Directional Control Valves / Cushion Valves
KEYENCE Valve Manifolds are designed to maximise flexibility by being fully customizable and simple to wire. These manifolds provide complete pneumatic system monitoring and include pre-programmed software for full monitoring and control. The series of Smart Cushion Valves increase cylinder speed and reduce cylinder slamming, simultaneously. These devices allow for increased throughput and decreased maintenance due to less impact over time.
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The KEYENCE Smart Valve Manifold enables unmatched flexibility with its modular design. Utilise any size or valve type in conjunction with each other, eliminating the need for uniformity by foregoing a traditional backplate. Visualisation and monitoring of the pneumatic system can be done easily with the pre-programmed software on all communication units, allowing for remote control and troubleshooting. Each valve is equipped with an M8 quick disconnect, allowing for communication of ON/OFF status, piston position, impact level, and stroke time that can be taken back over EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, EtherCAT®, Modbus/TCP, and IO-Link. Identifying cylinder performance and remote operation of valves and sensors is easily achieved, streamlining installation and troubleshooting.
The Smart Cushion Valve increases cylinder speed while also mitigating impact. This is achieved by communicating with the linear cylinder sensor to identify piston position and switching between two internal flow paths. Impact is mitigated by decelerating the piston prior to impact. The Automatic Stroke Control (ASC) function automatically corrects cushion start position as speed fluctuates due to external causes. Setup is done step by step to make the integration process quick and easy. Impact level and stroke time can be viewed readily on the display to see real time changes in the system to ensure lasting operation.
