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173108

Solenoid valve MEBH-5/3G-1/8-P-S-B-230AC

Engineered by Festo, the part number 173108 is an electrical industrial component featuring a 5/3 closed valve function, a piston slide design structure, and a 17.8 mm width with an 18 mm grid dimension. This piloted unit operates with an external pilot air supply, a soft sealing principle, a mechanical spring reset, and a standard nominal flow rate of 500 l/min across a working pressure range of -0.9 to 10 bar. It includes a nominal size of 5 mm, a reversible flow direction, throttleable exhaust-air function, freedom from overlap, and an IP65 protection class with c UL us recognition. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a formal quotation.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
173108
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Technical Specifications

Valve function
5/3 closed
Type of actuation
electrical
Width
17.8 mm
Standard nominal flow rate
500 l/min
Working pressure
-0.9 ... 10 bar
Design structure
Piston slide
Type of reset
mechanical spring
Protection class
IP65
Authorization
c UL us - Recognized (OL)
Nominal size
5 mm
Grid dimension
18 mm
Exhaust-air function
throttleable
Sealing principle
soft
Assembly position
Any
Manual override
with accessories, detenting
Type of piloting
Piloted
Pilot air supply
external
Flow direction
reversible
Freedom from overlap
Yes
Note on forced dynamisation
Switching frequency at least once a week
Pilot pressure
3 ... 8 bar
b value
0.3
C value
2.2 l/sbar
Switching time off
25 ms
Switching time on
12 ms
Duty cycle
100%
Characteristic coil data
230 V AC: 50/60 Hz, pick-up power 3 VA, holding power 2.4 VA
Operating medium
Compressed air in accordance with ISO8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on operating and pilot medium
Lubricated operation possible (subsequently required for further | operation)
CE symbol (see declaration of conformity)
according to EU low voltage guideline
Vibration resistance
Transport application test at severity level 1 in accordance with FN | 942017-4 and EN 60068-2-6
Shock resistance
Shock test with severity level 2 in accordance with FN 942017-5 and EN | 60068-2-27
Corrosion resistance classification CRC
2
Storage temperature
-20 ... 40 °C
Medium temperature
-5 ... 50 °C
Sound pressure level
75 dB(A)
Pilot medium
Compressed air in accordance with ISO8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Ambient temperature
-5 ... 50 °C

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