What are universal directional valves used for?

Universal directional valves are used for controlling the flow of fluids in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

What types of actuation do Festo valves support?

Festo valves support both electrically and pneumatically actuated options.

Where can I purchase Festo universal directional valves?

Festo universal directional valves can be purchased from ESD equipment and other authorized distributors.

Are these valves suitable for industrial automation?

Yes, Festo's universal directional valves are ideal for various industrial automation applications.

Do Festo valves come in different sizes?

Yes, Festo offers a range of sizes to accommodate different fluid control needs.

What industries benefit from using Festo valves?

Industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and process control benefit from using Festo valves.

Can Festo valves be used in both pneumatic and hydraulic systems?

Yes, Festo valves are designed for use in both pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Universal directional control valves

Electrically and pneumatically operated directional control valves

Festo universal directional control valves cover the broad programme of electrically and pneumatically actuated solenoid valves without a strict standard binding, designed for general use in industrial automation. Categories range from CPE valves for universal valve terminals to VUVS, VUVG, VUWG, and VMPA, through to the classic Tiger Classic/2000 ranges, and cassette, base, and supplementary programme valves. This section also covers special valves for specific application requirements.

Categories

Valve CPECPE10-M1BH, 3GL and 3GLS, M5/M7/QS ports

Valves Tiger 2000Successor series, compact Tiger functions

Valves Tiger ClassicClassic series for existing installations and spare parts

Valves VMPAValve terminal valves for MPA system architecture

Festo Solenoid valves supplementary programme

Magnetic valves additional programSupplementary types for special applications

Cassette valvesModular cassette design for flexible valve terminal configuration

Valves VUVG, for individual connectionDecentralised mounting with M8/M12 individual connector

Valves VUWGUniversal solenoid valves with wide operating pressure range

Valves VUVG, Plug-inCompact valves for valve terminal, wide connection range

Valves VUVSUniversal directional valves with M8/M12 connection

Valves VUWSUniversal directional valves, AC version

⚙ CPE range - CPE10-M1BH in 3GL (3/2 monostable) and 3GLS (3/2 bistable), M5, M7, QS-4 and QS-6 ports

✓ VUVS, VUVG, VUWG - universal ranges for plug-in and single-connector mounting, broad voltage and function selection

⚡ VMPA valve terminal system - modular design with integrated electronics and fieldbus connectivity

✦ Tiger Classic and Tiger 2000 - spare parts supply and replacement for existing installations

Universal directional valves are selected by port size (M5 to G 1/4), switching function (3/2, 5/2, 5/3), actuation type (electrical, pneumatic), and wiring concept (plug-in, single connector, central connector). CPE valves suit universal MPA and CPX valve terminals; VUVG/VUVS are optimised for decentralised mounting and shorter tubing runs. For existing plants with Tiger series valves, Classic and Tiger-2000 types are available as replacements.

Typical applications: General industrial automation with PLC-controlled valve terminals, assembly and handling systems, packaging machines, compressed air network controls without specific standard requirements, maintenance and service of existing plants with Tiger series valves, and special machines with application-specific valve configurations.