Pack Expo Preview: Festo Corporation

Festo demonstrates its leadership in clean-design automation with the MPA-C (IP69K) valve terminal. The MPA-C is applied in the harsh washdown environments found in dairies. Its rounded contours ensure cleanability to FSMA Title 21 guidelines. It features an FDA-compliant housing and NSF-H1-Fett grease. It is among the highest corrosion resistant products at Festo. The MPA-C brings automated control closer to pneumatic actuators for faster system response. And, because it can be mounted directly on a skid, filler, or packaging machine, it simplifies and speeds up installation and lowers the cost of automation – no expensive control cabinet required for the MPA-C. 

The Simplified Motion Series axes are electromechanical actuators designed for simple and easy wiring, commissioning, and operation, like pneumatic actuators. Movements include end-to-end positioning and pressing/clamping. Each SMS axis consist of an electromechanical actuator mounted to an integrated motor to reduce setup time and cabinet space requirements. And the SMS axes include a wide range of actuator families, with linear and rotary options, precision and dynamic options, and short or long stroke variants, which can meet a diverse set of application needs. 

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo takes place Sept. 27-29, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.