Energy efficiency@Festo

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Hands-on energy efficiency

Experience energy efficiency with

our interactive displays and
exhibits with products from Festo
that can be touched and tried
out. We make energy efficiency
come alive.
Intelligent design, energy-efficient
products and solutions, sustained
service and well-founded indus-
trial training are all integrated.
This is what energy efficiency
means at Festo.
Come and pay us a visit.

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We are energy saving innovations.
We are sustainability in production.
We are the catalyst for your efficiency.

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Energy efficiency in focus

We are the catalyst for your efficiency. With us, you can rely on technical experts and efficient technologies
that will ensure your machines and systems consume fewer resources and less energy.
This reduces your CO2 emissions as well as your operating costs. And it leads to increases – in the sustainability
of your production processes and your company’s productivity.

Intelligent design Products and solutions

• Intelligent and innovative selection software • Festo offers products and solutions that use
for designing systems correctly. energy more efficiently. You can realise signifi-
• Choose smaller components, avoid the cant potential savings right now.
­accumulation of safety factors. • From high-performance, simple pneumatic
­systems to precise, highly dynamic automation
technology.

Focus

Energy
Energyeffi-
­efficiency
ciency

Services
Industrial training • Festo Energy Saving Services: the service package
• Take advantage of the expertise of our sales to make the best possible use of potential savings.
­engineers and energy efficiency consultants. • From compressed air audits to the implementation
• Benefit from Festo Didactic’s close links to of energy-saving solutions, our specialists support
­industry and its training portfolio. you with tailor-made services.

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Intro Pneumatic drives

5 Energy efficiency in focus 14 Functional chains of pneumatic systems

6 Table of contents 16 Energy efficiency in pneumatic applications
8 An eye to the future 18 The payoff
10 Current facts: energy consumption patterns 20 Pneumatic drives
in Germany 24 Valves and valve terminals
11 Opportunities are available: grab them! 28 Gripping and vacuum
12 12 ways to save energy! 32 Compressed air preparation and energy
­monitoring
36 Gain time – with Festo engineering tools for
pneumatic solutions

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Electric drives Energy Saving Services

38 Electric automation infrastructure 52 Forward thinking, targeted action

40 Energy efficiency in electric applications 53 Energy efficiency as a service
42 Electric axes and motors 54 Energy Saving Services in practice
46 Electric controllers 55 What our customers say
50 Gain time – with Festo engineering tools
for electrical solutions
Outro

56 We make you more productive

57 Industrial training
58 Together for more energy efficiency

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An eye to the future

Challenges of the 21st century

Ecological footprint

3 x
If we continue to live as we do
now, we will need nearly 3 Earths
to support our lifestyle in the
year 2050. [2]

Growing world population

It is estimated that by 2050 the
10 ,000,000,000

Earth's population will have

reached between 9 and 10 billion
people. [2]

4°
Climate change
The temperature of the Earth’s
atmosphere is four degrees
higher than it was before the
Sources onset of industrialisation. [4]
[1] G erman Federal Environmental
Agency, http://www.umweltbun-
desamt.de/, 2012.
[2] L iving Planet Report of the WWF,
2012.
[3] T he future of energy, an initiative
of the German Federal Ministry of
Education and Research, 2013.
[4] R eport issued by the World Bank,
Turn down the heat: climate
extremes, regional impacts, and
the case for resilience, 2012.

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70
,000,000,000
Dwindling natural resources
During the last 30 years, world-
wide extraction of natural
resources has doubled to a vol-
ume of roughly 70 billion tons
per year. [1]

33 %
Decreasing biodiversity
Studies done in 2008 show that
animal populations around the
world had decreased on average
by 33% in comparison with levels
reported in 1970. [2]

80 % Fossil fuels
80% of worldwide energy require-
ments are currently met by fossil
fuels with limited reserves. [3]

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Current facts: energy consumption patterns
in Germany

How much energy is currently being consumed in Germany and how is consumption distributed? How much
of this consumption is generated by industrial applications which are relevant for Festo? The two graphics
below provide an overview and reveal that in the industrial sector too, significant energy saving potential can
be exploited.

Industry: 30% (2634 PJ)

Transport: 29% (2568 PJ)
Households: 26% (2333 PJ)
Commerce, service providers:
Energy consumption 15% (1346 PJ)
­ atterns by sector in
p
­Germany in 2011 (values
specified in % and PJ)

Energy consumption
according to industry
application in 2011 ­(values
Heating: 8% (207.3 PJ)
Hot water: 1% (23.9 PJ) specified in % and PJ)
Other process heat: 66% (1729.7 PJ)
Air conditioning (electricity): 1% (16.8 PJ)
Other process refrigeration (electricity): 1% (17.9 PJ)
Mechanical energy (electricity): 21% (558.7 PJ)
Information and communication technology
(electricity): 1% (33.7 PJ)
Lighting (electricity): 1% (35.9 PJ)

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Opportunities are available: grab them!

There are lots of opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in your production processes – they only need
to be exploited! Take the time to search for possible approaches – it pays off. Take advantage of the following
typical opportunities:

Building new systems

In particular within the context of new projects,
considerable efficiency potential can be easily
exploited through the use of conceptual solutions.

Renovating and modernising existing systems

The renovation and modernisation of existing
­systems also offer good opportunities to increase
those systems' energy efficiency.

Introduction of an energy management system in

accordance with ISO 50001
If the goal is to embed energy efficiency throughout
the entire company, this can be consistently pur-
sued by introducing an EnMS in accordance with
ISO 50001.

ISO 50001
Energy
Management

Note

There are many other ways to

increase energy efficiency!

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12 ways to save energy!

12 different measures and ways to successfully save energy In the opinion of our experts, these measures pro-
mote quick and simple implementation of suitable optimisation measures, for example as described in VDMA
standard sheet 24581 (Pneumatic fluid power - Application notes for the optimization of the energy efficiency
of pneumatic systems). The following examples show best-case scenarios of how much you can save with the
help of each measure.

Our tip: Ask for advice from the experts at Festo who are highly knowledgeable with regard to energy efficiency
and have mastered the implementation of this integrated approach.

