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The Pneumatics
Installation Guide
2006/2007
54043 en / 2006/09
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The right installation materials
for every application –
system solutions from Festo
1 Tubing/threaded fitting
combinations 7
2 Tubing/pipes 11
3 Fittings 35
6 Couplings 151
10 Accessories 169
1 Tubing/threaded fitting
combinations 7
2 Tubing/pipes 11
2.1 Plastic tubing 11
2.1.1 Tubing, with standard O.D. 16
2.1.2 Tubing, with standard I.D. 25
2.1.3 Spiral tubing 28
2.2 Pipes 31
2.2.1 Compressed air piping PQ 33
3 Fittings 35
3.1 For standard O.D. tubing 35
3.1.1 QSM, Quick Star, mini and
QS, Quick Star, standard 39
3.1.2 QSM-B, Quick Star, mini and
QS-B, Quick Star, standard
Core functionality 61
3.1.3 QS-V0, Quick Star
Resistant to welding spatter 67
3.1.4 QS-F, Quick Star
Metal 71
3.1.5 CRQS, Quick Star
Stainless steel 77
3.1.6 QSLV/QSQ/QST3, Quick Star
Multiple distributor 81
3.1.7 QSK/QSR, Quick Star
Function fittings 84
3.2 For standard I.D. tubing 87
3.2.1 N/CN, barbed fittings 91
3.2.2 CK, quick connectors 95
3.2.3 CX, quick connectors 101
3.3 For pipes 103
3.3.1 CQ, push-in fittings 105
6 Couplings 151
6.1 KD/KS,
quick connection couplings 153
shut-off at one end 153
shut-off at both ends 155
6.2 KDS/KSS,
safety couplings 156
6.3 Union nuts 156
10 Accessories 169
Sealing material 170
Connecting/disconnecting tools
for tubing 172
Barbed tubing connectors 173
Pneutainer 173
Silencers 174
While many of our competitors focus depends mainly on the exact place of
on tubing or on the threaded fittings, installation. Each individual case is
the Festo range is characterised by characterised by a series of different
our trademark system solution requirements for tubing/threaded
approach. It has been consistently fitting combinations. However cases
enhanced in recent years in terms of can often be pinned down using a
both tubing and fittings, with con- single feature for rapid orientation.
siderable effort going into ensuring
application-specific tubing/threaded A glance at the overview of our most
fitting combinations that are popular tubing/threaded fitting com-
optimally harmonised. binations will help you to make the
right choice quickly and reliably.
The perfect choice of tube and
threaded fitting combination
Environments requir-
requir Resistant to cleaning agents
ing intensive clean- PLN 18 QS-F 71
ing.* Ideal for splash
zones of the foodstuffs
industry.
Type Material
Fire protection
Food industry
classification
Antistatic
approval
to UL 94
Standard O.D. tubing
PAN Polyamide – – –
PAN-R Polyamide – – –
PAN-V0 Polyamide – –
PFAN Perfluoralkoxyalkan –
PEN Polyethylene – – –
PLN Polyethylene – –
PUN Polyurethane – – –
PUN-DUO Polyurethane – – –
PUN-E Polyurethane 2) – –
PUN-CM Polyurethane – –
PUN-H Polyurethane – –
PUN-H-DUO Polyurethane – –
PUN-V0 Polyurethane – –
PUN-V0-B Polyurethane – –
1) fibre-reinforced
2) blue and black version
Control Board
Halogen-free
link trunking
(TÜV) tested
Chemicals
Hydrolysis
Type Material
Fire protection
Food industry
classification
Antistatic
approval
to UL 94
Spiral tubing
PUN-S Polyurethane – – –
PUN-S-DUO Polyurethane – – –
1) fibre-reinforced
2) blue and black version
Control Board
Halogen-free
link trunking
(TÜV) tested
Chemicals
Hydrolysis
Spiral tubing
PUN-S + – 28
PUN-S-DUO + – 29
PAN
PAN-R
PAN-V0
flame-retardant
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PAN-V0
PAN V0 6 4 black 160550
blue 525466
green 525470
red 525474
white 525478
yellow 525482
brown 525486
8 6 black 160551
blue 525467
green 525471
red 525475
white 525479
yellow 525483
brown 525487
10 7.5 black 160552
blue 525468
green 525472
red 525476
white 525480
yellow 525484
brown 525488
12 9 black 160553
blue 525469
green 525473
red 525477
white 525481
yellow 525485
brown 525489
PFAN
PEN
PLN
PUN
PUN
PUN-DUO
PUN-E
Reel 200 … 500 m
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PUN-EE
PUN 4 2.9 silver 534170
blue 534171
black 538460
6 4.4 silver 534172
blue 534173
black 538461
8 6 silver 534174
blue 534175
black 538462
10 7.5 silver 534176
blue 534177
black 538463
12 8.8 silver 534178
blue 534179
black 538464
PUN-CM
antistatic
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PUN-CM
PUN CM 4 2.5 black 188882
6 4 188883
8 5 130816
10 6.5 130817
12 8 130818
PUN-H
PUN-H-DUO
PUN-V0
flame-retardant
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PUN-V0
PUN V0 6 4 black 525438
blue 525442
green 525446
red 525450
white 525454
yellow 525458
brown 525462
8 5.7 black 525439
blue 525443
green 525447
red 525451
white 525455
yellow 525459
brown 525463
10 7 black 525440
blue 525444
green 525448
red 525452
white 525456
yellow 525460
brown 525464
12 8 black 525441
blue 525445
green 525449
red 525453
white 525457
yellow 525461
brown 525465
PUN-V0-B
flame-retardant
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PUN-V0-B
PUN V0 B 6 2 black 542934
blue 542938
green 542942
red 542946
white 542950
yellow 542954
brown 542958
8 4 black 542935
blue 542939
green 542943
red 542947
white 542951
yellow 542955
brown 542959
10 6 black 542936
blue 542940
green 542944
red 542948
white 542952
yellow 542956
brown 542960
12 8 black 542937
blue 542941
green 542945
red 542949
white 542953
yellow 542957
brown 542961
PL
PL
with fabric
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PL 11.6 9 blue 2238
17.6 13 4103
PP
PU
Fibre-reinforced
PU 11.6 9 black 12134
17.6 13 12133
PU-DUO
PCN
for use with condensate drains on D series service units
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PCN 6.5 4 natural 7134
P
Tubing for barbed hose fitting N
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
P 13 6 blue 2231
16 9 2232
23 13 black 2234
31 19 2235
PX
Metal braided hose for quick connector CK
Type D1 di Tubing colour Part No.
PX 7 4 silver 4093
9 6 4094
12 9 4095
PUN-S
PUN-S-DUO
PUN-SG
with 2 threaded fittings G¼ and Gy
Type D1 di Working Tubing Part No.
length colour
[m]
PUN-SG
PUN SG 9.5 6.4 2.4 blue 533463
4.8 533464
6 533465
11.7 7.9 4.8 533466
6 533467
PPS
with 2 threaded fittings G¼
Type D1 di Working Tubing Part No.
length colour
[m]
PPS 6.35 4.75 7.5 blue 19798
15 19799
7.95 6.35 7.5 19796
15 19797
2.2 Pipes
Selection aid 32
Pipes
Aluminium pipe
PQ-AL 33
Pipe clamp
PQ-RK 34
Pipe cutter
ZR 34
Polyamide pipe
Aluminium pipe
Pipe clamp
Pipe cutter
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T-shape
QSMT 44 Y-shape
QST 54 QSMY 45
QSMT-B 62
QST-B 65 QSY 57
QST-F 76 QSY-B 66
CRQST 79 QSY-F 76
QSMTL 44 CRQSY 80
QSTL-B 65 QSY-…H 58
QSMT 45
QSYL 59
QST-F 76
QSTF 55
QSYLV 59
QSTL 56
QSYTF 60
Releasing tool
QSO 70
QSK 84
QSLV3 81
QSSK 84
QSLV4 82
L-shape
QSKL 85
QSLV6 82
T-shape
QST3 83
L-shape
QSRL 86
Push-in fitting
Male thread Type D1 Part No.
with internal hex
QSMC 3 153381
Reducing Reducing
QSMT 4 3 153368 QSMY 4 3 153373
6 4 153369 6 4 153374
Push-in X-connector
Push-in fitting
Male thread
with external hex
Reducing
Push-in bulkhead fitting
QS 6 4 153037
with female thread
8 4 130606
6 153038
10 6 130607
8 153039
12 8 130608 Type D1 D2 Part No.
