid-operated directional control valve
• Series: RedHat 8320 Series
• Valve type: 3-way / 2-position solenoid valve (variant dependent)
• Function: Electrically actuated on/off or directional flow control
• Operating medium: Air, inert gases, water, light oil
• Port size: 1/4" NPT (typical 8320 configuration)
• Body material: Brass or stainless steel (variant dependent)
• Seal material: NBR (nitrile rubber)
• Operating pressure: Up to ~100–115 PSI range (application dependent)
• Voltage: Typically 24 VDC or 120 VAC coil options (model dependent)
• Mounting: Inline threaded (NPT) installation
• Application environment: Industrial automation, pneumatic and fluid control systems

Common Replacements:

• ASCO 8320G174MS solenoid valve (same platform equivalent)
• Parker Lucifer 3-way solenoid valve (1/4" NPT industrial equivalent)
• SMC VX series pneumatic solenoid valve (functionally equivalent class)