Products for the Mining Industry
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50 years of experience in
automation
This is the solid base on which our
range of products for the process
industry is built. Over 13,500
employees contribute to progress
in factory and process automation
as well as in basic and further
training in industry.
With Festo's portfolio of solutions
and services you're always on the
safe side. Everything is designed to
meet stringent safety and reliability
requirements. Furthermore, our
components, systems and service
packages fulfil all the criteria for
maximum efficiency.
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Sophisticated process reliability
thanks to safe product design
In mining, maximum system avail-
ability and safety for people and
the environment are the top prior-
ities. Festo offers automation
components which have been tried
and tested in operation and are
designed to withstand the extreme
requirements of the mining
industry.
What we offer
• Safety integrity level (SIL)
(IEC61508/61511)
• High IP protection
• Corrosion resistance
• Extended temperature ranges
• Outdoor use
• Customer-specific solutions
on request
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Actuators/sensor boxes
Quarter-turn actuator
Type DAPS
The first choice for process valves
with high breakaway torques:
DAPS, the low-cost scotch yoke
quarter-turn actuator for butterfly
valves and ball valves.
• Scotch yoke principle
• Torques from 8 ... 8,000 Nm
at 6 bar
• Double and single-acting
• Interfaces to ISO 5211 and
VDI/VDE 3845 (Namur)
• Stainless steel shaft, with
octagonal connection for the
process valve
• Approved in accordance with
Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX)
• Suitable for use in safety-related
systems in line with IEC 61508
up to SIL 2
• Stainless steel version on request
Quarter-turn actuator
Type DFPB
The DFPB series is the next logical
step after the DRD/DRE series. The
result is a cost-optimised series
with innovative, detailed solutions.
• Swivel angle and adjustment up
to 94°
• Anodised aluminium drive shaft
• High corrosion resistance
(CRC class 3)
• End-position adjustment for all
sizes
• Auto-lubrication and optimum
emergency running properties
thanks to carbon-injected PTFE
(30% carbon) slip bands
• Octagonal connection for the
process valve
• Anti-clockwise or clockwise
rotation without conversion
• ATEX II 2 GD
• Suitable for use in safety-related
systems in line with IEC 61508 up
to SIL 3
Regulated linear actuator
Type DFPI
A regulated actuator for all process
valves with linear actuation. Its all-
in-one design and technology make
it ideal for controlling knife gate
valves and penstock valves with
controlled strokes: integrated
displacement encoder, valve block,
position controller and an
extremely sturdy connection.
• Diameter 100 … 320 mm
• X lengths up to 990 mm;
special designs on request
• Protection class IP65/68 and 69K
• High corrosion resistance (CRC 3)
• Setpoint signal 4 … 20 mA for
precise process control when
integrated into existing control
architectures via PLC
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Linear actuators
Type DLP and DNG
When in doubt, choose pneumatic
components. Such as these linear
actuators DLP and DNG with ex -
plosion protection for knife gate
valves and penstock valves.
• Force up to 80,000 N at 10 bar
• Piston diameter 80 … 320 mm
• Stroke length 40 ... 2,000 mm
• Namur interface
• Internal air supply
• Direct mounting of sensors
Sensor box
Type SRBF
Inexpensive to buy and economical
to operate. Highly robust and
extremely easy to install and
commission, this sensor box is ideal
for simple tasks that require a reli-
able and cost-effective solution.
• End-position sensing via micro
switches
• Micro changeover switch
• Max. contact rating 8 A
• Max. voltage 250 V AC
• Switching accuracy < 1°
• Aluminium housing
• Visual indicator in plastic hood
• Protection class IP67
• Quick and easy adjustment of the
actuating cams without any
additional tools
Sensor box type SRBP (binary) and
SRAP (analogue)
Flexible position sensing as
standard. The sensor boxes SRBP
and SRAP convert the mechanical
open and closed positions of an
actuator or process valve into
electrical output signals. Optional
sensing of a fixed mid-position with
SRBP or any intermediate position
with SRAP.
• Protection class IP65 and IP67
• Corrosion resistance class 3
• UV resistance
• Mechanical position indicator in
3 colour combinations
• Ambient temperature
-20 … +80 °C
• Optionally integrated resistance
circuit monitors for wire breaks;
input circuit design as per
EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR)
• Self-adjusting end positions
• Captive screws and type
designation
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Solenoid valves
Solenoid valve
Type NVF3
Conforming to Namur port pattern
in accordance with VDI/VDE 3845.
Ideal for process automation appli-
cations. Explosion protection to
ATEX directive as standard.
• Corrosion-resistant
• Explosion protection for ATEX
zone 1
• Ignition protection classes:
EExm and EExia
• Piloted version
• Modular pilot system
• Suitable for use in safety-related
systems in line with IEC 61508
up to SIL 2
Solenoid valve
Type VSNB
Conforming to Namur port pattern
in accordance with VDI/VDE 3845.
