Valves and valve terminals

Valves are pneumatic components used in automation technology to control actuators such as cylinders, rodless cylinders, motors, or grippers. When it comes to the valves themselves, a distinction is made between pneumatically actuated valves, electric valves, and manually actuated valves, which are available from Festo in many different designs and versions. In addition, we also offer valves for use with valve terminals, depending on the system requirements.

When you’re selecting valves at this stage, you’re usually finalizing a build or replacing parts. The fastest wins come from choosing the right valve function first – then matching the valve type.

Valves in pneumatics

Pneumatics are used in industrial automation to transmit movement or force and this is usually done with the help of compressed air. The movement itself is carried out by actuators; these are in turn controlled by valves or valve terminals in automation technology.

Components of a simple pneumatic system (example):

• Cylinder
• Directional control valve
• Accessories

If you’re troubleshooting speed, repeatability or cycle time, you’re often looking at valve flow control and exhaust behavior — not just the actuator.

Electric and pneumatic valves for every application area

Festo valves can be used across the board or configured individually, depending on the application. In addition to directional control valves, shut-off valves, flow or pressure regulators, our product portfolio also includes piezo valves – proportional pressure regulators that are characterized by their long service life and minimal energy requirements.

Electrically and pneumatically actuated directional control valves

A directional control valve is used to change, open or block the flow of compressed air in a pneumatic system.

Directional control valvesfrom Festo:

• ISO, CNOMO & NAMUR directional control valves
• Universal directional control valves
• Application-specific directional control valves

Pneumatically and mechanically actuated process and media valves

Process and media valves from Festo control the different fluids in your machine during cooling, lubrication, cleaning, washing, and sterilization, or for dosing and mixing, regardless of whether they are used for gases, highly viscous fluids, pastes or granulates.

• Hygienic butterfly valves
• Angle seat valves
• Proportional media valves
• Ball valves

Flow regulators: speed, stability, and repeatability

Flow control valves – also called flow-through valves or throttle valves – are used in pneumatics to regulate the flow of compressed air.

Flow control valvesfrom Festo:

• One-way check valves
• Needle valves
• Pneumatic timers

Functional safety: valves and valve terminals from Festo

The functional safety of an application is crucial, especially in pneumatics, since – unlike in electric systems – the work here is usually done with common hardware components. In addition to comprehensive product information on our website, our project engineers are available to provide you with expert advice until you have familiarized yourself with the system. This service gives you a quicker and more cost-effective way to ensure your system is safe.

Service and support from Festo

Our top sellers from the Festo Core Range

Just exactly what you are looking for: standards-based valves and valve terminals from Festo for universal and application-specific tasks. Festo offers the right solution for every requirement. Be inspired by our highlight products for industrial automation.