10 153040 QSSF Gx 4 153162
6 153163
8 153165
G¼ 4 190655
Push-in bulkhead connector
6 153164
8 153166
10 153168
Gy 6 190656
8 153167
Type D1 Part No. 10 153169
QSS 4 153157 12 153170
6 153158 G½ 12 153171
8 153159 16 190657
10 153160
12 153161
Blanking plug
Push-in L-fitting
360° rotatable
Male thread
with external hex
Push-in T-fitting
360° rotatable
Male thread
with external hex
Push-in Y-fitting
Male and female thread
with external hex
Push-in fitting
Male thread
with internal hex
Push-in L-connector
Push-in T-connector
Reducing
Type D1 D2 Part No.
CRQS 6 4 130651
CRQS Rx 6 162862 8 6 130652
8 162863 10 8 130653
R¼ 8 162864 12 10 130654
10 162865 16 12 130655
Ry 10 162866
12 162867
R½ 12 162868
16 162869 Push-in bulkhead connector
Push-in Y-connector
CN-…-PK 92
CRCN-…-PK 94 Barbed T-connector
FC 94
SCN-PK 92 N-…-PK
RTU-PK 92
Quick connectors
LCNH-…-PK 93
CK 96
L-PK 93
QCK 97
T-shape SCK 97
TCN-…-PK 93
CV-PK 97
T-PK 94
V-shape
V-PK 94
LCK 98
Ring piece
LCKN 98 LK 100
TK 100
T-shape
TCK 99
Union nut
CX 102
Design Type Page
MCK 99
L-shape
LCX 102
T-shape
TCX 102
Smart design makes this fitting ex- For tubing O.D. from 2 to 6 mm.
tremely compact. Very popular in the Numerous variants.
electronics and food industries, in Variants:
control cabinets or assembly frames. – With sealing ring
To connect, simply push the tubing – With barbed fittings for Festo
onto the ribbed sleeve – ideally tubing
using the Festo connecting and – Corrosion-resistant
disconnecting pliers. – Acid-resistant
– Rotatable
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Barbed fitting
with sealing ring Barbed tubing connector
Gx 3 11955
Barbed T-fitting
4 11956
360° rotatable
6 11957
G¼ 4 11958
6 11959
Gy 6 11960
Type D1 Di Part No.
TCN-…-PK
TCN … PK M3 2 30492
3 30983
Barbed L-fitting
M5 2 19525
360° rotatable
3 12259
4 12432
Gx 3 11961
Type D1 Di Part No. 4 11962
LCNH-…-PK
LCNH … PK M5 2 35982 6 11963
3 35983 G¼ 4 11964
6 11965
Gx 3 35985 Gy 6 11966
4 35986
6 35987
G¼ 4 35988
6 35989
Gy 6 35990
Barbed fitting
Type Di Part No. Stainless steel with sealing ring
VV-PK
PK 2 30918
3 7268
4 30920
6 150014 Type D1 Di Part No.
CRCN M5 2 30985
3 13967
4 13968
Barbed Y-connector
Gx 3 13969
4 13970
6 13971
Type Di Part No. G¼ 4 13972
YY-PK
PK 2 19540 6 13973
3 7269 Gy 6 13974
4 9586
6 150013
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Polymer design
CK-…-KU
CK … KU Gx 3 6253
4 6254
6 6255
G¼ 4 6256
6 6257
9 6258
Gy 6 6460
9 6468
Polymer design
SCK … KU 3
SCK-…-KU 9387
4 9388
6 9389
9 9390
Polymer design
LCK-…-KU
LCK … KU Gx 4 6259
6 6260
G¼ 4 6261
6 6262
Aluminium design
TCK Gy 6 4489
9 4490 Type D1 Part No.
