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Product ReleasePneumatic Systems - New Air Services Offers Energy Saving Service Print
 Learn how cutting compressed air consumption can save you money - with the Festo Energy Saving Service! Using compressed air more efficiently helps save money. Generally, there is a potential savings of up to 35% of the energy costs of pneumatic systems through better maintenance. Festo now offers individual services to customers wishing to achieve more efficient use of compressed air. The Energy Saving Service covers everything from consumption and leakage measurements through to machine inspection and final analysis. Festo Energy Saving Service includes: Consumption and Leakage measurements - Analysis of consumption and leakage measurements Machine Inspection - pinpoint leaks; analysis of weak points Machine Repair - assistance in elimination of leaks of defective components Final Analysis - cost/benefit analysis; documentation With the Energy Savings Service, you can expect: Increased Productivity - significant reduction in energy costs Increased Process Reliability - professional maintenance of pneumatic systems Environmental Protection - reduced energy consumption cuts down on the greenhouse effect All resulting in reduced energy usage, reduced downtime and greater productivity!
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Festo Cantilever Linear Actuator EGSA - Dynamic, Precise, Fast
 The ball screw driven cantilever actuator EGSA from Festo Corporation reduces cycle times to the absolute minimum. High performance mechanical components and a wide choice of motors ensure the perfect answer to the needs of any application.The EGSA is available as a complete solution with a motor and controller or simply as an individual component adapted to third-party motors. Suitable motor mounting kits for axial or reverse parallel motor configurations are available options. ...More >> EMMS-ST Stepper Motor/CMMS-ST Stepper Controller by FESTO for Servo Performance Stepper Price
 The CMMS-ST single-axis position controller combined with the EMMS-ST stepper motor offers an easy to use, comprehensive and cost effective package for single and multiple-axis handling with loads of up to 20 kg ...More >> DGSL Pneumatic Mini Slide by Festo
 Precise Positioning, Compact, Easy to Install - The DGSL from Festo Corporation is designed as an ultra-precise slide for positioning or as an easy pick and place system. ...More >>CPE In-Line Solenoid Valves by Festo
 Classic Universal Valve with High Flow Rate The CPE solenoid valve from Festo Corporation has proven its long service life and high performance with millions of installed units over many years. The classic CPE valve now has something new to offer: aluminum manifolds and M8 solenoid connections. With its slim width, the CPE valve offers the highest flow rate of any valve of its size. The valve’s compact size enables it to be installed directly on the cylinders or on moving parts. These valves can withstand the toughest operating conditions. ...More >> NPFB Metal Pipe Fittings High Corrosion and Thermal Resistance RoHS Conforming
 Festo is pleased to announce a new comprehensive range of nickel-plated brass pipe fittings to connect other fittings and pipes in pneumatic systems or assemblies. NPFB metal pipe fittings offer a wide choice of 124 variants featuring parallel metric and G threads as well as tapered R threads ensuring the right solution for a low-cost, simple and quick installation. ...More >> Advanced Mechatronics Training Equipment Grand Opening - Suffolk County Community College Brentwood NY
 The need for advanced technical education is a popular subject these days, and it is one that must be addressed immediately. In order to keep a competitive edge, manufacturing companies are upgrading their automation equipment to increase productivity and enable the production of high quality products. The automated equipment that is used today requires technicians with a new set of technical skills to operate and maintain them. The US Department of Labor estimates that more than 10 million skilled factory jobs will be unfilled by the year 2020 – only 13 years from now! ...More >>CPX/FEC – Front End Embedded Controller by Festo
 The CPX modular electrical terminal is now available with an embedded PLC. The CPX-FEC results from the integration of the Festo front-end controller (PLC) into the modular CPX electrical terminal. Basic features:
Intelligent Compact Vision System SBOC-M/SBOI-M High Speed Motion Recorder by FESTO
 The human eye has difficulty keeping up with the high-speed production in today’s automation systems. As an aid to diagnostics and commissioning and for the monitoring of fast-motion sequences, Festo offers the intelligent Compact Vision System SBOC-M/SBOI-M, as an innovative and inexpensive alternative to high-speed cameras. Enhanced Productivity
Advanced Technology ...More >>Pneumatic - Miniature Valves that are Compact, High Speed and Continuous Duty
 Festo MH1 Miniature Valves offers maximum in reliability even under constant operation at 100% duty cycle, even in the case of three-shift operations, for maximum cost-effectiveness. Vacuum functions can also be easily implemented. The MH1 is an ideal valve solution in confined spaces. It offers a choice of 14 l/min in the 2/2-way version or 10 l/min in the 3/2-way version. It is compatible with the wide range of Festo compact cylinders, rotary actuators and slides. Ideally suited for the pilot control of process valves. ...More >> Linear Actuator - Electric Ball-Screw Driven Linear Actuators
