535981

Name: Festo 535981 Air solenoid valve MFH-5/3B-D-1-C-EX
Brand: Festo

Air solenoid valve MFH-5/3B-D-1-C-EX

The Festo 535981 is an electrical 42 mm wide piston gate valve featuring a 5/3-way pressurized valve function, a mechanical spring reset method, and a nominal width of 8 mm with a normal nominal flow rate of 1200 l/min. Certified with CE and UKCA markings for ATEX category II 2G gas and II 2D dust environments, this IP65-rated component operates between 0.3 MPa and 1 MPa across an explosive ambient temperature range of -5°C to +40°C utilizing a separately ordered solenoid coil. Request a quote by submitting the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 535981
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Valve function: 5/3-way, pressurized
Actuation type: Electrical
Width: 42 mm
Normal nominal ow rate (normalized to DIN 1343): 1200 l/min
Pneumatic working port: Sub-base, size 1 according to ISO 5599-1 | G1/4
Operating voltage: Via solenoid coil, to be ordered separately
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)
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 T105°C Db
Explosive ambient temperature: -5°C <= Ta <= +40°C
Explosion protection certication outside the EU: EPL Db (GB) | EPL Gb (GB)
Degree of protection: IP65
Nominal width: 8 mm
Width dimension: 43 mm
Exhaust air function: Adjustable
Sealing principle: Soft
Mounting position: Any
Conforms to standard: ISO 5599-1
Manual override: Detenting via accessory | Non-detenting
ISO code: 158
Type of control: Piloted
Pilot air supply port: Internal

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