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5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted (VFA3240-03-P)

5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted VFA3240-03-P

An air operated valve made by SMC.
[Features]
· Manifolds that are the same as for VF1000/3000/5000 series are available.

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Part Number

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VFA3240-03-P

5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted Specifications

VFA3000 Series external appearance

VFA3000 Series external appearance

VFA5000 Series external appearance

VFA5000 Series external appearance

Pilot pressure range for single - graph

Pilot pressure range for single - graph

ModelVFA3000VFA5000
FluidAir
Operating Pressure Range
MPa
2 Position Single0.15 to 1.0
2 position double / 3 position-101.2kPa to 1.0
Pilot Pressure Range
MPa
2 Position Single(0.4× P+0.1) to 1.0 P: operating pressure
2 Position Double0.1 to 1.0
3 Position0.15 to 1.0
Ambient and Working Fluid Temperature °C-10 to +50 (no freezing.)
LubricationNot required
Mounting OrientationFree
Impact/Vibration Resistance (m/s2 *1)300/50

*1: Impact resistance: No malfunctions after testing under the following conditions: in the axial direction and at a right angle to the main valve with both pilot signal ON and OFF, once for each condition state. (Initial value)
Vibration resistance: No malfunctions occurred in a 1-sweep test between 45 and 2,000 Hz. The test was performed with both pilot signal ON and OFF and in the axial direction and at right angles to the main valve. (Initial value)

Flow Rate Characteristics / Weight List

Valve ModelSwitching MethodPiping Connection Port DiameterFlow Rate Characteristics*1Weight (g)*2
1 → 4/2 (P → A/B)4/2 → 5/3 (A/B → EA/EB)
C [dm3/(s/bar)]bCvC [dm3/(s/bar)]bCv
VFA3□40-022 PositionSingle1/42.80.140.642.50.180.57295 (143)
Double2.80.140.642.50.180.57318 (166)
3 PositionClosed Center2.10.220.491.60.260.41335 (183)
Exhaust Center2.30.210.532.8
[2.1]
0.23
[0.26]
0.66
[0.50]
Pressure Center2.9
[1.1]
0.16
[0.45]
0.67
[0.32]
2.10.230.49
VFA3□40-032 PositionSingle3/83.10.240.762.60.230.62278 (143)
Double3.10.240.762.60.230.62301 (166)
3 PositionClosed Center2.20.330.571.60.340.40318 (183)
Exhaust Center2.60.270.612.8
[2.3]
0.30
[0.28]
0.68
[0.55]
Pressure Center3.4
[1.3]
0.29
[0.48]
0.80
[0.38]
2.20.310.52
VFA5□44-022 PositionSingle1/47.30.492.17.30.502.0467 (278)
Double7.30.492.17.30.502.0502 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center6.60.351.76.30.311.6541 (352)
Exhaust Center7.40.331.98.1
[7.4]
0.35
[0.34]
2.1
[1.9]
Pressure Center8.0
[2.9]
0.35
[0.48]
2.1
[0.85]
5.60.311.5
VFA5□44-032 PositionSingle3/88.40.342.28.90.292.3454 (278)
Double8.40.342.28.90.292.3489 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center7.30.342.07.10.281.8528 (352)
Exhaust Center8.10.272.014.0
[8.3]
0.26
[0.31]
3.4
[2.2]
Pressure Center8.1
[2.5]
0.33
[0.48]
2.0
[0.74]
5.70.311.4
VFA5□44-042 PositionSingle1/29.40.432.712.00.323.0526 (278)
Double9.40.432.712.00.323.0561 (313)
3 PositionClosed Center7.10.412.17.40.322.0600 (352)
Exhaust Center8.60.392.413.0
[8.9]
0.21
[0.40]
3.1
[2.5]
Pressure Center11.0
[2.6]
0.18
[0.47]
2.6
[0.78]
6.10.351.6

*1: Values in [ ] are for the normal position.
*2: Values in ( ) are for without sub-plate.

Diagram / Body Ported Type

2 position single: VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position single: VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position single display symbol

2 position single display symbol

2 position double VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position double VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center

*This figure shows the closed center type

Component Parts

NumberPart NameMaterialNotes
1BodyDiecast aluminumUrban white
2Pilot PlateDiecast aluminumUrban gray
3End PlateResinUrban white
4PistonResin-
5Spool ValveAluminum, HNBR-
6SpringSUS-

Replacement Parts

NumberPart NamePart NumberNotes
VFA3000VFA5000
7GasketDXT031-30-11DXT156-9-8HNBR
8Sub-Plate1/4: VF3000-71-1□
3/8: VF3000-71-2□
1/4: VF5000-71-1□
3/8: VF5000-71-2□
1/2: VF5000-71-3□
Diecast aluminum
-Cross Pan Head Machine Screw (1 pc.)DXT031-44-1
(M4 × 39.5 with SW)
-For valve mounting
-Hexagon socket head cap screw (1 pc.)-AXT620-32-1
(M4 × 48 with SW)
For valve mounting

Dimensions / VFA3000 Series Base Mounted Type

 

(Units: mm)

 

2 position single VFA3140-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

2 position single VFA3140-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

 

(Units: mm)

 

2 position double VFA3240-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

2 position double VFA3240-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

 

(Units: mm)

 

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center: VFA3/3/4/5/40-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center: VFA3/3/4/5/40-02/03□(-P) dimensional drawing

*See the SMC catalog for information other than that detailed above.

Part Number
VFA3240-03-P
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(°C)
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Basic Information

Type Air Operating Type Applicable Fluid Air Operating Environment Standard / No oil
Number of ports 5

Please check the type/dimensions/specifications of the part VFA3240-03-P in the 5 Port Air Operated Valve VFA3000/5000 Series Single Unit, Base Mounted series.

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