 The Festo DGE-SP features a sturdy guide with a repeatability of +/-0.02mm. It is extremely rigid to ensure high rated loads with a feed force of up to 1600 N. The ball-screw drive is integrated within the body of the actuator for maximum protection. The DGE-SP offers three guide options to satisfy a wide range of motion control requirements ...More >> Actuator - Festo Electromechanical Actuators
 DNCE Electromechanical Rod Actuators Ball Screw or Lead Screw Driven Festo is pleased to announce the expansion of its broad line of electromechanical actuators to include our new electromechanical rod actuators, DNCE. The DNCE electromechanical rod actuator is a screw-driven linear actuator with a nonrotating round piston rod. For conversions from pneumatic to electromechanical automation, the DNCE is a drop-in replacement for the Festo DNC and other pneumatic cylinders based on ISO standard 6431. ...More >> Motion Controller - Multi-Axis Motion Controllers and Drives
 The Festo SEC-AC-SMLC Multi-Axis Controllers is at the center of a complete solution that can meet all of your motion control, logic, and I/O needs. The SMLC is a fully-integrated control solution providing hardware and software building blocks that are engineered to easily plug together and work as a system. This allows engineers to focus on solving their application instead of integrating motion control components. ...More >> FESTO's DGE-ZR Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuators Offer High Speed in a Compact, Protected Package
 The DGE-ZR offers high speed performance (up to10m/s) in a compact, protected unit. By having the belt drive integrated within the body of the actuator for maximum protection, all DGE-ZR actuators offer reliable performance and predictable life. These units can be easily configured into multi-axis systems. The DGE-ZR offers three guide options to satisfy a wide range of motion control requirements ...More >>Pneumatic Systems - FESTO Automation Systems Solutions
 Festo is the advanced technology partner for designers and manufacturers of automation equipment. Customized automation solutions include components, multi-axis systems, control cabinets and assembly and kitting services. Backed by over 80 years of industry experience in building advanced pneumatic and electro-mechanical control systems and components for OEMs and end-users around the world ...More >>Couplings - Electronic Sensor - Cylinders Position Transmitter SMAT
 Festo is pleased to announce this addition to our Sensor product line - the SMAT electronic position sensor for cylinders. The new SMAT can continuously monitor the position of a cylinder piston within a range of 50mm. This innovate cylinder position sensor is ideal for use in gripping, clamping, and part-selecting applications. ...More >> Festo Offers Modular Valve Manifolds with Ethernet
 Festo, a worldwide leader in automation components and systems, offers a comprehensive range of Ethernet-enabled highly modular IP65 valve manifolds via its CPX I/O system. Protocols include Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, standard IT protocols, and further industrial protocols in preparation. Easy-to-use and efficient, CPX features a plug & work® design that eliminates the installation costs associated with hardwiring I/O to pneumatic valves
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DGEA Compact Cantilever Electric Linear Actuator
 The DGEA cantilever electric linear actuator is a unique design in which the slide unit remains stationary while the profile moves axially. Ideally suited for space-contained multi-axis configurations, the motor and cables are allowed to remain fixed minimizing the moving mass to just the load and the aluminum profile. DGEA is a toothed belt driven actuator with an internal recirculating ball bearing guide. It comes in two mounting configurations: the basic design with an in-line coupling or with an integrated right angle gearbox. Enhanced Machine Performance – The DGEA increases overall system dynamics by reducing the effective moving load, resulting in reduced cycle times, energy consumption, and deflection Simpler design – The DGEA design affords the direct mounting of the end effectors (such as grippers, rotary drives and vacuum components) directly to the profile as opposed to the traditional method of off-set Space Saving – The motor is mounted parallel to the actuator with the integrated right angle gearbox eliminating obstructions and saves on installation space
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Festo Offers DMES Electric Linear Actuators for High Value, High Performance, and High Reliability
 With its new line of DMES linear actuators, Festo now offers designers a high-value, high-performance electro-mechanical linear actuator that compliments its extensive pneumatic product line, enabling OEM's to satisfy most, and in some cases all, of their automation component needs from a single reliable source.
High Value
The DMES, our most cost-effective electro-mechanical linear actuator, is optimized to be used in combination with our MTR-DCI, a high-value motor that includes an integrated positioning controller, providing designers with one of the most cost-effective precision linear motion solutions available……. worldwide. For even greater cost savings, the DMES is also available without an integrated guide mechanism, ideal for those applications that either have light-applied loads or already include linear guides.
High load capacity and safety
DMES offers compact dimensions, high load capacity and high mechanical torques, providing a feed force of up to 3000 N.
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FESTO Offers the HGDS, a Combination Semi-Rotary Vane Actuator (DSM principle) and Parallel Gripper (HGPP housing)
 The linear movement of the gripper’s operating cylinder is transmitted to the gripper jaw by means of a piston rod passing through the rotary actuator, providing for a low overall height. The modified DSM features a new stop system, allowing the setting of the desired swivel angle between 0° and 210°. As a result of the combination of these components, the HGDS is an extremely flexible and compact unit. The HGDS can be used for a wide range of applications. The main applications will be wherever rotating and gripping functions are required in confined space conditions, particularly in: • General handling technology • Electronics industry • Special mechanical engineering Distinguishing functions of the HGDS: • Adjustable swivel angle • Elastic dampening or hydraulic shock absorber
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Pneumatic Systems - Festo's Closed-Loop Pneumatics
 Festo's Closed-Loop Pneumatics Deliver Accurate Volumetric Dispensing in Highly Compact and CIP Form for State-Of-The-Art Dairy Automation Project Automated filling machine handles 8000 pots of yoghurt per hour and facilitates ultra-fast product changeover When heat sealing specialist Packaging Automation decided to refine the design of its new Fasttrack 400 automated in-line filling and sealing system it initially contemplated using electrical servo motors, but quickly concluded that Festo servo-pneumatic drive technology offered significant advantages. ...More >>Festo Now Offers MS Series Service Units
 Festo Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, is pleased to introduce the comprehensive and modular MS-Series service units. All of the standard functions of air preparation united into one product series: pressure regulators; on/off and soft-start valves; filters; dryers; sensors; and lubricators. The right solution for every application! Highlights of the series include new function modules with integrated sensors and remote adjustability, and the most advanced technology for a new dimension in air preparation: remote-controlled pressure monitoring for maximum process security. Other advancements include: One Seal System – Avoids the “Monday-morning effect”. The patented One Seal technology combines all sealing points into one integral unit
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Festo Corporation Offers the New Terminal Type 44 VTSA Plug-in Style Valve Series
 VTSA (Type 44) is a highly modular valve system using plug-in sub-base style valves. The Type 44 valve terminal is easy to assemble or to modify. The highly modular system allows sub-bases and valves to be easily added or removed as required. The Type 44 valve terminal provides reliable operation and easy maintenance. The Type 44 conforms to the new ISO standard 15407-2, which defines the valve interface for 18 and 26 mm valves with a plug-in electrical connection.
The Type 44 valve terminal offers the highest degree in flexibility. A wide range of pneumatic functions combined with the various electrical interfaces gives both the designer and the end-user the chance to implement any function needed.
The valve terminal supports the following electrical interfaces:
· Terminal box (Wago style snap connect)
· Multipin connection, 37 pin sub-D
· CPX fieldbus system
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FESTO's SLME Electric Linear Actuators Offer High Accuracy, Repeatability, Load Capacity and Rigidity  Festo Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of our new electro-mechanical ball screw-driven linear actuator SLME.
The SLME utilizes a fine pitch ball screw and recirculating ball bearing guide to achieve high accuracy and repeatability. The ball tracks of the SLME each have 4 contact points providing high dynamic load (up to 27kN) and moment (up to 1410 Nm) capacities. This allows the design to be smaller and more compact by eliminating separate guiding systems.
The SLME is an ideal linear actuator solution for such industries as semiconductor manufacturing, laboratory automation, and electronic component assembly. Typical applications include:
· Wafer Handling
· Chip Bonding
· Dispensing equipment
· Indexing systems
· Laser-engraving machines
· Vision inspecting systems
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FESTO Offers a Sturdy ISO 15407 Pneumatic Valve Range for Automotive & Other Heavy-Duty Industrial Applications  Festo enhances 'tough' valve formula with low-profile central connection system
Festo has launched a range of pneumatic solenoid valves meeting the new ISO 15407 standard favoured for heavy-duty industrial applications such as automotive manufacturing. This new ISO standard is the international version of the widely-used German VDMA 24 563 specification.
The new design - the VSVA Series - enhances robustness by means of a single, low-profile connector located in the centre of the valve body. This provides the control signal interface for all valves whether they are single or double solenoid types. The approach reduces the profile of the electrical connection - and typically the number of connections that have to be made - minimising the possibility of accidental damage in industrial environments.
