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538178

Hand lever valve VHER-AH-M04C-G18-LD

The Festo 538178 is a 4/3 closed manual industrial component utilizing a direct-piloting rotary slide valve design with a nominal size of 6 mm and a standard nominal flow rate of 600 l/min. This reversible unit operates within a working pressure range of -0.95 to 10 bar, features a throttleable exhaust-air function with hard sealing, and maintains freedom from overlap with an actuation torque of 1.1 Nm. Weighing 260 g, the device accommodates compressed air conforming to ISO8573-1:2010 [7:4:4], permits lubricated operation, withstands a CRC 2 corrosion resistance classification, and functions at ambient temperatures from -20 to 80 °C through optional front panel or through-hole mounting via G1/8 pneumatic ports. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
538178
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Technical Specifications

Valve function
4/3 closed
Type of actuation
manual
Standard nominal flow rate
600 l/min
Working pressure
-0.95 ... 10 bar
Design structure
Rotary slide valve
Nominal size
6 mm
Exhaust-air function
throttleable
Sealing principle
Hard
Type of piloting
direct
Flow direction
reversible
Freedom from overlap
Yes
Signal status display
with accessories
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)
Corrosion resistance classification CRC
2
Ambient temperature
-20 ... 80 °C
Actuation torque
1.1 Nm
Product weight
260 g
Mounting type
Optional | Front panel installation | with through hole
Pneumatic connection, port
4 G1/8
Materials note
Free of copper and PTFE | Contains PWIS substances
Materials information for seals
NBR
Materials information, housing
Aluminum die cast

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