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163166
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Festo 163166 is a CPE24-M1H-5L-3/8 solenoid valve designed for pneumatic automation applications requiring dependable directional control of compressed air. This 5/2-way monostable valve is electrically actuated with a 24 V DC coil and uses a pilot-operated piston gate valve design with pneumatic spring reset. With a 24 mm construction width, G3/8 pneumatic ports and a nominal flow rate of 2900 l/min, it is suited to controlling double-acting pneumatic actuators in industrial machinery and process equipment. The valve operates across a pressure range of 2.5 to 10 bar and is suitable for compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]. It features internal pilot air supply, non-reversible flow direction, soft sealing and optional mounting orientation, giving it flexibility for integration into compact pneumatic systems. The IP65 protection rating with plug socket supports use in demanding industrial environments, while the die-cast aluminium housing and NBR seals provide robust mechanical construction. Additional features include manual override capability, exhaust-air flow control option, Type C electrical connection, G3/8 ports for connections 1 to 5, M5 pilot air and pilot exhaust ports, and a 100% duty cycle. With switching times of 40 ms on and 50 ms off, the Festo 163166 offers fast, reliable pneumatic switching performance for automated production equipment, handling systems and machine control assemblies.
Typical applications
- Controlling the extension and retraction of double-acting pneumatic cylinders in automated machinery
- Directing compressed air in 5/2-way valve applications where a monostable return function is required
- Switching pneumatic actuators in packaging, handling and assembly equipment
- Providing electrically actuated air control in 24 V DC pneumatic systems
- Managing high-flow compressed air circuits with G3/8 pneumatic connections
- Integrating into valve manifolds or standalone pneumatic control panels for machine automation
- Operating pneumatic grippers, slides, clamps and transfer mechanisms
- Supporting repeatable actuator movement in production and process automation equipment
- Replacing equivalent Festo CPE24 series solenoid valves in existing pneumatic installations
- Controlling air flow in industrial systems requiring IP65-rated valve protection with a plug socket
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