Reduce friction
-15% Use air-saving circuits
-60%
• Use low-friction components V • Handling vacuum with
Mini-slide DGSL V ­monitored switch-off
t use OVEM

Choose the right components

-14% Reduce weight
-18%
• Motor with holding brake • Optimum technology mix
for long standstills • Electric handling unit with
pneumatic Z-axis

Efficient open- and closed-loop

-10% Correct sizing
-35%
control • Ideal size
• Adapt positioning profiles • Use the next smaller size
• Optimise the controller for pneumatic drives
Festo FCT m m Festo Engineering Tools

From products ...

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 Reduce the pressure level
-22% Reduce leakages
-20%
4 6 • With a pressure regulator • Routine leakage detection,
2 8 • Return stroke with reduced ­condition monitoring
bar/psi pressure 6 3 bar Energy Saving Services
MS series, VABF

Recover energy
-10% Switch off power
-10%
I
• Save braking energy in the • Leakages reduced by up to 10%
­coupled intermediate circuits • In this case for the entire com-
Multi-axis controller CMMD pressed air system
P

Reduce tubing lengths

-25% Reduce pressure loss
-6%
• Decentralised valve terminal Δp • Ideal tubing diameters,
• Optimised tubing layout P less resistance
Pipe and tubing cutter ZRS t • Reduced network pressure
8 7 bar
MS series size combinations

… to systems

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Functional chains of pneumatic systems

High energy prices, rising cost pressure and a growing awareness of climate protection have turned energy
efficiency into a key business task. Pneumatic systems, too, offer attractive potential savings in this respect.
The key to success lies in taking a comprehensive look at pneumatic systems.

Compressed air generation Air preparation

Energy-efficient use of com- The quality of the compressed
pressed air begins with its gener- air used has a definite impact
ation: the selection of the right on service life and flawless oper-
compressors, their sizing and ation of pneumatic components.
their controlled and coordinated Compressor oil, water or parti-
interaction are decisive factors cles wash out the life-time lubri-
for energy consumption and cation and lead to increased
energy costs per cubic metre of wear and damage to seals. Com-
compressed air. pressed air consumption and
costs skyrocket as a result.

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Compressed air distribution Compressed air applications
Compressed air systems are sub- There are numerous opportuni-
ject to continuous change, as, for ties for saving energy when using
example, production systems are compressed air applications.
converted or expanded, the Detailed information can be
amount of air is increased or found from page 18 onwards.
lines are added. This results in
networks which are not optimally
laid out and installed, in some
cases with significant pressure
losses.

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Energy efficiency in pneumatic applications

… in the automotive and Tier 1 supplier industry – body shop

Return stroke Δp Pressure drop

V
with 3 bar P reduced by 1 bar
V
t t

Energy recovery
for 5% of the
drives
Tubing
lengths
shortened
by 50%

Pressure reduced
4 6 from 6 to 5 bar
2 8
bar/psi

I Switch off power

during non-pro-
ductive phases
P Leakage level
reduced from
20% to 10%

-53%
-€3000
Energy and cost savings,
and CO2 reduction
-13 tons CO2

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… in the food industry – forming, filling and sealing

Return stroke Δp Pressure drop

V with 3 bar reduced by 1 bar
V P

t t

Tubing
lengths
shortened
by 50%

Energy recovery
for 5% of the
drives

50% of the I Switch off power

cylinders one during non-pro-
size smaller ductive phases
m m Leakage level P
reduced from
20% to 10%

-46%
-€2600
Energy and cost savings,
and CO2 reduction
-11 tons CO2

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The payoff

How can Festo help you to Energy efficiency measure Description Working parameters
­optimise your application?

Select the application which is

most similar to yours. We have
calculated the potential savings Number of cylinders [pcs.]
per measure per year as a %, in Cylinder diameter [mm]
euros and in CO2 emissions and Stroke [mm]
entered the resulting values in Distance from cylinder to valve [m]
the appropriate column.
Cycle rate [s]
General conditions: Reduce pressure From 6 to 5 bar
4 6
250 working days per year 2 8
16 hours per day bar/psi

6 bar operating pressure

Correct sizing 50% of the cylinders

Annual savings
one size smaller
m m

Reduce tubing lengths Tubing volume cut in half

(tubing 50% shorter)

Δp Reduce pressure losses With an optimised compressed air

P network, pressure can be reduced
t
at the compressor by 1 bar

Reduce leakages Reduce leakages

from 20% to 10%

Recover energy Energy recovery for 5% of the pneu-

matic drives

Annual savings I Switch off power Switch off for 3rd shift
> €1000 (20% leakage)
P

€500 to €1000
Use air-saving circuit 50% of the drives with return stroke
V
€100 to €500 V at 3 bar
t
< €100

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Sample applications with potential savings

Automotive: Automotive: Automotive: Food: Small parts assembly: Electronics:

parts handling clamping engine parts machining forming, filling, sealing feeding and joining through-hole
parts technology (THT)
60 30 100 100 5 4 2 2 10 10 100 100
63 40 63 50 32 16 100 80 16 25 16 25
80 40 100 100 800 150 220 150 10 20 10 10
7 4 2 6 4 4

30 15 60 6 1 5

15% 15% 14% 14% 16% 16%

€880 €4,131 €46 €825 €712 €1,425
3.71 tons CO2 17.44 tons CO2 0.20 tons CO2 3.48 tons CO2 3.01 tons CO2 6.02 tons CO2

8% 10% 14% 13% 2% 2%

€472 €2,824 €46 €721 €97 €194
1.99 tons CO2 11.92 tons CO2 0.20 tons CO2 3.05 tons CO2 0.41 tons CO2 0.82 tons CO2

17% 11% 1% 4% 32% 32,%

€974 €3,035 €4 €228 €1,439 €2,878
4.11 tons CO2 12.82 tons CO2 0.02 tons CO2 0.96 tons CO2 6.08 tons CO2 12.15 tons CO2

6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
€350 €1,674 €19 €342 €270 €541
1.48 tons CO2 7.07 tons CO2 0.08 tons CO2 1.44 tons CO2 1.14 tons CO2 2.28 tons CO2

12% 12% 12% 12% 12% 12%

€714 €3,413 €39 €697 €551 €1,102
3.01 tons CO2 14.41 tons CO2 0.17 tons CO2 2.94 tons CO2 2.33 tons CO2 4.66 tons CO2

3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
€166 €805 €9 €163 €127 €253
0.70 tons CO2 3.40 tons CO2 0.04 tons CO2 0.69 tons CO2 0.53 tons CO2 1.07 tons CO2

8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%
€482 €2,304 €27 €470 €372 €744
2.03 tons CO2 9.73 tons CO2 0.11 tons CO2 1.99 tons CO2 1.57 tons CO2 3.14 tons CO2

14% 13% 13% 13% 14% 14%

€800 €3,733 €41 €754 €649 €1,298
3.38 tons CO2 15.76 tons CO2 0.17 tons CO2 3.18 tons CO2 2.74 tons CO2 5.48 tons CO2

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Pneumatic drives – tips

There are numerous options for saving energy consumed by pneumatic drives. These are always advantageous
where sustained holding force is required. The application’s features also play an important role in selecting a
pneumatic solution. The following should be taken into consideration:

General Pneumatic drives

• Design safety functions correctly – • Reduce air consumption – if possible, use single-­
accumulation reduces economic efficiency. acting cylinders.
m m m m
• Size pneumatic cylinders correctly. Oversized
• Keep tubing lengths as short as possible – ­cylinders consume more compressed air than
the shorter they are the less energy is lost. necessary.

• Misalignment causes stress on the seals and • Use cylinders with round piston rods in preference
bearings. Leakage and wear can be minimised to those with oval and rectangular piston shapes
by flexibly coupling the drive and the load. as they always have relatively high leakage rates.
• Drive-guide combinations provide ideal operating
• Reduce moving masses as much as possible. characteristics, while going easy on the seals.
This helps to avoid high leakage rates.
• Suitable hard scrapers on the piston rod reduce
wear in dusty environments.

• Use reduced pressure for non-productive strokes.

4 6
2 8
bar/psi

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Working it out for you: correct sizing

Correct sizing of pneumatic drives reduces compressed air consumption by up to 40%.

In our example, the software tools determine that a DSCB in size 32 instead of a DSBC 40 is just as adequate.
This cuts procurement costs and, more importantly, it reduces compressed air consumption by 35% during
operation.

-35%
Correct sizing of pneumatic • A diameter of 40 mm has been
drives used thus far.
m m
• The diameter is reduced to
Software tools are used in order 32 mm because the application
to select the right system compo- can still be operated with a
nents for the application with smaller cylinder without any
minimal effort. The components problem.
used are thus only as large
as they really need to be for the Air consumption is reduced
application. Oversizing is by 35%.
avoided. Unnecessary energy
consumption due to excessive
potential force can be prevented.
Reduction to the next smaller
size decreases energy consump-
tion by roughly 35%.

In many cases the next

smaller drive can be used.

Other possible applications

This also applies to electric

systems. Design of the overall
system (motor, gear unit, axis)
and avoidance of accumulated
safety factors when considering
individual components.

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Pneumatic drives – products

Lightweight materials, continuous improvement of reliable seal concepts and the development of hermetically
sealed drive systems: these are three decisive factors for low energy consumption during operation. Festo’s
portfolio includes a broad range of pneumatic drives that have precisely these attributes.
In particular the numerous guided drive combinations deserve special mention, as they help customers avoid
misalignment and thus potential leaks as well.

50% savings thanks to size Calculated value

reduction: semi-rotary drive • Air consumption, DRRD-50-180
with piston DRRD at 6 bar operating pressure:
1.7 l/min
The improved design ensures a • Air consumption, DRRD-40-180
very high load capacity and an at 6 bar operating pressure:
extremely high mass moment of 0.8 l/min
inertia. Smaller drives can thus
often be used. Consumption reduction:
roughly 53%

Benefits
• High precision and load capacity
thanks to innovative bearing
technology
• Simple layout and concept pro-
vide good availability and very
short delivery times
• New function variants for a
great variety of customer appli- -53%
cations

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Compact cylinder ADNP
Especially lightweight cylinder
due to polymer end cap
• Dia.: 20 ... 50 mm
• Stroke: 5 ... 80 mm

Linear drive DGO

Leakage-free thanks to magnetic
power transmission without
mechanical connections
• Dia.: 12 ... 40 mm
• Strokes of up to 4000 mm

Linear drive DGC

Rodless cylinder with patented
sealing band reduces leakages.
• Dia.: 8 ... 63 mm
• Strokes of up to 8500 mm

Mini slide DGSL

The sturdy and precise guide
reduces leakages due to wear.
• Dia.: 4 ... 25 mm
• Stroke: 10 ... 200 mm

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Valves and valve terminals – tips

In the field of pneumatics, valves function as switching and control components. The drives connected to them
can only be operated efficiently if the valves are correctly sized and actuated.

• Combine valve sizes correctly on the valve • Use reversible operation: pressure regulators
4 6
­terminal. 2 8 upstream of the valves allow exhaust air to
bar/psi
m m
escape from the cylinder without resistance. It
• Keep the number of connections/fittings as low doesn’t have to be exhausted by the regulator.
as possible: valves on manifold blocks, or in • Create different pressure zones in valve terminals
­general on valve terminals, reduce potential leak- in order to save energy.
ages. • Use modern proportional valves with pilot control
based on piezo valve technology to control pres-
I • Use valves whose solenoids are actuated with sure levels and flow rates. This reduces energy
reduced holding current. consumption considerably.
P

• Give preference to decentralised installations:

less compressed air consumption thanks to
reduced tubing lengths. See graphic below.

Annual compressed air consumption [Nm³]

for 10 clamping cylinders, 1500 cycles per day

40,000
Compressed air consumption [Nm³]

35,000
€200/year
30,000 €230/year
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Ø6x1 Ø8x1.25 Ø10x1.5 Ø6x1 Ø8x1.25 Ø10x1.5 Ø6x1 Ø8x1.25 Ø10x1.5
L = 15 m L=8m L=3m

The graph shows the influence of different tubing lengths and tubing diameters
on compressed air consumption. This sample calculation is based on 10 clamp-
ing cylinders in automotive production at 1500 cycles a day.

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Working it out for you: reduced pressure during the
return stroke

In many applications, full force is only required in one direction. Pressure can be cut in half for the return
stroke without causing any problems. This is especially easy to achieve if valve terminals with vertical-stacking
regulators are used. Compressed air consumption can be reduced by more than 20%.

-22%
Adjust the pressure level to • Air consumption of a standard
4 6
meet the requirement 2 8 cylinder DSBC 32-500 during
bar/psi
normal operation at 6 bar:
If valve terminals with vertical‑­ approx. 5.1 Nl
stacking regulators are used, the • Air consumption of a standard
pressure level can be easily cylinder DSBC 32-500 when
adjusted to the application’s advancing at 6 bar and with
actual requirements. This makes, pressure reduced to 3 bar dur-
for example, a return stroke with ing the return stroke: approx.
reduced pressure easy to imple- 4.0 Nl
ment.
All in all, air consumption is
reduced by 22%.

