SMC Corporation VFS2100-5FZ Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

The SMC VFS2100-5FZ is a five-port, pilot-operated pneumatic solenoid valve in the VFS2000 series, designed for compact, plug-in installation on air-supply manifolds. It features a 2-position, single-solenoid configuration with Rc 1/8 ports and a metal-seal body with a plug-in base, enabling reliable, leak-tight operation in tight spaces. The coil is 24 V DC (suffix -FZ) and the valve handles an operating pressure range from 0.1 to 1 MPa (approximately 14.5 to 145 psi). As a pilot-operated valve, energizing the solenoid shifts the main flow path to control air to connected actuators, such as pneumatic cylinders, grippers, or other automation devices. This setup is well-suited for compact valve banks and modular automation where space is at a premium, offering robust construction and durable sealing for industrial environments. The VFS2100-5FZ is designed for plug-in base mounting, enabling straightforward replacement and scalable bank setups, and it uses standard Rc ports that facilitate integration with common pneumatic fittings and manifolds. Suitable applications include directing compressed air in manufacturing automation, packaging lines, and material-handling equipment, where precise on/off control of air supply to actuators is required in a compact package from a trusted manufacturer.