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):
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 characterised by their long service life and minimal energy requirements.
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Like any valve, pneumatic valves have a control function to determine the amount of gas or compressed air that is allowed to flow through. With a pneumatic valve, the flow is controlled by a pneumatic signal.
Electric pilot-actuated valves or pneumatic valves can be used to control actuators. Electric pilot-actuated valves can be operated with 12 V, 24 V or 230 V. Common variants are, for example, 3/2- or 5/2-way valves.
Pneumatic valves, on the other hand, are actuated by compressed air.
The product range of valves and valve terminals from Festo includes: