Festo VHER-P-H-B43E-B-G18 Hand Lever Valve (4/3-Way, Mid-Position Exhausted, G1/8)
The Festo VHER-P-H-B43E-B-G18 is a high-grade, manually operated rotary slide hand lever valve designed for precise directional control of compressed air in industrial automation applications. Featuring a 4/3-way valve configuration with a detenting mechanism, this polymer-headed valve locks securely into place, with its center mid-position engineered to completely exhaust downstream air channels. This makes it an exceptional choice for manually positioning, holding, or relieving double-acting pneumatic cylinders during routine machinery processes.
Constructed from a highly rugged polyamide housing, this model incorporates a top-facing hand lever and features bottom-facing G1/8 pneumatic connections. Designed with user safety in mind, it includes a lockable actuator assembly that can be padlocked with specialized accessories, shielding workshop operators by ensuring the lever cannot be accidentally budged or shifted during vital maintenance intervals.
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | Festo SE & Co. KG |
Model / Part Number | VHER-P-H-B43E-B-G18 |
Part Number (Order Code) | 3488211 |
GTIN / EAN | 4052568269920 |
Product Type | Manually Actuated Rotary Slide Valve |
Valve Function | 4/3-Way, Detenting, Mid-Position Exhausted |
Actuation Style | Hand Lever (Top-Facing) |
Pneumatic Connections (Ports 1, 2, 3, 4) | G1/8" Female |
Connection Direction | Underneath / Bottom Facing |
Standard Nominal Flow Rate | 800 L/min |
Operating Pressure Range | 0 to 10 bar |
Nominal Size (Bore Diameter) | 6 mm |
Construction Width | 42 mm |
Flow Direction | Non-reversible |
Exhaust-Air Function | With flow control option |
Housing Material | PA (Polyamide) |
Lever Material | PA (Polyamide) |
Seals & Gaskets Material | NBR (Nitrile Rubber) |
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC) | 2 - Moderate Corrosion Stress |
Ambient / Media Temperature | -20°C to +80°C |
Product Weight | Approx. 125 g |
Environmental Note | RoHS Compliant |

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- Started from: Jul 10, 2025



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