Product Description
The Festo VHEF is a directly controlled, manually actuated valve featuring durable piston slide and disc seat valve technology for long-lasting reliability in industrial pneumatic systems . Available as a hand lever, selector switch, or finger lever, this robust metal valve offers ergonomic and safe operation with minimal actuating forces, making it suitable for a wide range of manual control applications .
Key Features & Advantages:
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Durable Piston Slide and Disc Seat Valve Technology: Tried-and-tested valve design ensures reliable operation and long service life even in demanding industrial environments .
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Ergonomic and Safe Operation: Minimal actuating forces allow comfortable one-finger operation, with a choice of hand lever, selector switch, or finger lever actuation options to suit specific application requirements .
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Reverse Operation Possible: Flexible flow direction capability allows the valve to be installed and operated in either direction, simplifying system design and installation .
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Robust Metal Housing: Constructed with anodized wrought aluminum alloy housing for exceptional durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions, including sawdust, dust, and agricultural contaminants .
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Multiple Valve Functions: Available in 3/2-way, 5/2 monostable, and 5/3-way configurations (closed or vented) with flow rates up to 1,200 L/min and vacuum compatibility down to -0.95 bar .
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: Festo
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Model: VHEF Series
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Product No. (Example): VHEF-HS-M52-M-G14 (4165856)
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Valve Functions: 3/2, 5/2 monostable, 5/3 closed, 5/3 exhausted
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Actuation Type: Manual (hand lever, selector switch, finger lever)
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Construction Width: 20 mm
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Standard Nominal Flow Rate: 530 – 1,200 L/min (depending on valve function)
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Operating Pressure: -0.95 to 10 bar
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Pneumatic Connections: G1/8, G1/4, or NPT variants
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Design: Piston gate valve / Piston spool
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Sealing Principle: Soft
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Mounting Position: Any
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Flow Direction: Reversible
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Max. Force on Actuator: 200 N
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Max. Switching Frequency: 0.5 Hz
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Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:-:-]
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Lubrication: Oiled operation possible (must be continued thereafter)
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Corrosion Resistance Class: CRC 1 – Low corrosion stress
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Ambient Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
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Housing Material: Wrought aluminum alloy, anodized
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Seal Material: NBR
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Cover/Lever Material: PA-reinforced
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Product Weight: 192 – 298 g (depending on variant)
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ATEX Variants Available: Zone 1, 2, 21, 22
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Certifications: RoHS compliant, LABS conformity VDMA24364-B1/B2-L
Ideal For:
Manual control of pneumatic clamping systems, safety door actuation, direct pneumatic signaling, machine tool control, conveyor systems, furniture production, agricultural automation, and applications requiring direct manual-to-pneumatic actuation without electrical components.
Why Choose FESTO VHEF?
Choose the Festo VHEF for its durable piston slide valve technology, ergonomic minimal-force actuation, robust metal housing, and reversible operation—delivering reliable manual pneumatic control for Malaysian industrial applications.
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#Festo #VHEF #ManuallyActuatedValve #HandLeverValve #PneumaticValve #MetricValve #MalaysiaSupplier