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Innovative Plastics Welding Machine uses FESTO's Servo-Pneumatics to Ensure Process Integrity and Consistency  The specialist automation company Lambert Engineering has developed a unique plastic component assembly machine, using Festo servo-pneumatic drives to provide ultra-precise control of welding force. By combining low cost linear positioning technology with innovative feedback techniques, the company has significantly lowered the system’s build costs and produced a highly reliable manufacturing tool.TI Automotive, one of Lambert Engineering’s key customers in the automotive sector, recently contracted the company to develop a turnkey manufacturing solution for assembling fuel-carrying plastic components used on a leading 4-wheel drive vehicle. Aside from meeting the tight cost constraints that are standard in the automotive supply industry, the machine needed to be capable of handling co... ...More >> FESTO's SLTE Compact Electrically-driven Slide Offers Outstanding Load and Velocity Performance
 Compatibility with pneumatic slides gives OEMs comprehensive price/performance choice for handling and assembly axes Festo has introduced a motor-driven linear slide which packs outstanding load and velocity performance into an extremely compact form-factor. Mechanically compatible with a family of pneumatic slides, the introduction gives machine builders a comprehensive price/performance choice for implementing handling and assembly axes, which link seamlessly with attachments and accessories such as grippers and vacuum heads. The new encoder-equipped SLTE slide is available in a choice of two sizes with maximum load capacities of 2 or 4kg, positioning speeds of up to 50mm in 400milliseconds, and a repetition accuracy of 0.05mm. Users can select from 50, 80, 100 or 150mm stroke lengths. T...
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Ball Screw - Belt and Ball Screw Driven DGE Linear Actuators Catalog Available  This 220-page catalog offers an easy way to select a ball screw of belt driven linear actuator, or design a complete multi-axis system from our full range of electro-mechanical linear actuators. Belt Driven Linear Actuators · Sizes: 8, 12, 18, 25, 40, 63 · Stroke Lengths up to 5,000 mm · Maximum Speed: 10 m/s · Repeatability of +/- 10 mm · Loads up to 1,500 N Ball Screw Driven Linear Actuators · Sizes: 18, 25, 40, 63 · Stroke Lengths up to 2,0000 mm · Maximum Speed: 1.2 m/s · Repeatability of +/- 0.02 mm · Loads up to 1,6000 N Multi-axis System Components and accessories to build: · X/Y Axis Tables · Cantilever-type Handling Gantries · Linear Gantries · Planar Surface Gantries Contact us today...
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FESTO's MPA Valve Terminal – New Catalog Available
 This 52-page catalog offers an easy way to select the right valve terminal control system configuration to satisfy your design needs.Multi-pin and Fieldbus connections available, including the latest in valve terminal diagnostics. MPA Valves: · Sizes: MPA1 and MPA2 · Flow rate: Up to 700 l/min · Multi-pin and Fieldbus connections · Inch and metric connections MPA Terminals with Electrical CPX Modules: · Powerful electronic modules · Advanced internal communications system · Diagnosis down to the individual valve · Combine size 1 and 2 MPA valves on same manifold Application: · The new standard in valve modularity · Simple, flexible solutions · Boost productivity · Diagnose on the plant floor... ...More >> Festo's Miniature Poppet Valves Offer the Ultimate— High Flow Rate, Fast Switching Time and Compact Size  Festo's Type MH2 miniature, fast-switching valve is distinguished by its capability to provide a flow rate of 100 liters per minute while supporting extremely high switching rates (2 to 6 milliseconds). The poppet valve design is part of the reason that the MH2 exhibits high performance. With repetition accuracy, requiring 24 VDC power supply, the MH2 is ideal for fast-moving applications, such as ejection, sorting, adhesive-bonding, dosing, pharmaceutical packaging, handling, and also vacuum applications.As a directly-controlled pressure-relieved valve with continuous running and three-shift operation, these valves can be controlled simply and directly via the 24 V DC/1A standard outputs of a PLC. Due to the flexibility of the coil wire and air tubing connection scheme, the MH ... ...More >> Festo US Product Catalog on CD - The Most Comprehensive Offering of Pneumatic and Electromechanical Automation Solutions  The Festo US Product Catalog on CD contains: technical data, catalog pages in pdf format, CAD files (2D and 3D), selection software for the full product range, and all of the Festo products which are included in our FAST program.Festo’s FAST* (Festo Assured Shipping Time) program is a complete line of pneumatic products there when you need them. The FAST Program provides fast delivery of a core range of pneumatic products, allowing for the "peace of mind" that comes with knowing the components you need will be readily available for prototype, production and as replacement parts when you need them. ... ...More >> Festo Corporation's New MPA Valve Series Manifolds Offer Ideal Valve Technology  The MPA is a highly cost-effective valve terminal with I/O that can support up to 64 solenoids (32 valve positions). Because of the high-speed internal serial bus, it an be easily reconfigured and also has the capacity for advance modules. MPA is easily modifiable and expandable – from individual valves and multiple connection