VHK Series Finger / Hand Valve – Manual Poppet Type

Caution
- See catalog for specification details.
- Product images may be representative images. Refer to the catalog for details.
Product Description
Finger Valve VHK Series that makes it easy to distinguish between 2-port valves and 3-port valves by the color of the knobs.
[Features]
· Poppet valve construction that rarely suffers from seal defects.
· The direction of the knob clearly indicates whether the valve is open or closed.
Finger Valve VHK Series Example Details

Finger Valve VHK Series product image

Finger Valve VHK Series Flame-Retardant Type product image
Finger Valve VHK Series Specifications
| Valve | 2/3 port valves |
|---|---|
| Applicable fluids | Air |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Max. operating pressure Note 1) | 1.0 MPa |
| Operating vacuum pressure* | -100 kPa |
| Ambient temperature and working fluid temperature | 0 to 60°C |
| Compatible tubing material Note 2) | Nylon, soft nylon, polyurethane |
| Accessories (options) | Bracket |
- *Note 1) Please note that when the valve is used at micro-pressures of 0.1 MPa or less, valve leakage may exceed the standard value (5 cm3/min).
- *Note 2) Use caution at the maximum operating pressure when using soft nylon or polyurethane tubing.
- *Use VHK2 (2 port valve) for vacuum applications.
Structural drawing

2 Port Valve / VHK2 Series Structural Drawing

3 Port Valve / VHK3 Series Structural Drawing
Component Parts
| Number | Part name | - | Material | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body | Standard type | PBT | - |
| Flame-retardant type | Flame-retardant PBT (UL standard V-0) | - | ||
| 2 | Knob | Standard type | POM | - |
| Flame-retardant type | Flame-retardant PBT (UL standard V-0) | - | ||
| 3 | Cover | Flame-retardant CR (UL standard V-0) | Applicable to the flame-retardant cover only | |
| 4 | Cam ring | POM | - | |
| 5 | Stem | POM | - | |
| 6 | Spring guide | Brass Electroless nickel plated | - | |
| 7 | Spring | Stainless steel | - | |
| 8 | Seal | NBR | - | |
| 9 | O-ring | NBR | - | |
| 10 | Valve | NBR | - | |
| 11 | Cassette | Standard type | POM | - |
| Flame-retardant type | Flame-retardant PBT (UL standard V-0) | - | ||
Replacement parts
| Part name | Model | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| · One-touch fittings, compatible tubing outer diameter: ø8 (8‑mm outer diameter) or less | · One-touch fittings, compatible tubing outer diameter: ø10 (10‑mm outer diameter) or more · 1 (P): Male thread / 2 (A): Male thread Port size R3/8 or more | |||
| Part number | ||||
| Knob | Standard type | Gray | 24316 | |
| Blue | 24316-1 | |||
| Red | 24316-2 | |||
| Flame-retardant type | Gray | 24316-3 | ||
| Blue | 24316-4 | |||
| Red | 24316-5 | |||
| Bracket assembly Note 1) | VHK-B1A | VHK-B2A | ||
- *Note 1) The bracket, bolts, nuts and washers are supplied with the bracket assembly.
Model Number Notation

Model number example
Finger Valve VHK Series Example Dimensions
1 (P) / 2 (A): One-Touch Fitting
(Unit: mm)

1 (P) / 2 (A): One-Touch Fitting dimensional drawing
| Model | Compatible tubing outer diameter mm | H | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | L6 | M1 | M2 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(P) | 2(A) | |||||||||||
| VHK□-04F-04F | 4 | 4 | 18 | 41 | 47.6 | 23.8 | 23.8 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 11 |
| VHK□-06F-04F | 6 | 4 | 18 | 41 | 48 | 24.3 | 23.7 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 16.8 | 15.8 | 11 |
| VHK□-06F-06F | 6 | 48.6 | 24.3 | 16.8 | ||||||||
| VHK□-08F-06F | 8 | 6 | 18 | 41 | 50.5 | 26.2 | 24.3 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 18.7 | 16.8 | 11 |
| VHK□-08F-08F | 8 | 52.4 | 26.2 | 18.7 | ||||||||
| VHK□-10F-08F | 10 | 8 | 22 | 46 | 58.5 | 30.5 | 28 | 21.5 | 4 | 20.8 | 18.7 | 14 |
| VHK□-10F-10F | 10 | 61 | 30.5 | 20.8 | ||||||||
| VHK□-12F-10F | 12 | 10 | 22 | 46 | 62 | 31.5 | 30.5 | 21.5 | 4 | 21.8 | 20.8 | 14 |
| VHK□-12F-12F | 12 | 63 | 31.5 | 21.8 | ||||||||
| Model | Flow rate characteristics | Weight g | Bracket Mounting | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(P) → 2(A) | 2 (A) → 3 (R)*1 | Bracket assembly No. | C | D | E | F | G | J | K | ||||||
| C (dm / [s·bar]) | b | Cv | C (dm / [s·bar]) | b | Cv | ||||||||||
| VHK□-04F-04F | 0.7 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 15 | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□-06F-04F | 1.0 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 15 | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□-06F-06F | 1.4 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 16 | ||||||||
| VHK□-08F-06F | 2 | 0.15 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 16 | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□-08F-08F | 1.9 | 0.15 | 0.39 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 17 | ||||||||
| VHK□-10F-08F | 2.7 | 0.15 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.16 | 28 | VHK-B2A | 49 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 21.5 | 31 |
| VHK□-10F-10F | 3.1 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.16 | 29 | ||||||||
| VHK□-12F-10F | 3.3 | 0.15 | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.16 | 31 | VHK-B2A | 49 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 21.5 | 31 |
| VHK□-12F-12F | 3.4 | 0.15 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.16 | 32 | ||||||||
- *13 port valve
Flame-Retardant Type: 1 (P) / 2 (A): One-Touch Fitting
(Unit: mm)

Flame-Retardant Type 1 (P) / 2 (A): One-Touch Fitting dimensional drawing
| Model | Compatible tubing outer diameter (mm) | H | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | L6 | L7 | Q | M1 | M2 | Weight g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(P) | 2(A) | |||||||||||||
| VHK□R-04F-04F | 4 | 4 | 18 | 41 | 47.6 | 23.8 | 23.8 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 51.6 | 11 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15 |
| VHK□R-06F-06F | 6 | 6 | 18 | 41 | 48.6 | 24.3 | 24.3 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 52.6 | 11 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 16 |
| VHK□R-08F-08F | 8 | 8 | 18 | 41 | 52.4 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 56.4 | 11 | 18.7 | 18.7 | 17 |
| VHK□R-10F-10F | 10 | 10 | 22 | 46 | 61 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 21.5 | 4 | 65 | 14 | 20.8 | 20.8 | 29 |
| VHK□R-12F-12F | 12 | 12 | 22 | 46 | 63 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 21.5 | 4 | 67 | 14 | 21.8 | 21.8 | 32 |
| Model | Flow rate characteristics | S | Bracket Mounting | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(P) → 2(A) | 2(A) →3 (R) | Bracket assembly No. | C | D | E | F | G | J | K | ||||||
| C (dm / [s·bar]) | b | Cv | C (dm / [s·bar]) | b | Cv | ||||||||||
| VHK□R-04F-04F | 0.4 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.08 | ø14.4 (diameter 14.4 mm) | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□R-06F-06F | 1.4 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.08 | ø16.8 (diameter 16.8 mm) | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□R-08F-08F | 1.9 | 0.15 | 0.39 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.08 | ø19.2 (diameter 19.2 mm) | VHK-B1A | 44.5 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 22 | 16.5 | 26 |
| VHK□R-10F-10F | 3.1 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.21 | ø23.3 (diameter 23.3 mm) | VHK-B2A | 49 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 21.5 | 31 |
| VHK□R-12F-12F | 3.4 | 0.15 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.21 | ø25.7 (diameter 25.7 mm) | VHK-B2A | 49 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 21.5 | 31 |