Doc. No.

VH*-OMQ0023-B

PRODUCT NAME

Pressure Relief 3 Port Valve With Locking Holes

MODEL / Series / Product Number

VHS20-(F,N)01~02A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS30-(F,N)02~03A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS40-(F,N)02~04A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS40-(F,N)06A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS50-(F,N)06~10A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)

VHS2510-(F,N)01~02A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS3510-(F,N)02~03A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS4510-(F,N)02~04A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS4510-(F,N)06A,B(-B,S)(-K,R,Z)
VHS5510-(F,N)06~10A,B(-B,S)(-R,Z)
Contents
PAGE
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1~5

2. APPLICATION 6

3. SPECIFICATIONS 6~7

4. HOW TO ORDER 7~8

5. CONSTRUCTION / PARTS LIST 9~10

6. OPTIONAL ASSEMBLY 11

7. DIMENSIONS 12~13
 Pressure Relief 3 Port Valve
With Locking Holes
Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.”
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)*1), and other safety regulations.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.

Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
Caution in minor or moderate injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
Warning result in death or serious injury.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
Danger in death or serious injury.

Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who
has determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the
equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to
be used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.
4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a
mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.

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 Pressure Relief 3 Port Valve
With Locking Holes
Safety Instructions
Caution
1.The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance
Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered,
whichever is first.∗2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please
consult your nearest sales branch.

2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility,
a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage
incurred due to the failure of the product.

3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers
noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.

∗2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.

A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum
pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited
warranty.

Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the
relevant security laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the
shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules governing that export
are known and followed.

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 Precautions on Design

! Warning
1. Please consult with SMC in cases where the ambient environment does not permit leakage
or if a fluid other than air is used.
2. Do not apply negative pressure. It may result in malfunction.
3. Do not supply air pressure from ports other than the 1(P) port. The valve will malfunction
when air pressure is supplied from other ports.

Selection

! Warning
1. In some cases, mineral oil grease used for internal parts and sealant may be exhausted.
Please contact SMC if this causes any inconvenience in use.

Installation and Adjustment

! Warning
1. Confirm the symbols “1” and “2” before the valve is connected. The port marked “1”is the air
inlet and the port marked “2” is the outlet.
Pressurization is only possible via the inlet port “1”. Reverse connection may cause
malfunction. The port symbols and corresponding piping types are shown in the table below.

Port symbol Piping type

1 Inlet
2 Outlet
3 Exhaust

! Caution
1. The valve must be switched to each position instantly and securely. Stopping the knob
between the extreme positions may cause malfunction.
2. Do not remove the mounting screws from the bonnet. This may cause malfunction.
3. Double action type requires two actions (push the handle + turn). Confirm that the handle
is pushed properly before turning it. If the handle is not pushed properly to the end, the
internal parts will be broken by turning the handle.

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 Piping

! Warning
1. Before piping is connected, the pipes should be thoroughly blown through with air (flushing)
or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and other debris from inside. Should they remain,
they could cause malfunction.
2. When connecting pipes and fittings, etc., be sure that neither chips from the pipe threads nor
sealing material get inside the valve. When using sealant tape, leave 1.5 to 2 thread ridges
exposed at the end of the pipe/fitting.
3. When screwing a piping component into the valve, secure the female threaded side and apply
the recommended tightening torque. Under tightening may result in loosening or sealing failure
while over tightening may cause damage to threads and other problems.
Recommended tightening torque Unit: N-m
Connection thread 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1
Torque 7 to 9 12 to 14 22 to 24 28 to 30 28 to 30 36 to 38

Air Supply

! Warning
1. Use clean air. Do not use compressed air which contains chemicals, synthetic oils containing
organic solvents, salts or corrosive gases, etc., as this can cause damage or malfunction.
2. Install an air dryer or after cooler on the upstream side of the pressure release 3 port valve
because air containing excessive drainage may cause malfunction.

! Caution
1. Install an air filter of 5 μm filtration on inlet side.
2. Install a mist separator on the inlet side to remove carbon powder from the compressor or
other equipment. An excessive amount of carbon dust ingress via the inlet may cause the
valve to malfunction.

Refer to SMC’s “Air Cleaning Equipment” catalog for further details on compressed air quality.

Operating Environment

! Warning
1. Do not use valves where there is direct contact with, or in atmospheres of, corrosive gases,
chemicals, salts water or steam.
2. Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
3. Do not use in locations subject to vibration or impact. Confirm the specifications for each series.

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4. A protective cover should be used to shield valves from direct sunlight.
5. Shield valves from radiated heat generated by nearby heat sources.
6. Employ suitable protective measures in locations where there is contact with water droplets,
oil, or welding spatter.
7. Install a silencer into port (3) to prevent the ingress of dust if there is a lot of dust in the
atmosphere. If dust enters the valve via port (3), it may cause air leakage.

If above conditions are applicable, use metal handle / bonnet type for your safety.

Maintenance

! Warning
1. Perform maintenance procedures as shown in the instruction manual. If handled improperly,
malfunction or damage of machinery or equipment may occur.
2. Do not disassemble the product. Improper handling will cause malfunction or breakage of
the machinery or equipment.
3. When equipment is to be removed, first confirm that measures are in place to prevent
dropping of driven objects and run-away of equipment, etc. Then cut the supply air pressure
and electric power, and exhaust all compressed air from the system using its residual
pressure release function.
When the equipment is to be started again after remounting or replacement, first confirm
that measures are in place to prevent lurching of actuators and then confirm that equipment
operates normally.

! Caution
1. Once lubricant is introduced, be sure to continue lubrication. If it is discontinued, malfunction
may result due to loss of the initial lubricant. Apply class 1 turbine oil (ISO VG32) as a
lubricant. Use of other lubricants may cause malfunction.

Built-in Silencer (Option)

Bronze Sintered Metal Element

! Caution
1. Products made of bronze may contain uneven color due to the oxidization process of the
atmosphere. However, this oxidization process occurs in the limited range of less than 1 μm of
thickness and is so thin as to not affect the product characteristics. The uneven color occurs
depending on the storage duration before utilization (stock as a product, stock in customers).
* If this is a problem, please contact SMC so that SMC can pre-treat them with nickel plating.

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2. Applications
This product is a residual pressure release valve which is switched by hand.

3. Standard specifications
(1) Single action type

Model VHS20 VHS30 VHS40 VHS40-06 VHS50

Fluid Air
Ambient and fluid temperature -5 to 60oC (No freezing)
Proof pressure 1.5MPa
Operating pressure range 0.1 to 1.0MPa
Handle: Red
Color (Standard)
Body: Urban white

Handle Pushing stroke - -

operation Switching angle 90o
Push force Note1) -
Handle
operating force Rotating torque 0.7N-m 1.0N-m 3.0N-m 3.0N-m 3.5N-m
Note1)
or less or less or less or less or less
A (Flame
Mass (Handle / 76g 127g 247g 293g 532g
resistant PBT）
Bonnet
material) B (Aluminum) 92g 156g 301g 349g 630g

(2) Double action type

Model VHS2510 VHS3510 VHS4510 VHS4510-06 VHS5510

Fluid Air
Ambient and fluid temperature -5 to 60oC (No freezing)
Proof pressure 1.5MPa
Operating pressure range 0.1 to 1.0MPa
Handle: Red
Color (Standard)
Body: Urban white

Handle Pushing stroke 3.2mm 4.2mm

operation Switching angle 90o
Push force Note1) 10N or less
Handle
operating force Rotating
Note1)
torque 0.7N-m 1.0N-m 3.0N-m 3.0N-m 3.5N-m
or less or less or less or less or less
A (Flame
Mass (Handle / resistant PBT） 77g 129g 250g 296g 536g
Bonnet
material) B (Aluminum) 93g 158g 304g 352g 635g

Note 1) Supply pressure: 1.0 MPa

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 Flow characteristics
Port size Supply （INÆOUT） Exhaust （OUTÆEXH）
Model
IN, OUT EXH C(dm3/S-bar) b Cv C(dm3/S-bar) b Cv

VHS20 1/8 2.4 0.43 0.65 2.5 0.39 0.69

1/8
VHS2510 1/4 3.3 0.40 0.88 3.1 0.51 0.84

VHS30 1/4 6.4 0.45 1.7 6.2 0.38 1.7

1/4
VHS3510 3/8 8.3 0.41 2.3 7.0 0.41 1.9
1/4 7.3 0.49 2.0 8.5 0.35 2.3
VHS40
3/8 3/8 10.9 0.45 3.0 11.6 0.40 3.1
VHS4510
1/2 14.2 0.39 3.8 13.3 0.43 3.6
VHS40-06
3/4 1/2 18.3 0.31 5.0 17.7 0.37 4.8
VHS4510-06
VHS50 3/4 23.8 0.41 6.4 21.8 0.41 5.9
1/2
VHS5510 1 31.9 0.33 8.6 23.5 0.44 6.4

