SMC Pneumatics has redesigned their VP300/500/700 3-Port Solenoid Valves with lower power consumption and a longer life expectancy. A low standard power consumption of 1.55W can be reduced to 0.55W with the optional power saving circuit installed, resulting in decreased operating costs. Service life has been increased to 50 million cycles or more, based on SMC life testing. A built-in strainer in the pilot valve prevents unexpected troubles due to foreign matter.