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Festo's new solenoid valve for water, air and neutral media

Festo has introduced the VZWF valve, a force pilot operated solenoid valve that can be used with water, air, and neutral media.

21/07/2013 16:28:35

This new valve utilises relatively small solenoids to control high pressures with large nominal diameters. The units can switch at low pressures and close automatically in the case of a pressure loss in the circuit.

The VZWF series is suitable for applications in which the medium can be vented downstream of the valve into the atmosphere or a tank. It is suitable for both gaseous and liquid material flows.

Actuation is supported by the pressure of the medium, which enables smaller coils to be used with less power needed to open the valve.

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