Festo 566468 VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3 – 5/3 Closed-Centre In-Line Solenoid Valve, 10 mm, M5, 24 V DC
The Festo 566468 (type VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3) is a 5/3-way closed-centre solenoid valve from Festo’s VUVG series. It is an in-line valve with M5 ports directly on the body, so it can be used as a standalone valve without a manifold. The valve is only 10 mm wide and uses a piston-spool design with mechanical spring centring and external pilot air supply (M3 pilot port), which also makes it suitable for vacuum (−0.9 bar).
In its closed mid-position, all working ports are blocked when both coils are de-energised. That lets a cylinder stop and hold its position in mid-stroke. The valve delivers 210 l/min at up to 10 bar. Its 24 V DC coils draw just 1 W, dropping to 0.3 W in the holding phase. With a covered manual override, IP65 protection (with plug socket) and cULus recognition, it is a compact choice for small cylinders and grippers in automation and handling machines.
What the Part Number Means
- 566468: Festo part number
- VUVG: solenoid valve series
- L10: in-line valve, 10 mm width
- P53C: 5/3-way valve, mid-position closed
- ZT: external pilot air supply (version code)
- M5: M5 pneumatic ports
- 1P3: electrical connection version, 24 V DC
Key Features
- Valve function: 5/3-way, mid-position closed, spring-centred
- Design: in-line valve with M5 ports, 10 mm width
- Pilot: external pilot air (M3 port), suitable for vacuum
- Flow: 210 l/min nominal flow
- Low power: 24 V DC coils, 1 W with 0.3 W holding phase
- Manual override: covered, detenting / non-detenting
- Protection: IP65 with plug socket; cULus recognized
Key Specifications (Festo 566468)
- Type: VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3
- Valve function: 5/3, mid-position closed
- Design: piston spool, soft sealing, positive overlap
- Actuation: electrical, mechanical spring reset
- Pilot: piloted, external pilot air supply
- Operating pressure: −0.9 to 10 bar (vacuum suitable)
- Pilot pressure: 3–8 bar
- Standard nominal flow: 210 l/min
- Nominal size: 3.2 mm
- Valve width: 10 mm
- Pneumatic connections: ports 1–5 M5; pilot port 12/14 M3
- Exhaust function: throttleable
- Switching times: 11 ms on / 30 ms off / 14 ms changeover
- Operating voltage: 24 V DC ±10%
- Coil power: 1 W (0.3 W low-current phase)
- Duty cycle: 100%
- Manual override: covered, detenting / non-detenting
- Mounting: in-line, any position
- Degree of protection: IP40; IP65 with plug socket
- Ambient temperature: −5 to +60 °C (−5 to +50 °C without holding current reduction)
- Operating medium: compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
- Materials: housing wrought aluminium alloy; seals HNBR, NBR
- Corrosion resistance class: CRC 2
- Weight: approx. 55–57 g
- Approvals: cULus Recognized, RCM, RoHS, PWIS-free (VDMA 24364-B1/B2-L)
Typical Applications
- Mid-stroke stopping and holding of small cylinders
- Grippers and compact handling units
- Vacuum functions with external pilot air
- Assembly, packaging and laboratory equipment
- Like-for-like replacement where Festo 566468 / VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3 is specified
Buy the Festo 566468 from Atlantech Drives
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Manufacturer website: Festo
Keyword Synonyms
- 566468 / VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3 / VUVGL10P53CZTM51P3
- Festo 566468 solenoid valve
- Festo VUVG-L10 5/3 closed centre valve, M5
- Festo VUVG in-line solenoid valve 10 mm, 24 V DC
- Festo 5/3 mid-position closed valve, external pilot
- Festo VUVG-L10-P53C vacuum-capable valve 210 l/min
- Festo Magnetventil VUVG-L10-P53C-ZT-M5-1P3 / electroválvula Festo 566468
