SMC VQC1201-5B Pneumatic Solenoid Control Valve

SMC VQC1201-5B is a five-port, three-position pneumatic solenoid valve from the VQC1000 family designed for base-mounted, plug-in installation in compact automation circuits. The rubber-seal variant VQC1201 is configured as a dual-solenoid, three-position valve that routes compressed air from the P (supply) port to the A or B working ports while venting through exhaust ports R1 and R2, enabling precise control of double-acting cylinders and sequencing tasks. Weighing about 204 g, the VQC1201 is part of SMC’s modular VQC1000 series that offers 5-port solutions with valve bodies available in metal- and rubber-seal variants; the rubber-seal version is designated VQC1201. Typical applications include assembly lines, clamping and gripping systems, and other automated pneumatic control tasks requiring compact, plug-in valve assemblies. The VQC1000 family is designed for clean-air operation with standardized electrical wiring and mounting, making it straightforward to integrate with SMC controllers and compatible air-lines in industrial environments.