Know-how and products for challenging tasks
Extreme temperatures, UV radiation, use in high mountain locations, and influences from corrosion, dirt, dust, and acids place extreme demands on components in mining and the metals industry. Festo has been working for many years with operators, producers and plant manufacturers in the fields of metallic, industrial and energy raw materials as well as construction minerals, and is very familiar with the harsh environmental conditions. With customized system solutions, artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance and networked components for modular automation, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions with innovative technologies for industry.
"Decarbonization has become the strongest investment driver in the industry. As a sustainable company, this topic is also particularly close to our hearts. The good news is that productivity and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. With innovative products and a global team of experts, we are here to help you find sustainable, safe and reliable solutions for your application."
Thomas Bertsch
Industry segment Management Mining and Metals
1. Hydrocyclones
Do you want to increase the plant and system availability of your hydrocyclones? We have a robust automation solution for this.
2. Flotation cells
Increase yield in mineral processing – simply by precisely controlling the foam level in your flotation cells.
3. Filter presses
Reliable processes and optimized energy consumption? We have versatile solutions for the operation of filter presses.
4. Coke production
Do you want to reduce emissions in the coke production process? With our solution for precise pressure control, this is possible!
5. Coal dust injection at the blast furnace
Maximum plant availability and precise compressed air supply – we ensure reliable automation of your pulverized coal injection.
6. Furnaces and blast furnaces
Extreme environmental conditions are no problem for our customized components.
7. Aluminum smelters
Increase productivity and energy efficiency in the fused-salt electrolysis of primary aluminum.
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8. Steel mill
Whether in continuous casting, rolling mills or other applications in the iron and steel industry – we supply reliable automation solutions for high plant availability.
9. Foundry
We offer innovative automation concepts and versatile digital solutions – whether for die casting or extrusion.
Selected products for you!
Whether actuator, valve terminal, service unit or many other components – here you will find our product selection especially for mining, mineral processing and the metals industry.
Smart positioner CMSH with HART communication
Economical and flexible!
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.
Pneumatic extension modules VTOP
Innovative installation
The VTOP is ideal for control applications with positioner and additional instrumentation. The pneumatic extension modules facilitate a complete setup, without tedious searches for components and time-consuming installation, and thus greatly simplify maintenance.
The new installation concept VTOP with patented, integrated air routing allows you to combine the individual modules you need, and easily retrofit other modules at any time.
Linear actuator DFPI
Integrated, sturdy, flexible!
The new linear actuator DFPI is equipped for a wide range of applications thanks to ISO 15552, an optionally integrated positioner or an integrated displacement encoder, and an optimised guide rod for swivel motions. It is suitable for regulating air dampers, processing bulk materials as well as for regulating flow and fill levels.