535944

Name: Festo 535944 Air solenoid valve MFH-5/3E-3/8-B-EX
Brand: Festo

Air solenoid valve MFH-5/3E-3/8-B-EX

The Festo 535944 is an electrical piston gate valve featuring a 5/3 exhausted valve function, a 40 mm width, and a normal nominal flow rate of 2200 l/min normalized to DIN 1343. This component is equipped with G3/8 pneumatic working ports, an operating pressure range of 0.3 MPa to 1 MPa (3 bar to 10 bar), a mechanical spring reset method, and an adjustable exhaust air function. It carries CE and UKCA markings in accordance with EU and UK explosion protection directives, featuring ATEX category II 2G for gas and II 2D for dust, along with EPL Db (GB) and EPL Gb (GB) certifications for explosive ambient temperatures between -5°C and +40°C with an IP65 degree of protection. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote for this industrial component.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 535944
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Valve function: 5/3 exhausted
Actuation type: Electrical
Width: 40 mm
Normal nominal ow rate (normalized to DIN 1343): 2200 l/min
Pneumatic working port: G3/8
Operating pressure: 0.3 MPa...1 MPa | 3 bar...10 bar
Structural design: Piston gate valve
Reset method: Mechanical spring
CE marking (see declaration of conformity): as per EU explosion protection directive (ATEX)
Explosion protection certication 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: 12 mm
Width dimension: 41 mm
Exhaust air function: Adjustable
Sealing principle: Soft
Mounting position: Any
Manual override: Non-detenting
Type of control: Piloted
Pilot air supply port: Internal
Flow direction: Non-reversible
Lap: Positive overlap
Max. switching frequency: 3 Hz
Switching time oﬀ: 114 ms
On switching time: 26 ms

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