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

VFA3000 Series external appearance

VFA5000 Series external appearance

Pilot pressure range for single - graph
| Model | VFA3000 | VFA5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid | Air | ||
| Operating Pressure Range MPa | 2 Position Single | 0.15 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 Double | 0.1 to 1.0 | ||
| 3 Position | 0.15 to 1.0 | ||
| Ambient and Working Fluid Temperature °C | -10 to +50 (no freezing.) | ||
| Lubrication | Not required | ||
| Mounting Orientation | Free | ||
| 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)
| Valve Model | Switching Method | Piping Connection Port Diameter | Flow Rate Characteristics*1 | Weight (g)*2 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 → 4/2 (P → A/B) | 4/2 → 5/3 (A/B → EA/EB) | |||||||||
| C [dm3/(s/bar)] | b | Cv | C [dm3/(s/bar)] | b | Cv | |||||
| VFA3□40-02 | 2 Position | Single | 1/4 | 2.8 | 0.14 | 0.64 | 2.5 | 0.18 | 0.57 | 295 (143) |
| Double | 2.8 | 0.14 | 0.64 | 2.5 | 0.18 | 0.57 | 318 (166) | |||
| 3 Position | Closed Center | 2.1 | 0.22 | 0.49 | 1.6 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 335 (183) | ||
| Exhaust Center | 2.3 | 0.21 | 0.53 | 2.8 [2.1] | 0.23 [0.26] | 0.66 [0.50] | ||||
| Pressure Center | 2.9 [1.1] | 0.16 [0.45] | 0.67 [0.32] | 2.1 | 0.23 | 0.49 | ||||
| VFA3□40-03 | 2 Position | Single | 3/8 | 3.1 | 0.24 | 0.76 | 2.6 | 0.23 | 0.62 | 278 (143) |
| Double | 3.1 | 0.24 | 0.76 | 2.6 | 0.23 | 0.62 | 301 (166) | |||
| 3 Position | Closed Center | 2.2 | 0.33 | 0.57 | 1.6 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 318 (183) | ||
| Exhaust Center | 2.6 | 0.27 | 0.61 | 2.8 [2.3] | 0.30 [0.28] | 0.68 [0.55] | ||||
| Pressure Center | 3.4 [1.3] | 0.29 [0.48] | 0.80 [0.38] | 2.2 | 0.31 | 0.52 | ||||
| VFA5□44-02 | 2 Position | Single | 1/4 | 7.3 | 0.49 | 2.1 | 7.3 | 0.50 | 2.0 | 467 (278) |
| Double | 7.3 | 0.49 | 2.1 | 7.3 | 0.50 | 2.0 | 502 (313) | |||
| 3 Position | Closed Center | 6.6 | 0.35 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 0.31 | 1.6 | 541 (352) | ||
| Exhaust Center | 7.4 | 0.33 | 1.9 | 8.1 [7.4] | 0.35 [0.34] | 2.1 [1.9] | ||||
| Pressure Center | 8.0 [2.9] | 0.35 [0.48] | 2.1 [0.85] | 5.6 | 0.31 | 1.5 | ||||
| VFA5□44-03 | 2 Position | Single | 3/8 | 8.4 | 0.34 | 2.2 | 8.9 | 0.29 | 2.3 | 454 (278) |
| Double | 8.4 | 0.34 | 2.2 | 8.9 | 0.29 | 2.3 | 489 (313) | |||
| 3 Position | Closed Center | 7.3 | 0.34 | 2.0 | 7.1 | 0.28 | 1.8 | 528 (352) | ||
| Exhaust Center | 8.1 | 0.27 | 2.0 | 14.0 [8.3] | 0.26 [0.31] | 3.4 [2.2] | ||||
| Pressure Center | 8.1 [2.5] | 0.33 [0.48] | 2.0 [0.74] | 5.7 | 0.31 | 1.4 | ||||
| VFA5□44-04 | 2 Position | Single | 1/2 | 9.4 | 0.43 | 2.7 | 12.0 | 0.32 | 3.0 | 526 (278) |
| Double | 9.4 | 0.43 | 2.7 | 12.0 | 0.32 | 3.0 | 561 (313) | |||
| 3 Position | Closed Center | 7.1 | 0.41 | 2.1 | 7.4 | 0.32 | 2.0 | 600 (352) | ||
| Exhaust Center | 8.6 | 0.39 | 2.4 | 13.0 [8.9] | 0.21 [0.40] | 3.1 [2.5] | ||||
| Pressure Center | 11.0 [2.6] | 0.18 [0.47] | 2.6 [0.78] | 6.1 | 0.35 | 1.6 | ||||
*1: Values in [ ] are for the normal position.
*2: Values in ( ) are for without sub-plate.

