Bürkert Type 6012 Compact 3-Port Solenoid Valve for Directional Switching Applications
The Bürkert Type 6012 is a high-performance compact 3-port solenoid valve purpose-built for reliable directional switching and media diversion in space-constrained industrial systems. Featuring a refined three-way switching structure and mature solenoid actuation technology, this miniature directional valve delivers fast, precise, and repeatable media switching performance.
Product Overview
Type 6012 is a direct acting plunger solenoid valve with welded stopper and plunger conduit for improved pressure resistance and sealing. The Bürkert dedicated base plate interface allows space-saving assembly and installation. The electromagnetic coil is encapsulated in polyamide and compatible with DIN EN 17301-803 B-type or C-type cable plugs with IP65 protection rating.
Key Features
Direct acting compact small solenoid valve, maximum diameter DN 1.6
Shockproof coil for reliable operation
Banjo threaded interface for direct installation on pneumatic valves
Simple and fast intubation or baseplate connection
Manual switch for quick debugging and optimal maintenance
Various sealing materials available for different applications
Ultra-compact footprint for space-constrained installations
Technical Performance
Engineered for efficient directional control, the Type 6012 supports flexible 3-port switching functions to realize media intake, discharge and channel conversion within a single unit. It enables rapid response switching with minimal delay, ensuring timely and accurate directional adjustment for dynamic industrial processes. The valve maintains stable flow capacity and excellent switching consistency, eliminating jitter and misalignment during frequent cyclic operation.
Application Versatility
Designed for universal industrial adaptability, the valve accommodates common compressed air, neutral gases and low-viscosity liquids, covering a wide range of general automation and laboratory switching scenarios. Built with high-grade housing materials and premium durable seals, it provides outstanding chemical stability, wear resistance and reliable tight sealing performance.
Installation Benefits: The miniature lightweight design allows effortless installation in compact machinery, modular fluid manifolds and integrated automated equipment with limited assembly space. Standard port configurations and simple electrical connection simplify system layout and assembly procedures.
Applications
Widely applied in industrial automation, pneumatic actuation, analytical instruments, medical devices and small-scale fluid control systems. The Bürkert Type 6012 balances compact size, fast switching response and long-term operational reliability, delivering cost-effective and high-stability directional switching solutions for modern compact fluid and pneumatic systems.