Before
32 mm, 500 mm 5.1 Nl
6 bar

6 bar

After
32 mm, 500 mm 4.0 Nl
6 bar

3 bar

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Valves and valve terminals – products

Nowadays a great variety of valve functions are performed using valve terminals. This saves time and effort
during installation – and it is important for the prevention of leakages in pneumatic circuits. Valve terminal sys-
tems tested for leaks, solenoid coils with electronically reduced holding current, the creation of pressure zones
and integrated pressure regulators: valve terminals with these features reduce energy costs in the long term.

Vertical stacking for more Benefits

energy efficiency, e.g. with • Quick and simple installation –
the valve VABF-S3-2-R4C2-C-10 even for retrofitting
• Operating pressure can be
In the case of valves and valve optimally adjusted to the
terminals, energy efficiency ­application
measures such as a return stroke • Various regulator types are
with reduced pressure can be available
elegantly and easily realised
through vertical stacking.
The required pressure regulator
plates are easy to install.

-22%

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 Δp ISO valve terminal VTSA
P
Unique worldwide – 5 valve sizes on
t
a single valve terminal
• Very high flow rates – up to 4500 l/min
• Reverse operation of valves and pressure
­regulators
• Simple implementation of pressure zones
• Diagnostic concept
• Vertical stacking

Δp Valve and valve terminal series VG

P
The best individual valve in its class
t
• Compact with high flow rate
• Expandable into a valve terminal with individual
connection
• Easy installation
• Wide range of variants
• Numerous pressure zones are possible
and can be easily implemented

Δp Valve terminal MPA

P
Maximum function integration on a single platform
t
• Compact and space-optimised for high perfor-
mance directly at the drive
• Highly variable: up to 64 valve positions/
128 solenoid coils
• Vertical valve stacking: manual pressure regulator,
pressure shut-off plate

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Gripping and vacuum – tips

Of course the extensive product range from Festo also includes perfectly matched mechanical and vacuum
grippers for the front unit. In some cases this results in massive energy-saving potential.

Gripping Vacuum

• The gripper must be correctly sized. Oversized Install the vacuum generator as close as possible
grippers consume more compressed air than to the application.
m m
­necessary. Vacuum suction nozzles are the ideal solution for
this purpose.
• Use shortest possible tubing lengths, i.e. position • Avoid long tubing lines between the vacuum
the valve as close as possible to the gripper. ­generator and the suction gripper.
• Please note that dead volume in the tubing fre-
quently accounts for a large percentage of overall • Powerful vacuum or high suction rate? Select the
consumption, especially where gripping with right suction nozzles for the application in ques-
m m
small volumes is involved! tion.
• Short evacuation times reduce air consumption
• Use pneumatic grippers in moving applications. at the vacuum generator.
They are lighter than electric grippers, and they
reduce weight and save energy as a result. • Vacuum generators with air-saving circuit are
V
• Use pneumatic grippers for long holding times. V capable of saving large amounts of compressed
t
With pneumatic grippers, gripping force is availa- air in many cases.
ble for as long as needed – without any additional
energy consumption. Electric grippers are con- Δp
• Check exhaust air silencers in vacuum generators
trolled and require additional holding current. P
for contamination on a regular basis!
t

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Working it out for you: air-saving circuits in
vacuum applications

Constant vacuum pressure is not absolutely necessary for reliable holding of objects. Continuous air consump-
tion can be avoided by using an air-saving circuit, especially in the case of smooth surfaces. Savings amount
to roughly 60% of previously required volumes of compressed air.

-60%
Switch off vacuum generation V
• The compressed air supply is
intermittently V shut down by a solenoid valve,
t
and vacuum pressure is moni-
The vacuum suction nozzle OVEM tored by a sensor.
with integrated air-saving circuit • The air-saving circuit is espe-
monitors vacuum pressure. When cially efficient in the case of
the predefined level is reached, smooth surfaces, and reduces
the vacuum generator is air consumption by up to 60%.
switched off until the specified
vacuum pressure value is once
again exceeded.

Vacuum pressure p

-0.7

-0.5

Standard volumetric flow rate qn

Energy
savings

Without air-saving circuit

With air-saving circuit

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Gripping and vacuum – products

Space-optimised, lightweight components for gripping and vacuum applications provide great
potential for increasing energy efficiency at the front end.

Intelligent vacuum monitoring –

vacuum generator OVEM

Intelligent vacuum monitoring

only generates vacuum when it is
actually needed, and reduces
energy consumption significantly.

Benefits
• Compact design
• Integrated vacuum monitoring
with air-saving circuit
• High-performance suction and
air-jet functions with optimised
vacuum generator nozzles and
power module
• Condition monitoring with
OVEM increases process relia-
bility and prevents machine
downtime because it monitors
evacuation and ejection times
during every cycle and automat-
ically generates error messages.

-60%

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Parallel grippers HGPD
Sturdy, powerful and lightweight
• Sealed gripper (IP65) for harsh environments
• No need for additional sealing air
• Easy to clean

Parallel grippers HGPL

Sturdy, high-precision long-stroke gripper
• Two opposing pistons move the gripper jaws
directly without loss of force
• A single gripper type for internal and external
gripping
• 4 sizes: 14 ... 63 mm
• Total gripping force: 130 ... 2800 N

Vacuum generator VN
Minimal space required
• Lightweight technopolymer housing
• Can be used directly in the work space
• Electrical and pneumatic actuation
• Max. vacuum: 93%

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Compressed air preparation and energy monitoring – tips

Energy-efficient pneumatic applications can only be achieved with suitable compressed air quality in accordance
with ISO 8573-1:2010. It is therefore crucial to take certain parameters into consideration.
The following questions need to be clarified when designing a decentralised compressed air preparation system:
What is the maximum required flow rate?
Connection size?
Do all consuming devices need the same compressed air quality?
What is the quality of the compressed air supplied by the compressor?