4. How to Order
(1) Single action type

VHS 40 – 04 A – BS – –
Body size Thread type Made to Order
20 Nil Rc X1 Body: Red
30 F G
40 Option
N NPT
50 Symbol Description
Nil -
Port size Body size K Handle color: Black
Symbol Port size 20 30 40 50 R Flow direction: RightÆLeft
Note1)
01 1/8 X Z psi as unit displayed on label
02 1/4 X X X Note 1) Only for NPT thread.
Under the New Measurement Law,
03 3/8 X X products for overseas use only
04 1/2 X (SI unit type for use in Japan).
06 3/4 X X
10 1 X Options
Nil -
Handle / Bonnet material B With bracket
A Flame resistant PBT S Built-in Silencer (EXH port)
B Aluminum B: Packed together
S: Assembled for shipping

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 (2) Double action type

VHS 4 510 – 04 A – BS – –
Double
Body size Action Thread type Made to Order
2 Nil Rc X1 Red body
3 F G
4 N NPT Option
5 Symbol Description
Nil -
Port size Body size K Handle color: Black
Symbol Port size 2 3 4 5 R Flow direction: RightÆLeft
Note1
01 1/8 X Z psi as unit displayed on label
02 1/4 X X X Note 1) Only for NPT thread.
Under the New Measurement Law,
03 3/8 X X products for overseas use only
04 1/2 X (SI unit type for use in Japan).
06 3/4 X X
10 1 X Options
Nil -
Handle / Bonnet material B With bracket
A Flame resistant PBT S Built-in Silencer (EXH port)
B Aluminum B: Packed together
S: Assembled for shipping

# For connection of the modular type FRL combination, the spacer or the spacer with bracket
shown below is necessary. Please order separately.

3-port valve for residual With bracket

Spacer p/n Applicable air combination
pressure release Spacer p/n
VHS20, VHS2510 Y200-A Y200T-A AC20-A
VHS30, VHS3510 Y300-A Y300T-A AC25-A, AC30-A
VHS40, VHS4510 Y400-A Y400T-A AC40-A
VHS40-06, VHS4510-06 Y500-A Y500T-A AC40-06-A
VHS50, VHS5510 Y600 Y600T AC50, AC55, AC60
* New VHS series compatible with Old spacer Y200(T) to Y600(T) and Old AC20 to AC60.

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5. Construction/Parts list
(1) Standard

VHS20～50-A VHS20～50-B
VHS2510～5510-A VHS2510～5510-B

Material
No. Description VHS20~50-A VHS20~50-B Note
VHS2510~5510-A VHS2510~5510-B
1 Body ADC12 Urban white

Flame resistant PBT

2 Bonnet (Equivalent to UL-94 ADC12 Urban white
Standard V-0)

Flame resistant PBT

3 Handle (Equivalent to UL-94 ADC12 Red
Standard V-0)
4 Cam ring POM
5 Spool PBT
6 Spool O-ring H-NBR
7 Spool spring Stainless steel
8 Sleeve POM
* VHS series cannot be disassembled. No repair parts available.

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 (2) Optional specifications

Option B Option S
With bracket Built-in Silencer (EXH port)

Cross section of
EXH port

Optional parts
3-port valve for residual
Bracket assembly p/n Silencer assembly p/n
pressure release
VHS20, VHS2510 VHS20PW-180AS VHS20PW-190AS
VHS30, VHS3510 VHS30PW-180AS VHS30PW-190AS
VHS40, VHS4510 VHS40PW-180AS VHS40PW-190AS
VHS40-06, VHS4510-06 VHS40PW-180-06AS VHS40PW-190-06AS
VHS50, VHS5510 VHS50PW-180AS VHS50PW-190AS

Construction of Optional parts

Bracket Silencer
No. Description Material Note
assembly assembly
9 Bracket SPCC 1 pc Zinc chromate
10 Mounting screw Steel wire 2 pc Zinc chromate
11 Element BC 1 pc -
12 Element O ring NBR 1 pc -
13 Element cover C3604 1 pc -

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6. Assembly of Optional parts
(1) Bracket assembly

1) Installation of bracket
Align two holes of the bracket with the
holes at the bottom of the product.
(See drawing on the left)
2) Tightening of screw
Insert the mounting screws (cross
recessed head screw with captive
washer) to the holes of the product at
Bracket (x1)
the opposite side of the bracket, and
tighten the screws to hold the bracket.
*Use a phillips head screwdriver for tightening
the screws.

