Space saving pneumatic miracle

The high power density of the VUVG valve is the result of the patented cartridge principle from Festo

Festo’s new VUVG valve has a size to performance ratio which the company says has never previously been achieved. According to the company, in 90% of all applications, a smaller size valve compared to existing valves can often be used. And VUVG valves of the same size achieve greater dynamics and up to 100% more flow for faster cycle times.

The high power density of the VUVG valve is the result of the patented cartridge principle from Festo. Its unique seal profile enables vacuum operation, very high flow rates and an extended pressure range of up to 10 bar. It also offers faster cycle times due to the increased pressure and the use of smaller cylinders increase the dynamics. As a result, when using the VUVG with, for example, a Festo DSNU cylinder with a 25mm piston diameter, 160mm stroke and a tube length of 350mm, the cylinder’s advancing time at 10 bar is 88% faster than with other similar valves. The cartridge principle enables neatly separated two-pressure operation. With the VUVG, there is no overlapping between the air ducts, as is common with other valves.

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