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- 5-Port Solenoid Valve, Pilot Operated, Metal Seal, VFS5000 from SMC.
- Series VFS includes 5 port pilot solenoid valves with metal seals.
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Part Number | Standard Unit Price | Minimum order quantity | Volume Discount | Days to Ship | Application | Switching Type | Voltage | Number of Solenoids | Mounting Orientation | Pipe Port Type | Status at Power Off | Plumbing Thread Nominal | Applicable Cylinder Dia. (Ø) | CV Value | Pilot Air Supply | Manual Switch | Lead wire electrical entry | Manual | CE compliant | Body type | Piping specifications | Body options | Option |
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- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/8 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Lock | Plug-in conduit terminal | Locking type (lever) | CE compliant product | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | External | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | External | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | External | Lock | Plug-in conduit terminal | Locking type (lever) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 3.7 | External | Lock | Plug-in conduit terminal | - | CE compliant product | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Direct manual | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | AC100V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | AC100V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | Grommet terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/8 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 434.35 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | - | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 439.95 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Bottom ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 424.90 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | Lamp surge voltage protection circuit DIN type with terminal detent | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | Grommet terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | Grommet terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | [Single] Single | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 3.9 | Internal | Lock | Grommet terminal | Locking type (lever) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 491.63 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | External | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | AC100V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Bottom ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
SGD 512.63 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 3.7 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | - | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 3/4 | - | 3.9 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | - | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 2-Position Exhaust | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Retaining | 1/2 | - | 3.7 | External | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 582.52 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
SGD 551.72 | 1 Piece(s) | 32 Day(s) | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | - | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | 110/120 V AC | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 4.1 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/8 | - | 4 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | Grommet terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Bottom ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | 125 to 300 | 4.1 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Closed Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 4.1 | External | Lock | DIN terminal | - | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | AC100V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.8 | Internal | Non-Locking | Plug-in conduit terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Direct manual | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | AC100V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.8 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | AC100V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 3.8 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | AC220V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | 125 to 300 | 3.8 | Internal | Lock | Grommet terminal | - | CE compliant product | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | None | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.8 | Internal | Non-Locking | DIN terminal | Non-locking push type (flush) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 1/2 | - | 3.8 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor | ||
- | 1 Piece(s) | Quote | Single Use | 3-Position Exhaust Center | DC24V | Double | Direct | G | Self-Recovery (Spring Return) | 3/4 | - | 4.2 | Internal | Lock | DIN terminal | Locking type (lever) | Non-compliant | Non plug-in sub-plate | Side ported | Standard | With indicator light and surge voltage suppressor |
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Number of Ports | 5-Port Valve | Specifications | Lubrication Free | Plumbing | Sub-Base Plumbing |
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Type | Solenoid Valves | Driving Type | Pilot Type Spool | Pressure Rating(MPa) | 0.1 to 1.0 |
Seal Type | Standard |
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