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Technical Info & Specs
Technical Data:
Maximum Operating Pressure 10 bar (145 PSI / 1000kPa)
Temperature Range -20° ti + 80°C (-40°F to +176°F)
Air Condition Filtered to 40 microns lubricated or dry
Flow Rate at 6 Bar (87 PSI / 600kPa) 19dm3 / sec (40 SCFM)
Ports ISO R228 (1/8' BSP) standard or NPT
Weights Cover/Unguarded 800grms / Guarded 1.5kg
Connection Information
Valve connected as a 3/2 Normally Closed valve
 * The air supply should be connected to Port 1.
 * Port 2 is redundant and should be plugged with the plug fitting supplied.
 * The outlet is connected to Port 4.
 * Ports 3 and 5 are exhaust ports and should be left open to atmosphere or fitted with silencers. See note below.
Valve connected as a 3/2 Normally Open valve
 * The air supply should be connected to Port 1.
 * Port 4 is redundant and should be plugged with the plug fitting supplied.
 * The outlet is connected to Port 2.
 * Ports 3 and 5 are exhaust ports and should be left open to atmosphere or fitted with silencers. See note below.
Valve connected as 5/2 valve
 * The air supply should be connected to Port 1.
 * Ports 2 and 4 are outlet or cylinder ports.
 * Ports 3 and 5 are exhaust ports and should be left open to atmosphere or fitted with silencers. See note below.


Note: We recommend that the exhaust ports of the valve are fitted with silencers. These will reduce the noise of the exhausting air and prevent dirt entering the valve.

A kit of 6mm fittings including elbows and silencers is available from herga, please quote part number 6050-5500-0029.