2 position single: VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

2 position single display symbol

2 position double VFA3000, VFA5000 diagram

3 position closed center / exhaust center / pressure center
*This figure shows the closed center type
Component Parts
| Number | Part Name | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body | Diecast aluminum | Urban white |
| 2 | Pilot Plate | Diecast aluminum | Urban gray |
| 3 | End Plate | Resin | Urban white |
| 4 | Piston | Resin | - |
| 5 | Spool Valve | Aluminum, HNBR | - |
| 6 | Spring | SUS | - |
Replacement Parts
| Number | Part Name | Part Number | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFA3000 | VFA5000 | |||
| 7 | Gasket | DXT031-30-11 | DXT156-9-8 | HNBR |
| 8 | Sub-Plate | 1/4: 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 |
(Units: mm)

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

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
*See the SMC catalog for information other than that detailed above.
| Part Number | Standard Unit Price | Minimum order quantity | Volume Discount | Days to Ship | Plumbing Thread Nominal | Switching Type | Driving Type | Connection Type | Operating Temperature Range (°C) | Detailed type | Valve type | Pilot port thread type | Pilot number | Pilot port direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MYR 333.26 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 328.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | G | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 328.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | NPTF | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 352.12 | 1 Piece(s) | 5 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 384.83 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Lateral | ||
MYR 384.83 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 386.01 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Single | Lateral | ||
MYR 384.83 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 572.12 | 1 Piece(s) | 21 Day(s) | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 378.43 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Lateral | ||
MYR 384.83 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 378.43 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 326.80 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | Single | Lateral | ||
MYR 396.33 | 1 Piece(s) | 10 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 392.73 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | G | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 410.09 | 1 Piece(s) | 5 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 449.78 | 1 Piece(s) | 10 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 447.86 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 447.86 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 447.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 10 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 449.78 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 449.78 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Double | Upward | ||
MYR 396.33 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 778.98 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 780.84 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | G | - | Upward | ||
MYR 780.84 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | NPT | - | Upward | ||
MYR 780.84 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | NPTF | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.97 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.97 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position closed center | - | G | -10~50 | VFA3000 | Base mounted | G | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 826.06 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.97 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 837.25 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | - | Upward | ||
MYR 837.25 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 837.25 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 778.98 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position closed center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 778.98 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.97 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 837.25 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 780.84 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position exhaust center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 778.98 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.97 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | - | G | -10~50 | VFA3000 | Base mounted | G | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Upward | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | - | Lateral | ||
MYR 829.91 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 3/8 | [Others] 3-position pressure center | - | NPT | -10~50 | VFA3000 | Base mounted | NPT | Double | Lateral | ||
MYR 563.42 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | Rc | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 563.42 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | - | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | - | - | - | Base mounted type / without sub-plate | G | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 668.39 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 654.41 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | [Rc (R)] Rc | - | - | Base mounted | Rc | Single | Lateral | ||
MYR 669.21 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | G | - | - | Base mounted | G | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 669.21 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | Single | Upward | ||
MYR 669.21 | 1 Piece(s) | 23 Day(s) or more | 1/4 | [Others] 2-position exhaust | Pilot Type | NPT | - | - | Base mounted | NPT | Single | Lateral |
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| Applicable Fluid | Air | Type | Air Operating Type | Operating Environment | Standard / No oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ports | 5 |
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