Festo has launched a new range of pneumatic solenoid valves meeting the new ISO 15407 standard favoured for heavy-duty industrial applications such as automotive manufacturing. The new design – the VSVA Series – uses a single, low-profile connector located in the centre of the valve body. This provides the control signal interface for all valves whether they are single or double solenoid types. The approach reduces the profile of the electrical connection – and typically the number of connections that have to be made – minimising the possibility of accidental damage in industrial environments. The VSVA series of valves meets the standard for individually-connected valves (ISO 15407-1), in both the 02 and 01 sizes (1/8 and 1/4 inch BSP ports respectively). Both sizes of valves are the same length – 11cm. A full range of valve functions is provided in the VSVA Series, including single- and double-solenoid valves in 5/2, 5/3 and double 3/2 configurations. Flow rates are 500 and 1000 litres/minute respectively for the 02 and 01 sizes.
