Solenoid valves have been in use for thousands of years, they are used to control the flow of fluid or gases. The solenoid is the electromagnetic part of the valve comprised of a coil, coretube, and enclosure. The can range in size anywhere from as small as your pinky to gigantic.

Some common uses for solenoid valves are to control elements in fludicis, in central heating systems, automatic sprinkler systems, and are also used in the paintball industry to control a larger valve used to control the propellant.

The task of a solenoid valve is to shut off, release, does and distribute fluids, they offer fast and safe switching, reliability, long service life, low control power and compact design.