Festo Pneumatics & Automation

Our engineers use advanced diagnostics to pinpoint the causes of pressure issues, flow problems, and slow response times in your compressed air system. And, when it comes time to fix it, we have extensive expertise in repairing and sourcing spares for key Festo product lines:

• Actuators & Cylinders: Servicing DSBC/DNC series ISO cylinders, including optimising the self-adjusting PPS cushioning.
• Valves & Valve Terminals: Diagnosing faults on VUVG, MPA, and the digitalised VTEM Motion Terminals
• Air Preparation: Maintaining and configuring modular MS Series service units (FRLs).
• Exact Replacements and Spares: Sourcing the exact replacement parts for imported machinery, a common requirement for German-made OEM equipment.

At Control Gear, we frequently modernise older systems to improve their performance, as well as making them easier and more cost effective to maintain. Our typical modernisation projects involve replacing several legacy valves with a single modern Festo valve terminal to reduce leaks in your system, improve diagnostics, and simplify the process of sourcing replacement parts and spares.

Compressed air is a significant operational expense; that’s why our audits identify and quantify sources of waste across your entire system to ensure your investment is working as efficiently as possible. We combine Atlas Copco’s VSD compressor technology with Festo’s smart pneumatics to deliver the lowest possible running costs.

An audit with Control Gear will help you:

• Reduce your energy bills by finding and sealing costly hidden air leaks.
• Improve your system’s performance with stable, reliable air pressure.
• Reduce your carbon footprint and support your ISO 50001 goals.
• Prevent unexpected downtime by addressing potential issues and fixing them before they can cause you problems.

Operating a safe and compliant compressed air system is a legal requirement in the UK, so we designed our services to help you meet those obligations as smoothly and efficiently as possible. With any failure to comply with PSSR inspections or ISO 8573-1 requirements potentially resulting in unplanned downtime, regulatory fines, and product contamination, there is ample reason to take advantage of our proactive services to ensure your system remains safe, legal, and audit-ready.

• PSSR 2000: We’ll ensure your compressed air vessels are inspected and fully compliant with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000.

We design systems that deliver certified oil-free air, to prevent product contamination, for sensitive industries such as food and pharmaceuticals.

ISO 50001 & CCAs

Our energy efficiency audits and system improvements directly support your ISO 50001 Energy Management System, helping you meet targets under the UK Climate Change Agreements.

Understanding the Benefits of automation in UK manufacturing is the first step, and ensuring it runs reliably and efficiently is the next; