Faster Cylinder Response by Exhausting Air Directly at the Actuator
Quick exhaust pneumatic valves increase cylinder speed by allowing exhaust air to discharge close to the cylinder port instead of returning through the directional control valve and longer lengths of tubing.
The NQE range is listed in four sizes up to 1/2 NPT and uses an aluminum body with an anodized finish. Correct placement close to the actuator can reduce exhaust restriction and improve response.
Download Quick Exhaust Valve DatasheetQuick Exhaust Valve Features
- Direct exhaust close to the cylinder
- Can increase pneumatic cylinder speed
- NQE range available in four sizes
- Port sizes up to 1/2 NPT
- Aluminum body
- Anodized finish
Why Use a Quick Exhaust Valve?
- Reduces the distance exhaust air must travel
- Helps minimize back pressure during cylinder movement
- Useful where faster actuator response is required
Common Applications
- High-speed pneumatic cylinders
- Packaging machinery
- Press and clamping equipment
- Automated assembly
- Material handling
- OEM machinery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a quick exhaust valve do?
It allows cylinder exhaust air to vent locally instead of flowing back through the control valve.
Can a quick exhaust valve make a cylinder faster?
Yes. Reducing exhaust restriction can increase actuator speed when the rest of the system is correctly sized.
Where should it be installed?
Close to the cylinder port that needs rapid exhaust.
What port sizes are listed?
The source range includes four sizes up to 1/2 NPT.
What body material is used?
The source description lists an aluminum body with anodized finish.
Does it replace a directional valve?
No. It works with the directional control valve by providing a shorter local exhaust path.
Will every cylinder benefit from one?
Not necessarily. Benefit depends on tubing length, valve flow, cylinder size and required speed.
How do I size a quick exhaust valve?
Match port size and exhaust flow capacity to the cylinder, tubing and desired cycle speed.