Festo MEH-5/3E-1/8-P Solenoid Valve

The solenoid valve, also known as an electromagnetic valve, switching valve, or pilot valve, with type number MEH-5/3E-1/8-P from Festo is a pneumatic switching valve for the precise control of fluids. It is a 5/3-way valve with mechanical spring return, a 24VDC solenoid, subbase, and internal pilot. It operates within a pressure range of 3 to 8 bar and offers a flow rate of 500 L/min. It has the dimensions 16 x 6 x 2 cm and weighs 0.39 kg. Solenoid valves are used in automation technology to precisely control the flow of fluids (gases or liquids) in pneumatic or hydraulic systems. Typical applications include controlling cylinders and actuators in machinery, regulating processes in process engineering, and in industrial material handling systems.

This is a solenoid valve. It is a 5/3 way valve with mechanical spring return, 24VDC solenoid, subbase, and internal pilot. It operates within a pressure range of 3-8 bar and has a flow rate of 500 L/min. Some sources indicate this part is discontinued