Selected products for process automation
Automation solutions for complex processes
Shutting off, opening, closing, regulating: Complex process sequences require an intelligent approach and reliable actuators. Festo offers the largest available range of complete pneumatic solutions and intelligent valve terminals with communication interfaces from a single source.
Actuators for process automation
Quarter-turn actuator SYPAR type DAPS
The cost-efficient quarter-turn actuator SYPAR is the number one choice for high torques. Single or double-acting Scotch yoke semi-rotary actuator, torque 15 ... 1,920 Nm, NAMUR interface to VDI/VDE 3845, mounting interface on drive side complying with DIN ISO 5211, certified for explosion protection zones in line with ATEX.
Linear actuator DLP
Double-acting piston cylinder, force 2,800 ... 47,500 N, NAMUR interface for solenoid valves/sensor boxes to VDI/VDE 3845, mounting interface to DIN 3358 and ISO 5210. Optimally suited for use in water, sewage, domestic water, process water and materials handling technology and in the silo and paper industries.
Valve terminal CPV Compact Performance
Flow rate 400, 800 and 1,600 l/min, pressure range -0.9 ... 10 bar, 4 ... 16 valve positions, compact sub-base.
Valve terminal MPA1/MPA2
Flow rate 360 ... 700 l/min, pressure range -0.9 ... 10 bar, 2 ... 64 valve positions, modular manifold blocks, serial linking, combination of sizes.
Modular electrical terminal CPX
Profibus-DP, Interbus, CANopen, DeviceNet, CC-Link, Ethernet Modular valve terminals - CPA, MPA, VTSA, Midi/Maxi. Signal processing: digital, analogue, temperature, pressure. Reliable modular power supply M18 or 7/8". Protection class: IP20/IP65/IP67. Optionally with CPX-FEC front end controller and web server.
Ball valves for process automation
Ball valves type VAPB
Brass or corrosion resistant stainless steel. Mounting flange to ISO 5211/DIN 3337. Connecting thread to DIN 2999. Connection sizes Rp ¼ … Rp 4. Valve functions 2/2 way, 3/2 way.
Ball valve drive unit VZPR
Ball valve housing in brass or stainless steel, connections comply with NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845, connection Rp 1/4"...Rp 21/2, drive with Scotch Yoke principle.
Other pneumatic products and accessories
Type D series service units
Sturdy and versatile metal series in 4 sizes and 10 connection sizes. 2 pressure ranges: 7 and 12 bar. Individual components or over 400 ready-to-use combinations with the most frequently required compressed air preparation functions. Designs free of copper and PTFE. Broad range of functions: individual devices or pre-assembled and tested combinations.
Flow rate up to 12,500 l/min, metal bowl guard and sturdy connection technology, connection 1/8" ... 1".
Economical compressed air preparation for basic requirements with the polymer components DB. Range focused on core functions. Combinable for enhanced compressed air preparation. Functions can be extended at any time thanks to the compatibility of the polymer components DB with the metal components from the D series.
Flow rate up to 1,300 l/min, connection 1/8" ... 1/4".
Semi-rotary actuator Copar DRD/DRE
Single or double-acting twin piston semi-rotary actuator, torque 8 ... 8,800 Nm, NAMUR interface, mounting interface on actuator side to DIN ISO 5211, certified for explosion protected zones in line with ATEX.
Linear actuators for process automation
Valves for process automation
ISO standard valve to NAMUR
This solenoid valve is used on pneumatic drives with a port pattern complying with NAMUR (VDI/VDE 3845). Simple flange mounting to actuators for process technology. 5/2 and 3/2 way function in a single housing. Min. flow rate 800 l/min. Specified types in accordance with ATEX directive for potentially explosive atmospheres.
NAMUR-compliant Tiger valve (VDI/VDE 3845)
5/2 and 3/2 way function in a single housing, flow rate 800 l/min, ATEX certified
Individual valve CPE
The solenoid valves CPE and Compact Performance are distinguished by their minimal width and low power consumption at high flow rates. 5/2, 5/3 and 3/2 way function, flow rate 180 ... 3,200 l/min.
