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Standard inPractice
Inorder toensure the
interchangeabilitybetween
the largenumber of process
automationproducts, standards
andguidelineshavebeen
established. They refer to the
mechanical interfacesand
are intended to facilitate the
assemblyof aprocessvalve, the
designand fabricationof the
control cabinet, or thedesignof
aproduct used inahazardous
environment.
ServiceReliability
WorldwideSupport
By locating theengineering
centers indifferent regions,
Festobrings itsvast engineering
experienceandglobal expertise
closer to the customer. This
practiceallowseachengineering
center to tap intodiverse
experience inorder tobring
moreadvanced, comprehensive
solutions to themarket place.
Global Collaboration
Asglobalization continues to
influence theworldmarket,
workingwith customersonan
international level hasbecome
critical. Becauseof itsglobal
existence Festohasaunique
competitiveadvantage to
support international projects.
Thesestandards followedby
Festo include:
• ISO5211/5210–processvalve
andprocessactuator
• DIN3337–processvalveand
processactuator
• VDI/VDE3845,NAMUR–
actuator, endpositionsensing
device
• VDI/VDE3845,NAMUR–
actuator, solenoidvalve
• NEC500andATEX for
hazardous locations
• UL508A for process control
cabinet designand fabrication
• CE/UL for component design
EngineeringTools
“Deliveringvalue”means
more to Festo than just beinga
partner offeringproductsand
services. Engineering toolsare
available toassist engineers
indesigningandsimulating
the completesolution,which
ensuresa reliablesystem from
theearlyproject stage.
Commissioning
Control systems, valve
terminals, andprocessvalve
assembliesare fully testedat
the factory. Festo technicians
areavailableonsite tosupport
start upand commissioning.
Festooffersa complete range
of training courses, hardware,
and curriculumonavariety
of automationandoperations
disciplines.
