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VZXF – the robust universal valve for process automation applications. Perfect for all tasks involving the control of media flows, whether contaminated or highly viscous. New variants have now been added to the VZXF range.

An ideal combination that is much more compact than before: the automation system CPX-E and the valve terminal VTUG together in a control cabinet. This is a complete solution that is easy to install and keeps tubing installation to a minimum.

Preconfigured from stock or individually configured? The new,

double-acting linear actuator DFPC can be both. It has been

specially designed for actuating process valves such as gate valves

or knife-gate valves, pinch valves or valve bodies without housing.

Perfect, for example, for the requirements in water and wastewater

treatment, the mining industry, power stations as well as

the paper, pulp and steel industries.

With the PA-Toolkit from Festo, implementing the automation logic of process engineering units and modules is really intuitive. You can also use the library for CODESYS to program applications without the need for more in-depth programming expertise. This is ideal for automating modular systems according to the MTP standard, which requires a separate controller for each system module.

NPQP is FDA compliant. Not only that, it also offers a high level of process security as it is resistant to chemicals, approved for use with food, light and transparent. This makes it an inexpensive alternative to stainless steel fittings for the food and beverage industry, biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, medical technology, clean rooms and process automation.

The CMSH provides you with all the benefits of a highly dynamic,
low-wear positioning system with high air output and a long service
life. You now only need one device for the fast and precise control of
actuators, whether large or small, linear or rotary, single-acting
or double-acting. Together with the low internal air consumption, this
reduces costs. Featuring 2-wire technology, HART communication,
condition monitoring functions and a modular system with many variants,
the CMSH offers excellent flexibility for a great number of
applications.

ELGA – the perfect solution whenever you need a protected guide.

The complete series of linear axes with internal guides comes

in many variants with toothed belt or spindle drive for impressive

dynamic response, speed and power, while the different guides

ensure it can be used in a multitude of applications. The ELGA is

available as an individual axis or as a complete solution for

standard handling systems.

Product overview of copper-, zinc- and nickel-free products with detailed ordering information and part numbers.

Our contribution: giving you a competitive edge through industry-specific automation
Consulting and engineering services, intelligent design tools, systems, modules, innovative products, training and services from Festo help you to realise modular, flexible and scalable automation concepts. Along your entire value chain, from raw materials storage to API production and formulation to filling, packaging and palletising. From start to finish and tailored to your needs.

Safety equipment in process plants aims to reduce the hazards presented by a plant for people, the environment and property to the lowest possible, acceptable level. Depending on the potential hazards, plants are assigned a Safety Integrity Level (SIL1 to SIL4). SIL1 represents the lowest risk and SIL4 the highest acceptable risk with catastrophic consequences.

Many concepts from the past have been overtaken by the fourth industrial revolution: business models, partnerships, customer interfaces, value chains, and even the traditional automation pyramid – all are undergoing huge change. As an innovator and trendsetter in fieldbus technology, Festo will make a major contribution to reshaping the future with new concepts for Industry 4.0.

Machine vision systems from Festo make a decisive contribution to ensuring that the input and output are right. They monitor and stabilise processes, whether they’re reading codes or detecting positions for handling tasks. In some cases they even control the process itself. And they inspect quality from when the goods come in to when they are finished.

That makes your work easier. It makes your machines and systems more productive and flexible. And it further optimises the use of materials.

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For years, Festo has been developing process automation solutions for a broad range of industry sectors. By transferring our experience from one industry to another, we take advantage of valuable synergies and create economies of scale.

For the expansion of its production facilities in a potentially explosive area (ATEX zone 1 and 2), a manufacturer of alcoholic mouthwash relied on Festo as the equipment supplier. As a result, Festo designed, pre-assembled and delivered the pneumatic hygienic butterfly valve assemblies, the associated pneumatic control system, and the input modules for processing electrical signals – all fully tested.

For machine builders and operators, handling bulk materials can often be full of surprises. This isn’t the case at Burgener AG. The Swiss company created a complex dosing and packaging line for automatically filling pharmaceutical additives. Automation technology from Festo, such as hygienic design cylinders, pneumatic axes, valve terminals, service units and sensors, make for a straightforward system.

Blood plasma is an indispensable resource in the production of life-saving medicines. It is in high demand on global markets. To make more efficient use of this valuable commodity, Biotest AG developed a new large-scale plant for plasma fractionation, with which it is possible to obtain five instead of the previous three products from a litre of blood plasma. Standardised components from Festo simplify installation and maintenance.