What it does: Helps control cylinder speed and reduces any sudden jerking or irregular movement in pneumatic circuits.
Line from Festo to keep in mind:
GRLA uni-directional flow control valve and in-line flow control valve—make sure to cross-check Festo's official website for correct series and model name before purchasing.
Applications: Pneumatic automation, packaging machines, assembly equipment and applications requiring controlled cylinder movement.
More cost-effective option: AirTAC ASC or Janatics flow control valves.
Conclusion: Festo flow control valves are provided by VS Enterprises from Noida.
Figures come from the Festo catalogue and are confirmed for your size at quotation.
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Parameter |
Details |
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Product type |
Festo pneumatic flow control valve |
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Operation |
Adjustable airflow |
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Function |
Pneumatic cylinder speed control |
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Flow type |
One-way flow control or in-line type as per model |
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Port size |
As per model |
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Connection |
Port-mounted or in-line as per model |
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Adjustment |
Manual flow adjustment |
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Working pressure |
As per Festo specifications |
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Airflow direction |
As per valve design |
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Applications |
Automation, packaging, assembly and high-speed machines |
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Selection |
Based on flow requirement, port size and cylinder application |
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Part number |
Required for exact specifications |
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A few practical details to help you frame your next engineering project.
The port-mounted valves enable the flow adjustment at the cylinder, whereas the in-line valves can be incorporated in the pneumatic tubing or system.
It controls the airflow, providing a regulation of the cylinder's extension and retraction speed.
Yes, a proper setting of the flow control will slow down the cylinder's speed.
