FESTO MHE3-MS1H-3 20-QS-6 Solenoid Valve

Description:

The Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6 solenoid valve is used in pneumatic control systems to regulate air flow direction in automated industrial machinery. Commonly installed in valve terminals, pneumatic actuator circuits, machine automation systems, and industrial control panels where fast switching and reliable air control are required. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this valve for equipment repair, system upgrades, retrofit automation projects, and replacement of failed pneumatic directional control valves in production systems.

Applications:

The Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6 solenoid valve is commonly used in industrial automation environments including packaging machines, assembly lines, robotics, material handling systems, pneumatic cylinders, and process control equipment where fast, electrically actuated air switching is required to control actuator movement and sequencing functions.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Festo
• Model / Part number: MHE3-MS1H-3/2O-QS-6
• Product type: 3/2-way solenoid valve (monostable)
• Actuation type: Electrical solenoid
• Port size: QS-6 push-in pneumatic connections
• Flow capacity: ~200 l/min
• Operating pressure: -0.9 to 8 bar
• Body material: Die-cast zinc
• Seal material: NBR / HNBR
• Voltage: 24 V DC (typical configuration)
• Function: Normally closed pneumatic directional control
• Mounting: Inline / manifold mounting
• Response time: Fast-switching (industrial automation grade)
• Protection: Industrial electrical/pneumatic standards compliant

Common Replacements:

• Festo MHE3-MS1H-3/2G-QS-6-K
• SMC SY3A00 series 3/2 solenoid valve
• Parker P2M series 3/2 pneumatic solenoid valve