5/3 Way Double Solenoid Pneumatic Valve – AM530-01D
The AM530-01D is a compact 1/8" 5/3 way double solenoid pneumatic valve designed for precise directional control of double-acting pneumatic cylinders and air actuators. Combining a compact 18mm anodised aluminium valve body with efficient internal pilot operation, it provides dependable pneumatic switching while minimising installation space.
Available with pressure centre (Y) or exhaust centre (X) spool configurations, the AM530-01D provides a defined centre position when both solenoids are de-energised. This makes it ideal for industrial automation, OEM machinery, pneumatic control panels and applications requiring cylinder holding or controlled depressurisation.
Valve Specification
Function: 5/3 way double solenoid
Operation: Internal pilot, spring centred
Centre spool options:
X – Exhaust Centre
Y – Pressure Centre
Port size: 1/8" BSP
Optional threads: NPT or Rc
Effective orifice area: 9mm²
Operating pressure: 2 to 7 Bar
Maximum working pressure: 10 Bar
Proof pressure: 9.9 Bar
Body: Anodised aluminium alloy
Seals: NBR
Media: Compressed air and inert gases
Media temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Valve width: 18mm
Manual override: Fitted
Mounting position: Any position
Coil & Electrical Specification
Power consumption: 2 × 2.5 Watts
Protection rating: IP65
Insulation class: Class F
Duty cycle: 100% continuous duty
Voltage tolerance: ±10%
Connection options:
DIN43650C connector
300mm flying lead cable
Voltage Options
12V DC
24V DC
24V AC
110V AC
230V AC
Double Solenoid Operation
The AM530-01D uses two independently energised solenoids to shift the valve spool in either direction.
Power applied to one solenoid shifts the spool to one operating position.
Power applied to the opposite solenoid shifts the spool to the alternate operating position.
When neither solenoid is energised, the valve automatically returns to its defined centre position.
The manual override allows valve operation during commissioning, machine setup, maintenance and fault diagnosis without electrical actuation.
Centre Spool Options
X – Exhaust Centre
When both solenoids are de-energised, both actuator ports are connected to exhaust, allowing the cylinder or actuator to depressurise.
This configuration is useful where controlled venting or depressurisation is required when the valve returns to its centre position.
Y – Pressure Centre
When both solenoids are de-energised, pressure is supplied to both actuator ports, helping to maintain the cylinder or actuator position under normal operating conditions.
This configuration is useful for positioning, clamping and applications where pressure should remain applied when the valve is centred.
Mounting Options
Body ported valve: AM530-01D
Base mounted valve: AM530B-01D
MF520 manifold available for body-ported valves
SF520 manifold available for base-mounted valves
Multi-station manifold configurations are available for compact pneumatic control assemblies.
Typical Applications
Double-acting pneumatic cylinders
Pneumatic actuators
Cylinder positioning systems
Clamping systems
Industrial automation
OEM machinery
Packaging machinery
Assembly equipment
Pneumatic control panels
Material handling equipment
Multi-valve manifold systems
General compressed air systems
Quality & Reliability
The AM530 Series combines a compact 18mm valve body with internal pilot operation, spring-centred spool control and anodised aluminium construction for reliable long-term pneumatic operation.
Its narrow body design is particularly useful where multiple directional valves need to be installed within restricted machine or control-panel space, while the X and Y centre configurations provide additional control over actuator behaviour when neither solenoid is energised.
