Manual Hand Lever Valves, Type VHER
Lockable and Sensor-Enabled
Product
The 4/3 rotary slide valve VHER
is ideal for manual and direct
control of pneumatic actuators.
Sturdy, lockable, position
detection, different outlet port
orientation and a practical
labeling feature characterize this
advanced manual hand lever
valve.
Position Sensing of the Hand
Lever Position
Sensor-assisted option for
monitoring by a higher-level
control system.
Lockable Hand Lever
The locking feature of the hand
lever offers enhanced security for
servicing and maintenance work.
Lockable in each of its three
switching positions, VHER offers
protection against accidental
operation or deliberate
tampering.
Versatile Mounting Options
VHER valves offer versatile
mounting options (panel, base or
wall mounting) and a choice of
connection direction (underneath
or at the side).
For more information: www.festo.com/us/vher
Robust Design
Corrosion resistant die-cast
aluminum or plastic hand lever
valves allow use in harsh
environments.
Main Applications
VHER hand lever valves are the
ideal choice for the direct manual
control of stand-alone actuators
and can be used in clamping,
pressing, conveying or feeding
operations.
VHER.PSI.US
Product Short Information
Manual Hand Lever Valves, Type VHER
ISO Symbol
4
2
1
3
Label
directly on the
hand lever
Lockable
in three positions
(switching positions)
Mid-position closed
4
1
Choice of Attachment
for simple control
panel, wall or base
plate assembly
2
Position Sensing
Sensor slot matches
SME-10/SMT-10 sensors
(3 switching positions)
3
Mid-position exhausted
Technical Data
Design
Ergonomic plastic lever,
outlet direction downwards or to the side
M5
G1/8
G1/4
G1/2
Pneumatic connection
Mechanical design
Nominal size
Standard nominal flow rate
outlet direction to the side
Standard nominal flow rate
outlet direction downwards
Operating pressure range
Temperature range
Housing material
Functions
Order Code Description
Type
Design
VHER
AH
Metal version
BH
Polymer version
Ergonomic metal lever,
outlet direction downwards or to the side
G1/8
G1/4
G1/2
1/8 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/2 NPT
[mm]
[l/min]
Flat slide valve
4
6
170
600
8
1150
12
3500
6
600
8
1150
12
3500
[l/min]
260
1500
4300
800
1500
4300
[bar]
[°C]
800
-0.95 ... +10
-20 ... +80
Plastic
Die-cast aluminum
• 4/3-way valve
mid-position closed
mid-position exhausted
• Lockable hand lever
• Position sensing possible with sensor
Function
M04C 4/3-way valve, mid-position closed
M04E 4/3-way valve, mid-position exhausted
Order code example: VHER-AH-M04C-G18-LD
Die-cast aluminum
Connection Sizes
M05
M5
G18
G1/8
G14
G1/4
N18
1/8 NPT
N14
1/4 NPT
Connection Direction
LD
To the side
UD
Downward
Festo Corporation
For ordering assistance, or to find
your nearest Festo Distributor,
Call: 1.800.99.FESTO
Fax:
1.800.96.FESTO
Email: customer.service@us.festo.com
Visit: www.festo.com/us
Connection option
Subject to change
locable,
sensing!
For technical support,
Call: 1.866.GO.FESTO
Fax:
1.800.96.FESTO
Email: product.support@us.festo.com
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