plates to fieldbus valve terminals.Ultra-versatile: Valve functions 5/2, 5/3/, 2 x 3/2, 2 x 2/2 and 3/2 with external air supply. Increased machine-up time: With LED indicators on each valve and diagnostic messages via fieldbus. Extremely easy to service: Interchangeable valve and electronic modules. Highly practical: Offering labeling systems, multiple location selections and the broadest range of electrical or electronic options. Features: ... ...More >> Festo's Electrical Toothed-Belt Axis with Internal Roller Guide provides Linear Motor Speed at a Fraction of the Price  Festo’s DGE-RF offers high speed and a flexible design for a wide range of applications. The DGE-RF is ideal for applications requiring high speeds (10m/s) for working strokes up to 5m, with low noise, repeatability of +/- 0.1mm, loads up to 600N, and the ability to operate in a contaminated environment. The guidance system of the DGE-RF is comprised of precision rollers that operate on a hardened steel surface. The unit provides a low maintenance system because roller bearings maintain lubrication better than typical recirculating ball type linear bearings.Key Features: · Roller guide technology provides minimal friction, resulting in very smooth motion, high speeds, and quiet operation for highly dynamic positioning tasks. · Internally protected roller guide with integrated gr... ...More >> Festo Offers a Handheld Programming Device for CPX Valve Terminals - Fast Diagnostics and More  Festo Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of our new “handheld programming device” for the CPX Valve Terminal, the fastest way to carry out parameter settings, configurations, and diagnostics. Festo plug & work® - No programming required and no additional software. Easy to work with - Clear-text display for commissioning, status display and fast search for current faults. Easy-to-use “Find” function - Identifies causes of sporadic faults using a diagnostic history of the last 40 fault events with time stamps. Clear-text diagnostics - For module and channel-oriented faults. Robust design - High degree of protection. Always up-to-date - With WML technology. Password protection option - For operator/machine safe... ...More >> Festo Offers a Basic Pneumatic Products Catalog - Stock & Short Lead Time - Simple Pneumatic Solutions  The Basic Pneumatic Products catalog offers a simple way to find a single component or design a complete pneumatic system to solve basic a-to-b motion applications. This catalog provides all the required technical details for a select group of stock and short lead-time products from our full product range. Every product within the printed portion of this catalog is included in our FAST* (Festo Assured Shipping Time) program – a complete line of pneumatic products there when you need them. The FAST Program provides fast delivery of a core range of pneumatic products, allowing for the "peace of mind" that comes with knowing the components you need will be readily available for prototype, production, and as replacement parts, when you need them. Included within this catalog is the f... ...More >> Festo's Modular FRL Package is Ideal for High-Performance Pneumatic Applications - Plug-Together Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Family Offers Flow Rates to 22,000 Liters/Minute  Festo offers a compressed air service unit offering exceptionally high flow rates of up to 22,000 liters/minute. The new MS12 is a modular filter-regulator-lubricator (FRL) product family with six freely combinable air preparation modules, allowing automation builders to configure application-specific solutions from off-the-shelf products. Once a configuration is selected, Festo can provide it ready-assembled - called off by a single product number - providing efficient purchasing and manufacturing support for replicating OEMs.With flow rates of up to 22,000 liters of compressed air per minute, the new MS12 is a natural choice for applications with very high air consumption, and is suitable for both centralised and decentralized air supplies within piping networks. Typical applications... ...More >> Festo's First Complete ISO 21287-Compatible Pneumatic Range Delivers Compact Platform for Automation Progress
 Festo is the first to offer full range of the new ISO 21287 sizes. Unique '3K' technology will further stimulate one of the market's high growth segments.Festo launches its AEN and ADN ranges of single- and double-acting cylinders conforming to the new ISO 21287 standard for compact-design pneumatics. The introduction provides the automation industry with the first complete range of ISO 21287 cylinder body diameters - spanning 12 to 100 mm. It gives machine builders a platform to transform equipment designs, and meet the demands of lead users such as automotive manufacturers. "Compact cylinders have consistently been one of the most dynamic sectors of the pneumatic market since the concept was first introduced by Festo in the early 80s.They now account for around a third of cylin... ...More >> Festo's Pneumatics-friendly Ethernet PLC Offers New Control System Architectures for Industrial Automation  IP67 unit plugs directly onto valve terminals - providing a platform for enhancing the connectivity of production automationFesto launches an Ethernet-equipped PLC that is believed to be the first truly integrated solution for pneumatic valve terminals. Protected to IP67, the robust controller can be mounted directly in harsh environments - such as on washdown machinery for food and pharmaceutical manufacturing lines - yet