Industrial Distribution - Festo
Pneumatic Drives
Fluidic Muscle, Type MAS
The Fluidic Muscle, Type MAS provides powerful yet precise pneumatic linear actuation to applications that require a unique solution.
Utilizing membrane-contraction technology, the Fluidic Muscle is composed of flexible tubing reinforced with a strong fiber mesh. Under pressure it provides displacement by changing its physical shape.
The construction of the Fluidic Muscle ensures up to 10 times more force than conventional actuators, while consuming almost half the energy.
Key Features:
- 10mm, 20mm, 40mm diameters
- 30 - 9,000mm rating length
- No stick-slip effect
- Low weight
- High dynamics
- Eight variable configurations
- Reduced air consumption
- High resistance
NFPA Standard Cylinders, Type DNA
Designed for rugged, heavy-duty applications, the DNA cylinder provides long-life and the high performance necessary for such tough applications, while meeting NFPA standards.
Key Features:
- Double acting
- Durable, yet light-weight
- Roller-burnished piston rods and threads
- Non-protruding limit sensors
- Built-in adjustable cushioning screws (optional)
- Port connections (same face) on both end caps
- Magnetic end-position piston sensing capability
- ½” – 80” stroke lengths
- 170 – 1655lbf. force
- 1 ½”, 2”, 2 ½”, 3 ¼”, 4”, 5” bore diameter
ISO Standard Cylinders, Tie-Rod Cylinders, Type DNG
Designed to meet ISO standards, the Tie-Rod Cylinders, Type DNG features roller-burnished piston rods and rod threads with adjustable end-position cushioning.
Providing worldwide interchangeability, the rugged, heavy-duty, DNG cylinder provides long-life and high performance needed for the toughest of applications.
Key Features:
- Magnetic end-position piston sensing capability
- Durable tie-rod design
- Available in non-rotating or double-ended piston rod
- Heavy-duty, micro-finished, stainless steel piston rod
- Double acting
Combination Guide Units, Types SLE, SLZ, SLM
Festo’s guide and slide units are designed to provide high-force, torque resistant, non-rotating linear actuation.
These versatile, modular units can easily be combined to perform multi-axis positioning for accurate positioning of parts and tools, or for pick and place operations within an automated system.
Key Features:
- 10mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm bore sizes
- 10 – 1500mm stroke lengths
- 10 – 264lbf force
- Ball bearing guide
- Built-in shock absorbers
- Inductive or magnetic end-position piston sensing capability
- Double acting
- Easily combined for X-Y-Z axis motion control
Rodless Cylinders, Linear Drive Unit, Type DGO
The DGO cylinder features a specially patented design, which makes magnetically-coupled cylinders possible for industrial—grade applications. By eliminating connection between the piston and yoke, the DGO cylinders also eliminate the need for external seals, providing a leak-proof application.
Almost as important, Festo’s DGO cylinder provides full stroke actuation within its own length, saving up to 50% space compared to conventional cylinders.
Key Features:
- 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm bore sizes
- 10 – 4000mm stroke lengths
- 13 – 145lbf force
- Pressure tight/leak free design
- Magnetically coupled piston/yoke
- Adjustable end cushioning
- Double acting
- Rolled barrel/endcap design
Handling and Positioning
Rodless Drives, Type DGP/L, DGPIL
Providing guided force in confined spaces, the DGP/L and DGPIL rodless drives offer proven positioning accuracy for high load applications.
DGP/L Key Features:
- Double acting rodless actuator
- 8 – 80mm diameter
10 – 3000mm stroke length
DGPIL Key Features:
- 25 – 63mm diameter
- 225 – 2000mm stroke length
- Integrated displacement encoder
Rodless Slide, Type SLG
Offering an ultra flat design, the SLG Rodless Slide proves not only to be a space saving solution, but one that offers fast and precise results. The SLG also boasts of a simple and direct installation process.
Key Features:
- 8 – 18mm diameter
- 100 – 900mm stroke length
- Double acting
- Shock absorber option
- Precision, rigid, re-circulating ball bearing guide
- Magnetic end-position piston sensing capability
- Choice of supply ports
- Adapter plates for multi-axis handling modules available
- Infinitely adjustable stroke with fine end-position adjustments
Electrical Axes, Type DGE, DGEA
DGE: fast by means toothed belt drive and highly precise by means of spindle drive.
DGEA: maximum cycle rates through separation of motor and profile.
Key Features:
- 8 – 63mm size (DGE)
- Stroke length up to 4,500mm (DGE)
- 18 – 40mm size (DGEA)
- 100 – 1000mm stroke length (DGEA)
Individual Valves
Universal Valves, Type CPE
The CPE solenoid valve is a space-saving, small, and light electrically actuated valve. Due to its small size, the CPE can be installed extremely close to the drives or directly on them.
Key Features:
- 24VDC, 110VAV, 230VAC voltages
- 3,000 I/min maximum flow rate
- 10 – 24mm width
Universal Valves, Tiger 2000
The Tiger 2000 series valves feature 5/2 and 5/3-way air-piloted and solenoid-actuated valves with 1/3, ¼ or 3/8 metric ports.
These economically priced valves are available with low 2.5 watt V-Coil or standard voltage F-Coils. Tiger 2000 valves mount easily in-line or from the front on PBS or PAL manifolds.
Key Features:
- 2,000 I/min maximum flow rate
- Side or front mounting
- V Solenoid Coil – low power consumption
- F Solenoid Coil – explosion protection, freely selectable voltage
Fast Switching Valves, Types MH2, MH3, and MH4
This family of 3/2 direct acting solenoid valves can achieve response times as short as 2 – 3.5ms with an integrated electronic circuit for increased productivity.
Balanced poppets offer consistent switching over the pressure range of the valve, with deviations of less than 0.2ms. This high repeatability minimizes scrap and maximizes profitability.
Key Features:
- MH2: Flow rate of 100 I/min and 2ms response
- MH3: Flow rate of 200 I/min and 3ms response
- MH4: Flow rate of 400 I/min and 3.5ms response
- Integrated electronic circuit in valve coil
- In-line, semi in-line, and sub-base mounting
- Threaded ports for push-in tubing connections
Universal valves Type CPE
Festo’s MPA Valve Terminal provides the optimal integration of pneumatics and electrical control combining the highly modular valve manifold and the modular CPX Electrical Terminal.
Key Features:
- 700 I/min maximum flow rate
- Modular – combine two valve sizes on the same manifold
- Multi-pin and field bus, inch and metric connections
- State-of-the-art diagnostics on the plant floor
- Advanced internal communication system
- Diagnosis down to the individual valve
Valve Terminals
Compact Performance Valve Terminal, Type CPV/CPA
CPV/CPA Valve Terminals offer maximum performance in confined spaces. The CPV unit is compact in a fixed grid, while the CPA is modular and compact.
Both valve terminals provide direct integration of all common bus connections.
Key Features:
- 400, 800, 1600 I/min flow rates
- 8 valve positions
- Ideally suited for control cabinet installation
- Wide range of valve and additional functions
Modular Electric Terminal, Type CPX
The CPX Modular Electric Terminal is suitable for all current fieldbus standards and all electrical installation standards. Activation of the complete pneumatic control chain is made via I/O modules and valves on one fieldbus interface.
Key Features:
- IP65 and IP20 protection
- Up to 10 electric modules plus pneumatics
- Diagnosis function
- Variable connection technology
- Applicable as well as mere Remote I/O
Air Supply
Service Units, D Series
Ideal for all standard applications with compressed air requirements, the D Series Service Units are available in highly robust, universal, and standardized metal versions.
Thanks to the metal housing, all metal bowl guard, and sturdy fittings, the D Series offers maximum sturdiness and reliability.
Key Features:
- MINI – G 1/8, MIDI – G ½, MAXI – G 1
- Extremely high flow values with G 1
BasicLine Push-in Fittings, QB, QS-H
Festo’s BasicLine fittings offer a secure solution for every connection. The convenient push-in fitting system includes three types: straight, elbow, and tee.
Inch Series, Type QB
UNF or NPT threads with inch tubing connections
- In accordance with National Pipe Thread standard
- Self-sealing Teflon coated threads
- No additional sealing surface required
Hybrid Series, Type QS-H
M5 or R threads with inch tubing connections
- In accordance with DIN 2999-1 and ISO 7/1
- Self-sealing Teflon coated threads
- Smaller width across flats
- No additional sealing surface required
Sensors
New Inductive Proximity Sensors, Types SIEH, SIEN, SIEW
Festo’s Inductive Proximity Sensors are non-contact sensors that offer reliable, precision feed back in automated systems.
Key Features:
- Threaded barrel and rectangular designs
- Solid state, no moving parts
- NPN and PNP versions
- 0.03” to 0.59” switching distance
- High switching frequencies up to 3kHz
- Built-in LED, circuit protection
- Versatile mounting options
- Easily interfaced with most PLCs
Pressure Sensors, Type SDE1
Festo’s Pressure Sensors offer a wide selection of electric-pneumatic converters and transducers for use in hybrid control systems.
Key Features:
- Differential or relative pressure
- NPN or PNP output
- LCD displays
- Various mounting options
- Network pressure monitoring
- Monitoring of regulator pressure setting
- Vacuum level sensing
Vacuum Sensors, Type VPE, VPEV, VPENV
Vacuum-electric converters for use where the vacuum condition must dictate the control signals.
Key Features:
- Vacuum-electric converters
- Adjustable vacuum switches
- Adjustable hysteresis
- NPN or PNP output
- Electronic differential pressure switch for vacuum
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