Why it is important to optimally regulate pressure and flow
Efficiency, process stability and energy savings are key factors in modern production, especially in applications involving sensitive goods. Achieving this requires an intelligent control concept that precisely and flexibly regulates pressure and flow while minimizing energy consumption. With Controlled Pneumatics, Festo offers the perfect solution by combining proportional technology, sensor systems, and digital control.
Unlike conventional systems with fixed settings, Controlled Pneumatics continuously adjusts values in real time. The result is improved product quality, reduced compressed air consumption, and longer service life for components.
Stable processes
In practice, fluctuations in pressure and flow often lead to defective products. This is especially critical in industries such as automotive, medical technology, food, and packaging, where stable processes are essential to prevent rejects and costly rework. Inconsistent pressure across different production stations is a common issue and can cause cylinders to position components inaccurately or seals to be applied with incorrect force.
Proportional valves with closed-loop control can make a significant difference. They reliably maintain the pressure at the required level, regardless of load changes, fluctuating input pressure, or minor leaks. In practice, unstable processes often result in high reject rates. These can be drastically reduced with intelligent pressure and flow regulation.
Pushing the boundaries of pneumatics with Controlled Pneumatics
This innovative technology is opening up entirely new areas of application, especially in the precise regulation of pressure and flow. Controlled Pneumatics pushes beyond the boundaries of conventional pneumatics, resulting in solutions that are simpler, more reliable, faster, more precise, and more energy-efficient. Traditional standard pneumatics, by contrast, are typically used for straightforward applications such as point-to-point movements. Their simplicity, robustness, and cost-effectiveness continue to make them the ideal choice in many cases.
Controlled Pneumatics, however, are mechatronic pneumatic systems that incorporate advanced valve and communication technologies. These systems enable digital control combined with closed-loop regulation of sensor-based variables.
The new proportional-pressure regulator VEAB with IO-Link is an example of Controlled Pneumatics in action; it demonstrates just how precise and flexible modern pressure regulation can be. Based on cutting-edge piezo technology, the VEAB stands out with its exceptional control accuracy, virtually silent operation, and extensive diagnostic capabilities via IO-Link. Four customizable presets, intelligent switching functions, and easy plug-and-play commissioning make it the perfect solution for demanding applications such as web tension control, dosing processes, or force-controlled polishing.
Conclusion
For those looking to improve process reliability and product quality, precise and automated regulation of pressure and flow is essential. It not only minimizes errors but also ensures consistently high product quality, reduces downtime, and enhances overall system efficiency. For a deeper dive into the topic, a blog article from Festo offers valuable insights into how intelligent pressure and flow regulation can cut costs, stabilize processes, and prepare companies to meet future demands.
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