Controlled Pneumatics simplify machine setup and improve flexibility
Festo Corp.'s Controlled Pneumatics line, integrating piezoelectric technology, represents a leap forward in pneumatic control for industrial machinery. These systems combine proportional pressure regulators, sensors, high-speed communications and control algorithms in a closed-loop architecture, Power & Motion reported, delivering unprecedented precision and efficiency.
A cornerstone of this innovation is Festo’s piezoelectric valves, which use a ceramic bender to modulate airflow based on applied voltage, enabling precise and proportional control of pressure and flow. This energy-efficient technology not only reduces electricity consumption by 95% compared to solenoid valves but also extends system longevity due to minimal heat generation and wear.
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