Explosion-proof versions complying
with ATEX directive available.
• Flow rate 950 l/min
• Can be changed from 3/2 to
5/2-way function
Solenoid valve
Type VOFD/VOFC
Thanks to their robust, solid design
and high corrosion resistance, VOFC
and VOFD valves are ideally suited
for use in chemical and petrochem-
ical plants.
• 3/2 and 5/2-way valve with
Namur flange pattern or threaded
connection
• Sturdy and highly corrosion-
resistant thanks to tough enamel
surface
• Tried and tested in operation in
process automation means
product durability, reliability and
safety, e.g. in ESD applications*
• Flow rate 400 … 1,000 l/min
• Can be changed from 3/2 to
5/2-way function
• Corrosion-resistant
• Ignition protection classes:
EExm and EExia
• 12, 24, 42, 48 V DC
• 24, 42, 48, 110, 230, 240 V AC
• Temperature range from
-25 °C to +60 °C
• Easy combination of the required
coil with the corresponding valve
• Solenoids in the ignition protec-
tion classes: EEx emb, EEx d and
EEx ia
• Global explosion protection for
zone 1 (ATEX, Nepsi, IEC, Inmetro,
etc.)
• Suitable for use in safety-related
systems in line with IEC 61508 up
to SIL 2
• Piloted version
• Version for high flow rates
*ESD = Emergency shutdown
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• Flow rate 750 … 2,600 l/min
• 5/2 and 5/3-way
• V solenoid coil: low power
consumption
• F solenoid coil: explosion protec-
tion to ATEX Directive, freely
selectable voltage
• Pneumatically actuated valves
• Side and front mounting
• Manifold sub-bases available
Solenoid valve
Type Tiger 2000
The all-rounder valve. A compre-
hensive range of valves, used and
trusted all over the world.
• Flow rate 500 … 7,500 l/min
• 3/2 and 5/2-way
• Pneumatically actuated valves
• Voltage 12 ... 48 V DC,
24 ... 240 V AC
• Explosion protection to ATEX
Directive
Solenoid valve
Type Tiger Classic
The classic valve with sturdy
poppet valve principle and opti-
mised switching times thanks to
patented U-ring. Manifold assembly
on PAL or PRS manifold.
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Process/media valves
Ball valve
Type VAPB/VZBA
Systematically more reliable as well
as compact and sturdy, this valve
combines low torques with a long
service life.
• Brass and stainless steel versions
• G and NPT thread types
• For 2-way ball valve VAPB, diame-
ters of 1/4" to 4" in stainless
steel, 1/4" to 2 1/2" in brass
• For 3-way ball valve VZBA,
diameters of 1/4" to 2" in
stainless steel with L and T hole
• Mounting flange to
ISO 5211/DIN 3337 and
connecting thread to DIN 2999
• Temperatures from -20 °C to
150 °C (depending on the pipe
pressure)
Air/water valve
Type VZWM
Economical and ideally suited for
controlling gaseous and liquid
media. VZWM works with a
diaphragm and differential
pressure; pilot controls can be
connected. Comprehensive coil
range and plug socket for almost
universal control of media.
• 2/2-way valve function
• Flow rate 1,400 ... 31,000 l/min
• Pressure ranges up to 10 bar
(air), up to 6 bar (water)
• Sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1"
• Housing: Brass or stainless steel
• Diaphragm: NBR, pipe connection
with G thread or NPT thread
• Minimum pressure difference for
switching 1/4"... 1" = 0.5 bar
2/2-way pneumatic valve
Type VLX
Classic valve with up to 3 million
switching cycles at an air pressure
of up to 10 bar. The poppet valve is
indirectly controlled via differential
pressure. Inline mounting or
through-hole possible.
• Flow rate 2,400 ... 14,000 l/min
• Pneumatically actuated
• 2/2-way valve function,
single pilot
• G1/4 … G2 connection,
also with NPT thread
• Brass version
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Servo-controlled valve
Type VZWP
Made for differential pressure.
The pilot-controlled piston spool
valve VZWP works with differential
pressure and can be operated with
up to 40 bar. Seal materials NBR
(nitrile rubber) and FKM (fluoroelas-
tomer).
• Use for high pressure ranges
up to 40 bar
• Numerous seal materials for
corresponding temperature or
media compatibility
• Armature tube protects coil from
direct contact with the media
• Energy saving thanks to pilot
control: coils need less power
• G and NPT thread types
Directly actuated valve
Type VZWD
The directly actuated poppet valve
VZWD is made for high pressure
and supports an impressively wide
range of pressures. Low flow rates
at high pressures possible from
0 to 90 bar.
