Product Model

mfh-5/3g-1/8-b-ex

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Last updated: 2025/4/25
Festo mfh-5/3g-1/8-b-ex

Selling Points

  • 1The MFH-5/3G-1/8-B-EX solenoid valve offers a standard nominal flow rate of 1000 l/min, making it suitable for high-pressure applications with operating pressures ranging from 0.3 MPa to 1 MPa.
  • 2This valve is certified to ATEX categories II 2G and II 2D, ensuring safe operation in potentially explosive environments. It also meets UK EX instructions for Zone 1 and Zone 21.
  • 3The valve features a piston gate design with a mechanical spring return, providing reliable operation and long service life. It is constructed with a soft sealing principle and has a grid dimension of 27 mm.
  • 4The MFH-5/3G-1/8-B-EX offers optional manual override and non-detenting manual override, allowing for flexible mounting positions. It can be piloted with internal or external pilot air supply.
  • 5The valve includes safety features such as a maximum switching frequency of 3 Hz, a maximum positive test pulse of 2200 μs, and a maximum negative test pulse of 3700 μs. It also meets IP65 protection standards and has a product weight of 440 g.
Product Details
mfh-5/3g-1/8-b-ex
Festo

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Valve function
5/3, closed
Actuation type
Electrical
Width
26mm
Standard nominal flow rate
1000l/min
Pneumatic working port
G1/8
Operating pressure
3bar 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
8mm
Width dimension
27mm
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
00991033
Lap
Overlap
Max. switching frequency
3Hz
Switching time off
23ms
On switching time
20ms
Changeover time
23ms
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
440g
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
Pneumatic connection 1
G1/8
Pneumatic connection 2
G1/8
Pneumatic connection 3
G1/8
Pneumatic connection 4
G1/8
Pneumatic connection 5
G1/8
Note on materials
RoHS-compliant
Seals material
NBR
Housing material
Die-cast aluminum
Manufacturer ID
535936

Specifications may be subject to change without notice