ASCO EV 8344 Ex Proof ATEX Solenoid Valve (Explosion Proof Encapsulated Coils)

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ASCO EV 8344 Explosion Proof Encapsulated Coils
ASCO EV 8344 explosion proof encapsulated coils are part of the hazardous area solenoid valve range suitable for use in ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area applications.
The ASCO valve has a sturdy and robust construction and boasts a piston-operated poppet design that provides high flow.
The ASCO EV 8344 is suitable for use with a wide range of sizes and flow rates and can be used with air or water.

ASCO EV 8344 Hazardous Area Solenoid Valve With Manual Operator
The solenoid valve has both single or dual construction with a dual solenoid valve that can be shifted with a momentary signal and remain in position even if electrical power is lost.
The nominal ambient working temperature ranges for the ASCO EV 8344 hazardous area solenoid valve are AC: 32˚F to 125˚F (0˚C to 52˚C) and DC: 32˚F to 104˚F (0˚C to 40˚C)
ASCO EV 8344
Solenoid Valve HAZARDOUS area Certifications
CSA UL FM ATEX IECEX
ASCO Valve Series | Type | Pipe Size (in) | Max. Cv (Kv) |
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ASCO EV 8344 | 4-Way Valve | 1/4-1/2 | 2.2 (1.89) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Contact T&D for copy hazardous area certificates – for complete technical specification and certification refer to the ASCO EV 8344 download opposite.
Hazardous Area Classification ATEX

ATEX IECEx Certified Valves
ATEX II 2G Ex d mb IIC T
ATEX Gb II 2D Ex mb IIIC T Db IP67
Hazardous Area Classification IECEx
IECEx Ex d mb IIC T
IECEx Gb Ex mb IIIC T Db
ASCO EV 8344 Hazardous Area Solenoid Valve Construction
Valve Parts In Contact With Fluid | ||
Solenoid Valve Body | Brass | |
Seals and Discs | NBR | |
Core Tube | 305 Stainless Steel | |
Core and Plugnut | 430F Stainless Steel | |
Springs | 302 Stainless Steel / 17-7PH Stainless Steel | |
Shading Coil | Copper | |
Pilot Seat Cartridge and Disc-Holder | CA | |
Shaft Gasket | CA |

ASCO Solenoid Valves, Coils & Enclosures With IECEX & ATEX Hazardous Area Approvals
HAZARDOUS AREA VALVES
ASCO solenoid valves provide flow control in hazardous area industries including oil, gas, petrochem, mining, power and process industries to ATEX (European), IECEx (International), CSA (North America), UL (United States & Canada), NEPSI (China), INMETRO (Brazil) and TR CU (Russia) approvals.
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