Solenoid valves offer several advantages over traditional mechanical valves in terms of ease of operation and energy consumption. Solenoid valves can be directly controlled by electrical signals, making them easy to integrate into automation systems and enabling remote and automated operation. They have very fast response times, typically on the order of milliseconds, and can quickly open or close fluid passages to meet the need for rapid switching.
Solenoid valves have low energy consumption, only consuming energy when energized, and have relatively low power consumption, resulting in significant energy saving effects. They are compact in design, take up little space, and are easy to install in space-constrained applications. Through the electric control system, solenoid valves can be easily remotely controlled, suitable for distributed systems and centralized control systems. They are suitable for various fluids, including liquids, gases and steam, and can be used in various working conditions, such as high pressure, high temperature and corrosive environments. Solenoid valves can also be designed with fail-safe protection, that is, they automatically close or open when power is lost to ensure the safety of the system.
Due to their simple structure, solenoid valves have lower manufacturing and maintenance costs, a longer service life, and a higher cost-performance ratio. In contrast, traditional mechanical valves typically require manual operation or control using mechanical devices, have a lower degree of automation, a slower response speed, lower adjustment and control accuracy, more mechanical parts, are prone to wear, are complex and expensive to maintain, and are less suitable for extreme working conditions. While traditional mechanical valves may still have advantages in certain specific applications, they cannot match solenoid valves in terms of automation, response speed, control accuracy, and reliability. Therefore, solenoid valves have gradually replaced traditional mechanical valves in many modern applications and have become an important part of fluid control systems.