Description
ASCO 256 Series solenoid valves are designed for shutoff control for a wide range of Industrial and commercial industry applications.
The valves have a range of third-party approvals for applications ranging from fuel oil and gas burners to potable water and food service applications.
Their compact design fits in tight spaces, they are mountable in any position and are available in multiple manifold configurations.
The valves are ideal for bottling lines, and commercial kitchen, laundry, and heating equipment.
Features- Quick connect options for fast installation
- AC/DC interchangeability of the solenoid and rotatable coils.
- Subminiature NSF 61 Annex G and 169 versions with 316L stainless-steel, lead-free brass, and composite (PPS) constructions are available for potable water and food service
- Gas combustion models are available for industrial and commercial gas burner controls. The valves incorporate direct lift with resilient soft sealing for tight shutoff
- Fuel Oil combustion versions are available for industrial and commercial burners that use No.2 or No. 4 fuel oil
- UL-recognized and CSA-certified for application across a range of industries
- Satisfy all relevant EU directives
Specifications
Specifications
Brand
Valve Actuation
- Solenoid - Direct-Acting
Body Material
- Brass, Stainless Steel, Composite (PPS)
Media
- Air, Inert Gas, Light Oil, Water
Pipe / Port Size
- 1/4", 1/8", Pad Mount
Port Type
- NPTF, G, Push-to-Connect, Nut-for-Tube (Compression Fitting), and Pad-Mount
Function
- 2-Way - 2/2 Normally Closed or Normally Open
Flow
- From 0.05 Cv to 0.48 Kv
- From 0.06 Cv to 0.55 Cv
Maximum Differential, Maximum Operating Pressure
- Vacuum to 10.3 bar
- 10.3 to 34.5 bar
- Vacuum to 150 psig
- 150 to 500 psig
Operating Environment
- Indoor to IP67 (EN 60529)
Standards & Regulations
- CSA, IP67, NSF, UL
Documentation
Documentation
Data Sheets
Product Manuals
Catalogs
- Catalog: Compact NSF Series 256 pdf 423 KB
- Catalog: Series 256 2 way, Brass/Steel, 1/8” to 1/4" Tapped pdf 1.6 MB
- Catalog: Series 256 Gas Shutoff Valve pdf 274 KB
- Catalog: Series 256 Oil Shutoff Valve | ASCO - Americas pdf 330 KB
- Catalog: Series 256 Solenoid Valves Pad Mounting Body pdf 925 KB
- Catalog: Series 256 Valve Latching Coil pdf 636 KB
- Catalog: Series 256, 2-way NC, Composite, 1/8”/Fast Fitting pdf 754 KB
- European Catalog: Solenoid Valves Multiple Manifold 256 pdf 707 KB