I • Whenever possible, switch off the air supply • Decentralised compressed air preparation directly
­during machine standstills, at the end of shifts, at the system reduces the risk of components
P
during breaks etc. being contaminated. Moisture, contamination
and oil have a negative effect on seals and wash
• When higher pressure levels are required at spe- the initial lubrication out of the components.
4 6
2 8 cific points within the network, use pressure • Tubing material which is suited to the environ-
bar/psi
boosters instead of increasing pressure through- ment prevents chemical, physical and microbial
out the entire system. damage.
• Use only suitable tools when cutting tubing to
Δp • Carefully check the need for filters, because every length.
P
filter stage reduces the flow rate and increases • Fittings with modern sealing rings and support
t
the pressure drop. Follow the motto: “as much as functions ensure leak-proof, reusable connections.
necessary, as little as possible”. • Monitor all air consumption. Countermeasures
• Timely replacement of filter elements in service are only possible if you know how much com-
units prevents unnecessary flow resistance. pressed air is used.
• Use a multiple distributor instead of a series of
T-branches. The pressure drop is greater with
in-line T-connectors than with a multiple distribu-
tor.

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Working it out for you: air supply switched off during
standstills

World’s first: the energy efficiency module E2M. The module is used to save energy in production systems that
automate processes which are powered by compressed air. E2M provides active, intelligent control of the
compressed air supply by shutting it off during system standstills and restarting it for production. Losses due
to leakages are therefore limited. The module reads out relevant measured values from the machine’s control-
ler such as pressure and flow rate via a bus system. This makes it possible to monitor the system in a specific,
targeted way.

-20%
Eliminating the flow of supply • Assembly system with 20%
air in compressed air systems at leakage
standstill • Daily utilisation: approx.
10 hours production and
At weekends and during breaks, 14 hours standby
if the machine is at a standstill • System consumption per day
air supply to the system is shut without E2M: 1242 cubic Nm
down automatically, but working • System consumption per day
pressure (P2) is maintained. with E2M: 970 cubic Nm
Pressure losses due to leakages
are reported. The system is Savings: 20%
started up manually when
required. This reduces com-
pressed air consumption by up
to 20%.

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Compressed air preparation and energy monitoring –
­products

Optimally sized intelligent service units provide just the right amount of clean compressed air, and also moni-
tor the system’s consumption levels. Using the right components for distributing the compressed air can save
a great deal of money.

Energy saving made easier than

ever – energy efficiency module
MSE6-E2M

The MSE6-E2M automates

energy savings in compressed air
systems. Reduces leakages to
zero during non-production
times, which it reliably detects by
means of the integrated monitor-
ing function.

Benefits
• Zero compressed air consump-
tion in standby
• Checks the system for leaks
• Ensures maintenance in the
event of leaks
• Monitors relevant process data

-20%

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 Air flow analyser
Autonomous measuring system with data logger
for recording flow rate and pressure directly at the
system
• Easy to install
• Software for evaluating and documenting data
• Measuring range: 30 ... 3000 Nl/min

Service units – MS series

4 sizes
m m
• Port sizes: 1/8" ... 2"
Δp • Flow: max. 22,000 Nl/min
P
• Intelligent combination of sizes permits high
t
flow rates with low pressure drops

Flow sensors SFE3/SFET, SFAB and SFAM

Ideal for monitoring energy costs and testing air
lines for leaks. Easy detection thanks to the displays.
• Flow rate measuring range SFE3: 0.05 ... 50 l/min
• Flow rate measuring range
transmitter SFET: 0.05 ... 10 l/min
• Flow rate measuring range SFAB: 10 ... 1000 l/min
• Flow rate measuring range
SFAM: 1000 ... 15,000 l/min

Pressure regulator LR /LRMA

4 6
2 8 • Easy to retrofit pressure regulator
bar/psi
• Flow rate: 22 ... 127 l/min
• Push-in fitting for tubing ODs of 4 ... 8 mm

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Gain time – with Festo engineering tools for
pneumatic solutions

Festo’s customers have easy access to a networked, digital customer information system for everything from
product selection, design and ordering to outstanding after-sales support. The electronic catalogue with inte-
grated engineering tools and the online shop are perfectly set up for a wide range of requirements – and they
take energy efficiency requirements into special consideration.

Pneumatic drives Valves and valve terminals Grippers Vacuum

Perfect simulations replace You can create your individual Reliable gripping and the energy-­ Which suction gripper on which
expensive actual tests because solution quickly and easily with efficient use of grippers depend surface for which motion?
in particular during the design our configurators for valves and on correct calculation. The gripper Don’t experiment – calculate!
phase, an important cornerstone valve terminals. Different pres- selection tool from Festo calcu- The vacuum selection program
is laid for energy efficiency. sure zones and valve-specific lates the best possible gripping helps you select the right suction
The sizing software for pneumatic supply pressures, for example solution based on weight, direc- cups, tubing and venturi nozzles.
drives (GSED) simulates and with the help of vertical-stacking tion of motion, distances and It also calculates the distribution
­calculates specific applications regulators, can be implemented the workpiece to be gripped. of the forces acting on the indi-
and suggests suitable products. with only minimal effort. It immediately displays which vidual suction cups, as well as
Whenever the parameters are parallel, radial, angle or 3-point evacuation time.
changed, all other values are gripper and in which size is best
updated automatically by this for the application – with maxim-
expert system. Product informa- ised productivity and greatest
tion such as CAD data, accesso- possible energy efficiency.
ries and documentation is also
available.

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Pneumatic drives – tools

Dimensioning pneumatic drives Example with double-acting

with sizing software from Festo ­cylinder
Perfect simulations replace • Expected positioning time
expensive actual tests. The Festo • Travel
sizing software is expert at sup- • Mounting angle
porting you during the selection, • Direction of motion
configuration and sizing of the • Operating pressure
entire pneumatic control chain. • Tubing length
If one parameter is changed, the • Moving load
program automatically updates • Sensing via additional
all others. When configuring impact/frictional force
pneumatic control chains, the
program ensures that all system
components are of the right size.

Start the program, enter applica-

tion data, calculate, select: done

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Electric automation infrastructure

High energy prices, rising cost pressure and a growing awareness of climate protection have turned energy
efficiency into a key business task. Pneumatic systems, too, offer attractive potential savings in this respect.
The key to success lies in taking a comprehensive look at electric systems.

Energy supply and distribution Preparing energy

Electrical energy is usually sup- In addition to distribution, elec-
plied by an external power utility. trical energy also has to be pre-
On-site power generation is the pared for the various consuming
exception. Energy is distributed devices. Depending on the appli-
within buildings via electrical cation and the drive systems, dif-
cables. This usually results in ferent voltage levels and types
minor losses. are required which can be gener-
ated decentrally in, for example,
control cabinets.

