Automation for the chemical industry

Automation for the chemical industry – It is likely that your production plant is already much more flexible and efficient today than it was just a few years ago. But the standards of productivity, reliability and safety are constantly rising. Tried-and-tested, durable and functionally safe solutions from Festo are the best way to ensure that you meet these requirements. On this page, you will find an overview of our range of products and services

Automation for the chemical industry – Reliable and efficient systems
Explosive substances, aggressive media and extreme temperatures make numerous processes in the chemical industry extremely risky. Festo not only helps you to make processes more productive, but also supports you in your goal of ensuring that people and the environment remain safe. We also realise how important it is to cut costs and save energy.

This can be achieved using innovative components and system solutions to safely automate your processes in the oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, polymer, basic, specialty and consumer chemical industries. We are constantly working on new solutions and further developments to keep your business productive, even when requirements change rapidly. In Festo you have an experienced partner, thanks to its know-how, global support and worldwide presence. We support you in every phase of the project, from engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning to operation and on-site service.

Pneumatic cylinders and chemicals
Just like dirt, dust and extreme temperatures, chemicals require special adaptations in mechanical engineering. What do you do if the machine or machine parts come into contact with acids and alkalis? And how does a pneumatic cylinder react to contact with chemicals? In this blog we will explain the problems and challenges that may arise, the options that Festo offers and which product is ultimately best suited to a particular application and is resistant to acids and alkalis.