Valve terminal for harsh, hygienic environments features IP69K rating, corrosion resistance, NSF-H1 lubricant, fieldbus/Ethernet connectivity, and more
July 9, 2015
The rugged and versatile Clean Design valve terminal MPA-C from FESTO is offers the latest innovation for use in harsh industrial environments, especially where cleaning can be as intensive as continuous operation.
It features an IP69K rating, NSF-H1 lubricant, fieldbus/Ethernet connectivity, and a large cross section for pressurization and exhausting.
The MPA-C meets the requirements for protection class IP69K and CRC4 for high corrosion resistance. It has a redundant seal system that allows for problem-free cleaning with high-pressure jets or foam. This enables MPA-C valve terminals to be installed in locations with harsh environmental conditions and strict sanitary requirements. The terminal is made with FDA-compliant materials and is lubricated with NSF-H1 food-grade lubricant.
MPA-C terminals allow for individualized valve configuration. There are electrical interfaces on the front or back side, with multi-pin, fieldbus or Ethernet connectivity, with or without manual override. Options range from one to 32 pressure zones, which are freely configurable. MPA-C also features FDA-certified tubing-fitting combinations.
A wide selection of valve options includes:
5/2-way valve, single solenoid and for safety applications with mechanical spring return
5/2-way valve, double solenoid
5/3-way valve, exhausted, pressurized, or closed in mid-position
2 x 3/2-way valves
2 x 2/2-way valves
Special functions such as 3/2-way valve with separate air supply connection
This is an ideal valve terminal for OEMs and facilities in the food and beverage industry where machines must meet the strictest sanitary requirements. These units deliver the latest in hygiene, protection, flexibility and cost-effectiveness as befits solutions of this type for use in machine-mounted valve terminals.
