Technical Support & Engineering Resource Centre
At Solenoid Valve World, we support engineers, OEMs and maintenance teams with more than just products.
This Technical Support & Engineering Resource Centre provides detailed guidance on valve selection, installation, fault diagnosis, certifications, compliance and flow calculations.
Whether you are selecting a 2/2 normally closed solenoid valve, specifying an ATEX approved valve for hazardous areas, calculating Cv/Kv values, or troubleshooting a valve that is not operating correctly, you will find structured guidance below.
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If you require immediate assistance, our technical team is available to help you select the correct valve for your application.
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Find the Right Valve
Use these tools to quickly identify the correct product.
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Actuated Ball Valves (ABVM Series)
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By Media (Air, Water, Steam, Gas, Oil, Vacuum)
By Function (2/2, 3/2, 5/2, Normally Closed, Normally Open)
By Thread Size (BSP, NPT, Flanged)
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Engineering & Technical Guides
Detailed technical reference material for engineers and specifiers.
These guides are designed for engineers, maintenance professionals and OEM designers requiring detailed technical data on solenoid valve performance, certification, flow calculation and compliance standards
Valve Operation & Principles
Assisted Lift Solenoid Valves Explained
2/2, 3/2, 5/2 Valve Functions Explained
Shading Rings in Solenoid Valves
Flow & Performance Calculations
Cv & Kv Flow Coefficient Calculations
Understanding Air Flow Ratings (L/min ANR)
Hydrostatic Pressure Explained
Steam Pressure to Temperature Chart
Electrical & Coil Information
Electrical Power Explained (Amps, Volts, Watts, Rectifiers)
How to Wire a DIN 43650 Connector
Coil guide for solenoid valves.
Materials & Compatibility
Rust in Solenoid Valves Explained
Compliance & Certification
ATEX & IECEx Certification Explained
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Mechanical Reference
Thread Sizes (BSP & NPT Guide)
Flange Size Tables (PN16, PN40, ANSI, JIS)
Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis
- Why is my solenoid valve buzzing?
- Why is my solenoid valve not opening?
- What is the difference between Cv and Kv?
- What does IP65 mean?
Identify and resolve common valve issues.
Solenoid Valve Fault Diagnosis Guide
Buzzing or Humming Solenoid Valve
Why Choose Solenoid vs Motorised Valve
How to change a solenoid valve armature assembly.
ABVM™ Actuated Ball Valve Support
Dedicated support for the ABVM™ series.
ABVM™ Date Code Explanation -
Example ID: 2503T342N2000. 25 = year 2025, 03 = March, T342 = production code, N2000 = batch quantity
How to Change Batteries (Leak Detection Version)
Downloads & Resources
Installation Manuals. solenoid valves, angle seat pneumatic valves.