The Festo KPE-16, with its Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 178467, stands as a testament to Festo’s commitment to excellence in engineering and manufacturing of clamping components. Designed for unparalleled precision and reliability, the KPE-16 integrates flawlessly into various industrial environments, enhancing operational efficacy and performance. This clamping component exemplifies the fusion of innovative design with functional excellence, making it indispensable for ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical systems across diverse settings.

Key Features:

Exceptional Precision: The KPE-16 is engineered to provide exact control, facilitating precise operations and alignments, crucial for maintaining the integrity of mechanical systems.
Durability and Reliability: Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, it offers long-lasting performance, ensuring reliability and minimizing the need for frequent replacements.
Energy Efficiency: Designed with energy conservation in mind, the KPE-16 contributes to reducing operational costs while promoting environmental sustainability.
Compact and Robust Design: Its compact footprint allows for easy integration into tight spaces without compromising on strength or functionality.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of industrial uses, the KPE-16 can be seamlessly incorporated into existing systems, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Benefits:

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: By facilitating precise and reliable clamping, it significantly improves the efficiency and speed of mechanical operations.
Cost-Effective: The durable construction and energy-efficient design result in lower operational and maintenance costs.
System Reliability: Its robust design and consistent performance reduce downtime and maintenance requirements, contributing to overall system dependability.
Flexible Integration: The KPE-16’s versatility and compact size make it ideal for various applications, offering easy adaptability and integration into different mechanical systems.

Applications:

Automated Assembly Lines: Essential for precision clamping in automated manufacturing, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Robotics: Plays a crucial role in the functionality of robotic systems, providing reliable clamping action for various tasks.
Material Handling: Enhances efficiency in material handling systems, ensuring secure and precise operations.
Quality Control Systems: Ideal for applications requiring high precision and reliability, contributing to the accuracy of quality control processes.

The Festo KPE-16 clamping component is a pivotal element in enhancing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of industrial systems. Its adoption not only signifies an investment in quality and precision but also contributes to substantial operational cost savings and improved system reliability, making it a valued asset in a multitude of industrial applications.

Technical Data

Feature	Specification
Mounting position	Optional
Type of clamping with direction of action	on both sides Clamping via spring force, air to release
Design	Tilting wedge mechanism
Variants	Piston rod at one end
Operating pressure	≤1 MPa
Operating pressure	≤10 bar
Release pressure	≥0.3 MPa
Release pressure	≥3 bar
Round material to be clamped	16 mm
Operating medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on operating and pilot medium	Lubricated operation possible
Corrosion resistance class CRC	2 – Moderate corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformity	VDMA24364-B1/B2-L
Ambient temperature	-10 °C … 80 °C
Static holding force	1000 N
Product weight	410 g
Material seals	NBR TPE-U(PU)
Material spring	Spring steel
Material housing	Aluminium Anodised
Material clamp jaws	Brass
Material piston	POM