SMC Corporation VQC4600-5 Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

The SMC VQC4600-5 is a 5-port, 2-position pneumatic solenoid valve in SMC’s VQC4000 family, engineered to precisely route compressed air in compact automation systems. The VQC4600 is the metal-seal variant, with a rubber-seal counterpart available as the VQC4601. Electrical specifications list coil-rated voltages of 12 or 24 V DC. Key performance figures include a flow-rate characteristic of 2.7 dm3/(s·bar) and a response time of 55–57 ms, with a weight around 0.50 kg. This valve is designed to control air flow to pneumatic actuators such as cylinders in automation lines, enabling repeatable cycling and actuation in tasks like gripping or shifting components. Suitable for use in applications requiring reliable, compact air control and standardization across a line, the VQC4600-5 embodies SMC’s approach to robust, easy-to-integrate solenoid valves for industrial automation.