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Red Festo air solenoid valve, compact rectangular body, model 196936

Festo

Festo CPE14-M1BH-5/3ES-1/8 196936 air solenoid valve

SKU CH-H381-GZCXX MPN CPE14-M1BH-5/3ES-1/8

A 5/3 exhaust-center solenoid valve with 1/8 ports for pneumatic control circuits

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • 14 mm valve width fits compact manifolds
  • 5/3 exhaust centre function holds position safely
  • G 1/8 port enables direct tubing connection
  • 196936 part code simplifies reorder tracking
  • 3-year parts cover supports long service life

Pneumatic control for electricians

The Festo CPE14-M1BH-5/3ES-1/8 is a 5/3-way solenoid valve designed for compressed-air circuits in electrical maintenance and automation tasks. Its 1/8-inch port size suits compact panel installations where space is limited. Electricians and control-panel builders use it to direct actuator motion reliably.

Red housing aids identification

The red finish lets technicians spot the valve quickly inside crowded cabinets or during fault-finding. Supplied as a single unit in a box, it arrives ready for mounting without extra fittings. No software or configuration tools are included or required for operation.

Air supply quality sets the limit

Performance depends on clean, dry compressed air within the valve's rated pressure range; contamination or pressure spikes will reduce service life. The 5/3 exhausted-centre function vents both outlets when de-energised, so the system must tolerate that state. No electrical interface beyond the solenoid coil is specified.

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Price $166.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFESTO
Model nameCPE14-M1BH-5/3ES-1/8
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

How long before the internal seals on the CPE14-M1BH-5/3ES-1/8 need replacing?

The manufacturer specifies a three-year parts coverage period for the valve, indicating the expected service interval for internal sealing components.

What limits continuous operation of the 196936 valve first — coil temperature or supply pressure?

The coil temperature rise during extended energising is the primary limit; the valve is rated for continuous duty within its specified pressure range.

How much heat does the solenoid generate when the valve runs all day?

The coil dissipates only a few watts in normal operation, so the valve body stays warm but not hot during continuous use.

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