We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Red Festo air solenoid valve, compact rectangular body, G3/8 ports, 24V DC coil, 31 mm size

Festo

Festo VUVS-L30-P53C-MD-G38-F8-1C1 electrician tool

SKU CH-JE3H-2B6YN MPN VUVS-L30-P53C-MD-G38-F8-1C1

A 5/3 closed-centre solenoid valve with G3/8 ports, 2000 l/min flow and 24 V DC pilot control

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • 5/3 closed valve function ensures precise pneumatic control
  • 24 V DC coil with 3.3 W power enables efficient electrical actuation
  • 2000 l/min nominal flow rate supports high-demand pneumatic systems
  • 17 ms on switching time delivers rapid response for automated processes
  • G3/8 pneumatic ports provide standardised connectivity for industrial piping

Festo 5/3 closed solenoid valve

The Festo VUVS-L30-P53C-MD-G38-F8-1C1 is a 5/3-way pneumatic valve with a closed centre function. It suits automation engineers who need reliable mid-position holding for cylinders or actuators. The pilot-controlled piston gate design operates on 24V DC with a 3.3 watt coil. Buyers needing a 5/2 function or a larger nominal width should select a different model.

Thermal and power profile

The valve draws 3.3 watts at 24V DC with permissible voltage fluctuations of +/- 10 percent. A 100 percent duty cycle allows continuous energisation without thermal derating. Switching times are 17 ms on, 76 ms off and 39 ms changeover. The unit is rated for operating pressures between 2.5 bar and 10 bar.

Build and connections

The 31 mm valve body uses a G3/8 pneumatic working port and an 8.9 mm nominal width. Steel nickel-plated screws and a soft sealing principle support the stated flow rate of 2000 l/min. Mounting position is unrestricted and the manual override offers both non-detenting and detenting operation. Pilot air supply is internal, so no external pilot line is required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Electrical Trade Tools & Kits, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $156.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFESTO
Model nameVUVS-L30-P53C-MD-G38-F8-1C1
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

How do I wire the 24 V DC coil on the G3/8 port valve, and what is the common polarity mistake?

Connect 24 V DC within the +/- 10 % range to the pilot-controlled coil; the coil draws 3.3 W. The step often missed is observing polarity on the non-detenting manual override circuit, which will not switch if reversed.

What maintenance does the piston gate valve with 8.9 mm nominal width need over time?

The soft-sealing piston gate valve is rated for 100 % duty cycle at 2.5 to 10 bar. Plan to inspect seals and the flow-control option every 3 years (parts coverage) and verify the 0.4 b-value remains stable; replace the valve if leakage exceeds the C value of 8.9 l/sbar.

At what point does heat or response lag limit continuous cycling of this 2000 l/min valve?

With a 17 ms on-time, 39 ms changeover and 76 ms off-time, the 100 % duty cycle rating means thermal limits are not reached first. The practical limit is the 3600 µs maximum negative test pulse on the 1 signal; sustained pulses beyond that will cause missed shifts before the coil overheats.

More in Electrical Trade Tools & Kits

Similar items