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Valves, mechanically actuated
Key features – Pneumatic components
Mechanically actuated valves
Mechanically actuated valves are
often used as "signal valves" and feed
back a pneumatic signal to the
controller. This feedback, e.g. "End
position reached", is realised via a
stem actuated valve or roller actuated
valve.
This is a simple application, but it is
an extremely popular solution for
smaller machines and conveying
systems, e.g. for controlling simple
clamping and locking operations in
semi-automated assembly and
production. The modern design with
metal housing combines sturdiness
and functionality.
Advantages of mechanically actuated
valves:
No electronic controller required
No programming effort required
Easy to adjust and connect
Control and measurement via
sensors
Valve functions
Circuit symbol Type Description
Stem actuated valve
VMEM-ST-M32C-M
V-3-M5
V-3-¼-B
V/O-3-PK-3
3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally closed
Mechanical spring return
Suitable for vacuum (not V/O-3-PK-3)
VMEM-ST-M32U-M
VO-3-¼-B
3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally open
Mechanical spring return
Suitable for vacuum
V/O-3-x 3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally open/closed
Mechanical spring return
Suitable for vacuum
VMEM-STC-M32C-M
VS-3-x
3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally closed
Pneumatically piloted, internal pilot air
Mechanical spring return
VMEM-STC-M32U-M 3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally open
Pneumatically piloted, internal pilot air
Mechanical spring return
VOS-3-x 3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally open
Pneumatically piloted, internal pilot air
Mechanical spring return
VMEM-STCZ-M32C-M 3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally closed
Pneumatically piloted, external pilot air
Mechanical spring return
VMEM-STCZ-M32U-M 3/2-way valve, monostable
Normally open
Pneumatically piloted, external pilot air
Mechanical spring return
VS-4-x 4/2-way valve, monostable
Pneumatically piloted, internal pilot air
Mechanical spring return