Festo MHE3-MS1H-3 20-QS-6 Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

Description:

The Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6 is used in pneumatic automation systems to control directional airflow in industrial compressed air circuits. Commonly installed in valve manifolds, actuator control lines, machine automation systems, and industrial control panels where fast and reliable switching of air supply is required. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this valve for system repair, retrofit automation upgrades, and replacement of failed or worn pneumatic solenoid valves in production equipment.

Applications:

The Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6 is commonly used in industrial automation systems including packaging machinery, assembly equipment, robotics, conveyor systems, pneumatic cylinder actuation, and process control machines where rapid air switching and precise directional control of actuators is required for coordinated mechanical movement.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Festo
• Model / Part number: MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6
• Product type: 3/2-way pneumatic solenoid valve (normally open variant)
• Function: Directional air control for pneumatic systems
• Nominal flow rate: ~200 l/min
• Operating pressure: -0.9 to 8 bar
• Port size: QS-6 push-in pneumatic fitting
• Valve width: 14 mm
• Operating voltage: 24 V DC (typical for series)
• Reset type: Mechanical spring return
• Protection rating: IP65
• Body material: Die-cast zinc housing (series standard)

Common Replacements:

• Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-QS-6 (normally closed variant)
• SMC SY3120-5LZ solenoid valve
• Parker P2M series 3/2-way pneumatic valve