G½ 13 4101 FCK KU design
Aluminium
MCK 3 205254
Polymer design 4 2965
… KU Gx 4
TCK-…-KU
TCK 6263 4 205257
6 6264 6 2966
G¼ 4 6265 9 2967
6 6266 13 206504
Polymer design
… KU 3
MCK-…-KU
MCK 211289
4 211291
6 211292
9 211293
Polymer design
TK Gx 6284
6285
G¼ 6286
6287
T quick connector
Quick connector
with male thread
Practical design – for practical For O.D.: 12, 15, 18, 22 and
applications: the CQ system retains 28 mm
the pipes externally in a way which Also suitable for plastic tubing
ensures that there is no reduction of PAN and PUN with O.D. 12 mm
nominal size. Extremely easy and For compressed air, vacuum and
fast to install; simply push in – you liquids
don’t even need any tools! Suitable Can be re-used a number of times
for polyamide and aluminium pipes. Plug connector materials FDA-
approved
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CQ-…H 105
Fluid separator
CQA 106
CQ 105
CQH-…-QS 105
Release tool
CQC-…H 105 CQO 106
L-shape
CQL 106
T-shape
CQT 106
Pipes 31
Pipes 31
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NPFB-D 109
T-shape
NPFB-T 114
E 110
NPFB-S 110
X-shape
QM 111 NPFB-X 116
NPFB-R 111
QMR 111
NPFB-R 112
D 112
NPFB-E 113
B 113
Rx Rx 547787
R¼ 547788
Ry 547789
R¼ R¼ 547790
Ry 547791
R½ 547792
Ry Ry 547793
R½ 547794
R½ R½ 547795
R¾ 547796
R¾ R¾ 547797
R1 R1 547798
Gx 547826
G¼ 547827 Type D1 Part No.
Aluminium
Gx 547828 B M5 3843
G¼ 547829 174308
Gx 547830
Gx 3568
G¼ 3569
Gy 3570
G½ 3571
G¾ 3572
G1 5763
T-fitting T-fitting
Y-fitting X-fitting
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HB 120
With connecting thread and QS
push-in connections, with holding
function
Connecting thread at both ends GRXA-HG 124
H 121
Quick-exhaust valve
With silencer
SEU 125
3/2-way valve
With QS push-in connection and HE-3 128
bulkhead fitting
QHS-QS 126
Non-return valve
Housing: Aluminium, black anodised; brass, nickel-plated
Seals: Nitrile rubber
Non-return valve
Housing: Brass, nickel-plated
Seals: Nitrile rubber
-H- Note
The HGL product family and all of its user/designer is essential.
design variants must ONLY be used The instructions and notices on the
in safety-oriented applications in enclosed product leaflets must be
combination with additional observed.
measures detailed in EN 954-1.
A supplementary risk analysis by the
-H- Note
The HGL product family and all of its user/designer is essential.
design variants must ONLY be used The instructions and notices on the
in safety-oriented applications in enclosed product leaflets must be
combination with additional observed.
measures detailed in EN 954-1.
A supplementary risk analysis by the
-H- Note
The GRXA-HG product family and all user/designer is essential.
of its design variants must ONLY be The instructions and notices on the
used in safety-relevant applications enclosed product leaflets must be
in combination with additional observed.
measures detailed in EN 954-1.
