Product Model

mfh-5/3e-1/4-s-b-ex

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Last updated: 2025/4/25
Festo mfh-5/3e-1/4-s-b-ex

Selling Points

  • 1The MFH-5/3E-1/4-S-B-EX solenoid valve is designed to operate under stringent conditions, ensuring consistent performance and long service life. It meets ISO 19973 standards for component reliability testing.
  • 2This valve is certified to the EU ATEX Directive, ensuring it meets safety standards for explosive environments. It also complies with ISO 13849-1 for safety-related applications.
  • 3The valve features a mechanical spring return mechanism, providing reliable reset functionality and ensuring consistent operation. The lap overlap design enhances its performance in various applications.
  • 4With a maximum switching frequency of 3 Hz, this solenoid valve offers efficient operation in industrial settings. It also features a fast switching time of 20 ms on and 36 ms off, making it suitable for high-demand applications.
  • 5The MFH-5/3E-1/4-S-B-EX solenoid valve is designed with multiple pneumatic connections (G1/4) and supports various operating pressures (up to 10 BAR) and temperatures (-5°C to +40°C). It is also compatible with compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 standards.
Product Details
mfh-5/3e-1/4-s-b-ex
Festo

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Valve function
5/3, exhausted
Actuation type
Electrical
Width
32mm
Standard nominal flow rate
1600l/min
Pneumatic working port
G1/4
Operating pressure
-0.9bar 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
10mm
Width dimension
33mm
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
External
Flow direction
Reversible
Symbol
00991032
Lap
Overlap
Pilot pressure MPa
0.3MPa 1MPa
Pilot pressure
3bar 10bar
b-value
0.38
C value
6.35l/sbar
Max. switching frequency
3Hz
Switching time off
36ms
On switching time
24ms
Changeover time
35ms
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
-10°C 60°C
Pilot medium
Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Ambient temperature
-5°C 40°C
Product weight
500g
Electrical connection
Via F coil, to be ordered separately
Type of mounting
With through-hole
Pilot exhaust air port 82
M5
Pilot exhaust air port 84
M5
Pilot air port 12
G1/8
Pilot air port 14
G1/8
Pneumatic connection 1
G1/4
Pneumatic connection 2
G?
Pneumatic connection 3
G1/4
Pneumatic connection 4
G1/4
Pneumatic connection 5
G1/4
Note on materials
RoHS-compliant
Seals material
NBR
Housing material
Die-cast aluminum
Manufacturer ID
535946

Specifications may be subject to change without notice