offers connectivity that aids the transition to more efficient control system architectures. The application potential supported by the novel PLC ranges from traditional standalone control - but with functions such as a web server for remote monitoring - to rugged I/O with an Ethernet gateway that allows control by a state-of-the-art PC (without the usual worrie... ...More >> FESTO's Integrated Swivel / Gripper Modules Provide Ultra-Compact Handling Solution for Pick & Place Applications  Versatile modules offer freely-adjustable swivel angle of up to 210°, fast cycle times and high gripping forcesFesto has introduced a series of pneumatic handling modules that combine a powerful swivel drive with a precision parallel gripper in a single, ultra-compact unit. The new HGDS swivel/gripper modules provide machine and automation builders with a particularly flexible and cost-effective dual-functionality actuator for pick-and-place type applications. They are designed to help machine builders and system integrators minimise design and installation time, as well as reduce purchasing costs. To facilitate application matching, Festo offers a choice of three HGDS swivel/gripper modules, with different torques, gripper forces and gripper stroke lengths. The smallest module can... ...More >> FESTO has Handling / Positioning Systems - Complete Single and Multi-Axis Linear and Rotary Systems, Stepper and Servo Controls  Key Features:Handling & Assembly Technology (HAT) High-Speed Picker Servopneumatic Positioning Soft Stop Checkbox Vacuum Components Available in both Pick and Place and Gantry styles, these HAT solutions are ideal for applications such as assembling, transferring, palletizing, insertion of parts and tooling. Advantages: Custom and pre-engineered Simple selection and ordering process Reduced assembly, engineering and testing time CAD drawings / documentation High position / low tolerance High quality at a competitive price The High-Speed Picker is Link-mounted - this is the secret of maximum productivity, minimum cycle times and winning precision. FESTO pneumatics provide unique flexibility and power. For more detailed information about these and other FESTO pro... ...More >> FESTO Belt-Driven Linear Actuator Silently Moves Large Payloads at up to 10 Meters/Sec  Festo has added an extremely fast linear actuator to its electrical motion control range. Based on a toothed-belt mechanism with a roller guide, the electro-mechanical actuator can move large payloads at velocities of up to 10 meters/second - with virtually no noise. The low-cost product offers a versatile platform for boosting automation productivity and quality compared with some alternative linear actuation technologies.The new DGE-RF linear actuator is available in lengths up to 5 meters as standard, or extended lengths by special order. Three variants are available, supporting payloads of up to 15, 30 or 60kg, with a repeatable positioning accuracy of ±0.1mm. The actuator body features mounting slots on three sides to facilitate system integration, and the carriage is also equippe... ...More >> Rotary Actuator - Festo Corporation Copar Actuators
 Pneumatic technology in process applications has proven itself to be an ideal approach, due to its inherent safety, simplicity and cost-efficiency in meeting the needs of sludge and sewage treatment plants, and in explosive environments where electric motor-driven valve actuators are prohibited due to safety or cost issues. Other process control applications, where pneumatics technology excels, include
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FESTO CORPORATION Offers the CPX Modular Electrical Terminal  As a universal peripheral solution, designed specifically to serve as a means by which standard valve terminals can be interfaced directly to fieldbus systems, or to implement additional I/O capability in existing fieldbus installations, Festo's CPX modular electrical terminal offers the simplicity, convenience, and the versatility. The CPX system is based upon configurable modules, where different electrical functions and a pneumatic interface can be assembled to meet the requirements of a wide variety of applications.Because the system is designed around multi-stage (sandwiched) modules for digital and analog I/O capability, Fieldbus interface, system linking (including power supply options), and pneumatic interface modules, (for the implementation of Festo's Type CPA, MIDI and MAXI ... ...More >> FESTO Offers the SDE5 Intelligent Pressure Sensors That Bring Low-end Applications High-end Performance  The SDE5, Festo Corporation’s new generation of intelligent pressure sensors, offers many characteristics common to high end sensing devices, to low-end applications, while implementing the latest technology in microprocessor control and programmability. The SDE5 is modular in design and remarkably well suited to support the needs of system designers and general-purpose users alike. The unit is a new generation, small pressure sensor system, which employs much of the advanced technology developed and implemented in the SDE1, and can be used in almost any application where simple pressure sensing is required. Signaling capability includes, "pressure present," "correct pressure range," and "part retained" in vacuum applications.These new pressure sensors extend Festo's capabilities bey... ...More >> Festo has the New DGE Line of Electromechanical Actuators - Request Free Product Literature  Festo Corporation, a global leader in automation solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of