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Application
The range of applications is very
diverse. However, most systems
consist of three main components:
a servo controller or a control
unit regulates or controls the
system. An electric actuator,
­usually a rotary or linear electric
motor, converts the electrical
energy into mechanical drive
power. The third component, the
mechanical system, converts this
into the required motion.

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Energy efficiency in electric applications

… in the packaging industry

Regenerative Reduce
braking moving
loads

I Shut down
during lengthy
production
P breaks

Efficient Select the right

actuation components
and control

Use low-friction Size drives

mechanical ­correctly
­components
m m

-42%
-€643
Energy and cost savings,
and CO2 reduction -3 tons CO2

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... in the solar and flat-panel industry

Efficient Reduce
actuation moving
and control loads

Size drives
­correctly

m m

Select the right

components

Use low-friction Regenerative

mechanical braking
­components

-35%
-€570
Energy and cost savings,
and CO2 reduction -2.7 tons CO2

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Electric drives and axes – tips

Where electric drives are concerned, there is plenty of scope for selecting a suitable solution. Here too, it pays
off to consider the efficiency of the overall system and to reduce energy consumption wherever possible.
Below are several tips on how this can be achieved:

• Reducing the moving load has a direct effect on • Adapt the drive technology to the task:
energy consumption. use spindle drives for high forces, or toothed belt
• In the case of vertical applications with large and direct linear drives for high dynamic
loads, it may be helpful to use gravity compensa- response.
tion (e.g. a pneumatic spring). • Use holding brakes for long holding times.
• Designing the drive train as a whole avoids the
• Service drives and axes regularly in order to accumulation of safety factors.
reduce frictional loss.
• Low friction components minimise unnecessary • Rigid mounting of the axis and the motor reduces
losses. vibration and thus unnecessary control effort as
• Eliminate any unnecessary gear units if possible. well.

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Working it out for you: reduced moving loads

Where electric drives are used, moving loads play a significant role with regard to energy consumption.
The payload is often only a small part of the moving load because cable chains, guides, workpiece carriers and
motors also have to be moved. Reducing the moving loads can significantly influence energy consumption.

Keep the moving load as low as

-20%
• 3D handling task realised using
possible
of a 2D gantry with stationary
motors in comparison with a
The 3D gantry EXCH, in contrast
conventional 3D gantry
to conventional gantries, is
• The moving load can be signifi-
equipped with two stationary
cantly reduced.
motors for motion in the X and Y
directions. This greatly reduces
E
 nergy consumption is reduced
the moving load and leads to
by 20%
considerable gains in efficiency
and performance.

M2 ZR

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Electric axes and motors – products

Energy efficiency is always part of the package with electric cylinders and drives from Festo as they are per-
fectly matched to the motors and controllers and are never under- or oversized thanks to the sizing software.

Greater dynamic response with Technical details

reduced energy consumption: • Recirculating toothed belt and
2D gantry EXCH stationary motors
• Very high dynamic response:
Small design changes with an at least 30% higher performance
enormous effect: the moving than conventional gantry sys-
load is significantly reduced tems
thanks to the recirculating • Flat design and low centre of
toothed belt and the stationary gravity
motors. Dynamic response • Integrated cable guide concept
and energy efficiency are thus • Configurable system solution
increased.

-20%

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 With EPCO you always get the right combination.
• Fully assembled, optimally matched
m m
• 2 operating modes
−− Servo system: closed-loop operation with
optional encoder
−− Cost-optimised: open-loop operation without
encoder
• Possible motor positions
• Numerous mounting and attachment options
• Easy to clean thanks to CleanLook

Electric cylinders ESBF

Fast, precise, powerful:
free positioning with the ESBF.
• Maximum feed force: up to 17 kN
• Very precise
• Up to 1.35 m/s
• Non-rotating piston rod with plain bearing guide
• Optional: IP65
• High corrosion protection
• FDA-approved lubricating grease for the food and
beverage industry

High-speed handling system EXPT

I • Electromechanical parallel kinematic system in
t
4 sizes.
• Highly dynamic and accurate motion
in 3D space.
• Easily implemented using standard components
combined with extremely lightweight carbon fibre
rods.
• The minimal weight of the system permits efficient
use of drive energy.
−− Max. acceleration: 100 m/s²
−− Max. speed: 6 m/s
−− Repetition accuracy: ±0.1 mm
−− Load at max. dynamic response: 1 kg
−− Max. payload: 5 kg

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Controllers – tips

The areas of open- and closed-loop electric control also offer various options for saving energy. These include
efficient closed-loop control, energy recovery and shut-down during non-productive phases.

• Where several moving axes are used, couple the I • Wherever possible, reduce the controller’s energy
controllers’ intermediate circuits in order to make consumption during breaks and standby time, for
P
more efficient use of recovered braking energy. example by switching it off.
• In the event of a lengthy production standstill,
• Use efficient power supplies. completely shut down the electric drives and the
• Optimised controller settings prevent system controller.
vibration and unnecessary energy consumption.

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Working it out for you: energy recovery

In many applications electric drives not only have to accelerate loads, they have to actively decelerate them as
well. This braking energy can be reused under certain circumstances, thus making it possible to save electrical
energy.

-9%
Reuse energy by means of inter- • Handling task with 2 moving
mediate circuit coupling toothed belt axes without cou-
pling the intermediate circuits
In applications in which the in comparison with a system
acceleration and deceleration including coupling of the inter-
phases of different drives take mediate circuits
place simultaneously, inter­
mediate circuit coupling can be Energy consumption is reduced
used to recover braking energy. by 9%

Servo controller 1
~
Network
= Motor
~
=

Intermediate circuit coupling

~
Network
= Motor
~
=
Servo controller 2

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Electric controllers – products

A broad-ranging portfolio of controllers for all types of applications and in different performance classes makes
it easy to select the most suitable controller every time. In combination with drives and motors, the right energy-­
efficient package is thus always available.

Recovering braking energy:

servo controller CMMP-AS

In the case of synchronised

acceleration and deceleration,
braking energy can be recovered
through intermediate circuit cou-
pling.

