Searching for reliable control over the direction of airflow in your pneumatic equipment? Choose this 2x3/2 solenoid valve from Festo. It has a 100% duty cycle, which means it can remain energised continuously without any rest periods, so you don't have to worry about overheating or failure. As it's suitable for both manifold and through-hole mounting, this versatile piece of kit offers flexibility during installation. It weighs in at just 55g, so you can rest assured it won't put unnecessary strain on your equipment.

• Tough wrought-aluminium housing copes with the stresses of a heavy-duty environment
• Wide operating temperature range of -5°C to +60°C for use in challenging conditions
• Fast 6ms turn-on time minimises operational delays
• Works at pressures between 1.5 and 8 bar to suit medium-duty applications

• Industrial automation
• Process control
• Irrigation systems

Yes – when combined with a plug socket such as Festo's NEBV Series (121-5582), this capable device has an IP65 rating, meaning it's protected against low-pressure water jets from all directions.