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Automation Components Back to Top
Access the World of Festo Automation Components

Automation Components DVD Catalog
(released April 2007)

Our new DVD catalog proves offline access to the broadest, most reliable range of advanced pneumatic and electromechanical automation components.

Several easy search methods enable quick selection from more than 30,000 products. Compare up to 10 products side-by-side. Access 2D and 3D CAD models. Utilize selection and simulation software to specify products based upon your application requirements.

Work offline with our digital product catalog on DVD or use the Internet version which is available at http://www.festo.com/us/catalog

Click here to request your Automation Components DVD catalog.

Pneumatic Actuators, Grippers, and Vacuum Components

Complete Catalog with Interactive CD (released April 2007)

  • Linear Actuators - Cylinders
  • Linear Actuators - Guided Cylinders
  • Rotary Actuators
  • Grippers
  • Vacuum Components

Click here to request your copy! (Catalog #13048743) Please include this catalog number in your request.

Air Preparation

D-Series and DB-Series Air Preparation Units Catalog (released April 2007)

  • Robust Metal Design (D-Series)
  • Economical Polymer Design (DB-Series)
  • Available as individual or combination units
  • Most D-Series units available for same-day shipment
Click here to request your copy! (Catalog #13049126)  Please include this catalog number in your request.

Air Preparation

 

MS Series- The Most Advanced Air Preparation System

  • Supreme modularity
  • Intelligent diagnostics
  • Flow capacity up to 42 Cv (42,000 l/min)
  • Smart Mount Connection System: Easy joining/mounting of components
  • Rollflex Membrane:
    Higher flow capacity, reliability, & life
  • One Seal System:
    Eliminates “Monday-morning” effect
For more information, visit: www.festo.com/us/ms

Electromechanical Linear Actuators

DNCE Electromechanical Rod Actuators:

  • Based on ISO 6430, DNCE is able to be easily integrated into existing applications using DNC pneumatic cylinders
  • Standard and custom stroke lengths available up to 600mm
  • Repeatability: Lead screw +/- 0.07mm; Ball screw +/- 0.02mm

For additional information, visit www.festo.com/us/ela/dnce

Sensors

SME-8M/SMT-8M Proximity Sensors:

  • Insert and fasten quickly
  • Insert to slot from above
  • Exceptional holding strength

To download brochure/ordering guide:
www.festo.com/us/sensors/sm

Valves & Valve Manifolds

 

VTSA - The Most Flexible Valve Manifolds

  • ISO standard 15407-2
  • Multiple valve sizes and pressure zones
  • Up to 32 valves per manifold
  • 1.5Cv (1500 l/min)
  • NPT and G-thread connections
  • All major Fieldbus systems
  • Handheld CPX-MMI provides clear diagnostic & commissioning messages
  • IP 65 rated / NEMA4 rated

For more information, visit: www.festo.com/us/vtsa

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Air Services

 

System Diagnostics with Flow Sensors

Flow sensors are key to analyze, optimize, and maintain the air consumption of a pneumatic application.

Download the whitepaper here.

For information on all of our Diagnostic services, please visit:  www.festo.com/us/diagnostics

Learning Systems Back to Top
Festo-Didactic in the News

There is a challenge facing the nation: finding enough technically skilled people to fill the labor force…

Bill Sicari, General Manager of Festo-USA Didactic Department spoke with students who are taking mechatronics courses through CHS and Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska.  Festo is the primary sponsor of the Nebraska and National Skills USA Mechatronics competition.

Click here to read more.

For additional information on Festo-Didactic products and services, click here.

 

Website Enhancements Back to Top

Festo website:  www.festo.com/usa

Multimedia

New Video Available for Download

Applications Utilizing Electromechanical Components

  • Air bag production
  • Palletizers
  • Electric motor assembly
  • 3-D Gantry systems

Duration: 5 min. 43 sec. File size: 63.7 MB.

New Web Landing Pages
Electromechanical Components http://www.festo.com/us/em

Motors and Controllers

http://www.festo.com/us/m&c

Diagnostics

http://www.festo.com/us/diagnostics
Air Services http://www.festo.com/us/airservices

Trade Shows & Events Back to Top
Trade Show and Events Schedule 2007

Interphex 2007, Javits Center,
New York, NY April 2007

See Festo Products in Action

If you would like to visit the Festo booth at one of the upcoming shows we will be attending, please contact our exhibit coordinator at exhibit.coordinator@us.festo.com for more information.

 

Upcoming shows:
Date Event Location More Information Booth

May 9-10

CAOTM-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Click here

N/A

May 15-16

CAOTM – Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas

Click here

N/A

July 17-19

Semicon West

Moscone Center
San Francisco, California

Save $75.00 – register by June 8th!

Click here to get your complimentary badge:

www.semi.org

#2520

For our complete 2007 Exhibition Schedule, click here.

The Future of Automation Back to Top
FIRST Robotics Competition

On March 30 and 31, over 10,000 spectators gathered at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, to watch 40 teams of high school students compete at the Long Island Regional robotics competition.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nation-wide program with the idea of inspiring young people about the fun and importance of science and engineering as a career field.

Congratulations to Team #358, the FESTO/Hauppauge Robotic Eagles on making it to the finals this year!

We hope that you have enjoyed and benefited from our newsletter.  We encourage you to provide us with feedback and suggestions for future issues.  Thank you.


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