Festo 153487 Pneumatic Ball Valve 1/8 Inch NPT

Description:

The Festo QH-QS-6-1/8 Ball Valve, part number 153487, is a manually operated pneumatic shut-off valve used in compressed air and industrial automation systems. Commonly installed in pneumatic cylinders, valve manifolds, and machine automation equipment requiring quick manual isolation or flow control of compressed air circuits. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this valve for machine servicing, pneumatic system modifications, and replacement of existing shut-off valves. The QH series is designed for compact installations and push-in tubing connections.

Applications:

The Festo QH-QS-6-1/8 is designed to manually start, stop, or isolate compressed air flow in industrial environments. It is commonly used in pneumatic control systems, automated assembly machines, packaging equipment, and process automation applications where a compact manual shut-off valve with push-in tube fittings is required. The valve combines a QS push-in fitting for 6 mm tubing with a 1/8 in threaded connection for easy integration into existing pneumatic circuits.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Festo
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 153487
• Model: QH-QS-6-1/8
• Product Type: Manual Ball Valve / Pneumatic Shut-Off Valve
• Series: QH
• Operation: Manual Quarter-Turn
• Media: Compressed Air
• Tube Connection: QS Push-In Fitting, 6 mm OD
• Thread Connection: 1/8 in Male Thread
• Valve Type: 2/2-Way Shut-Off Valve
• Body Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
• Seal Material: NBR (Nitrile Rubber)
• Mounting Position: Any
• Operating Pressure: Vacuum to 10 bar (145 psi) typical
• Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C
• Flow Direction: Bidirectional
• Application: Pneumatic Isolation and Flow Control
• Application Environment: Industrial automation and compressed air systems

Common Replacements:

• Festo HE-2-QS-6 Manual Valve
• Festo HE-2-1/8-QS-6 Shut-Off Valve
• Festo QH-QS-8-1/8 Ball Valve