The CPE10‑M1BH‑5L‑QS‑6 solenoid valve belongs to Festo’s CPE10 valve series, designed for high‑component‑density valve terminals and compact pneumatic manifolds. It offers a 5/2‑way, monostable valve function, meaning it has two stable normal states (normally closed/open depending on design) and is reset by pilot air spring rather than a mechanical spring. The valve is electrically actuated by a 24 VDC coil and uses pilot‑air control from the working line (port 1), which reduces air‑supply requirements for control air and simplifies manifold layout. It is commonly used to control single‑ or double‑acting cylinders, air‑clamp actuators, and pneumatic grippers in automation cells, packaging machines, and CNC tool‑changer systems where compact, reliable valve assemblies are needed.
Technically, the CPE10‑M1BH‑5L‑QS‑6 operates at an air‑pressure range of 0.3–0.8 MPa (3–8 bar) and delivers a standard nominal flow rate of about 320 l/min (DIN‑1343‑standardized), making it suitable for driving small‑ to medium‑sized pneumatic cylinders with short‑stroke or light‑load duty. It features a die‑cast aluminum housing with NBR seals and a 2‑pin electrical plug/socket (IEC 60529 IP65), providing protection against dust and water jets. The 10 mm width and modular design allow it to be mounted on standard CPE‑type valve manifolds, with QS‑6‑type pneumatic outlets (port 4) and M7‑type ports (port 5 and 82) for easy hose‑or‑fitting connections. The valve’s switching times are fast, with ≈16 ms on and ≈20 ms off, and it is rated for 100% duty cycle when combined with appropriate holding‑current‑reduction drives.
Mechanically, the valve is built for industrial‑grade reliability, with a rated service life (B10) exceeding 175 million cycles and corrosion‑resistance class CRC‑2 (moderate stress), suitable for typical factory environments. It operates in ambient and media temperatures from –5 °C to +50 °C, using lubricated or non‑lubricated compressed air compliant with ISO 8573‑1:2010 [7:4:4]. The compact form factor and through‑hole mounting make it easy to install in tight control panels and pneumatic panels on machines, while the pilot‑air‑exhaust with flow‑adjust‑option enables braking or damping adjustments on the connected actuator without external flow‑control valves.