A supplementary risk analysis by the
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Pressure regulator
with pressure gauge
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Standard flow control valve with QS Mini flow control valve with QS
push-in connection, D series push-in connection PK
Standard flow control valve with Mini flow control valve with barbed
barbed fitting PK fitting PK
GRU 149
Safety coupling
Union nut
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD1-M3-A 1.5 151995 KS1-CN-2 1.5 151996
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD2-M5-A 2.7 4087 KS2-M5-A 2.7 531658
KD2-M5-I 531620 KS2-M5-I 531660
KD2-CK-3 531621 KS2-CK-3 4091
KD2-CK-4 531622 KS2-CK-4 4090
KD2-CN-4 531623 KS2-CN-4 531663
KD2-CN-4-S 531624 KS2-CN-4-S 531664
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD3-x-A 5 2142 KS3-x-A 5 3492
KD3-¼-A 531626 KS3-¼-A 531666
KD3-x-I 531627 KS3-x-I 531668
KD3-¼-I 531628 KS3-¼-I 531669
KD3-CK-4 531629 KS3-CK-4 3326
KD3-CK-6 531630 KS3-CK-6 3478
KD3-CN-6 531631 KS3-CX-4 4047
KD3-CN-6-S 531632 KS3-CN-6 531672
KS3-CN-6-S 531673
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD4-¼-A 7.2 2143 KS4-¼-A 7.2 2154
KD4-y-A 2144 KS4-y-A 2155
KD4-½-A 2145 KS4-½-A 531676
KD4-¼-I 531636 KS4-¼-I 531678
KD4-y-I 531637 KS4-y-I 531679
KD4-½-I 531638 KS4-½-I 531680
KD4-CK-6 531639 KS4-CK-4 2150
KD4-CK-9 531640 KS4-CK-6 2151
KD4-CK-9-S 531642 KS4-CK-9 531683
KD4-N-9 531641 KS4-CX-6 4048
KS4-CX-9 4049
KS4-CK-9-S 531686
KS4-N-6 2152
KS4-N-9 2153
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD5-½-I 13 4088 KS5-½-A 13 531687
KS5-CK-13 4096
KS5-N-13 4089
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD3-x-A-R 5 531659 KS3-x-A-R 5 531667
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
KD4-¼-A-R 7.2 531694 KS4-¼-A-R 7.2 531677
Type Nom. size Part No. Type Nom. size Part No.
Steel design Steel design
KDMS6-¼-A 7.8 151776 KSS6-¼-A 7.8 151779
KDMS6-y-A 151777 KSS6-y-A 151780
KDMS6-½-A 151778 KSS6-½-A 531693
KSS6-x-A 151781
Brass design KSS6-¼-A 151779
KDS6-¼-A 7.8 531647 KSS6-y-A 151780
KDS6-y-A 531648 KSS6-½-A 531693
KDS6-½-A 531649 KSS6-¼-I 531695
KDS6-¼-I 531650 KSS6-y-I 531696
KDS6-y-I 531651 KSS6-½-I 531697
KDS6-½-I 531652 KSS6-CK-9 531698
KDS6-CK-9 531653 KSS6-CK-13 531699
KDS6-CK-13 531654 KSS6-CK-9-S 531701
KDS6-CK-9-S 531656 KSS6-N-9 531700
KDS6-N-9 531655
Union nut
for quick connector
Distributor
8 connections
FR-8 159
9 connections
FR-9 159
12 connections
FR-12 159
Type Supply Outlet Part No. Type Supply Outlet Part No.
FR-44
FR Gx Gx 6701 FR-9 Gx M3 30981
G¼ G¼ 7849
Gy Gy 6703
G½ G½ 6704
Distribution manifold
2 supply lines
12 outlets
Distribution manifold
2 supply lines
8 outlets
Type Supply Outlet Part No.
FR-12 Gx M5 4525
MA-…-EN
MA-…-RG
MA-…-RG
MA
MA
MAP-…-EN
MA-…-QS
FMA-…-EN
FMA
FMAP-…-EN
Type for thread Part No. Type for thread Part No.
