Overview and comparison of valve terminal series from Festo
Here is an overview of the available valve terminal series with the most important technical features and recommendations for their range of applications.
Easy and cost-effective fixed-grid valve terminals
Compact with high flow rate: VTUG with plug-in
- Many electrical connection options from multi-pin plug up to fieldbus thanks to Festo I-Port
- Optimised assembly for control cabinets thanks to manifold rails for direct integration
- Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves: for vacuum applications
- Three valve sizes for flow rates of 220 up to 1300 l/min
Short product information for valve and valve terminal series VG
Maximum power density, light and compact: valve terminal CPV
- Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves: for vacuum applications right up to an ATEX environment
- ATEX certification as per EU ATEX directive
- Optimised assembly for control cabinets thanks to manifold rail for direct integration
- Three valve sizes for flow rates of 400 up to 1600 l/min
Modular valve terminals with combination of valve sizes
Expandable in individual steps: valve terminal MPA-L
- Light, cost effective and corrosion resistant thanks to polymer technology on the sub-base
- Many electrical connection options from multi-pin plug up to fieldbus thanks to Festo I-Port and CPX
- Low-cost and tamper-proof fixed restrictor, vertical pressure shut-off plate for valve replacement during operation, pressure regulator
- Three valve sizes used in combination for a flow rate of up to 850 l/min, optionally as polymer or metal version
Intelligent valve terminals with maximum possible function integration
Excellent communication options thanks to serial linking: valve terminal MPA-S
- Up to 128 valve functions / 64 valve positions
- Proportional technology and intelligent diagnostic concepts
- Pneumatic and electrical function integration
- Two valve sizes possible in combination for flow rates of 360 up to 670 l/min
Short product information for MPA
Safety-related pneumatics and maximum combination of valve sizes: ISO valve terminal VTSA
- Extensive pneumatic safety functions
- Sturdy valve housing and sub-bases made of metal
- For applications with a very high flow-rate: VTSA-F
- Cost-effective flow rate thanks to a combination of five valve sizes for 500 up to 4000 l/min
Automation platform: CPX
- Independent I/O platform
- Combinable with VTSA, MPA-S and MPA-L
- Integrated front-end control and motion control
- Many technology modules for measuring and controlling
Application-specific valve terminals
Clean Design valve terminal: MPA-C
- Perfect for the food industry: NSF-H1 lubrication, FDA certified materials
- Extremely corrosion and media resistant for all areas requiring intensive cleaning
- Cleaning-optimised design and degree of protection IP69k
- Easy to expand thanks to individual sub-bases
MPA-C available soon
Compact and weight-optimised valve terminals: CPV-SC and VTUB
- CPV-SC: block form 40 x 40 mm
- CPV-SC: valve terminals with integrated sub-base valves for maximum compactness
- VTUB: light and corrosion resistant thanks to polymer technology
- VTUB: main valve functions available
Pilot/miniature valve terminals: VTOC and MH1
- MH1: miniature valve terminals suitable for vacuum with short switching times
- MH2-MH4: fast-switching valves for higher flow rates
- VTOC: wide range of electrical connection options thanks to Festo I-Port
- VTOC: interlock option for more safety