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5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted

5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted

An air operated valve made by SMC.
[Features]
· Manifolds that are the same as for VF1000/3000/5000 series are available.

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  • Product images may be representative images. Refer to the catalog for details.

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5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted Specifications

VFA3000 Series external appearance

VFA3000 Series external appearance

VFA5000 Series external appearance

VFA5000 Series external appearance

Pilot pressure range for single - graph

Pilot pressure range for single - graph

ModelVFA3000VFA5000
FluidAir
Operating Pressure Range
MPa
2 Position Single0.15 to 1.0
2 position double / 3 position-101.2kPa to 1.0
Pilot Pressure Range
MPa
2 Position Single(0.4× P+0.1) to 1.0 P: operating pressure
2 Position Double0.1 to 1.0
3 Position0.15 to 1.0
Ambient and Working Fluid Temperature °C-10 to +50 (no freezing.)
LubricationNot required
Mounting OrientationFree
Impact/Vibration Resistance (m/s2 *1)300/50

*1: Impact resistance: No malfunctions after testing under the following conditions: in the axial direction and at a right angle to the main valve with both pilot signal ON and OFF, once for each condition state. (Initial value)
Vibration resistance: No malfunctions occurred in a 1-sweep test between 45 and 2,000 Hz. The test was performed with both pilot signal ON and OFF and in the axial direction and at right angles to the main valve. (Initial value)

Flow Rate Characteristics / Weight List

Valve ModelSwitching MethodPiping Connection Port DiameterFlow Rate Characteristics*1Weight (g)*2
1 → 4/2 (P → A/B)4/2 → 5/3 (A/B → EA/EB)
C [dm3/(s/bar)]bCvC [dm3/(s/bar)]bCv
VFA3□40-022 PositionSingle1/42.80.140.642.50.180.57295 (143)
Double2.80.140.642.50.180.57318 (166)
3 PositionClosed Center2.10.220.491.60.260.41335 (183)
Exhaust Center2.30.210.532.8
[2.1]
0.23
[0.26]
0.66
[0.50]
Pressure Center2.9
[1.1]
0.16
[0.45]
0.67
[0.32]
2.10.230.49
VFA3□40-032 PositionSingle3/83.10.240.762.60.230.62278 (143)
Double3.10.240.762.60.230.62301 (166)
3 PositionClosed Center2.20.330.571.60.340.40318 (183)
Exhaust Center2.60.270.612.8
[2.3]
0.30
[0.28]
0.68
[0.55]
Pressure Center3.4
[1.3]
0.29
[0.48]
0.80
[0.38]
2.20.310.52
VFA5□44-022 PositionSingle1/47.30.492.17.30.502.0467 (278)
Double7.30.492.17.30.502.0502 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center6.60.351.76.30.311.6541 (352)
Exhaust Center7.40.331.98.1
[7.4]
0.35
[0.34]
2.1
[1.9]
Pressure Center8.0
[2.9]
0.35
[0.48]
2.1
[0.85]
5.60.311.5
VFA5□44-032 PositionSingle3/88.40.342.28.90.292.3454 (278)
Double8.40.342.28.90.292.3489 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center7.30.342.07.10.281.8528 (352)
Exhaust Center8.10.272.014.0
[8.3]
0.26
[0.31]
3.4
[2.2]
Pressure Center8.1
[2.5]
0.33
[0.48]
2.0
[0.74]
5.70.311.4
VFA5□44-042 PositionSingle1/29.40.432.712.00.323.0526 (278)
Double9.40.432.712.00.323.0561 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center7.10.412.17.40.322.0600 (352)
Exhaust Center8.60.392.413.0
[8.9]
0.21
[0.40]
3.1
[2.5]
Pressure Center11.0
[2.6]
0.18
[0.47]
2.6
[0.78]
6.10.351.6

*1: Values in [ ] are for the normal position.
*2: Values in ( ) are for without sub-plate.

