Need reliable, automated control over the airflow through your pneumatic system? Put this solenoid valve from Festo on duty. The 5/2 configuration provides five ports with two switching positions, so it's ideal for use with double-action cylinders. Thanks to a watertight IP65 rating, you can be sure the internal workings are protected against low-pressure spray from all directions. This unit handles temperatures between -5°C and +60°C, so it's a dependable choice for use in harsh conditions.

• Super-light 89g weight adds minimal strain to your equipment
• Standard G1/8 thread means it's widely compatible
• Wide operating pressure range between 1.5 and 8 bar for versatile use
• Maximum flow rate of 780L/min so it's ideal for medium-flow applications
• Tough aluminium alloy housing handles the knocks and scrapes expected with heavy-duty use

• Domestic appliances
• Process control systems
• Equipment manufacturing

A bistable valve like this one is an energy-efficient device that doesn't return to a resting state when the current is switched off. This means it can hold its switched position without a continuous electrical supply, reducing power consumption.