Product Description
The Festo VOFT is a 6/2-way venting valve with integrated switching position sensing, designed specifically for safety-related applications according to ISO 13849 . This standard component provides the ideal solution for safely exhausting pneumatic actuators, whether for new machinery or as a perfect upgrade for safety retrofits when modernizing existing equipment .
Key Features & Advantages:
6/2-Way Valve Function: Provides safe venting of pneumatic drives with a 6/2-way configuration, ensuring reliable exhaust of residual pressure in safety-critical applications .
Integrated Switching Position Sensing: Features built-in sensors for direct monitoring of the valve switching position, enabling diagnostic coverage and feedback to the safety control system .
ISO 13849 Compliance: Suitable for safety functions according to DIN EN ISO 13849, providing all necessary documentation and data to integrate VOFT into Category-rated safety circuits .
1-Channel and 2-Channel Versions: Available in both 1-channel and 2-channel configurations, allowing flexible adaptation to different safety integrity requirements and system architectures .
Perfect for Retrofitting: An ideal solution for safety upgrades when retrofitting machines, offering a standardized, easy-to-integrate component for modernizing existing pneumatic systems without complete redesign .
Standard Component Design: Engineered as a ready-to-use safety component, simplifying selection, ordering, installation, and commissioning compared to custom safety solutions .
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festo |
| Series | VOFT |
| Product Type | Venting valve / Control block |
| Valve Function | 6/2-way |
| Actuation Type | Electrical (solenoid) |
| Safety Feature | Integrated switching position sensing |
| Safety Standard | ISO 13849 (DIN 13849) |
| Channel Options | 1-channel and 2-channel versions |
| Primary Application | Safe venting of pneumatic actuators |
| Retrofit Suitability | Yes – ideal for machine safety upgrades |
Available Configuration Options:
| Configuration | Description | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| VOFT 1-channel | Single-channel safety venting valve with position sensing | Applications requiring basic safety functions with lower performance levels |
| VOFT 2-channel | Dual-channel safety venting valve with redundant position sensing | Applications requiring higher categories (Cat. 3/4) and performance levels (PL d/e) |
Ideal For:
Safety-related applications according to ISO 13849, safe exhausting of pneumatic actuators, machine safety retrofits, preventing unexpected start-up (EN 1037), press safety circuits, automated machinery requiring controlled venting, and applications requiring switching position feedback for diagnostic coverage.
Why Choose FESTO VOFT?
Choose the Festo VOFT for its 6/2-way safety venting function, integrated switching position sensing, flexible 1/2-channel configuration, and perfect suitability for machine retrofits—delivering ISO 13849-compliant safety venting for Malaysian industrial machinery and automation upgrades.
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