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Example of
a basic circuit diagram
Two hand control valve

Push button
operated valve Cylinder

Air operated valve

Push button
operated valve

Equipment having a safety circuit

When starting an operation, accidents such
as fingers being caught can be prevented,
by requiring both hands to start these push
button operated valves.

One-handed Two-handed
operation operation

Press fitting with an Clamping

air cylinder, Caulking

Application
Examples
 Two Hand Control Valve

Series VR51
How to Order

VR51 C06 B
Two hand Option
control valve Nil None
B With bracket

Silencer (Accessory) Connection piping size

C06 Flame resistant One-touch fitting ø6
Flame resistant One-touch fitting C07 Flame resistant One-touch fitting ø1/4

Specifications
With bracket (Option)
Fluid Air
Operating pressure 0.25 to 1 MPa
Proof pressure 1.5 MPa
Ambient and fluid temperature –5 to 60°C (with no freezing)
C[dm3/(s·bar)] b Cv
Flow
characteristics P씮A 0.3 — —
A씮R 1.0 0.12 0.25
Back side mounting Metric size ø6
Port size
Inch size ø1/4
Nylon, Soft nylon, Polyurethane,
Applicable tubing material Note) Flame resistant (FR) soft nylon, FR double layer,
FR double layer polyurethane
Weight 340 g
Accessory Silencer Part No.: AN101-01
Option Bracket Part No.: VR51B
Type IIIA of EN574
EC Certifications
Category 1 of EN954
Note) In the case of using soft nylon or polyurethane tubing, use caution when the maximum
Bottom mounting
operating pressure of the tubing is used.

Example of a Basic Circuit Diagram

Two Hand Control Valve

Push button operated valve Cylinder

Air operated valve

Push button operated valve

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 Two Hand Control Valve Series VR51

Construction

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Component Parts
No. Description Material Note No. Description Material Note
1 Cover Diecast aluminum Urban gray 10 Clip Stainless steel
2 Body Diecast aluminum Urban white 11 Gasket H-NBR
3 Plate Rolled steel Nickel plated 12 Spring Stainless steel
4 Spool valve Aluminum alloy 13 Cassette assembly
5 Orifice Brass Electroless nickel plated 14 Seal NBR
6 Valve seat Aluminum alloy 15 Valve H-NBR
7 Valve guide B Aluminum alloy 16 Valve NBR
8 Valve guide A Aluminum alloy 17 Valve H-NBR
9 Guide Brass Electroless nickel plated 18 U-shaped seal H-NBR

Timing of Motion Circuit Diagram

∗ The time lag for operation is different depending on the operating
pressure. The higher the operating pressure, the shorter the time
lag, and vice versa. When the operating pressure is 1 MPa, the time
lag will be within approximately 0.1 seconds.

P1
within 0.5 s ∗ P1

Output P2

Output stops if either of the

A inputs are applied or
neither are applied.
P2

P1 R
0.5 s or more∗ R

No output P2
A

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Series VR51

Dimensions

Mounting thread

9.5
2-M5
Thread depth 5

26
Supply port P1(11)
<Back side> Flame resistant One-touch
fitting: ø6, ø1/4

Exhaust port (with silencer)

R(4)

70
26

27
10

9
Supply port P2(12)
Mounting thread Output port A(2)
22 11.5 Flame resistant One-touch
2-M5 Flame resistant fitting: ø6, ø1/4
One-touch fitting: ø6, ø1/4 45
Thread depth 5

45
(18)

4.9

Bracket mounting dimensions

2-ø6.5
42

30

10.4
8

54
66 66
54
7.5
10.4

30

42

2-ø6.5

Back side mounting Bottom mounting

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 Series VR51

Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situation and/or
equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by a
label of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". To ensure safety, be sure to observe
ISO 4414 Note 1), JIS B 8370 Note 2) and other safety practices.

Caution : Operator error could result in injury or equipment damage.

Warning : Operator error could result in serious injury or loss of life.

