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12ways tosaveenergy!
12differentmeasuresandways tosuccessfullysaveenergy In theopinionof our experts, thesemeasurespro-
motequickandsimple implementationof suitableoptimisationmeasures, for exampleasdescribed inVDMA
standardsheet 24581 (Pneumaticfluidpower - Applicationnotes for theoptimizationof theenergyefficiency
of pneumatic systems). The followingexamplesshowbest-casescenariosof howmuchyou cansavewith the
helpof eachmeasure.
Our tip: Ask for advice from theexpertsat Festowhoarehighlyknowledgeablewith regard toenergyefficiency
andhavemastered the implementationof this integratedapproach.
Fromproducts ...
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Correct sizing
• Ideal size
• Use thenext smaller size
for pneumaticdrives
FestoEngineeringTools
-35%
Efficient open- and closed-loop
control
• Adapt positioningprofiles
• Optimise the controller
Festo FCT
-10%
Reduce friction
• Use low-friction components
Mini-slideDGSL
-15%
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Useair-saving circuits
• Handlingvacuumwith
monitoredswitch-off
useOVEM
-60%
Reduceweight
• Optimum technologymix
• Electrichandlingunitwith
pneumaticZ-axis
-18%
Choose the right components
• Motorwithholdingbrake
for longstandstills
-14%
