VUVS-L30-M52-AD-G38-F8-1C1+G Festo Solenoid Valve

Technical Overview

The Festo VUVS-L30-M52-AD-G38-F8-1C1+G is a high-performance 5/2-way monostable solenoid valve designed for industrial automation applications. Featuring a piston gate valve design with a soft sealing principle, this pilot-actuated valve offers a substantial flow rate of 2300 l/min. Constructed with a die-cast aluminum housing and wrought aluminum alloy piston slide, it provides moderate corrosion resistance (CRC 2) and is suitable for operation in cleanroom environments up to ISO Class 6. Its versatile design supports optional mounting positions via through-holes or manifold rails, with detenting and non-detenting manual overrides for operational flexibility.

Key Features

5/2-way, monostable valve function
Internal pilot air supply with non-reversible flow direction
Piston gate valve design with pneumatic spring reset
IP65 degree of protection with plug socket according to IEC 60529
Dual-mode manual override: detenting and non-detenting
RoHS-compliant materials with painted die-cast aluminium housing
Suitable for lubricated and non-lubricated compressed air operation
High vibration and shock resistance (Severity level 2)
Cleanroom suitability ISO 14644-1 Class 6

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Valve function	5/2-way, monostable
Type of actuation	Electric
Valve size	31 mm
Standard nominal flow rate	2300 l/min
Pneumatic working port	G3/8
Operating voltage	24V DC
Operating pressure (MPa)	0.25 MPa ... 1 MPa
Operating pressure (bar)	2.5 bar ... 10 bar
Design	Piston gate valve
Type of reset	Pneumatic spring
Approval	c UL us - Recognized (OL)
Degree of protection	IP65 With plug socket To IEC 60529
Nominal size	9.4 mm
Exhaust-air function	With flow control option
Sealing principle	Soft
Mounting position	optional
Manual override	Detenting Non-detenting
Type of piloting	Pilot actuated
Pilot air supply	Internal
Flow direction	Non-reversible
Symbol	00991023
lap	Overlap
b value	0.4
C value	9.9 l/sbar
Switching time off	49 ms
Switching time on	24 ms
Duty cycle	100%
Max. positive test pulse with 0 signal	2000 µs
Max. negative test pulse with 1 signal	3600 µs
Characteristic coil data	24 V DC: 3.3 W
Permissible voltage fluctuations	+/- 10 %
Operating medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on operating and pilot medium	Lubricated operation possible (in which case lubricated operation will always be required)
Vibration resistance	Transport application test with severity level 2 to FN 942017-4 and EN 60068-2-6
Shock resistance	Shock test with severity level 2 to FN 942017-5 and EN 60068-2-27
Corrosion resistance class CRC	2 - Moderate corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformity	VDMA24364-B1/B2-L
Cleanroom suitability	Class 6 according to ISO 14644-1
Media temperature	-10 °C ... 60 °C
Pilot medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Ambient temperature	-10 °C ... 60 °C
Product weight	510 g
Electrical connection	Type C To EN 175301-803
Type of mounting	On manifold rail With through-hole
Breather connection	Not ducted
Pilot exhaust port 84	M5
Pneumatic connection, port 1	G3/8
Pneumatic connection, port 2	G3/8
Pneumatic connection, port 3	G3/8
Pneumatic connection, port 4	G3/8
Pneumatic connection, port 5	G3/8
Material seals	HNBR NBR
Material housing	Die-cast aluminium Painted
Material piston slide	Wrought aluminium alloy
Material screws	Nickel-plated steel

Industrial Applications

1. High-Speed Heavy Load Conveyor Diverter

Implementation of the Festo VUVS-L30 valve to drive large-bore pneumatic cylinders (Ø80mm+) on a logistics sorting line, used to push heavy totes or packages (up to 50kg) onto spur conveyors.

Problem Solved

Prevents sorting bottlenecks caused by cylinder lag; standard valves lack the flow rate to extend large cylinders quickly enough for high-speed lines. This valve's 2300 l/min flow rate ensures the diverter arm extends in under 100ms, while the monostable design ensures the arm automatically retracts to a clear position during power loss, preventing jams.

2300 l/min flow rate5/2-way monostable24 ms switching timePneumatic spring resetDouble-acting cylinder control

2. Automated Woodworking CNC Clamping System

Integration into a CNC machining center for woodworking, controlling the pneumatic clamps that hold raw timber or panels in place during cutting and milling operations.

Problem Solved

Addresses equipment failure due to sawdust ingress and vibration. The valve's IP65 protection and CRC 2 corrosion resistance withstand the dusty, resinous environment. The pneumatic spring reset provides a fail-safe state, ensuring clamps return to a default position (open or closed depending on safety logic) if the 24V DC control signal is interrupted.

IP65 protectionCRC 2 corrosion resistancePiston gate valveVibration resistanceG3/8 pneumatic port

3. Bulk Material Hopper Slide Gate Actuation

Actuation of heavy horizontal slide gates on aggregate or grain silos, regulating the flow of material onto discharge conveyors in an outdoor or semi-outdoor industrial plant.

Problem Solved

Overcomes the high friction and weight of metal slide gates which require large volumetric air displacement to move. The valve's high flow (2300 l/min) efficiently drives the large double-acting cylinders needed for this force. Its wide temperature range (-10°C to 60°C) and robust aluminum housing ensure reliability in unconditioned industrial environments.

High flow pneumatic control-10°C to 60°C operating tempExternal pilot airHeavy-duty automationMaterial handling