Valve terminals for universal applications
Valve terminal Midi/Maxi
Flow rate 500 ... 1,250 l/min, pressure range -0.9 ... 10 bar, 2 ... 26 valve positions, modular manifold blocks, combination of sizes: Two valve sizes on one valve terminal.
Valve terminal CPA compact performance
Modular design for flexible systems: All components and pneumatic functions are available regardless of the design and control. Up to 44 valves. Flow rate 180, 300, 600 l/min. Versions available: Individual connection, multi-pin plug connection, AS-interface, fieldbus connection
Fieldbus systems and electrical peripherals
Controllers for process automation
IPC FEC® controller in compact or standard design
Robust controller design with minimum space requirements. 20 or 48 digital inputs/outputs and analogue inputs and outputs. Optional Ethernet interface. Quick installation using the SAC sensor/actuator connector system. User oriented software - program “the way you think”
Local controllers DLP-VSE
Bus compatible for AS-interface or Profibus-DP, sturdy housing with IP 65, safety due to rotary switch with removable key, local or remote controlled operation.
Compressed air preparation service units
MS series service units - MS4, MS6
Available in various sizes such as: individual components, pre-assembled combinations from stock, application-specific combinations or complete ready-to-install solutions.
Specified types in accordance with ATEX directive for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Flow rate up to 7,500 l/min, remote monitoring and control, connection 18" ... 3/4". Individual solutions configurable.
Service units in the catalogue
MS series service units - MS12
Flow rate up to 22,000 l/min, complete valve family available. Configurator for individual solutions. Connection size 1" ... 2".
Specified types in accordance with ATEX directive for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Pressure booster DPA
Available in three sizes, each with two pressure ranges. Flow rate 300 ... 3,000 l/min, working pressure can be instantly increased. Automatic stop when the set pressure level is reached. Process reliability: Automatic start-up in case of pressure drop.
Quickstar push-in fittings QS
Simple and reliable connection and release. With R, G and metric thread. Wide range of versions: standard, mini, metal, stainless steel, flame retardant Specified types in accordance with ATEX directive for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Tubing
Made of tough plastic. Variants available for numerous working environments. Black tubing PLN specially designed for outdoor applications in the process industry: resistant to sun, acid, cleaning agents.
Push-in connectors CQ
Suitable for compressed air, vacuum and fluids. Mounting and dismantling without tools, reusable, comprehensive range of push-in connectors. Temperature range: -20 °C at max. 15 bar, +70 °C at max. 7 bar. Leakage and corrosion free. Approved for the food industry. Flow rate: Up to 7,000 l/min
Silencers U, UC, UO, UOM, UOMS
Connection: M3, M5, M7, G 1/2, G 1/4, G 1/8, G 3/8, G 3/4, G1 thread.
Barbed fitting connection: Tubing inner diameter
3 and 4 mm.
Push-in sleeve connection: Tubing inner diameter
3, 4, 6, 8, 10 mm.
Limit switch attachments
Limit switch attachments DAPZ
Flexible mounting on semi-rotary drives. Inductive or micro switch. Large optical display. AS-Interface variant available. Also applicable for 3-way ball valves.
Limit switch attachments QH-DR-E
Namur interface to VDI/VDE3845 Easy mounting on Copar and Sypar semi-rotary actuators. 3 sensing options: electrical, inductive, pneumatic. Housing protection IP 65. Quick and easy wiring thanks to easily accessible terminal block.
Control cabinets for process automation
Solenoid valve cabinets
Designed and built to your requirements
The chemical industry is one of many in which solenoid valve cabinets are used. For example, they are used to control processes using pilot valves. Design and assembly by Festo reduces the user's vertical integration. This saves time and costs.
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Adsorption dryer type LDF
The LDF adsorption dryer protects your system against corrosion, wear and machine damage.
Flow rate 26...1,600 l/min. Maximum air quality to DIN 8573.1 thanks to multi-stage filtration. Low energy consumption and noise level.
Adsorption dryer in the catalogue