Festo MFH-3-1/4-9964 Air Solenoid Valve

Description:

The Festo MFH-3-1/4 9964 Air Solenoid Valve is used in pneumatic control systems to electrically control the flow of compressed air to cylinders, actuators, and automation equipment. Commonly installed in packaging machinery, material handling equipment, assembly systems, and industrial automation applications requiring fast and reliable pneumatic switching. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this valve for machine repairs, control system upgrades, and replacement of worn pneumatic valves.

Applications:

The Festo MFH-3-1/4 9964 air solenoid valve is commonly used in pneumatic cylinders, conveyor systems, pick-and-place equipment, packaging machinery, and industrial automation systems where electrically actuated air control is required. The 3/2-way normally closed design makes it suitable for single-acting cylinders, blow-off circuits, vacuum generation, and air pilot applications requiring reliable switching performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer part number (MPN): MFH-3-1/4
• Festo part number: 9964
• Manufacturer: Festo
• Product type: Pneumatic solenoid valve
• Valve series: MFH Tiger Classic
• Valve function: 3/2-way, normally closed, monostable
• Actuation type: Electrical solenoid
• Solenoid type: Single solenoid
• Port size: G1/4 female
• Number of ports: 3
• Nominal flow rate: 800 L/min
• Operating pressure range: 1.5 to 8 bar
• Minimum pilot pressure: 1 bar
• Maximum pilot pressure: 8 bar
• Solenoid power consumption: 4.5 W
• Body material: Die-cast aluminum
• Seal material: NBR
• Electrical connection: F coil style
• Protection rating: IP65 with suitable coil and connector
• Operating temperature range: -5°C to +40°C
• Width: 30.5 mm
• Height: 73.5 mm
• Length: 143 mm
• Mounting type: Through-hole or manifold mounting
• Certifications: cULus, RoHS, ATEX versions available
• Manual override: Yes
• Primary function: Pneumatic directional control valve.

Common Replacements:

• Festo MFH-3-1/4-S Solenoid Valve
• Festo MOFH-3-1/4 Solenoid Valve
• Festo VL/O-3-1/4 Pneumatic Valve.