Product Overview
Festo VABM-L1-10S-G18-12 Pneumatic Manifold Rail — 12 Valve Positions, G1/8 Ports, 10.5 mm Grid, VUVG Series Compatible
Condition
Unused new old stock. Acquired from a contract manufacturer clearing surplus stock. No box or instruction sheet included. The unit itself is clean and unmarked — photos show the brushed and anodized aluminum body with countersunk ports, machined internal-thread openings, and face markings (ports 1, 3, and 5 visible) all free of burrs, wear, or corrosion. Photos confirm markings "313588" and "TDPE" on the body. Photos show the specific unit you will receive.
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Product Overview
Festo VABM-L1-10S-G18-12 is a pneumatic manifold rail that consolidates multiple valves onto a single shared air supply and exhaust block. Designed for the Festo VUVG series, it accepts M5 and M7 threaded in-line valves across 12 positions on a 10.5 mm grid. Main pneumatic connections at ports 1, 3, and 5 are G1/8. Construction is wrought aluminum alloy. Operating pressure range is -0.9 to 10 bar. Used in new machine builds and as a drop-in replacement in existing Festo pneumatic circuits.
Key Features
- 12 valve positions on a 10.5 mm grid dimension
- G1/8 pneumatic connections at ports 1 (supply), 3, and 5
- Compatible with M5 and M7 threaded Festo VUVG series in-line valves
- Operating pressure: -0.9 to 10 bar
- Wrought aluminum alloy construction
- Centralized air supply and exhaust — reduces tubing runs and potential leak points
- Four countersunk mounting holes for panel or frame installation (visible in photos)
- Clean machined internal-thread ports with no burrs or damage observed
Applications
- Maintenance technician swaps a damaged manifold rail in a factory pneumatic circuit — pulls the old rail, mounts the VABM-L1-10S-G18-12, reconnects VUVG valves and air lines, restores the production cell
- Automation integrator assembling a new machine installs this rail in a control cabinet, mounts VUVG valves across all 12 positions, and connects a single air supply line rather than plumbing each valve independently
- OEM machine builder standardizing on Festo VUVG valve architecture uses this rail to create a compact, serviceable pneumatic control block in pick-and-place or dispensing equipment
- Repair shop sourcing Festo-compatible manifold rails for legacy equipment finds the exact position count and port size needed to match the original installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Festo valves mount on this manifold rail?
The VABM-L1-10S-G18-12 is designed for Festo VUVG series in-line valves with M5 or M7 threading on the 10.5 mm grid. Valves outside this series or with different thread sizes or grid dimensions will not be compatible.
Is a box or documentation included?
Not included. The manifold rail ships without original box or instruction sheet. The unit itself is unused and uninstalled.
How does this compare to other position counts in the VABM-L1-10S-G18 series?
The VABM-L1 series is available in multiple position counts. The "12" at the end of this model number designates 12 valve positions. If your application requires fewer positions — such as 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, or 10 — those are separate part numbers. This listing is for the 12-position version only.
What air supply connection does port 1 require?
Port 1 (supply) uses a G1/8 pneumatic connection, as do ports 3 and 5. Systems requiring larger supply port sizes will need a different manifold variant.
Can this be used in a vacuum application?
The rated operating pressure range extends to -0.9 bar on the negative side, indicating compatibility with light vacuum applications within that range. Verify your system's vacuum requirements against this specification before ordering.
Twelve positions, one clean rail, and a Festo pneumatic block that goes together the way the original designer intended. Someone built a good machine with this spec — now it is ready to go back to work in yours.