Technical details
• Extremely small dimensions
• Intermediate circuit coupling
possible with several control-
lers
• Integrated EMC filters
• Automatic actuation for a hold-
ing brake integrated into the
motor
• Can be expanded to include
an STO function by adding a
plug-in module

-9%

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 Motor controller CMMO-ST
Closed-loop servo controller as a position controller
for stepper motors.
I • Smooth running
• Monitored safe positions
P
• Minimal heat build-up
• Supports safe torque off (STO)
• For Performance Level e (PL e)
• 2 parameterisations
−− Integrated web server
−− Festo Configuration Tool FCT for up
to 31 motion steps

Servo controller CMMS-ST

Stepper motor technology for closed-loop operation
of single and multi-axis handling units with moving
I loads of up to 20 kg.
• Closed-loop servo system providing the highest
P
degree of operational reliability and high dynamic
response by using the best possible characteristic
motor curve.
• Also available as an inexpensive open-loop sys-
tem including stepper motors without encoder
• Outstanding value for money

Motor controller CMMS-AS

Highly flexible with multi-firmware for simple use
of individually defined firmware versions with an
I integrated SD card.
• Primary voltage [VAC]: 100 … 230
P
• Intermediate circuit voltage [VAC]: 320
• Motor current [A]: 4-phase

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Gain time – with Festo engineering tools for electric
solutions

A networked, digital customer information system is the key to energy-efficient electrical solutions. The elec-
tronic catalogue with integrated engineering tools and the online shop are optimally designed for a wide range
of requirements – and they take energy efficiency requirements into special consideration.

Project engineering and design

Selection of electric drives

Positioning drives – create a suit-
able solution with just a few key
data.
Which electromechanical linear
drive best meets your needs?
Enter the data for your applica-
tion, for example:
• Position values
• Payload
• Mounting position
The software will then recom-
mend an optimised solution.
Incorrect dimensioning and
wasted energy are a thing of
the past. Designing the drive
mechanism, the gear unit and
the motor as a whole prevents
the accumulation of safety fac-
tors and eliminates the waste of
primary energy due to oversized
electric drive systems.

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Commissioning and operation

Two options – two great solu- Parameterise and commission

tions: configuration via Web-­ axis systems efficiently and
Config and Parameters Cloud, safely with the Festo Configura-
or via FCT tion Tool FCT
• Quick and easy via Web-Config All of the drives within a given
and the parameter cloud on the system are represented in a
server. Predefined, tested com- clear-cut manner and can be
binations are included in the managed and archived in a single
catalogue with all of the neces- project. Whether offline at your
sary data. Motion to as many desk or online at the machine,
as 7 freely definable positions FCT supports you with conven-
is possible and you’ll be done ient configuration and assures
in no time at all! maximum safety.
• Data from the parameters cloud!
Controller-specific IP address
for downloading data from the
Festo parameter cloud via the
Internet and the server.

Safe standard
Select motor, controller and axis
with just a few clicks. Standard
values are set by the software for
the selected components includ-
ing end position and homing val-
ues, as well as values for maxi-
mum acceleration and travel
speed.

Note

The Festo Configuration Tool can

be downloaded from the Support
Portal.
www.festo.com/supportportal

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Forward thinking, targeted action

High energy prices, rising cost pressures and a growing awareness of climate protection have turned energy
efficiency into a key business task.
Energy Saving Services from Festo offer compressed air users a customised range of services for identifying
and optimally exploiting potential compressed air savings – systematically and sustainably. You’ll find our
experts’ enormous wealth of experience in automation technology and energy efficiency invaluable.
They ­analyse pneumatic systems from the point of compressed-air generation right on up to the applications
in the plant. They show you how to avoid unnecessary compressed air consumption. And they help you imple-
ment the necessary measures and sustain the achieved savings in the long-run.

Your advantages The result

• Falling energy costs Up to 60% cost savings with
−− More efficient compressed increased productivity
air generation Practice shows that in most
−− Reduced compressed air cases, attainable cost savings far
consumption exceed the costs of the services.
−− Avoidance of pressure drops Experience reveals that the
• Increased production capacity expenses are amortised within
−− Prevention of unplanned a few months after the measures
production downtime have been implemented. Those
−− A more stable production who do more work with less
process energy also benefit from
−− Avoidance of scrap thanks increased machine availability
to uniform manufacturing and process reliability, as well
quality as lower operating costs.
−− Maintenance of an optimised
machine status

Auditing
Determine baseline data and
potential savings throughout the
entire compressed air system

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Energy efficiency as a service

Modular design to meet your exact requirements.

Our service offerings range from the recording and analysis of the status of compressors and machines, the
development of action plans and professional maintenance of pneumatic components right up to maintenance
of an optimised machine status. You define the objectives and we adapt the range of services to meet them.
We have decades of experience in unique automation technology for each phase of the process. There’s no
doubt, it pays off in every respect.

Industrial training
Transferring know-how to you,
so that you can make your com-
pressed air consumption more
efficient

Maintenance
Maintenance of the optimised
operating state and cost savings
over the long term

Implementation
Implementation of action plans
for a quick return on investment

Note
Engineering
Evaluation of measured data and Please note that not all services
development of detailed action are available in all countries, and
plans that services may be provided by
our local service partners.
Ask your sales engineer.
www.festo.com/ess

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Energy Saving Services in practice

Customer Initial situation

Global food manufacturer Plant size: Approx. 50,000 sq. metres
Installed compressor power: 410 kW
Measures Compressed air requirement: 40 m³/min
Leakage detection and elimina- Production time: 8,000 hours per year
tion at the plant level Control pressure: 6 bar
Compressed air consumption: 16,475,000 m³ per year
Average price of compressed air: €0.018 per m³
Compressed air costs: €295,000 per year

Results
Identified leaks: 296
Total compressed air loss: 1,625,815 m³ per year
Leakage loss: €29,265 per year
Reduction in annual
CO² emissions: Roughly 160 tons
Total project costs
(including replacement parts): €31,000

350,000
Compressed air costs € per year

300,000
29,265
250,000
10%
200,000
150,000 295,000 265,735
100,000
50,000
0
Before Festo services After Festo services

Savings -10%
Eliminating the leaks resulted in
-€29,265
a 10% reduction in compressed Energy and cost savings,
air consumption. and CO2 reduction -160 tons CO2

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What our customers say

At Tate & Lyle, a global manufacturer of ingredients for food production, the experts from Festo
have been able to fix leaks which were causing compressed air losses of 6000 litres per minute.

