Festo MFH-3-1/4 9964 Tiger Classic 3/2 Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

Festo MFH-3-1/4 is a 3/2‑way, single‑solenoid pneumatic directional control valve from the Tiger Classic series. It features a poppet valve design with spring return (monostable), NC function, and threaded G1/4 ports for all connections. Suitable for individual inline installation or manifold mounting on PAL strips and PRS blocks. Solenoid coil and mating connector to be ordered separately.

Applications:

• Single‑acting cylinder control

• Clamping and holding fixtures

• Blow‑off and vacuum generation systems

• Factory automation and machine building

Core Specifications:

• Valve function: 3/2‑way, closed, monostable (NC)

• Actuation: Electrical (single solenoid, spring return), via F‑series coil (ordered separately) [10†L5-L6]

• Port size: G1/4 (female thread) for ports 1–3 [6†L14-L15]

• Standard nominal flow rate: 800 l/min [8†L6-L7]

• Operating pressure range: 1.5…8 bar [6†L11]

• Design: Poppet seat, piloted [6†L6]

• Manual override: Detenting (locking) [8†L13]

• Protection rating: IP65 (with appropriate mating socket) [8†L10-L11]

• Weight: approx. 320 g [8†L23]

• Housing material: Die‑cast aluminium, anodised [10†L35]

Advanced Specifications:

• Nominal size: 7 mm [6†L12]

• Width: 30.5 mm (assembly dimension) [8†L6]

• Pressure range for pilot: 1–8 bar [11†L14]

• Switching time (on): 10 ms [11†L13-L14]

• Switching time (off): 29 ms [11†L13-L14]

• Max. positive test pulse (0 signal): 2200 µs [8†L16]

• Max. negative test pulse (1 signal): 3700 µs [8†L16-L17]

• Operating medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573‑1:2010 [7:4:4] [10†L25]

• Lubrication: Possible (if lubricated, continued lubrication required) [6†L13]

• Ambient temperature: –5…+40 °C [8†L22-L23]

• Medium temperature: –10…+60 °C [8†L22]

• Storage temperature: –20…+60 °C [8†L21]

• Corrosion resistance class (CRC): 1 – Low corrosion stress [8†L20-L21]

• LABS (PWIS) conformity: VDMA24364‑B1/B2‑L [10†L28]

• RoHS compliant [8†L27]

System Integration:

• Belongs to the Festo Tiger Classic series of pneumatically and electrically actuated directional control valves.

• For electrical actuation, select an F‑series solenoid coil (e.g., MSFG‑24/42‑50/60) and a mating IP65 socket.

• Supports modular accessories, including manifold plates, blanking plates, silencing elements, and flow control fittings.

• For detailed installation drawings and pneumatic circuit diagrams, refer to the product hardware manual.

Standards & Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for certification and compliance details.

Related Products (upgrade path):

• Lower flow variant in same family → MFH‑3‑1/8 (G1/8 ports, lower flow)

• Current model → MFH‑3‑1/4 (G1/4 ports, 800 l/min)

• 5/2‑way alternative → MFH‑5‑1/4 (G1/4 ports, 5/2‑way, spring return)

• Appropriate solenoid coil → MSFG‑24/42‑50/60 (4527, 24 V DC / 42 V AC 50 Hz)

• Mating socket → 3‑pin connector conforming to DIN 43650‑B / EN 175301‑803