Danger : In extreme conditions, there is a possible result of serious injury or loss of life.

Note 1) ISO 4414 : Pneumatic fluid power --General rules relating to systems
Note 2) JIS B 8370: Pneumatic system axiom

Warning
1. The compatibility of pneumatic equipment is the responsibility of the person
who designs the pneumatic system or decides its specifications.
Since the products specified here are used in various operating conditions, their compatibility for the
specific pneumatic system must be based on specifications or after analysis and/or tests to meet your
specific requirements. The expected performance and safety assurance will be the responsibility of the
person who has determined the compatibility of the system. This person should continuously review the
suitability of all items specified. Referring to the latest catalogue information with a view to giving due
consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when constructing a system.
2. Only trained personnel should operate pneumatically operated machinery and
equipment.
Compressed air can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Assembly, handling or repair of pneumatic
systems should be performed by trained and experienced operators.
3. Do not service machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until
safety is confirmed.
1. Inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after confirmation of safe
locked-out control positions.
2. When equipment is to be removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above. Cut the supply
pressure for this equipment and exhaust all residual compressed air in the system.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent shooting-out of cylinder piston rod,
etc. (Bleed air into the system gradually to create back pressure.)
4. Contact SMC if the product is to be used in any of the following conditions:
1. Conditions and environments beyond the given specifications, or if product is used outdoors.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railway, air navigation, vehicles, medical
equipment, food and beverages, recreation equipment, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits
in press applications, or safety equipment.
3. An application which has the possibility of having negative effects on people, property, or animals,
requiring special safety analysis.

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 Two Hand Control Valve/Precautions 1
Be sure to read before handling.

Design Mounting

Warning Caution
1. Actuator drive 2. Transportation, installation, piping, opera-
When an actuator, such as a cylinder, is to be driven using a tion, manipulation, maintenance, and inspec-
valve, take appropriate measures to prevent potential danger tion should be conducted by a knowledgea-
caused by actuator operation.
ble and experienced person.
2. Maintenance space Otherwise, electric shock, injuries, fire, etc. may occur.
The installation should allow sufficient space for maintenance
activities (removal of valve, etc.). 3. Do not modify the product because this will
3. Ventilation likely cause injuries and damage.
When a valve is used inside a sealed control panel, etc., 4. Do not wipe the product with a cloth contai-
provide ventilation to prevent a pressure increase caused by ning chemicals.
exhausted air inside the control panel or temperature rise
caused by the heat generated by the valve. Piping
Selection Caution
Warning 1. Preparation before piping
Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out
1. Confirm the specification. with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and
The products presented in this catalogue are designed only for other debris from inside the pipe.
use in compressed air systems (including vacuum). Do not
operate at pressures or temperatures, etc., beyond the range 2. When piping the product
of specifications, as this can cause damage or malfunction. In the case of connecting piping to the product, consult the
(Refer to specifications.) instruction manual and use caution to avoid making a mistake
Contact SMC when using a fluid other than compressed air with the supply port, etc.
(including vacuum). 3. Connect tubing with some extra length to
2. Using in low temperature prevent torsion or stretching and or to
In the case of using in low temperature, take measures not to prevent a moment load from being applied to
freeze the drainage or moisture. the fittings and tubing. Damage to the
Mounting fittings or flattening, as well as bursting and
or releasing of the tubing may occur, if the
Warning above is not followed.
1. If air leakage increases or equipment does 4. The tubing connected to the product should
not operate properly, stop operation. be more than its minimum bending radius. If
Check moutning conditions when air and power supplies are the minimum bending radius is tighter than
connected. Initial function and leakage tests should be that it should be, bending or flating of the
performed after installation.
tubing may occur.
2. Instruction manual The minimum bending radius is measured as following in
Mount and operate the product after reading the manual accordance with JIS B 8381-1995.
carefully and understanding its contents. JIS specifies the tubing deformation ratio measured at the
Also keep the manual where it can be referred to as minimum bending ratio to be 25% or less.
necessary. ∗ Except for the TU, TIUB, TUH, TRBU, TAU and TUS series
3. Painting and coating Tube deformation ratio at the minimum bending radius is obtained through the
following formula, based on tubing diameter and mandrel diameter by wrapping
Warnings or specifications printed or pasted on the product the same radius mandrel tube.
should not be erased, removed or covered up.
Consult with SMC if paint is to be applied to resinous parts, as Tube deformation ratio at the minimum
this may have an adverse effect due to the paint solvent. L–D bending radius
η= 1– x 100 Mandrel
2d

