Festo – 151703 – MTH‑5/3E‑7,0‑S‑VI 5/3 Exhausted Solenoid Valve

The Festo 151703 (MTH‑5/3E‑7,0‑S‑VI) is a 5/3-way exhausted solenoid valve module designed for valve terminals. It offers reversible flow with a pneumatic piston slide, supplying precise control in automation systems. As of July 1, 2015, this item has been discontinued and was available until 2017, though support and alternatives remain via Festo’s channels  .

Key Features:

• Model: MTH‑5/3E‑7,0‑S‑VI (Part No. 151703)

• Valve Function: 5-way, 3-position, exhausted center

• Actuation: Solenoid, pilot operation (4–6 bar pilot pressure)  

• Flow Rate: 1,300 L/min nominal (C-value = 6.1 l/s·bar; b-value = 0.23)  

• Operating Pressure: –0.9 to 10 bar  

• Medium: Compressed air per ISO 8573‑1:2010 Class 7:4:4; lubricated air possible  

• Switching Times: ON ~25 ms, OFF ~55 ms  

• Nominal Size: 7 mm port size  

• Sealing: Soft sealing principle; mechanical spring return  

• Mounting: Through-hole mounting in valve terminal sub-base  

• Environmental Conditions: –5 to +50 °C ambient and media temperature

• Materials: Compliant with RoHS; seals in NBR