Hauppauge, New York – Festo has introduced a single-sourced automated ball valve solution for process applications. This is the latest entry in a Festo development initiative of next generation actuators, sensors, and other accessories.
Festo automated ball valves feature the company’s new VZBE ball valves, DFPD quarter turn actuators, VSNC NAMUR pilot valves, and the SRBC family of open/close sensor boxes. For proportional flow applications, Festo offers the CMSX digital positioner.
End users, OEMs, and engineering companies provide the Festo Customer Solutions group or Festo distributors with the requirements of the valve. Festo sizes the components, and at the customer’s request, provides all the pieces in a single box or ships a fully automated valve assembly ready for installation and wiring. A unique part number will be issued for ease of reordering and field support.
The VZBE family of NPT ball valves is available in a two-way or three-way design. With a 316-stainless steel body and Teflon seats, these valves are rated up to 1,000psi and 400°F (200°C). For sanitary environments, Festo also offers the 3A approved VZBD ball valve family with tri-clamp and welding connections. And for fire-safe applications, the API607 approved VZBF is available with ANSI flange connections.
The key customer advantages of the new Festo ball valve solution include:
• One stop shop for automated ball valves
• All components are Festo catalog items with Festo world class quality, delivery, and support
• The quarter-turn actuator, pilot valve, sensor box, and digital positioner either are new or represent recent developments for incorporation of the latest capabilities
• The components seamlessly integrate
• Each component is recognizably from Festo
Source: Festo