Polyvinyl chloride Stainless steel, nitrile rubber
O M3 30290 OL M5 34634
M5 3565 M6 161180
M10 161181
Gx 2223 M12 161182
G¼ 2224 M14 161183
Gy 2225 M16 165298
G½ 2226 M22 165299
G¾ 2227
G1 210893 Gx 33840
G¼ 34635
Polyvinylidenfluoride
CRO M5 165191 Aluminium, nitrile rubber
OL Gy 34636
Gx 165192 G½ 34637
G¼ 165193 G¾ 34638
Gy 165194
G½ 165195
G¾ 165196
G1 165197
Polyamide, thermoplastic
polyurethane
OK Gx 531771
G¼ 531772
Gy 531773
G½ 531774
G¾ 531775
Pipe cutter ZR
Hose cutter for plastic pipes PQ-PA
for metal braided hose up to O.D. 28 mm
Disconnecting pliers
for removing plastic tubing PP-3,
PU-3, PP-4 and PU-4 from barbed
nipples
Tubing cassette
Type Quantity Part No.
Spare blades
ZRS 10 218606
Polymer
U-x Gx 2307
U-¼ G¼ 2316
U-y Gy 2309 Type D1 Part No.
U-½ G½ 2310 Polyethylene
U-¾ G¾ 2311 UC-M5 M5 165003
U-1 G1 2312 UC-M7 M7 161418
UC-x Gx 161419
Die-cast metal UC-¼ G¼ 165004
U-x-B Gx 6841
U-¼-B G¼ 6842
U-y-B Gy 6843
Filter silencer LFU
U-½-B G½ 6844
Input pressure 0 … 16 bar
U-¾-B G¾ 6845
U-1-B G1 151990
This standard also divides the specifications in the table below are
compressed air quality into seven based on standard temperature and
quality classes. The cubic metre pressure as per ISO 554.
Class Particle Particle density Pressure Residual oil
size dew point content
max. in µm max. in mg/m3 max. in °C max. in mg/m3
1 0.1 0.1 –70 0.01
2 1 1 –40 0.1
3 5 5 –20 1.0
4 15 8 +3 5
5 40 10 +7 25
6 – – +10 –
7 – – not defined –
A
If a constant supply of Compressed air tools To supply a large number
homogeneous oil mist in assembly lines; of consuming devices over
is required with long pneumatic controllers; long distances, oil mist
supply lines over transfer, greater than 2 µm; very
150 m; lubrication of welding and pressing good transmission char-
a range of consuming lines; acteristics over 150 m;
devices without over- groups of machines installation above consum-
lubrication ing device recommended;
branching permitted;
continuous supply of oil at
a rate of 7 to 12 mg/m3
B
For all standard Tools; To supply individual de-
applications without pneumatic drives; vices: oil mist 4 to 10 µm;
special requirements. controllers satisfactory transmission
Individual device characteristics up to 6 m;
lubrication, short installation above consum-
distances ing device necessary; oil
supplied at a rate of 15 to
25 mm3/drops
C
For applications Tools with low air Low operate margin, large
involving an extremely requirement; range of flow rates: oil mist
wide range of flow compressed air greater than 10 µm;
rates, high respon- cylinder controllers; satisfactory transmission
siveness, unlubri- controllers for unlubri- characteristics up to 6 m;
cated air consumption cated air consumption installation above consum-
before the lubricator ing device necessary;
oil supplied at a rate of 15
to 25 mm3/drops
D
For infrequent individ- Short-stroke cylinders; Light lubrication at the
ual activation of con- small compressed air point of consumption;
suming devices after tools; oil droplets 1 to 30 µm3;
long periods of rest, cutting tools transmission characteris-
long distances tics not applicable;
between lubricators installation at the consum-
and consuming ing device; oil supplied at a
devices, low flow rates rate of 1 to 30 mm3/piston
stroke
E
Wherever a fine and High-speed bearings; To transport a fine oil mist
uniform oil mist is sander spindles; for lubrication and cooling,
required in very small knitting machines; oil mist less than 2 µm,
and well metered gearboxes good transmission
quantities characteristics over 30 m;
installation above consum-
ing device recommended
Here are some tips on selecting Always choose a larger solids filter
components: than is necessary. Note the flow
direction when installing the filter.