Diagram / Body Ported Type

2 position single: VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position single: VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position single display symbol

2 position single display symbol

2 position double VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position double VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center

*This figure shows the closed center type

Component Parts

NumberPart NameMaterialNotes
1BodyDiecast aluminumUrban white
2Pilot PlateDiecast aluminumUrban gray
3End PlateResinUrban white
4PistonResin-
5Spool ValveAluminum, HNBR-
6SpringSUS-

Replacement Parts

NumberPart NamePart NumberNotes
VFA3000VFA5000
7GasketDXT031-30-11DXT156-9-8HNBR
8Sub-Plate1/4: VF3000-71-1□
3/8: VF3000-71-2□
1/4: VF5000-71-1□
3/8: VF5000-71-2□
1/2: VF5000-71-3□
Diecast aluminum
-Cross Pan Head Machine Screw (1 pc.)DXT031-44-1
(M4 × 39.5 with SW)
-For valve mounting
-Hexagon socket head cap screw (1 pc.)-AXT620-32-1
(M4 × 48 with SW)
For valve mounting

Dimensions / VFA3000 Series Base Mounted Type

 

(Units: mm)

 

2 position single VFA3140-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

2 position single VFA3140-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

 

(Units: mm)

 

2 position double VFA3240-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

2 position double VFA3240-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

 

(Units: mm)

 

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center: VFA3/3/4/5/40-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center: VFA3/3/4/5/40-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

*See the SMC catalog for information other than that detailed above.

Part Number
VFA3140
VFA3140-00F
VFA3140-00T
VFA3140-02
VFA3140-02-P
VFA3140-02F
VFA3140-02F-P
VFA3140-02N
VFA3140-03
VFA3140-03-P
VFA3140-03F
VFA3140-03N
VFA3140-P
VFA3240
VFA3240-00F
VFA3240-02
VFA3240-02-P
VFA3240-02F
VFA3240-02N
VFA3240-03
VFA3240-03-P
VFA3240-03F
VFA3240-P
VFA3340
VFA3340-00F
VFA3340-00N
VFA3340-00T
VFA3340-02
VFA3340-02-P
VFA3340-03
VFA3340-03-P
VFA3340-03F
VFA3340-03F-P
VFA3340-03N-P
VFA3340-P
VFA3440
VFA3440-02
VFA3440-02-P
VFA3440-02F-P
VFA3440-03
VFA3440-03-P
VFA3440-03F-P
VFA3440-P
VFA3540
VFA3540-02
VFA3540-02-P
VFA3540-02N
VFA3540-02N-P
VFA3540-03
VFA3540-03-P
VFA5144
VFA5144-00F
VFA5144-02
VFA5144-02-P
VFA5144-02F
VFA5144-02N
VFA5144-02N-P
VFA5144-02T
VFA5144-03
VFA5144-03-P
Part NumberStandard Unit PriceMinimum order quantityVolume DiscountDays to ShipSwitching Type Connection Type Plumbing Thread Nominal Driving Type Operating Temperature Range
(°C)
Detailed type Valve type Pilot port thread type Pilot number Pilot port direction

SGD 130.55

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateGSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateNPTFSingleUpward

SGD 151.20

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedGSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedGSingleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTSingleUpward

SGD 151.20

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedGSingleUpward

SGD 151.20

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaustNPT3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRcSingleLateral

SGD 155.98

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRcDoubleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateGDoubleUpward

SGD 176.63

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcDoubleUpward

SGD 176.63

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcDoubleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedGDoubleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTDoubleUpward

SGD 176.63

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcDoubleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcDoubleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedGDoubleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRcDoubleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateG-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateNPT-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateNPTF-Upward

SGD 330.98

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 3-position closed center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

SGD 330.98

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 3-position closed center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed centerG3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedG-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed centerG3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedG-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed centerNPT3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedNPT-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position closed center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

SGD 330.98

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 3-position exhaust center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust centerG1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedG-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust centerG3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedG-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position exhaust center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure center--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure center[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure centerNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPT-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure centerNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPT-Lateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Upward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 3-position pressure center[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRc-Lateral

SGD 185.62

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust--Pilot Type--Base mounted type / without sub-plateGSingleUpward

SGD 218.75

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustG1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedGSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustNPT1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTSingleLateral

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaustNPTF1/4Pilot Type--Base mountedNPTFSingleUpward

SGD 218.75

1 Piece(s) 46 Day(s) [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleUpward

-

1 Piece(s) Quote [Others] 2-position exhaust[Rc (R)] Rc3/8Pilot Type--Base mountedRcSingleLateral

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Basic Information

Type Air Operating Type Applicable Fluid Air Operating Environment Standard / No oil
Number of ports 5

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