The advanced AV05 pneumatic valve system
October 2014
Motion Control & Drives
The compact lightweight design of its AV series is setting new benchmarks for pneumatic valves according to manufacturer Aventics. The AVO5 valve system, the latest addition to the family, is designed to allow closer mounting to actuators for lower compressed air requirements. Its specialised designs optimise air-channelling for an increased flow volume up to 700 l/min for superior air channelling performance.
“Like AV03, the AV05 features a more compact size, but the modular range consists of more than just these two valves,” emphasises Wolf Gerecke, head of product management at Aventics. “Customers who last saw the AV03 a year ago will be surprised at all the new features the AV system offers today, we have consistently added new options.”
Compared with previous valve systems, the AV series features fast switching times, a low weight and a small size. As with the AV03, the flow in the AV05 valve system was also optimised. “The valves can be mounted closer to where compressed air is required,” explains Gerecke. “The decentralised AES fieldbus connection also plays its part. The AES processes analog as well as digital signals and allows for fast assembly and flexible use.”
The latest valve generation
“We called all known principles of design, materials and assembly into question during the development of this AV series,” reports Gerecke. “Firstly, the valve components in the housing are arranged diagonally, saving up to 45% spatially. And secondly, shorter distances between the actuator and valve allow for compressed air savings of up to 20%.
“These unique designs clearly show the innovative leap our AV family takes in pneumatics. The concept required much more work and expertise than simply the idea of using the maximum length in a specified geometry. For example, high-tech polymers were implemented and a new injection-moulding process was developed specifically to be able to realise the design principle. These new materials make the product up to 40% lighter. As a result, the AV system is a perfect fit with our philosophy for top customer focus, speed, and flexibility.
For more information contact Erika Bennion, Tectra Automation, +27 (0)11 971 9400, [email protected], www.hytecgroup.co.za
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