• Ideal at high pressures of up
to 90 bar
• G and NPT thread types
Angle seat valve
Type VZXF
Insensitive to steam or lightly
contaminated media. The externally
controlled angle seat valve VZXF
works from 0 bar upwards.
• Direct pilot air supply
• G and NPT thread types
Forced valve
Type VZWF
For applications where the actual
medium is not suitable for valve
control: the forced poppet valve
VZWF has a range from 0 to 16 bar.
• Numerous seal materials for
different fields of application:
NBR, FKM or EPDM (ethylene
propylene diene monomer)
• With an armature tube so that
the medium does not come into
direct contact with the coil
• G and NPT thread types
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Valve terminals
Standards-based valve terminal
Type VTSA
Unique in the world and champion
of all valve terminals. Together with
the metal version of the electrical
terminal CPX it opens up new
perspectives for harsh applications
and for function and system inte-
gration.
• New: vacuum generation with in -
tegrated pressure sensor, voltage
supply with galvanic isolation
• 4 valve sizes integrated on one
valve terminal – without adapters
• High flow rates of up to 3,000 l/min
with ISO size 2 (52 mm)
• ISO 15407-2 and ISO 5599-2
• Multi-pin plug connection with
pre-assembled cables
• Complete vertical stacking range
in all 4 sizes
• Complete installation solution
• Extensive diagnostic concept
• Hot swap available
• Two-channel electric and
pneumatic switch-off up to
performance level d (cat. 3)
• Safety function: pressurisation
of system components
• Suitable for use in safety-related
systems to IEC 61508 up to SIL 2
Valve terminal
Type MPA1/MPA2
Fieldbus terminal, multi-pinterminal or individual valve to IP65– with valve bodies and manifoldblocks made from solid metal.
• Diagnostic messages via fieldbus• Flexible pressure supply, variable
pressure zones, additional powersupply at any position
• Up to 64 valve positions or128 valve coils
• Pressure range -0.9 ... 10 bar• Flow rate 360 ... 700 l/min• 2x 2/2, 2x 3/2, 5/2, 5/2-way
double solenoid, 5/3-way, 1 x 3/2-way with external supply
• Electrical I/O and fieldbusconnection using modular electrical terminal CPX
• For ATEX zone 2/22
Modular electrical terminal
Type CPX
Open to all common fieldbus stan-
dards and all electrical installation
standards. Actuation of the entire
pneumatic control system with one
fieldbus connection.
• Profibus DP, Interbus, CANopen,
DeviceNet, CC-Link, Ethernet
• M12 5-pin, M8 3-pin, M8 4-pin,
CageClamp, Harax, Sub-D, M12
8-pin and M12 Speedcon
• Stand-alone as remote I/O up
to 512 I/O
• Integrated diagnostic concept
• Reliable modular power supply
M18 or 7/8"
• Protection class: IP20/IP65/IP67
depending on the connection
technology
• Optional front end con troller
CPX-FEC and web server
• Plain-text diagnostics using a
handheld terminal CPX-MMI
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Service units
Service units
D series, metal
Ideal for all standard applications.
Very sturdy, universal and standard-
ised, always with the right flow
rates. Can be ordered quickly and
easily as a fully assembled
combination.
• High flow rates of up to
12,500 l/min
• Wide selection of fully assembled
service units
• Sturdy metal bowl guard and
fittings
• 4 sizes: MICRO, MINI, MIDI, MAXI,
e.g. as filter regulators, on-off
valves, fine and micro filters
Service units
MS series
Whether in terms of product range,
functionality of components or
variety of services, the MS series
from Festo offers a fully integrated
concept for application-specific
solutions to your compressed air
preparation requirements. In addi-
tion, the newly integrated func-
tions, such as flow rate sensor and
remote-controlled pressure regu-
lator, open up new dimensions
for trouble-free operation of your
systems with flow rates of up to
12,000 l/min.
• Connection sizes 1/8 ... 2"
• Fast assembly and disassembly
thanks to modular design
• CAD models and configurator for
convenient selection of individual
devices and combinations
(MSB4 & MSB6) included
• Size adapters permit an
economical mix of MS4 to MS9
MS series water separator –
MS6-LWS
Maximum efficiency with no need
for maintenance and maximum
process reliability thanks to water
separation levels up to 25% higher
than standard filters. Secondary
failures are a thing of the past.
