Festo OVEM vacuum generator Overview

The Festo OVEM is a compact electrically switched vacuum generator that reaches a vacuum of up to 93 %. Laval nozzle widths of 0.45 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.95 mm, 1.4 mm and 2.0 mm give suction rates of 6 l/min to 86.5 l/min in the high-vacuum version, and up to 92 l/min in the high-suction-rate version. It is designed to supply and monitor vacuum for suction grippers, with integrated solenoid valves for vacuum on/off and ejector pulse, a filter, a non-return valve, an air-saving function and a vacuum sensor with display. The unit weighs between 302 g and 415 g, runs at 2 bar to 8 bar and 24 V DC, and operates at ambient temperatures from 0 °C to +50 °C. It connects through a 5-pin M12 plug and is offered with IO-Link.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Robot end-of-arm tooling

• Gripping

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• Vacuum generator (ejector), compressed-air driven

• Laval nozzle 0.45/0.7/0.95/1.4/2.0 mm

• Max. vacuum 93 %

• Suction rate 6/16/19.5/50.5/86.5 l/min (high vacuum), 13/31.5/45/92 l/min (high suction rate, 0.45 to 1.4 mm)

• Operating pressure 2 to 8 bar

• 24 V DC

• IP65

• Weight 302 to 415 g

• 0 to +50 °C

• Integrated on/off and ejector pulse valves, filter, non-return valve, air-saving function, vacuum sensor

Festo OVEM vacuum generator Review Summary

The Festo OVEM is a compact electrically switched vacuum generator that reaches a vacuum of up to 93 %. Laval nozzle widths of 0.45 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.95 mm, 1.4 mm and 2.0 mm give suction rates of 6 l/min to 86.5 l/min in the high-vacuum version, and up to 92 l/min in the high-suction-rate version. It is designed to supply and monitor vacuum for suction grippers, with integrated solenoid valves for vacuum on/off and ejector pulse, a filter, a non-return valve, an air-saving function and a vacuum sensor with display. The unit weighs between 302 g and 415 g, runs at 2 bar to 8 bar and 24 V DC, and operates at ambient temperatures from 0 °C to +50 °C. It connects through a 5-pin M12 plug and is offered with IO-Link. It is listed from USD 650.

Pros

• IP65

Cons

• Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering

• Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The Festo OVEM vacuum generator fits robot users who handle boxes, sheets, bags or other parts that are best picked by suction.

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