Wednesday, April 22, 2009

SMC VQJ High Frequency 1000 Hz Valve


SMC has released a high frequency 1,000 Hz (at 0.2 MPa) 2 port solenoid valve. Available in both individual and manifold mount this valve has some impressive specifications:
  • Maximum valve-turnover frequency @ 0.2 Mpa): 1,000 Hz
  • Response time/ON response: 0.9 +/- 0.15ms
  • Service life: 1 billion times or more
  • Width: 11 mm
  • Weight: 26g
  • Manifolds up to 32 stations
  • Flow Rate: 0.11 Cv
  • Minimum operating pressure 0.2 MPa
  • Maximum operating pressure 0.4 MPa
  • 24VDC, 48VDC
  • IP40
  • Built in fittings showing 4mm & 6mm**
This would be an ideal valve for high speed operations like paintball guns, sorting, etc.