Pneumatic systems & components


Locally manufactured pneumatic cylinder is compact

First Quarter 2008 Pneumatic systems & components

Model ADN is an ISO-standard compact cylinder which Festo is manufacturing in South Africa. This is an addition to the company’s pneumatic drive range and combines smooth running with high load-bearing capacity.

The Festo ADN cylinder can be tailored for a broad range of ­applications
The Festo ADN cylinder can be tailored for a broad range of ­applications

The ADN system concept is a further development on that of the ADVU model – a compact cylinder launched 10 years ago – and which the new cylinder has replaced. Diameters extend from 12 to 125 mm and include a comprehensive choice of variants for a broad range of applications. Stroke lengths are available up to 500 mm and numerous mounting accessories support the cylinder range.

The product requires 50% less installation space than standard cylinders. Its patented three-component piston offers excellent running properties and cushioning characteristics in the end positions. Due to the compact design, the installation space saved can be used to provide for a longer piston-rod bearing.

Festo also offers software tools that allow its products to be planned and dimensioned dependably. CAD files can be downloaded via the Internet, quickly and free of charge, permitting fast integration into system designs.

For more information contact Joanne Dix, Festo, +27 (0)11 971 5560, [email protected], www.festo.com



Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

Oil-free beer and wine processing
Pneumatic systems & components Hydraulic systems & components
The food and beverage industry depends on superior quality, 100% oil-free compressed air to eliminate the presence of unwanted oil vapour throughout the production line.

Read more...
Ten considerations for optimum use of vacuum technology
Pneumatic systems & components
Vacuum technology plays a huge role in the packaging of foodstuffs and other products. Here are ten considerations to help you use vacuum technology as effectively and efficiently as possible, so that you can optimise processes and cut operating costs.

Read more...
Case History 191: The weakest link
Pneumatic systems & components
Which is the weakest link in a control loop? The answer, without any doubt is that, in most cases, the final control element is the weakest link.

Read more...
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers
neaMetrics Pneumatic systems & components
Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.

Read more...
New IO-Link master future-proofs pneumatic valve systems
Emerson Automation Solutions Pneumatic systems & components
Emerson has introduced a new Class A IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analogue sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS Series G3 Fieldbus platform.

Read more...
Versatile cylinder monitoring
ifm - South Africa Pneumatic systems & components
This IO-Link cylinder sensor from ifm, with two configurable hardware outputs, will upgrade your machine in no time.

Read more...
Tyre-actuated globe valve
Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Pneumatic systems & components
Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.

Read more...
A new electric actuator
SMC Corporation South Africa Pneumatic systems & components
SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.

Read more...
merSETA and Festo to establish 4IR centre
Festo News & events
merSETA partnered with Festo, a leading supplier of industrial automation solutions and a global leader in technical education, to establish a 4IR skills centre at Maluti TVET College.

Read more...
Latest trends in pneumatics systems
Pneumatic systems & components
There is a misconception that there is not much innovation in the pneumatics field, but a closer look reveals otherwise.

Read more...