our new DGE-Series Electromechanical Actuators. These electromechanical actuators offer high speed and high-accuracy positioning, and are available in several styles, with or without stepper-motor and servomotor packages.The DGE-series product line consists of spindle (ball screw) and belt actuated linear actuators, and are available in either compact or heavy duty configurations. The design of the DGE actuator , which incases the belt or spindle within a profile barrel, helps keep them free from damaging contaminates. The DGE's linear guides are also coated with a unique corrosion "preventative" to minimize maintenance and ensure longer service life. The DGE series are available i... ...More >> FESTO CORPORATION Offers a New Reason To Smile, Festo BasicLine Push-in Fittings - Request a Free Fitting and Tubing Product Sample  Festo Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its' new BasicLine Pneumatic Push-in Fittings providing quality, savings and convenience. The BasicLine push-in fitting family consists of inch (Type QB) and metric hybrid (Type QS-H) fittings that provide a secure solution for every connection. Available in straight, elbow and tee configurations, these fittings are designed for use in a wide variety of compressed air and vacuum applications. The design of Festo's stainless steel retaining ring within the fitting holds the tubing securely without damaging its surface. Vibration and pressure surges are safely absorbed and tubing can easily be detached by pressing down the gray release ring. Be assured of reliable connections because of a NBR rubber sealing ring which gu... ...More >> Harsh Environments - Stainless Steel Composition for Pneumatic Actuators
 If all that was required of pneumatic actuators for hygienic environments was that they be made of stainless steel, there wouldn’t be much difference between actuators used in corrosive chemical processes and those used in hygienic pharmaceutical applications... But that’s not the case! Festo Corporation, a world leader in design and development of pneumatic solutions for automation processes, has announced ...More >> FESTO CORPORATION Opens a New California Design Center with Class 10,000 and 1,000 Clean Room Manufacturing Facilities To Provide Engineering Solutions
 It's good news for the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley (and throughout the western states)! Festo Corporation recently announced the opening of its new multi-million-dollar Design and Integrated Solution Manufacturing Facility in neighboring Livermore, CA. The 20,000 square-foot facility is now available to support development and assembly of automation equipment for not only semiconductor, but also for the biotech and special packaging industries.The Facility offers Class 10,000 and 1,000 clean rooms, and is staffed and focused on the technical and operational needs of high technology companies. According to Hans Zobel, President & CEO, Festo-USA, the Livermore facility was built with the future in mind. "Our Silicon Valley customers gave us great insight into their exp... ...More >> FESTO's Copac Actuators Put a New Face on Solutions to Old Process Control Problems
 Though the need for process control dates back to early civilizations, and the significant developments in industrial processes during the 20th Century have changed in the face of progress, the challenges of modern process automation are still basically the same. The need for opening, closing and adjustment of valves for the purpose of controlling flow rates and mixing ratios continues to form the very foundation of successful industrial, municipal and laboratory process control applications.Pneumatic technology in process applications has proven itself to be an ideal approach, due to its inherent safety, simplicity and cost-efficiency in meeting the needs of sludge and sewage treatment plants, and in explosive environments where electric motor-driven valve actuators are prohibited due... ...More >> FESTO CORPORATION Identifies Parts with New Optoelectronic Checkbox System - Suitable for Rotationally Symmetrical and Pre-Oriented Work Pieces of Any Desired Shape and Diameter  Modern automated assembly and production machines typically need parts to be properly oriented when presented to the operation. Festo's Checkbox system is a family of optoelectronic systems that reliably detect part orientation, quality, and facilitate automated picking and sorting processes.Development of the Checkbox concept is credited to Festo Engineers, who found it necessary to meet the high quality requirements of the company’s own production operations and to overcome the weaknesses of conventional solutions. The top development objectives were high reliability, ease of integration, ease of operation and robust construction. At the foundation of the design, is an integration of imaging technology, conveyor and ejection mechanisms. A camera is used to continuously analy... ...More >> FESTO's Motorized Precision Belt-Driven Axis Positioning Technology for Applications Requiring Horizontal or Vertical Projecting Motions  The DGEA toothed-belt driven electric boom-arm axis expands Festo's modular positioning system technology to better measure up to the demands of precision Cartesian robot and gantry applications. This unit is designed especially for positioning applications requiring horizontal or vertical projecting motions, since the integral motor-driven carriage ensures minimum displaced mass and maximum dynamic response for short cycle times.This new addition to