Product Model

mfh-5-3/8-b-ex

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Last updated: 2025/4/25
Festo mfh-5-3/8-b-ex

Selling Points

  • 1High Flow Rate and Efficiency: The MFH-5-3/8-B-EX air solenoid valve offers a standard nominal flow rate of 2000 l/min, making it ideal for applications requiring high airflow.
  • 2ATEX and CE Compliance: This valve is certified to EU and UK EX instructions, ensuring compliance with ATEX directives for gas and dust environments, and features CE marking for safety.
  • 3Robust Construction and Durability: Constructed with die-cast aluminum and NBR seals, the MFH-5-3/8-B-EX is built to withstand various operating conditions and has a service-life value of 10 million cycles.
  • 4Flexible Mounting Options: The valve offers optional manual override and non-detenting type of piloting, providing flexibility in mounting positions and operation modes.
  • 5Precise Control and Fast Switching Times: With a maximum switching frequency of 3 Hz and switching times of 56 ms off and 20 ms on, the MFH-5-3/8-B-EX ensures precise control and fast response times.
Product Details
mfh-5-3/8-b-ex
Festo

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Valve function
5/2, monostable
Actuation type
Electrical
Width
40mm
Standard nominal flow rate
2000l/min
Pneumatic working port
G3/8
Operating pressure
2.5bar 10bar
Structural design
Piston gate valve
Reset method
Mechanical spring
CE marking (see declaration of conformity)
as per EU explosion protection directive (ATEX)
Explosion protection certification outside the EU
EPL Db (GB) EPL Gb (GB)
UKCA marking (see declaration of conformity)
acc. to UK EX instructions
ATEX category gas
II 2G
ATEX category for dust
II 2D
Type of ignition protection for gas
Ex h IIC T4 Gb
Type of (ignition) protection for dust
Ex h IIIC T130°C Db
Explosive ambient temperature
-5°C <= Ta <= +40°C
Degree of protection
IP65
Nominal width
12mm
Width dimension
41mm
Exhaust air function
With flow control option
Sealing principle
Soft
Mounting position
Any
Manual override
Non-detenting
Type of control
Pilot-controlled
Pilot air supply port
Internal
Flow direction
Non-reversible
Symbol
00991035
Lap
Overlap
Max. switching frequency
3Hz
Switching time off
56ms
On switching time
20ms
Max. positive test pulse with 0 signal
2200μs
Max. negative test pulse on 1 signal
3700μs
Explosion prevention and protection
Zone 1 (ATEX) Zone 1 (UKEX) Zone 2 (ATEX) Zone 21 (ATEX) Zone 21 (UKEX) Zone 22 (ATEX)
Operating medium
Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on operating and pilot media
Operation with oil lubrication possible (required for further use)
Corrosion resistance class (CRC)
1 - Low corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformity
VDMA24364-B1/B2-L
Storage temperature
-40°C 60°C
Temperature of medium
-5°C 40°C
Ambient temperature
-5°C 40°C
Product weight
630g
Electrical connection
Via F coil, to be ordered separately
Type of mounting
With through-hole
Pilot exhaust air port 84
M5
Pneumatic connection 1
G3/8
Pneumatic connection 2
G3/8
Pneumatic connection 3
G3/8
Pneumatic connection 4
G3/8
Pneumatic connection 5
G3/8
Note on materials
RoHS-compliant
Seals material
NBR
Housing material
Die-cast aluminum
Manufacturer ID
535920

Specifications may be subject to change without notice