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April 14, 2011 - Spartan Scientific’s Series 38KRE and 38KRI miniature solenoid operator pilot assemblies are specially designed to control inert gases and liquids.  Easily mounted to a flat manifold surface, these 2-way and 3-way solenoid pilot operator assemblies feature fully molded coil assemblies, available in either spaded or flying lead configurations, and standard turn locking manual override on the valve body.  Two provided screws quickly assemble the 38KRE and 38KRI to a manifold block and both feature the DIN 43650 B Industrial Standard quick connect interface. 

In addition, the 38KRI valve has an internally piloted exhaust which allows the normally open version to have all of the ports contained within the valve body, making the assembly more economical. The 38KRE and 38KRI operate in a pressure range of 0 to 150 psi, a temperature range of -10° to +50°C and have a response time of 8 to 15ms.  The 38KRE has orifice sizes of 1.2 and 1.5mms and the 38KRI orifice sizes are 1.2, 1.4, and 1.6mms with exhaust orifice sizes 1.4 and 1.6mms.