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Red Festo air solenoid valve, compact rectangular body with threaded ports

Festo

Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-1/8 525147 electrician tool

SKU CH-Q57B-DN5FW MPN MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-1/8

A 3/2-way air solenoid valve for pneumatic control circuits, supplied new in a single box

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • Festo solenoid valve for precise pneumatic control
  • 3/2-way design enables reliable air flow switching
  • G 1/8 port fits standard pneumatic fittings
  • Compact red housing suits tight installation spaces
  • Model 525147 ensures correct part identification

Solenoid Valve Application

This Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-1/8 is a 3/2-way air solenoid valve designed for pneumatic control systems. It manages compressed air flow in automated machinery and industrial processes. The unit operates as a direct-acting valve with a G 1/8 port connection. It is supplied new in a single pack under part number 525147.

Target Users and Limitations

This valve suits engineers and technicians building or maintaining pneumatic automation circuits that require a 3/2 function. It is not for installers who need a 5/2 or 5/3-way valve for double-acting cylinder control. Buyers requiring a different port thread size or a manifold-mounting pattern should select an alternative model. The component is intended for compressed air media only.

Decisive Specification

The 3/2-way valve function determines whether this part matches the circuit design. A 3/2 valve provides one inlet, one outlet and one exhaust port for single-acting actuators. Selecting a 5/2 or other configuration by mistake will prevent the pneumatic system from operating as intended. Verify the schematic symbol against this specification before purchase.

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Price $73.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFESTO
Model nameMHE3-MS1H-3/2G-1/8
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

What is the maximum continuous duty cycle this Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-1/8 valve can sustain without overheating?

The valve is designed for standard pneumatic control cycles; sustained energising should follow the duty cycle limits in the technical datasheet to avoid coil overheating.

How much audible noise does the solenoid produce when switching continuously in an all-day automation line?

Switching noise is a low mechanical click typical for direct-acting 3/2 valves; install a silencer on the exhaust port if the environment requires lower sound levels.

Which pneumatic fittings and supply pressure range must I already have to install this 1/8 port valve?

Use G 1/8 threaded fittings with tubing rated for 2–8 bar compressed air; ensure the supply is filtered and lubricated per Festo guidelines.

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