Solenoid valve: It is a control valve. Solenoid is applied to sliding stem, on-off globe valves.
It is used for emergency shut off service requirements. It is available in size ranging from 1 mm to 100 mm. It can be used for absolute vacuum to very high pressures in the range of 650 kg/cm2 and temperatures as low as-250°C to 800°C. Material of construction for solenoid valve can be cast, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic brass etc. Solenoid valves find wide applications in cryogenic operations.