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Festo's new DFPC double acting linear actuator for process automation is available in either standard, preconfigured versions that are always in stock for quick delivery, or individually configurable versions to fit project designs precisely.

Festo Canada has launched several innovative products over the summer, and the latest is the DFPC double-acting linear actuator. Since process engineers would prefer to have linear actuators that fit their specific applications than change their projects to accommodate the units, Festo has designed the DFPC with varying options.

Optimized for process applications, this actuator is available in either standard or application-adapted models, making the DFPC a highly flexible pneumatic automation enabler.

Ideal for water, wastewater treatment

This unique linear actuator gives users a convenient choice: a standard, pre-configured version that is very cost-efficient and delivered from stock promptly, or an individually configurable version. Festo offers the latter model of the DFPC with varying stroke lengths of the space bolts, piston rods of different lengths, various thread types and diameters, and even adapted for ATEX II 2GD certification.

The DFPC is specially designed and manufactured for actuating such process valve types as gate, knife-gate, or pinch valves, as well as valve bodies without housing. Festo recommends it particularly for the challenging needs of water and wastewater treatment, plus mining applications, power stations, steel manufacturing, and pulp and paper. The cylinder barrels and end caps are made of aluminum, and the piston rods, screws, nuts, and tie rods are made from stainless steel – which means that the actuator should offer a long operational lifespan. In addition, high travel speeds are possible because of the end-position cushioning.

The actuator is currently available with strokes of up to 1.6 metres and in sizes ranging from 80 to 200. There are also interfaces for process valves to ISO 5210 and ISO 15552 with extended tie rods. Proximity switches, mounting for position sensing, and Namur adapter plate are available as accessories.

Other benefits: a sturdy, corrosion-resistant tie-rod design, perfect for harsh ambient conditions; elastic cushioning rings, to lower impact forces when the piston hits the actuator’s end positions; ability to configure variants according to specific requirements with a modular product system; and additional contactless end-position sensing possible with proximity switches. Festo is the world’s top supplier of automation technology.

To learn more, contact Festo.


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Posted by Festo Inc


Innovate today for a new tomorrow   For nearly a hundred years Festo has provided proven Industry Leadership, Super... Read more

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