Overview
The Asco 8344GT4 is a Red-Hat II series 4-way solenoid valve engineered for demanding industrial automation and fluid control applications. The ASCO Series 344, also known as 8344, 4-way solenoid valves incorporate a piston-operated poppet design for high flow in a variety of applications. This pilot operated piston/poppet valve has a brass body for a wide variety of applications. This used unit is fully functional and offers excellent value for system integrators and maintenance teams seeking cost-effective replacement components.
Key Features
- 4-way piston-operated poppet design with sturdy, robust construction for use with air or water media
- Valve has 4 ports: one inlet, two outlets, and one exhaust port
- Typically used to operate double acting cylinders and actuators
- Mountable in any position
- Red-Hat II industrial-grade enclosure standard
- Reliable pilot-operated design minimizes pressure differential requirements
Technical Specifications
- Valve Type: 4-way, 2-position piston/poppet solenoid valve
- Series: 8344 (Red-Hat II)
- Body Material: Brass
- Compatible Fluids: Air, inert gas, water, light oil (300SSU) and other clean flowing media compatible with materials of construction
- Operating Pressure Range: 10–250 psi
- Port Configuration: 1 inlet, 2 cylinder ports, 1 exhaust
- Design: Pilot-operated
- Solenoid Options: Single or double solenoid designs available in AC or DC voltages
- Standard Enclosure: Red-Hat II Watertight
- Condition: Used
Typical Applications
The 344 Series is suitable for use in analytical and diagnostic instruments, biofuels, heating equipment, life science production, and refining. Common uses include:
- Double-acting cylinder and actuator control
- Pneumatic and hydraulic system automation
- Industrial process control
- Machine tool applications
- General manufacturing automation
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Pneumatic and hydraulic automation systems
- Double-acting cylinders and linear actuators
- Industrial control platforms requiring 4-way solenoid valve integration
- Systems requiring air, inert gas, or water control
- Standard manifold and cavity mounting configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. This unit is part of the ASCO 8344 series and may replace other 8344 variants depending on electrical specification (voltage, frequency) and port configuration matching.
Works With
- Pneumatic control circuits and systems
- Hydraulic process automation
- PLC and industrial controller interfaces
- Standard 24V AC/DC, 120V AC/DC, and other industrial voltages (verify with specifications)
- Manifold assemblies and cavity-mount configurations
