Festo has refined its range of pneumatic components to improve hygiene within food and beverage processing. Corrosion-resistant materials and the addition of the self-adjusting cylinder-cushioning PPS – which eliminates the need for a food-trapping adjustment screw – have made the Festo food and beverage industry cylinders easier to clean and improve pneumatic operation in harsh environments at the same time.
In addition to the easier to clean and corrosion-resistant design, the Festo range of Clean Design cylinder’s sealing materials and lubricating greases have FDA approval for use with food. A modular sealing system also means the right seal for every application: FDA-compliant seals offer a longer service life, while grease-free operation makes them suitable for a wide range of temperatures from -40 to 120°C.
Festo supports its series of products for the food, beverage and packaging industries with a range of easy-to-clean accessories. For example, the cylinder sensor SMT-C1 is resistant to cleaning agents, heat and mould, and can be mounted directly on both the DGRF and DSBF cylinders, using the sensor rail. The tubing and fitting combination, PLN and NPQP, can be assembled quickly and easily and ensures long-term trouble-free operation, even in corrosive environments that are subject to intensive cleaning. Additionally, the fitting NPQP is a practical alternative to costly stainless-steel fittings.
In conditions where additional protection is required, a pre-assembled system can be supplied in a customised control panel. Produced locally in Isando, the custom solutions are delivered as a complete unit, ready to install with minimal commissioning. Festo system engineers are also available to program and integrate the system on site where required.
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