Festo extends miniature smart cubic range

Citation

(2003), "Festo extends miniature smart cubic range", Assembly Automation, Vol. 23 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2003.03323dad.003

Festo extends miniature smart cubic range

Festo extends miniature smart cubic range

Keywords: Pneumatics, Festo

Automation specialist Festo has extended its range of high performance miniaturised products with the introduction of new "Smart Cubic" modular valve manifolds (CPA-SC), aimed primarily at semiconductor, electrical and light mechanical assembly applications (Plate 3).

Plate 3 The new Smart Cubic modular valve manifolds (CPA-SC) from Festo

When production space is at a premium, these miniature valve manifolds are the ideal solution to drive a wide range of pneumatic cylinders and process valves. The new "Smart Cubic" modular valve manifolds feature only 10 mm wide on a configurable manifold sub-base. They offer quick replacement opportunities by undoing just two screws for maximum up-time. The manifold's design is closely aligned to the needs of the electronics and mechatronics industries. Even the light-coloured surface finish is designed to fit aesthetically with these clean environments.

Manifolds accommodate up to 20 valves, each with a flow rate of 150 l/min – ample for all miniature cylinders, rotary drives, vacuum grippers and slides with a choice of electrical connection methods. In addition, individual valves are available mounted on a single sub-base via two screws for isolated actuator requirements.

Key features of the new miniature valve manifolds include a 2 × 3/2-way normally closed or normally open function on one valve module and the integration of vacuum capability. Other valve functions include:

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  5/2-way single solenoid,

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  5/2-way double solenoid,

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  3/2-way normally closed,

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  2/2-way (one normally closed and one open), and

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  5/3-way normally closed, pressurised or exhausted.

All variants offer front or top pneumatic outputs along with electrical connector options of D-sub, insulation-displacement ribbon cable or individual connection.

With the wide variety of options, Festo supplies a software configurator to ensure the correct "Smart Cubic" valve manifold specification. Manifolds are delivered fully assembled and tested with a single part number for reduced material management costs.