Overview of Functional Fittings

Function: Speed control of the cylinder piston
Materials: Polymer, Metal, Stainless Steel
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
Ø Metric: 3 to 18 mm
Thread: BSPP, BSPT, Metric

⇒ To the Flow Control Valves

Applications:
- Compressed air technology
- Robotics
- Semiconductor technology
- Textile industry
- Automotive industry
- Packaging

Advantages:
- higher maximum flow rate than standard market valves
- free passage with minimal pressure drop (Type 7060)
- 100% leak tested
- reduced compressed air and energy consumption
- fine adjustment for exact flow from the first turns up to maximum opening
- uniform cylinder piston movement
- stable flow values
- external adjustment screw: easy tool-free adjustment with additional fixation
- recessed adjustment screw: more compact design and protection of the adjustment mechanism
- 360° rotatable

Function: Safety by stopping the cylinder piston
Materials: Nickel-plated brass, Polymer
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Ø Metric: 6 to 12 mm
Thread: BSPP, BSPT

⇒ To the Stop Fittings

Applications:
- Robotics
- Machine tools
- Textile industry
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology
- Automotive production

Advantages:
- optimised flow: no reduction in
  cylinder performance
- low space requirement
- freely swivelling to facilitate hose
  routing and thus adaptable to all
  boundary conditions
- 100% leak tested
- usable even under extreme conditions
- excellent resistance to salt spray
  and welding sparks (threaded versions)
- proven Push-In technology

Function: Safety by stopping the cylinder piston
Materials: Nickel-plated brass, Polymer
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -5°C to +60°C
Ø Metric: 6 to 12 mm
Thread: BSPP

⇒ To the Check Valves

Applications:
- Compressed air technology
- Assembly
- Robotics
- Machine tools
- Packaging
- Conveyor technology
- Automotive industry

Advantages:
- protection of your systems
- supply and exhaust air throttling: optimisation of cylinder function
- venting ensures time savings during system startup after maintenance (Type 7894)
- multifunctional fitting (piloted check valve, flow control valve, manual venting)
- freely pivotable around 3 axes
- adaptable to all installation configurations
- Push-In technology for quick and reliable installation
- paired installation directly into the cylinder

Function: Airflow in one direction only
Materials: Polymer, Nickel-plated brass
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
Ø Metric: 4 to 12 mm
Thread: BSPP, BSPT, Metric

⇒ To the Check Valves

Applications:
- Automotive production
- Robotics
- Vacuum
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology

Advantages:
- wide-ranging program
- Push-In technology: easy application
- available with threaded connection and Push-In technology
- good sealing properties due to lip seals
- excellent vibration resistance
- low space requirement
- low weight
- symbol indicating the flow direction
- secure installation through color coding (green release ring for supply air and red release ring for exhaust air)

Function: Airflow in one direction only, opening pressure adjustable
Materials: Nickel-plated brass, FDA compliant
Pressure: 12 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
Thread: BSPP, Metric

⇒ To the Check Valves

Applications:
- Printing
- Machine tools
- Food industry
- Petrochemicals
- Textile industry
- Automotive industry
- Chemical industry

Advantages:
- absolutely abrasion-resistant and corrosion-resistant
- suitable for the food industry
- check valve allows a variety of opening pressure settings
- flexible application options
- output pressure is maintained when input pressure drops
- designed with lock nut to fix the setting against vibrations, intensive use,
  unintentional operation
- accidental adjustment is excluded
- reliable and fluctuation-free maximum flow rate – regardless of the opening pressure level

Function: Airflow in one direction only
Materials: Polymer, food-grade
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +65°C
Ø Imperial: 1/4" and 3/8"

⇒ To the Check Valves

Applications:
- Water softeners
- Water treatment
- Water purification
- Vending machines
- Hot and cold water dispensers

Advantages:
- perfectly suited for conveying water, beverages, and other food products (liquid and gaseous)
- very low response threshold
- excellent chemical resistance
- high resistance to cleaning agents
- hygienic design with very smooth surfaces
- indication of flow direction
- EPDM sealing technology

Function: Media flow in one direction only
Materials: Stainless steel
Pressure: 0.5 to 40 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +180°C
Ø: 10 to 25 mm
Thread: BSPP, NPT

⇒ To the Check Valves

Applications:
- Compressed air technology
- Machine tools
- Food industry
- Printing
- Chemical industry
- Textile industry
- Automotive industry

Advantages:
- extremely high mechanical strength
- use with many chemicals and in corrosive environments
- compatible with a variety of liquids
- small size – space-saving installation
- smooth surfaces contribute to system hygiene
- symbol indicating the flow direction ensures technically correct installation and safety
- housing with internal hex for easy assembly

