SMC VQ4101-5W1-Q VQ4000 Series 5-Way Pilot-Operated Solenoid Valve

Core Features

• ✓  Controlling Air Flow: As a 5-way valve, it can change the direction of compressed air flow, thereby controlling the extension and retraction of double-acting cylinders or driving other pneumatic actuators.
• ✓  Achieving High-Frequency Switching: Its pilot-operated structure and flexible seal design support high-frequency, rapid response (single-electric control response time approximately 17ms), suitable for automated production lines requiring frequent on/off switching.
• ✓  Providing High Flow Output: With a Cv value as high as 2.1, it can provide sufficient exhaust volume for cylinders with a maximum bore of 160mm, ensuring rapid and powerful actuator action.
• ✓  Integrated Electrical Protection: The built-in surge voltage suppressor and indicator light absorb the back electromotive force generated when the coil is de-energized, protecting the circuit, and facilitating on-site debugging and troubleshooting.

Q: Can this valve be used directly to drive a double-acting cylinder?

A: Absolutely. As a 5-way solenoid valve, it is inherently designed for controlling double-acting cylinders. It controls the extension and retraction of the cylinder piston by switching the exhaust and supply air at the two output ports.

Q: My equipment operates at a very high frequency; is this valve durable?

A: Extremely durable. It uses a resilient seal and pilot-operated structure, with a design life of over 100 million cycles and an extremely fast response time (approximately 17ms), making it ideal for high-frequency automated equipment.

Q: I want to install it on a manifold; does this model come with a base plate?

A: No, a base plate is not included. The VQ4101-5W1-Q is an insert valve and must be used with a dedicated base plate (such as the SS5V4 series) or manifold to connect to the air circuit. If it is used alone, a corresponding single-valve base plate needs to be ordered separately.

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