Caution Here, η: Deformation ratio (%)

d: Tube diameter (mm)
1. Tubing, with the exception of coiled tubing, L: Measured length (mm)
D: Mandrel diameter (mm)
requires stationary installation. Do not use (Twice against the minimum bending radius)
standard tubing (non-coiled) in applications
Test temperature: 20 ± 5°C
where tubing is required to travel within a Relative humidity: 65 ± 5%
cable carrier. Tubing that travels may sus-
tain abrasion, extention, or severance due to
tensile force, or may result in removal of tu- 5. Do not use fluids other than specified. The
bing from fitting. Use caution prior to use for only fluid that can be used is air.
proper application.
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Handling of One-touch Fittings Lubrication

Caution Caution
1. Tube insertion and removal from One-touch Class 1 Turbine Oil (with no additive), ISO VG32
fittings Classification Viscosity Classification Viscosity
of viscosity according to 32 of viscosity according to 32
1) Attaching of tubing cst (40°C) ISO Grade cst (40°C) ISO Grade
a. Cut the tube perpendicularly, being careful not to damage Idemitsu Kosan
Turbine oil P-32 Kyushu Oil Co. Stork Turbine 32
the outside surface. Use SMC tube cutter “TK-1”, “TK-2” Co., Ltd.
or “TK-3”. Do not cut the tube with pliers, nippers, Turbine oil 32/
Nippon Oil Corp. Mitsubishi turbine 32
Showa Shell Turbine 32
scissors, etc., otherwise, the tube will be deformed and Sekiyu K.K.
troubles may result. Cosmo Oil Co., Tonen General General R turbine
Cosmo turbine 32
Ltd. Sekiyu K.K. 32
b. Outside diameter of polyurethane tubing is swelled by Japan Energy Fuji Kosan Co.,
applying internal pressure. As such, it may be that the Kyodo turbine 32 Fucoal turbine 32
Corp. Ltd.
tubing cannot be re-inserted into One-touch fittings. Make
Kygnus Oil Co. Turbine oil 32
sure to confirm the tubing outside diameter, and when
the accuracy of the outside diameter is more than + 0.15, Contact SMC regarding Class 2 turbine oil (with additives), ISO
insert into One-touch fitting again, not cutting the tubing VG32.
to use it. When tubing is re-inserted into One-touch
fitting, make sure to confirm that the tubing was able to
go through the release bush smoothly. Air Supply
c. Grasp the tube, slowly push it into the One-touch fittings
until it comes to a stop.
d. Pull the tubing back gently to make sure it has a positive Warning
seal. Insufficient installation may cause air to leak or the 1. Use clean air.
tube to release.
Do not use compressed air which contains chemicals,
2) Removal of tubing synthetic oils containing organic solvents, salts or corrosive
a. Sufficiently depress the release bushing and tubing, gases, etc., as this can cause damage or malfunction.
making sure to apply even pressure around the release
bushing.
b. Pull out the tubing while depressing the release bushing Caution
so that it does not pop out. If the release bushing is not
depressed sufficiently, there will be an increased bite on
1. Install air filters.
the tubing and it will become more difficult to pull out. Install air filters close to valves at their upstream side. A
c. When the removed tubing is reused, first cut off the filtration degree of 5 µm or less should be selected.
section of the tubing which has been clamped. 2. Install an air dryer, after cooler or Drain
Reusing the clamped portion of the tubing can cause Catch, etc.
problems such as leakage, difficulties in removal, etc.
Air that includes excessive drainage may cause malfunction of
valves and other pneumatic equipment. To prevent this, install
Precautions on Other Tubing Brands an air dryer, after-cooler or water separator, etc.
3. If excessive carbon powder is seen, install a
Caution mist separator on the upstream side of the
1. When using tubing brands other than SMC, valve.
If excessive carbon dust is generated by the compressor, it
confirm that the tubing outside diameter to- may adhere to the inside of valves and cause malfunction.
lerances satisfy the following specifications. Refer to “SMC Best Pneumatic” catalogue for compressed air
1) Nylon tubing within ±0.1 mm quality.
2) Soft nylon tubing within ±0.1 mm
3) Polyurethane tubing within +0.15 mm
within –0.2 mm Pneumatic Pressure
Do not use tubing if the outside diameter tolerance is not
satisfied. It may not be possible to connect the tubing, or
leakage or disconnection may occur after connection.
Warning
1. Do not use the product with a pressure of
under 0.25 MPa. The time lag for operating
Lubrication the VR51 is different depending on the
Caution operating pressure. The higher the operating
pressure, the shorter the time lag, and vice
1. Lubrication versa. If used under 0.25 MPa, an output will
1) The valve has been lubricated for life at the manufacturer, be available; however, safety is not likely to
and does not require any further lubrication.
be maintained, even though the time lag may
2) If a lubrication is applied in the system, use turbine oil Class
1 (no additive), ISO VG32. exceed 0.5 seconds.
However, once lubrication is applied it must be continued,
as loss of the original lubricant may lead to malfunction.

