The Festo VFOE-LE-T-R18-Q8, with MPN 8068736, is a precision-engineered Flow Control Valve designed to enhance the regulation of fluid flow within pneumatic systems. This high-quality valve is tailor-made for both industrial and automation applications, offering superior control and reliability.

Key Features:

Effective Flow Control: This valve is specifically developed to provide precise control over fluid flow, ensuring optimal operating conditions and performance stability within systems.
Durable Construction: Built with robust materials, the VFOE-LE-T-R18-Q8 stands up to the demanding conditions of industrial environments, guaranteeing longevity and reliability.
Compact and Efficient Design: Its sleek, compact design enables easy installation in space-restricted applications, maximizing functionality without compromising performance.
Easy Integration: Designed for seamless compatibility with a variety of pneumatic systems, this valve can be easily integrated into existing setups, enhancing flexibility in system design.
User-Friendly Operation: It features a straightforward interface for easy adjustment of flow rates, ensuring efficient system calibration and management.

Benefits:

Enhanced System Performance: By delivering precise flow control, this valve helps maintain efficiency and reliability of pneumatic operations, boosting overall system effectiveness.
Lower Operational Costs: Optimizing flow rates reduces energy consumption and operational costs, offering economic benefits in long-term applications.
Extended Equipment Life: Proper flow regulation minimizes wear and tear on system components, extending their operational lifespan and reducing maintenance requirements.
Increased Safety: Consistent and reliable flow control enhances the safety standards of operations, ensuring protection for both machinery and personnel.

Applications:

Automation Systems: Indispensable in automated production lines for maintaining accurate flow rates, ensuring quality and consistency in output.
Industrial Manufacturing: Plays a vital role in heavy-duty manufacturing processes where precise fluid control is essential for optimal performance.
Testing and Calibration: Ideal for use in systems requiring exact flow rates for precise testing, calibration, and inspection.
General Pneumatics: Suitable for a wide array of pneumatic applications across various sectors, improving operational accuracy and efficiency.

The Festo VFOE-LE-T-R18-Q8 Flow Control Valve exemplifies Festo’s commitment to innovative pneumatic solutions, delivering a reliable and effective tool for managing fluid dynamics in diverse industrial processes.

Technical Data

Feature	Specification
Valve function	Exhaust air flow control non-return function
Pneumatic connection 1	QS-8
Pneumatic connection 2	R1/8
Actuation type	Manual
Adjusting element	Rotary knob with detent
Type of mounting	Screw-in
Standard nominal flow rate in flow control direction	170 l/min
Standard nominal flow rate in non-return direction	130 l/min … 200 l/min
Ambient temperature	-10 °C … 60 °C
Housing material	PBT
Explosion prevention and protection	Observe the information on the certificate Zone 1 (ATEX) Zone 2 (ATEX) Zone 21 (ATEX) Zone 22 (ATEX)
Mounting position	Any
Symbol	00991452
Width across flats	13 mm
Rotatability	360 deg/continuous swiveling not permissible
Operating pressure for entire temperature range	0.02 MPa … 1 MPa
	0.2 bar … 10 bar
	2.9 psi … 145 psi
Standard flow rate in flow control direction at 6 -> 0 bar	320 l/min
Standard flow rate in non-return direction at 6 -> 0 bar	320 l/min … 390 l/min
Operating medium	Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on operating and pilot media	Operation with oil lubrication possible (required for further use)
LABS (PWIS) conformity	VDMA24364 zone III
Cleanroom class	Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1
Temperature of medium	-10 °C … 60 °C
Product weight	9.5 g
Note on materials	RoHS-compliant
Cover material	PBT
Material of dynamic seals	HNBR
Threaded bolt material	Steel, galvanized
Releasing ring material	PBT
Static seal material	NBR