Festo MFH-5-1/4-B 15901 Tiger Classic 5/2 Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

Festo MFH-5-1/4-B is a 5/2‑way, single‑solenoid pneumatic directional control valve from the Tiger Classic series. It features a poppet valve design with mechanical spring return (monostable) and threaded G1/4 ports for all five connections. Standard nominal flow rate 1300 l/min, operating pressure range 2‑10 bar. Suitable for individual in‑line installation or manifold mounting on PAL strips and PRS blocks. Solenoid coil and mating connector are ordered separately.

Applications:

• Directional control of double‑acting pneumatic cylinders

• Material handling and conveyor systems

• Packaging machinery

• Factory automation and assembly lines

Core Specifications:

• Valve function: 5/2‑way, monostable (single solenoid, spring return)

• Actuation type: Electrical (via F‑series coil, ordered separately)

• Port size: G1/4 (female thread, 5 ports)

• Standard nominal flow rate: 1300 l/min

• Operating pressure: 2‑10 bar

• Design: Poppet seat

• Construction width: 32 mm

• Nominal size: 7 mm

• Manual override: Non‑detenting

• Protection rating: IP65 (with appropriate mating socket)

• Housing material: Die‑cast aluminium, anodised

• Seal material: NBR, TPE‑U(PU)

• Grid dimension: 33 mm

• Exhaust‑air function: With flow control option

• Sealing principle: Soft

• Mounting position: optional

• Type of piloting: Pilot actuated

• Pilot air supply: Internal

• Flow direction: Non‑reversible

• Lap: Underlap

• b value: 0.29

• C value: 5.5 l/sbar

• Max. switching frequency: 3 Hz

• Switching time off: 36 ms, on: 12 ms

• Max. positive test pulse (0 signal): 2200 µs

• Max. negative test pulse (1 signal): 3700 µs

• Operating medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573‑1:2010 [7:4:4] (lubricated or unlubricated; if lubricated, continued lubrication required)

• Product weight: 300 g

• Electrical connection: Via F coil, ordered separately

• Mounting type: On PR rail or with through‑hole

• Pilot exhaust port: M5

• Ambient temperature: -5…40 °C

• Media temperature: -10…60 °C

• Storage temperature: -40…60 °C

• Corrosion resistance class (CRC): 1 – Low corrosion stress

• LABS (PWIS) conformity: VDMA24364‑B1/B2‑L

• RoHS compliant

System Integration:

• Belongs to the Festo Tiger Classic (Tiger 2000) series of directional control valves.

• Fits PAL manifold strips and PRS manifold blocks via hollow bolts; available with 2‑6 valve positions.

• Solenoid coils available separately in standard voltages (24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, etc.).

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

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

Related Products (upgrade path):

• Lower flow variant → MFH‑5‑1/8 (G1/8 ports, lower flow rate)

• Current model → MFH‑5‑1/4‑B (15901, 5/2 monostable)

• 3/2‑way alternative → MFH‑3‑1/4 (for single‑acting cylinders)

• Accessory (solenoid coil) → MSFG‑24/42‑50/60 (24V DC / 42V AC)

• Accessory (mating socket) → 3‑pin plug socket conforming to DIN 43650‑B / EN 175301‑803