Festo's motorized linear axis family (Type DGE) offers a stroke range between 100 to 1000 mm and maximum payload of up to 50 kg (110 lbs.) It is available in three sizes (18, 25 and 40mm). Installation of the DGEA unit is simplified by the carefully designed interfaces for power and position control cabling. The DGEA is designed to perf... ...More >> FESTO CORPORATION Identifies Parts with New Optoelectronic System for Automated Picking and Sorting Applications  Modern automated assembly and production machines typically need parts to be properly oriented when presented to the operation. Festo's Checkbox system is a family of optoelectronic systems that reliably detect part orientation, quality, and facilitate automated picking and sorting processes.Development of the Checkbox concept is credited to Festo Engineers, who found it necessary to meet the high quality requirements of the company’s own production operations and to overcome the weaknesses of conventional solutions. The top development objectives were high reliability, ease of integration, ease of operation and robust construction. At the foundation of the design, is an integration of imaging technology, conveyor and ejection mechanisms. A camera is used to continuously analy... ...More >> FESTO's Miniature Poppet Valves Offer the Ultimate - High Flow Rate, Fast Switching Time and Compact Size - The MH2 Is Ideal for Fast-Moving and Vacuum Applications  Festo's Type MH2 miniature, fast-switching valve is distinguished by its capability to provide a flow rate of 100 liters per minute while supporting extremely high switching rates (2 to 6 milliseconds). The poppet valve design is part of the reason that the MH2 exhibits high performance, with repetition accuracy (deviating less than 0.2 milliseconds at and above 1 Hz.). As a directly-controlled pressure-relieved valve, requiring 24 VDC power supply, the MH2 is ideal for fast-moving applications, such as ejection, sorting, adhesive-bonding, dosing, packing, handling and also vacuum applications. The switching time of 2 ms can be achieved with 24 V DC without the need for extreme coil excitation. An internal electronic unit reduces the power supply after a few milliseconds to the norm... ...More >> FESTO's ProPneu Dimensioning Software Links It's Electronic Catalog to Application Solutions  The practical aspects of ordering pneumatics components from Festo Corporation have been enhanced significantly by the Company's new selection software, ProPneu, which not only offers component size, performance and system optimization data, but it also interacts with Festo's electronic catalog.Now customers and automation consultants who currently use Festo's electronic catalog to select pneumatic system components are easily able to use practical design concepts to establish the proper component selection for any application. ProPneu software allows the user to input system parameters, select cylinder, valve, tubing and fittings, and with ProPneu software's simulation capability, a graphic display, depicting the anticipated performance of the components selected, can be generated.... ...More >> FESTO has ServoPneumatics Positioning  Servopneumatics Can Meet Accuracy Requirements of up to 80% of All Positioning ApplicationsThe "old industry standard" for motion control consisted of various configurations of translation motors. While they exhibit the capability of positioning accurately to within ten-thousandths of an inch, and in extreme cases, to within a micron, these electro-mechanical solutions are often "overkill" and they ignore the critical cost/benefit relationship of the majority of applications! Now there is an inexpensive, reliable and accurate alternative for applications which do not require such "high precision." FEATURES:
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The SLF, a low profile unit which employs integral, parallel pneumatic actuator (side drive), and precision double-row caged ball bearings to provide extremely accurate travel, with high resistance to rotational moments, while offering up to 80 mm stroke (16mm bore). These units are available with 6, 10 and 16 mm bore sizes, and stroke range of 10 to 30 mm, 10 to 50mm and 10 to 80mm, respectively.
These days, Festo is making ‘em short-and-sweet— short stroke, sweet design, and yes of course, compact in size! The Company’s recent introduction of the truly “short-stroke” pneumatic cylinders known as types AEVC and ADVC (single- and double-acting units, respectively) has consolidated Festo’s position among competitors in the highly efficient cylinder design arena. 
Now distributed processing is not only simple, but also inexpensive with the FEC-FC34 from Festo Corporation. This compact micro controller, with its Ethernet 10Base-T connectivity and TCP/IP protocol, offers the system designer the option to link multiple FEC-FC34 units for the purpose of handling distributed processing tasks.
Festo Corporation has introduced the HE-U, it’s first model in a series of in-line compressed air lockout valves for compliance with the requirements of OSHA Standards for the control of hazardous energy under title 29 CFR, 1910.147. 
Festo offers custom control systems solutions, ranging from assistance with the original concept through to delivery of the complete control system saving you time, labor and costs by taking advantage of Festo's extensive engineering experience, designing and building control systems for virtually every industry in over 48 countries around the world.
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