Overview
The SMC VQ1101N-51 is a plug-in, base-mounted 5-port solenoid valve from the VQ1000 series, engineered for pneumatic systems requiring frequent operation and reliable performance. This valve delivers precise control of air and inert gas flow across a broad industrial automation spectrum, from assembly lines to test systems.
Key Features
- 5-port, 2-position solenoid-operated configuration — Direct-operated valve with negative common (DC) function and surge suppression
- Plug-in base-mounted design — Screwless, one-clamp structure enables quick valve replacement without manifold disassembly, minimizing downtime
- Built-in one-touch fittings — Reduces piping labor and installation time
- Rubber seal construction — Durable elastomer sealing for long service life in standard air applications
- Non-locking manual push override — Tool-required manual control for troubleshooting and emergency operation
- Compact, space-saving footprint — Reduced valve volume for tight panel and manifold layouts
Technical Specifications
The SMC VQ1101N-51 meets JIS B 8375-1981 standard and operates reliably across diverse industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Pick-and-place and assembly automation
- Pneumatic test rigs and measurement systems
- Production conveyor control
- Material handling and clamping circuits
- High-frequency valve switching in packaging machinery
- Reverse logistics and sorting systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Pneumatic control manifolds and subplates (base-mount compatible)
- PLC and motion control systems with 24 VDC solenoid output
- Air compressor systems delivering 0.1–0.7 MPa (1–7 bar) supply pressure
- Industrial automation networks using discrete 24 VDC signaling
- Pilot-operated and single-solenoid control architectures
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- VQ1101N-5 (predecessor variant without surge suppression)
- Other SMC VQ1000 series 5-port 2-position solenoid valves with identical base mounting
Works With
- 24 VDC solenoid coils (12, 100, 110, 200, 220 VAC variants available for special order)
- Discrete 24 VDC control systems and PLC digital outputs
- Manual and automated pneumatic circuit design
- Standard industrial compressed air networks (ISO 4401 SAE cavity compatibility)
