Use the software online and select the optimal pneumatic drive system. Then simulate it by a simple mouse click!
The engineering software can already be used online for some product groups.
PositioningDrives
Just enter some key data to find your ideal solution
Selecting and sizing electrical axes, motors and gear units is child’s play. Better still, you can get everything from a single source
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Bulgarian (bg), Czech (cz), German (de), English (engb), US English (enus), Spanish (es), French (fr), Croatian (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Lithuanian (lt), Latvian (lv), Dutch (nlbe), Polish (pl), Brazilian Portugese (ptbr), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl), Turkish (tr), Simplified Chinese (zhcn), Traditional Chinese (zhtw)
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Festo Air Dryer
Air dryer calculation for membrane and adsorption dryers
This program calculates the correct sizes for Festo air dryers and indicates possible choices for individual applications. Links then guide the user to the online catalogue.
Units of measurement such as Celsius or Fahrenheit can easily be changed, thus taking into account specific requirements. Furthermore, the program gives a brief summary of the different principles of air drying.
Syste requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Deutsch (de), Englisch (engb)
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Bearing calculation DGC
for pneumatic linear drives
Linear drives type DGC are well-known for being able to provide maximum power while taking up minimum space. This software tool determines the optimum drive configuration for you. You specify the project parameters such as mass or force, mounting position and travel.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
German (de), English (engb)
Shock absorber selection
The right shock absorber every time
Whether diagonal or vertical, curved or straight, lever or disc, all types of cushioned movements are taken into account. The software tool is always able to recommend the right shock absorber for the job.
System requirements
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Bulgarian (bg), Czech (cs), German (de), UK English (engb), US English (enus), Spanish (es), French (fr), Croat (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Lithuanian (lt), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl), Swedish (sv), Chinese (zhcn, zhtw)
Calculating inertia
Quick and easy
Juggling pencils and calculators is now a thing of the past. Whether discs, cuboids, push-on flanges or grippers, this tool calculates all mass moments of inertia for you. Just save, send or print – and you’re finished.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Bulgarian (bg), Czech (cs), German (de), UK English (engb), US English (enus), Spanish (es), French (fr), Croatian (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl), Chinese (zhcn, zhtw), Dutch (nl)
Soft Stop
Virtually makes the impossible possible
Smart Soft Stop virtually makes the impossible possible. Travel times are reduced by as much as 30% for pneumatic drives and vibration is also greatly reduced. The selection program performs all of the relevant calculations.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Languages
Bulgarian (bg), Czech (cs), German (de), UK English (engb), US English (enus), Spanish (es), French (fr), Croat (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Lithuanian (lt), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl), Swedish (sv), Chinese (zhcn, zhtw)
Vacuum selection
Which suction cup on which surface for which movement?
Don’t experiment – calculate! This software tool can even be used to categorise linear or rotary motions as "Simplified", "Standard" or "Expert Mode".
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Bulgarian (bg), Czech (cs), German (de), UK English (engb), US English (enus), Spanish (es), French (fr), Croat (hr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Lithuanian (lt), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovenian (sl), Chinese (zhcn, zhtw)
Tube selection
The right tube for your application
Simply enter parameters such as working pressure, chemicals and resistance to cleaning agents, and the program will instantly calculate the tubing best suited to your application.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
German (de), UK English (engb), US English (enus)
Muscle SIM
Do you have an application which calls for a pneumatic muscle?
You can use this tool to simulate your application scenario quickly and easily. A complete range of accessories, parts lists and project data sheet are also included.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Languages
Czech (cs), German (de), English (engb), Spanish (es), French (fr), Hungarian (hu), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Lithuanian (lt), Chinese BIG5, Chinese GB