ASCO 126 Solenoid Valves (Direct Acting) 3/2 U, ¼” Valve – Hazardous Area Ex d IIC Gb, Ex t IIIC Db

ASCO 126 – Direct Acting/Operating Solenoid Valves For Hazardous Areas & Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
ASCO 126 hazardous area solenoid valves are direct acting/operating type valves suitable for hazardous areas installation with international classifications including ATEX, UL, CSA and other local approvals on request.
3/2 Way Solenoid Valve
NC – Normally Closed Valve
NO – Normally Open Valve
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ASCO 126 SOLENOID VALVES
- Asco 126 solenoid valves with explosionproof operator MB type for use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
EC type examination certificate no.: LCIE 03 ATEX 6059 X
IECEx Certificate of Conformity no.: IECEx LCI 09.0001X - Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with the International and European Standards EN 13463-1, EN-IEC 60079-0, EN-IEC 60079-1 and EN 60079-31
- Easy electrical connection with screw terminals
- Versions with or without auxiliary manual operator
- Wide range of applications, particularly at low temperatures
- Solenoid valves in conformity with IEC 61508: 2010 route 2H certified by TÜV with integrity levels:
– SIL2 with HFT = 0
– SIL3 with HFT = 1
Differential Pressure : 0 – 10 bar (1 bar = 100 kPA)
Response Time : 30 – 50 ms
Fluids | Temperature Range (TS) | Valve Seal Materials |
Air, Inert Gas | -40°C to +60°C | VMQ (Silicone) |
ASCO 126 – valve FLUID CONTACT COMPATIBILITY
ASCO 126 Solenoid Valve | Brass Valve Body | Stainless Steel Valve Body |
Body | Brass | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
Internal Parts | Stainless Steel, brass | Stainless Steel |
Springs | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Seals | VMQ | VMQ |
ASCO 126 – valve ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Valve Coil Insulation Class : H
Coil Connection: Screw terminals
Electrical Safety : IEC 335
Electrical Enclosure Protection: Moulded IP65 (EN 60529)
Standard Valve Voltages : DC (=) : 24V – 48V
AC (∼) : 24V – 48V – 115V – 230V / 50HZ; Other voltages are available on request
ASCO 126 – VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Pipe Size | Orifice Size | Flow Coefficient kV | Operating Pressure Differential (Bar) | Power Coil (W) | ASCO Solenoid Valve Catalogue Number | ||||||||||||
min. | max. (PS) | Without Manual Operator | With Maintained Manual Operator | With Impulse Manual Operator | |||||||||||||
1 – 2 | 2 – 3 | 1 – 2 | 2 – 3 | Air (*) | Brass Valve | Stainless Steel Valve | Brass Valve | Stainless Steel Valve | Brass Valve | Stainless Steel Valve | |||||||
NPT | (mm) | (mm) | (M3/h) | (l/min) | ~ | = | ~ | = | |||||||||
U – Universal, Brass or Stainless Steel Body, VMQ Seals | |||||||||||||||||
1/2″ | 10 | 10 | 1.6 | 27 | 1.5 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 19 | – | ASCO 12600013 | ASCO 12600019 | ASCO 12600017 | ASCO 12600023 | ASCO 12600057 | ASCO 12600059 |
– | 15 | ASCO 12600014 | ASCO 12600020 | ASCO 12600018 | ASCO 12600024 | ASCO 12600058 | ASCO 12600060 | ||||||||||
U – Universal, Brass or Stainless Steel Body, VMQ Seals | |||||||||||||||||
1/2″ | 10 | 10 | 1.6 | 27 | 1.5 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 19 | – | ASCO 12660024 | ASCO 12660026 | – | – | ASCO 12660036 | ASCO 12660038 |
– | 15 | ASCO 12660025 | ASCO 12660027 | – | – | ASCO 12660037 | ASCO 12660039 |
ASCO 126 – VALVE OPTIONS
IECEx-ATEX cable gland, 3/4 NPT, pre-installed on ASCO 126 solenoid valve, supplied with cable clamp (see “explosionproof solenoids” section)
– for non-armoured cable of 8,5 to 16 mm dia., catalogue number 660510
– for armoured cable of ID 8,5 to 16 mm / OD 12 to 21 mm, catalogue number 660514
Other cable diameters
Exhaust protector:
– stainless steel for bronze and stainless steel bodies, catalogue number 560594 (standard for SIL versions)
Oxygen service (min. -25°C; contact us for lower temperatures), catalogue number 970530
Temperatures down to -50°C, contact us
Marine paint/anti-corrosive or dust environments (solenoid operator enclosure only)
ASCO SOLENOID VALVES – ATEX, IEC EX & NEMA hazardous area CERTIFIED

ASCO Solenoid Valves For Hazardous Area Oil, Gas & Petrochem Industries (ATEX & IECEx) – call T&D for sales, technical and specification support on all ASCO valves.
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Hazardous Area Certification
ATEX (Zone 1 Zone 2), IEC Ex, NEMA (Div 1 Div 2) & Explosion Protection
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