• Maintenance-free centrifugal prin-
ciple with no need to replace the
filter cartridges
• Constantly high condensate sepa-
ration (99%) up to the maximum
flow rate
• Metal bowl
• Available with fully automatic
or fully automatic, electrically
actuated condensate drain
• Flow rate 2,400 … 3,800 l/min
with compact design
• Grid dimensions: 62 mm
• Permissible primary pressure:
0.8 … 16 bar
• Operating temperature:
+1 … +60 °C
• Connection sizes: G1/4,
G3/8, G1/2
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Stainless steel control cabinets
Control cabinet solutions from
Festo
Provide the best protection for
individual components, thereby
ensuring maximum process relia-
bility as well as operational relia-
bility. Relevant components can be
supplied on request in the various
explosion-proof designs such as
intrinsically safe or with pressure-
proof encapsulation.
• In line with the ATEX require-
ments for zone 2 and/or zone 1
for use in potentially explosive
areas
• Use of corrosion-proof PVC
coatings or stainless steel
• Protection against ingress of dust
or liquids to IP66
• Choice of valve terminal tech-
nology or efficient assembly of
individual valves
• Integrated service unit
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Process reliability
• Hot swap – for replacing indi-
vidual valves on the terminal
during operation
• Inspection window for carrying
out checks in dusty environments
without having to open the
cabinet
• Control elements on the outside
• Pneumatic connections under-
neath to prevent dirt deposits
• Integration of heating or cooling
elements for use in areas with
extreme temperature fluctuations
Operational reliability
• A locking system on the service
unit means that all employees
responsible must remove their
locks
Future-proof
• Sufficient space to accommodate
future extensions
Additional advantages
• On-time delivery of the cabinets,
including to destinations
worldwide. Fully tested and to
the quality standard you expect
from Festo
• Whether for one or several
hundred control cabinets, delivery
is always reliable and on-time
• The standardised design of the
control cabinets for the entire
system makes it easier to find the
fault in the event of a malfunction
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Tubing/fitting combinations
Over 1,000 types for maximum flexibility in standard
applications.
Key functions at an attractive price. Easy to install thanks to
the reset effect if the tubing kinks.
Easy to use with reels from 50 to 500 metres.
The universal combination at an attractive price. Easy to
install thanks to optimised bending radii.
Secure connections when used with pressure ranges of up to
14 bar. Economical for pneumatic installations in the
high-pressure range.
The powerful combination for applications involving pressure
ranges up to 20 bar, for example in applications with the
pressure booster DPA.
Electrically conductive tubing combined with an all-metal
fitting.
Safe in areas where there is a risk of fire thanks to
flame-retardant properties to UL94.
The economical combination for applications in close
proximity of welding applications.
Maximum safety even with applications in the immediate
vicinity of welding spatter thanks to double-sheathed tubing
and special fittings.
For reliable compressed air supply in areas with high tempera-
ture ranges. Whether with 10 bar at 80 °C or 6 bar at 150 °C,
process reliability is always optimum.
For applications in damp environments or in contact with
water at up to 60 °C. PUN-H is resistant to microbes thanks
to modified material.
Resistant to all cleaning agents and lubricants. Can even be
used to transport acids and alkalis. FDA food industry
approval: ideal for food zone 3.
Maximum robustness for mechanical loads.
Extremely economical tubings and fittingsfor every situation. The wide variety ofmaterials we use, with their different char-acteristics and resistance properties,means we can address virtually allrequirements. Whether acid, hydrolysis or UV-resistant, there always is the rightmaterial for every environment.
Wide range of variants: PUN/QS
Economical I: PUN-E/QS-B
Economical II: PEN/QS-B
Pressure-resistant I: PAN/QS
Pressure-resistant II: PAN-R/QS-F
Antistatic: PUN-CM/QS-F
Flame-retardant: PUN-V0/QS-F
Resistant to welding spatter I: PUN-V0-B/QS-F
Resistant to welding spatter II: PAN-V0/QS-V0
Heat-resistant: PFAN/QS-F
Hydrolysis-resistant: PUN-H/QS
Media-resistant: PFAN/CRQS
Abrasion-resistant: PX/CX
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For example with our engineering
software tools and our service
packages for every stage of the
value creation chain. Whether for
advanced logistics services, pre-
assembly, optimisation of produc-
tion plants or reducing energy
consumption, Festo always offers
the most suitable range of services.
The results: reduced costs, shorter
processes, lasting quality, compat-
ible products and reduced ware-
housing.
Festo services pay off – throughout
the entire value creation process.
Services with a difference.
The service of the future must be
low-cost, quick and highly effi-
cient. Festo is already meeting
these criteria.
The ideal solution
Festo – everything from a single
source
One partner for all the tasks
currently required for automation
with pneumatic and electrical
components. That has its advan-
tages.
Innovative: 2,800 patents, 80 new
products per year, 1 goal – ensuring
your success.
Systematic: systematically open for
individual solutions from a single
source.
Worldwide: available in person
and online. 58 companies in
176 countries.
Productive: when it comes to
installation, logistics and service.
30,000 products with long service
life as standard.
See for yourself at www.festo.com.
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