SMC VQ23015C1 Plug In Valve

SMC VQ2301-5C1 is a 5-port base-mounted plug-in solenoid valve from SMC’s VQ2300 family, specified as the rubber-seal variant (VQ2301) for compact pneumatic control. This plug-in unit provides P, A, B, R1 and R2 ports for directing compressed air in automation circuits, enabling reliable actuation of pneumatic cylinders and other actuators in tight spaces. As the rubber-seal version of the 5-port plug-in valve, the VQ2301-5C1 is designed for general industrial air systems and is documented in SMC’s catalog data for VQ2300-series plug-in valves, which note flow characteristics and response times that vary with port size and exhaust configuration. The model is intended for panel installations and base-mounted manifolds, making it a suitable choice for compact automation applications such as conveyors, packaging lines, and tooling where space efficiency and dependable directional control are required.