Solenoid Media Valves

Festo Solenoid Media Valves

Festo solenoid media valves are designed to provide accurate, repeatable and robust control of fluid flows—whether liquids or gases—in demanding process and automation environments. These valves feature direct-actuated, servo-controlled or force-pilot operation principles and are suited for a wide range of media types.

They are built with materials and seals qualified for aggressive or specialised media, and engineered for minimal internal volume, high switching precision and long service life. 

⭐ Important: Media-rated solenoid valves provide high precision, minimal dead-volume, and broad chemical compatibility—making them ideal wherever safe handling of fluids or gases is critical.

Design & Functionality

The solenoid media valves regulate the flow of a medium by opening or closing a valve seat actuated by a solenoid coil. These valves are available in various function classes (such as 2/2-way, 3/2-way) and mounting patterns, ensuring flexibility in system integration. 

Design highlights include:

• Media separation for easy cleaning and minimal contamination risk. 
• Small internal volume, enabling rapid switching and low residual fluid. 
• High flow rate relative to compact size—ensuring performance without excessive bulk. 
• Material compatibility for aggressive or specialty fluids, e.g., valves with PEEK and FFPM. 

⭐ Important: The combination of media-separated design, compact construction and high flow/precision makes these valves well-suited for dosing, filling, mixing, cleaning and fluid-control tasks.

Total Crossed Beams

(Applied to the functional coverage of valve variants)
This family of solenoid media valves spans the full range of application needs—from micro-volume dosing to full-scale process fluid control—ensuring consistent functionality across sizes, flow capacities and actuation modes.

They maintain steady performance irrespective of mounting orientation, fluid type or cycle rate, supporting seamless integration across machines and systems.

Beam Pitch Options

(Translated as: function types, flow variants, construction options)
The portfolio provides a broad spectrum of choices:

• 2/2-way valves (normally closed) for shut-off applications
• 3/2-way valves (normally closed or normally open) for venting or complex flow paths
• Bore sizes (e.g., 10 mm / 12 mm) offering different flow capacities. 
• Various diaphragm and seal materials (EPDM, FFPM, FPM) for chemical resistance. 
• Voltage options (12 V DC, 24 V DC) for electric actuation. 
• Different mounting styles and port orientations (straight or angled). 

⭐ Important: The wide selection of valve functions, sizes and materials ensures that the valve can be optimised for fluid type, installation space, actuation mode and required precision.

Intrinsic Synchronism

Internal mechanisms (such as diaphragm seal, rocker valve design and solenoid actuation) ensure synchronized movement with minimal play, low leakage and high repeatability. Mounting options and manifold accessories support stable performance when integrated in larger systems.

This ensures consistent switching behaviour, long-term reliability and high precision in process applications.

Operational Advantages

• High switching precision and repeatability for critical fluid control tasks
• Compact and low-volume design for fast response and minimal dead-volume
• Excellent chemical compatibility and cleaning ease for the most demanding media
• Broad configuration flexibility to match any installation scenario
• Low maintenance and long service life, thanks to robust construction and quality materials

Applications: Chemical dosing, laboratory fluid handling, mixing systems, cleaning and sterilisation processes, beverage and food production, semiconductor manufacturing, fluid-control in automation.