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Operating Environment Maintenance

Warning Warning
1. Do not use in atmospheres where the valve 3. Low frequency operation
is in direct contact with corrosive gases, Valves should be switched at least once every 30 days to
chemicals, salt water, water or steam. prevent malfunction. (Use caution regarding the air supply.)

2. Do not use in locations subject to vibration 4. Perform a periodical inspection if necessary

or impact. Confirm the specifications in the when first starting the product to confirm
main section of the catalogue. that the two hand control valve is operating
without fail.
3. Use a protective cover, etc., to shield valves There is a probability of an unexpected malfunction and or
from direct sunlight. safety may not be maintained due to misoperation.
4. Shield valves from radiated heat generated
by nearby heat sources. Caution
5. Employ suitable protective measures in 1. During regular maintenance, check for the
locations where there is contact with oil or following and replace any components as
welding spatter, etc. necessary.
a) Scratches, gouges, abrasion, corrosion
b) Leakage
Caution c) Flattening or distortion of tubing
d) Hardening, deterioration or softness of tubing
1. Avoid using in a place where there is splas-
hing oil, coolant, or water. In addition, avoid 2. Do not repair the fittings or patch the tubing
using where dust may adhere to it. for reuse.
3. Drain flushing
Remove drainage from air filters regularly.
Maintenance
Caution on Preparing the Buttons for Manipulation
Warning
1. Perform maintenance procedures as shown Caution
in the instruction manual.
If handled improperly, malfunction or damage of machinery or
1. Design and prepare the buttons in accordan-
equipment may occur. ce with instruction manuals and European
2. Removal of equipment and supply/exhaust of directives [Safety of machinery - Two han-
compressed air ded control equipment - Functionality as-
When equipment is serviced, first confirm that measures are in pects - Design principle] (EN574)
place to prevent dropping of work pieces and run-away of If the manipulating buttons are incorrectly
equipment, etc. Then cut the supply pressure and power, and arranged, an unexpected motion is likely to
exhaust all compressed air from the system using its residual
pressure release function. occur and the safety cannot be maintained.
When the equipment is to be started again after remounting or
replacement, first confirm that measures are in place to
prevent lurching of actuators, etc., and then confirm that the
equipment is operating normally.

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