Pneumatic Control Valves - Ross Controls
Pneumatic control valves are essential components used in pneumatic systems to regulate and control the flow of compressed air or gas. These valves are crucial in various industrial applications, including automation, manufacturing, and process control. Pneumatic control valves are designed to receive signals from pneumatic controllers or other control devices, allowing for precise airflow, pressure, and direction adjustment. By opening or closing specific ports or channels, these valves enable the efficient control of pneumatic actuators, such as cylinders or motors. They offer fast response times, high repeatability, and reliable operation, making them ideal for applications requiring precise and dynamic control of pneumatic systems.
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Ross D3573A8381W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, E-P Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, Terminal Strip
$3,519.25
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B6163Z Double Valve - 1.0" x 1.0" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 12, 110 VAC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8163W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8163Z Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 110 VAC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8183W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D3192Z Double Valve - 3/8" x 3/8" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4211W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4211Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4215W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4215Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4216W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4216Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5211W Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5211Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5215W Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5215Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5216Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Pneumatic Check Valve, 1/4" NPT x 1/4" Threaded Port, Inline Mounting, Standard Capacity, Low Profile, 0.5 Cv
$58.02
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Pneumatic Check Valve, 1/2" BSPP x 1/2" Threaded Port, Inline Mounting, Mid Range Capacity, Low Profile, 3.9 Cv
$72.72
Should ship between 23 Nov and 21 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B2411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 1
$125.75
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B2417 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 1
$129.99
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B3411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 2
$200.96
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B3417 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 2
$205.19
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B4411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 3
$266.94
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573A8381W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, E-P Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, Terminal Strip
$3,519.25
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B6163Z Double Valve - 1.0" x 1.0" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 12, 110 VAC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8163W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8163Z Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 110 VAC, Override Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573B8183W Double Valve - 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" BSPP, D-S Monitor, Basic Size 30, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, Terminal Strip
Requires Quote
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D3192Z Double Valve - 3/8" x 3/8" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4211W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4211Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4215W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4215Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4216W Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D4216Z Double Valve - 1/2" x 1/2" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5211W Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5211Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Right
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5215W Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 24 VDC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5215Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross D3573D5216Z Double Valve - 3/4" x 3/4" BSPP, L-G Monitor, Basic Size 4, 110 VAC, Override Not Included, DIN Connection, Inlet Left
$1,509.00
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Pneumatic Check Valve, 1/4" NPT x 1/4" Threaded Port, Inline Mounting, Standard Capacity, Low Profile, 0.5 Cv
$58.02
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Pneumatic Check Valve, 1/2" BSPP x 1/2" Threaded Port, Inline Mounting, Mid Range Capacity, Low Profile, 3.9 Cv
$72.72
Should ship between 23 Nov and 21 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B2411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 1
$125.75
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B2417 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 1
$129.99
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B3411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 2
$200.96
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B3417 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 2
$205.19
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
Ross Controls W6056B4411 Base Mounted Spool and Sleeve Pneumatic Valve - 5/2 Single, Spring Return - ISO Size ISO 3
$266.94
Should ship between 09 Nov and 23 Nov
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- A pneumatic control valve regulates the flow rate, pressure, or speed of compressed air in a pneumatic system by adjusting the size of the flow passage — it controls how much air flows, not which direction it goes. Common types include flow control valves (needle valves that restrict air flow to control cylinder speed), quick exhaust valves (that allow rapid venting of air from a cylinder for fast retract), pressure regulators, and check valves. A directional control valve, in contrast, determines the path and direction of airflow — it switches air between different ports to control which side of a cylinder is pressurized and which is exhausted, thereby controlling the direction of motion. In a typical pneumatic circuit, directional control valves determine what moves and in which direction, while pneumatic control valves determine how fast and at what pressure. Centro carries Ross Controls pneumatic flow control valves (1968A Series) and quick exhaust valves (1868A Series) in this category.
- A quick exhaust valve is a pneumatic valve that provides rapid venting of air from a pneumatic cylinder or actuator, allowing the piston to retract or extend much faster than it would if the exhaust air had to travel back through the directional control valve and associated tubing. A quick exhaust valve mounts directly at the cylinder port. When pressurized air is supplied to the cylinder, it flows through the quick exhaust valve to fill the cylinder normally. When the directional valve switches and the supply pressure drops, the quick exhaust valve instantly opens a large exhaust port directly at the cylinder, allowing the trapped air to vent to atmosphere through a short, unrestricted path. This dramatically reduces the exhaust backpressure and increases the cylinder's return speed. Ross Controls 1868A Series quick exhaust valves available through Centro are offered in 3/8 inch to 1 inch NPT sizes with high Cv ratings (up to 7.2 Cv in-out and 10.0 Cv exhaust) for maximum flow capacity.
- A pneumatic check valve is a one-way valve that allows compressed air to flow freely in one direction and blocks flow in the reverse direction. Inside the valve, a spring-loaded poppet, ball, or disc sits against a seat. When air pressure on the inlet side exceeds the spring force plus any downstream pressure, the check element lifts off the seat and air flows through. When the upstream pressure drops below the downstream pressure, the spring pushes the check element back onto the seat, preventing air from flowing backward. Pneumatic check valves are used to prevent backflow that could cause unintended cylinder motion, protect air preparation equipment from downstream pressure surges, maintain pressure in one branch of a circuit while another branch is vented, isolate air receivers from the compressor when it cycles off, and maintain pilot signals in control circuits. The cracking pressure — the minimum pressure difference needed to open the valve — is an important selection parameter.
- Flow control valves and quick exhaust valves both affect pneumatic cylinder speed, but they work differently and are used in different situations. A flow control valve (needle valve) provides precise, adjustable speed control by restricting airflow — typically installed on the exhaust port of a cylinder (meter-out) to create controlled backpressure that smoothly regulates the piston speed. Use a flow control valve when you need adjustable, controlled, and repeatable cylinder speed throughout the stroke for assembly, positioning, dispensing, or any operation requiring smooth, consistent motion. A quick exhaust valve provides maximum speed by eliminating exhaust backpressure — use it when the goal is the fastest possible cylinder retraction or extension, such as return strokes on stamping or pressing operations, rapid ejection of parts, or any application where speed is the priority over smooth control. In many circuits, both are used together — a flow control valve on the working stroke side for smooth, controlled motion, and a quick exhaust valve on the return stroke side for fast retract.