Always size the service unit one Do not clean filter cartridges –
connection size higher than is re- dispose of them.
quired for the maximum flow rate. If using an adsorption dryer, place
Undersizing leads to pressure a preliminary filter (grade of filtra-
fluctuations at the regulator and tion 1 µm) upstream of the input
to inadequate filter service life. filter to extend the service life of
Always mount service units at the the input filter. Contact with oil
coolest point in the system, for will considerably reduce the
example on an exterior wall service life of the drying agent.
instead of in the waste heat zone Finally the air inlet temperature
of a working machine. should be less than 35 °C.
Service units should never be Use a lockable regulator knob to
mounted more than 5 metres prevent the pressure settings for
away from the last consuming the pressure regulator being
device. Otherwise the oil mist may changed without authorisation.
condense before it reaches the Compressed air lubricators must
actual consuming device if only be filled with the low-
lubricated air is being used. viscosity mineral oil approved by
Water separators separate any the manufacturer.
water droplets that occur in the If operating large working
network. Even the largest water cylinders (piston diameter above
separator will need to be emptied 100 mm) with lubricated air, use a
at some time. Therefore: make filter silencer for the exhaust air.
sure that you service your water This dampens the exhaust noise
separator regularly or, if in the and separates particles via a fine
project planning phase, consider filter cartridge.
using an automatic water Services units need to be serviced
separator. too – implement a maintenance
Filter bowls should only be schedule to prevent them failing
cleaned using water, not solvents. prematurely and causing
Use metal bowls for harsh problems.
environments.
PFAN
PL
a) Outside diameter1) (CETOP RP54P) * ++
b) Resistance to chemicals – ++
c) Resistance to microbes ++ ++
d) Resistance to UV radiation2) + ++
e) Resistance to hydrolysis + ++
f) Resistance to stress cracks + ++
g) Flame-retardant – ++
h) Approved for food processing industry – ++
i) Antistatic, electrically conductive – –
j) Halogen-free – –
k) Data and specifications for Festo types TÜV-tested ++ ++
l) Free of paint-wetting impairment substances ++ ++
m) Suitable for chain link trunking + +
n) Recomm. for contact with water (not drinking water) + ++
o) Resistance to abrasion + ++
p) Resistance to kinking + +
q) Resistance to detergents, coolants + ++
r) Suitability for vacuum + ++
s) High thermal and mechanical load capacities + ++
t) Minimal weight ++ +
u) Standard I.D.3) ++ ++
v) High flexibility at low temperatures + ++
w) High pressure load capacity ++ ++
++ Good/resistant
+ Suitable in certain conditions
– Unsuitable
* Not applicable
PU PE
PUN-DUO
PUN-CM
PU-DUO
PUN-VO
PAN-VO
PUN-H
PUN
PPS
PAN
PLN
PU
PP
PL
a) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ * * * ++ ++ ++ * *
b) + + + + – + + ++ ++ + + + +
c) + + + + + + + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
d) + + + + + + + + + + ++ + +
e) + + ++ ++ + + + ++ ++ + + + +
f) + + + + + + + + + + + + +
g) – – – ++ – – – – – – ++ – –
h) – – ++ – – – – ++ ++ – – – –
i) – – – – ++ – – – – – – – –
j) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ – ++ ++ – ++ ++
k) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
l) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
m) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + + ++ ++ ++ ++
n) + + ++ + + + + ++ ++ + + + +
o) ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++ + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
p) ++ ++ ++ + + ++ ++ + + ++ + ++ ++
q) + + + + + + + ++ ++ + + + +
r) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
s) + + + + + + + + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
t) ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++
u) ++ ++ ++ ++ – ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ – ++ –
v) ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++
w) ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Tubing ID in mm
people make is selecting tubing
lengths that are too long. Spiral tub-
ing has a higher pressure drop than
normal straight tubing precisely be-
cause of its long length. The diagram
opposite illustrates the pressure
drop that occurs with increasing
tubing length by illustrating the
decreasing flow rate.
An output pressure of 7 bar (effec- Tubing length in m
tive) and a pressure drop of 0.2 bar
were selected as fixed variables. The If the Festo push-in system is used
tubing is a PVC tubing with a sleeve there is no reduction of cross section
and fittings at both ends. within the tubing, which has a
positive effect on the pressure drop.