SMC Corporation VQ1100-5 Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

SMC VQ1100-5 is a 5-port, 2-position pneumatic solenoid valve from the VQ1000 series, offered in a base-mounted, plug-in configuration for easy panel mounting and fast valve replacement. This solenoid-operated valve directs compressed air between a pressure inlet, two work ports, and two exhaust outlets, making it suitable for compact automation tasks where a small, reliable valve is needed to control a double-acting cylinder or a valve bank. As part of the VQ1000 family, the VQ1100-5 integrates with SMC’s plug-in modules and manifolds, enabling scalable valve banks in automated equipment and simplifying field upgrades or maintenance. The base-mount, plug-in design supports straightforward integration into existing SMC systems and downstream automation hardware, helping to reduce installation time and footprint in tight spaces. Typical applications include packaging, material handling, automated assembly, and other machine-control scenarios that require electrically actuated air routing in compact footprints.