“We’re very satisfied Tate & Lyle’s 30 production loca- Focus on leakage detection
tions convert all kinds of raw “Festo checked our systems and
with Festo and its materials into high-quality ingre- discovered lots of leaks”, explains
Energy Saving dients such as glucose syrup. Dubbeld. “All in all we were losing
The company faces high levels of 6000 litres per minute, which
­Services. As a result, global competitive pressure. represents roughly 8% of our
we were able to compressed air costs.”
Consequently, Dutch maintenance
reduce compressed manager Remo Dubbeld decided Group-wide energy savings
air consumption by to test all the company’s com- planned
pressed air systems. “We have our This tremendous success in the
about 8%.” own energy saving programme, Netherlands aroused interest at
which has now been perfected other Tate & Lyle locations.
Remo Dubbeld, thanks to Festo’s Energy Saving “I told colleagues at other plants
Maintenance manager Services”, says Dubbeld. about Festo’s Energy Saving
Tate & Lyle, Netherlands ­Services. We’re now planning to
implement these measures in our
other European plants as well”,
says Dubbeld.

Customer
Tate & Lyle, Koog aan de Zaan,
Netherlands, worldwide manu-
facturer of ingredients and solu-
tions for the food and beverage
industries and for other sectors

Leakage detection in the plant in Koog aan de Zaan. Detected leaks represent
about 8% of total compressed air costs.

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We make you more productive

Festo Didactic: because knowledge makes you more productive. With more than 40 years of experience and
over 430 specialists, we offer skills development training, qualification and consulting services in roughly
80 countries around the globe. Festo Didactic is the world’s leading supplier to technical educational institu-
tions, as well as a provider of consulting and training services for industry. We’ve equipped more than
36,000 educational institutions with our hardware. Every year, more than 42,000 participants attend around
2,900 Festo Didactic seminars. And we’re committed to promoting young talent too. That’s why we’ve been a
sponsor and partner to the international WorldSkills initiative – the world’s largest vocational education and
training platform – for more than 20 years.

Consulting and training services for industry

The Training and Consulting division offers:
• Skills development programmes
• Seminars and company-specific training in the
areas of people, technology and organisation
• Process and organisational consultancy focusing
on production and related areas

Resources for technical training facilities

We supply universities, schools and industrial com-
panies with equipment for basic and further training
in all areas of mechatronics, as well as factory and
process automation:
• Technical laboratory equipment and learning
­systems
• Training factories
• Training sessions and train-the-trainer
­programmes
• Seminars
• E-learning

Festo – we never stop learning

As a learning company, we take our corporate
responsibility for training and lifelong learning
very seriously: 1.5% of our turnover is invested in
training for our employees. And that means we’re
investing in your productivity too.

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Industrial training

PN361 – Energy saving in Saving energy is becoming more Target groups Outcomes
pneumatic systems and more vital. In factories and Operators, maintenance staff, The participant:
even small workshops, the intel- engineering, designer, trainers understands the relationship
ligent use of energy sources and between consumption and costs
rightsizing and selection of com- Contents of energy sources
ponents can save time and sub- • Costs of compressed air with can apply efficiency measures in
stantially cut cost and waste. measurements the preparation, distribution and
Compressed air is a key energy • Costs of leaks consumption of compressed air
source for industrial production • Compressed air consumption is able to correct faults that
and offers huge potential for of various circuits cause efficiency waste
cost-saving – from production to • The cost of oversizing and can apply efficiency measures in
consumption. Savings begin by undersizing components pneumatic circuits
paying attention to the people • Rightsizing for efficiency can select efficient components
working with compressed air. • Energy efficient circuits for various applications
This course focuses on peoples’ • Correcting the faults that cause is able to measure the air con-
attention to costs and improve- efficiency waste sumption of various pneumatic
ments the areas of compressed applications
air production, preparation and can improve the lifetime of vari-
distribution, as well as on the ous pneumatic components
design of pneumatic circuits. This
course particularly meets the
training needs of customers who
have already benefited from the
Festo Energy Saving Service.

Note

Dates and other details are

­available at
www.festo-didactic.com

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Together for more energy efficiency

Achieve more through cooperation: maximum possible energy efficiency can only be attained if the research
efforts and the know-how of leading scientists, engineers, institutions and companies are combined as theory
and practice go hand in hand in this respect.
This is the reason why Festo is actively involved in numerous research projects, initiatives and collaborations.
See for yourself!

EMC2: Eco Manufactured Transportation Means from Clean and

Competitive Factory
A research project of the European Community funded by the Seventh
Framework Programme. The objective is to develop concepts for facto-
ries which are intended in particular to improve energy-intensive pro-
duction processes in the automotive, aviation and railway industries.
www.emc2-factory.eu Machines and systems manu-
facturing provides answers
every day – with innovative,
pivotal solutions and with the
The Green Carbody project: planning the efficient use of compressed Blue Competence sustaina-
air in the body shop bility initiative.
A research project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF) targeted at “Research for future production”.
Energy requirements for pneumatic drive technology in the body shop
need to be reduced by better coordination between energy suppliers
and consumers.
www.greencarbody.de

EnEffAH: Energy efficiency in production in the field of drive and

handling technology
A joint project within the framework of the German government’s
energy research programme. Development of methods, tools and
products for energy-efficient automation, i.e. the right technology
and efficient operation.
www.eneffah.de

ESIMA: Optimised resource efficiency in production through energy-­

autonomous sensors and interaction with mobile users
A joint project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF) dealing with “Energy self-sufficient mobility –
reliable, energy self-sufficient systems for mobile people”. Hardware
and software modules for simplifying interaction between people and
machines in order to create transparency at any moment about
machine statuses and the use of resources. This makes it easier to
optimise production plants.
www.esima-projekt.de

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 Save
­compressed
air!

You want to save energy.

You demand sustainable operations.
We are the catalyst for your efficiency.

Saving energy is easier than ever before thanks to the MSE6-E2M which automates
energy saving in compressed air systems. The intelligent service module monitors and
regulates the compressed air supply in new and existing systems – fully automatically. www.festo.com

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Productivity

Maximum productivity is a question of ambition

Do you share this attitude? We will be glad to help you
achieve this goal – through our four outstanding qualities:
• Security • Efficiency • Simplicity • Competency

We are the engineers of productivity.

Discover new dimensions for your company:

www.festo.com/whyfesto

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