Function: Protection of the system during startup
Materials: Polymer, Nickel-plated brass
Pressure: 3 to 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -15°C to +60°C
Ø Metric: 8 to 12 mm
Thread: BSPP

⇒ To the Soft Start Fittings

Applications:
- Pneumatics
- Robotics
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology

Advantages:
- prevention of system damage after shutdown and the resulting required venting
- safe return to the position stored by the directional control valve
- adjustment of the pressure build-up speed
- setting fixation by a recessed adjustment screw
- protection of the entire system
- simultaneous pressure build-up in the entire system
- targeted protection of individual circuits
- optimisation of the pressure build-up speed of a specific cylinder by installing it at the directional control valve

Function: For end position sensing of the cylinder piston. Signal fitting takes over the function of a limit switch (pneumatic or electrical signal).
Materials: Polymer, treated metal
Pressure: 3 to 8 bar
Operating Temperature: -15°C to +60°C
Ø Metric: 4 mm
Thread: BSPP, Metric

⇒ To the Signal Fittings

Applications:
- Robotics
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology

Advantages:
- suitable for changes in series production: no re-adjustment of position sensors required
- 2 alternative mounting positions for pneumatic mounting
- combined installation with electrical and pneumatic elements
- mounting with permanent power supply
- output of an electrical signal when the response threshold is reached

Function: To limit the maximum inlet pressure in pneumatic systems
Materials: Polymer, treated metal
Pressure: 16 bar (inlet), 8 bar (outlet)
Operating Temperature: -15°C to +70°C
Ø Metric: 4 to 10 mm
Thread: BSPP

⇒ To the Pressure / Differential Pressure Regulators

Applications:
- Robotics
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology

Advantages Pressure Regulator Fittings:
- convenient adjustment of the outlet pressure via an adjustment screw
- securing the setting
- numbered markings on the screw help select the desired pressure
- suitable for applications that require metering of cylinder force: embossing cylinders, press-fitting cylinders, folding cylinders

Advantages Differential Pressure Regulators:
- Optimisation of the pressure to the minimum values
  required for the force application
  and cycling (energy saving)
- setting fixation by locking cap
- differential pressure is readable via color code
- two versions: swivel elbow version and
  in-line mounting

Function: Isolation of circuits without venting the entire system
Materials: Polymer, Nickel-plated brass
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
Ø: 5 to 7 mm
Thread: BSPP

⇒ To the Functional Couplings

Applications:
- Pneumatic control panels
- Robotics
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology
- Automotive production

Advantages:
- partial venting of the system during maintenance
- energy saving and reduced maintenance times
- protection of the user through uncoupling without venting
- audible click indicates proper connection
- circuit identification by colored coding rings

Function: Opening / Closing of circuits with or without venting
Materials: Polymer, Nickel-plated brass, Aluminium
Pressure: 16 bar, 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +80°C
Ø Metric: 4 to 10 mm
Thread: BSPP, Metric

⇒ To the Manually Operated Valves

Applications:
- Robotics
- Conveyor belts
- Textile industry
- Plastics processing
- Printing
- Compressed air technology
- Packaging

Advantages:
- pressurisation of the outlet line by simply operating the toggle lever
- 2 versions for optimal adaptation to your system
- compact and ergonomic design (360° rotatable)
- Push-In fitting
- flow in only one direction ensures venting of the outlet line
- operation directly on the hose line
- low weight due to aluminium
- ideal for complex systems in confined spaces
- immediate identification of the venting system by the red sleeve

Function: Increase of the cylinder return speed
Materials: Nickel-plated brass, Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Pressure: 10 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Thread: BSPP, BSPT, Metric

⇒ To the Vent Valves

Applications:
- Robotics
- Conveyor belts
- Textile industry
- Plastics processing
- Printing
- Compressed air technology
- Packaging

Advantages:
- reduced cycle time: increased return speed
- optimised size for minimal space requirement
- some models with integrated silencer
- excellent venting volume
- robust construction
- ideal for demanding applications

Function: Reduction of noise level
Materials: Sintered bronze, Polyethylene, Stainless steel, Nickel-plated brass
Pressure: 12 bar
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +180°C
Ø Metric: 4 to 12 mm
Thread: BSPP, NPT, Metric

⇒ To the Silencers

Applications:
- Robotics
- Textile industry
- Semiconductor technology
- Packaging
- Compressed air technology

Advantages:
- 2 versions with integrated flow control valve
- compact design
- Polyethylene: excellent combination of good flow in the exhaust line and simultaneous damping of the noise level
- Sintered Bronze: robust and cost-effective
- Stainless Steel 316L: increased chemical and mechanical resistance