Cross recessed head Cross recessed

screw with captive Bracket assembly p/n
head screw size
washer (x2) VHS20PW-180AS M4x14
VHS30PW-180AS M4x14
VHS40PW-180AS M5x16
VHS40PW-180-06 AS M5x16
VHS50PW-180AS M6x20

(2) Silencer assembly

1) Mounting of the element

After inserting the element o-ring to the
element, insert the element to EXH port.
2) Tightening of the screw of the element cover
Mount the element cover to the female
thread of EXH port

*The male thread of the element cover is

Uni-thread. It is applicable to all thread types
Cross section of of Rc/G/NPT.
EXH port *Refer to the table below for the tightening
Silencer assembly torque of the element.
Mounting condition

Insert to Element Tightening Noise

EXH port (x1) Uni-thread
Silencer assembly p/n Torque Reduction
size
Element [N-m] [dB] Note1)
Uni-thread O-ring VHS20PW-190AS Uni1/8 3 to 4 17
(x1) VHS30PW-190AS Uni1/4 4 to 5 21
VHS40PW-190AS Uni3/8 8 to 9 25
Element
Cover VHS40PW-190AS-06 Uni1/2 14 to 15 22
(x1) VHS50PW-190AS Uni1/2 14 to 15 26
Note 1) Reference data.

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7. Dimensions
(1) Single action type
VHS40~50

VHS30 VHS20

Unit (mm)
Standard Specifications
Model
P1 P2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
VHS20 1/8, 1/4 1/8 66.4 22.3 40 37.5 14 46.6 33.6 28 43 24 4.5 14.8 9
VHS30 1/4, 3/8 1/4 80.3 29.4 53 49 19 52 38 30 49 30 4.5 19 9
VHS40 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 3/8 104.9 38.5 70 63 22 58 44 36 63 38 5.5 24 10
VHS40-06 3/4 1/2 110.4 42 75 63 22 58 44 44 63 43 5.5 26 10
VHS50 3/4, 1 1/2 134.3 53 90 76 26 76 61 53 81 50 6.5 31 12

Optional Specifications
Model With bracket Built-in silencer
N Q R S T U V W X Y AA BB
VHS20 5.4 8.4 27 40 75.4 31.3 25.3 53.3 30 2.3 3 12
VHS30 6.5 10 36.5 53 90.9 40 33 67 41 2.3 3 14
VHS40 8.5 19 43.5 70 119.4 53 44 79 50 2.8 3 19
VHS40-06 8.5 19 43.5 70 123.4 55 46 79 50 2.8 4 22
VHS50 11 27.5 49.5 90 152.3 71 60 108 70 3.2 4 22

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 (2) Double action type
VHS4510~5510

VHS3510 VHS2510

Unit (mm)
Standard Specifications
Model
P1 P2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M Z
VHS2510 1/8, 1/4 1/8 66.4 22.3 40 37.5 14 46.6 33.6 28 43 24 4.5 14.8 9 3.2
VHS3510 1/4, 3/8 1/4 80.3 29.4 53 49 19 52 38 30 49 30 4.5 19 9 3.2
VHS4510 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 3/8 104.9 38.5 70 63 22 58 44 36 63 38 5.5 24 10 4.2
VHS4510-06 3/4 1/2 110.4 42 75 63 22 58 44 44 63 43 5.5 26 10 4.2
VHS5510 3/4, 1 1/2 134.3 53 90 76 26 76 61 53 81 50 6.5 31 12 4.2

Optional Specifications
Model With bracket Built-in silencer
N Q R S T U V W X Y AA BB
VHS2510 5.4 8.4 27 40 75.4 31.3 25.3 53.3 30 2.3 3 12
VHS3510 6.5 10 36.5 53 90.9 40 33 67 41 2.3 3 14
VHS4510 8.5 19 43.5 70 119.4 53 44 79 50 2.8 3 19
VHS4510-06 8.5 19 43.5 70 123.4 55 46 79 50 2.8 4 22
VHS5510 11 27.5 49.5 90 152.3 71 60 108 70 3.2 4 22

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 Revision history
Rev. A - Semi-standard "K" type added (Black
handle)
- Revision of safety precaution (Piping /
Installation and Adjustment / Operating
Environment)
- Revision of the product number of
spacer, addition of interchangeability of
old and new products
- Addition of noise reduction effect of
silencer assembly

Rev. B - Revision of the figure of dimension for

VHS20/VHS2510.
- Revision of the dimension “I” for
VHS20/VHS2510 in the dimension table.

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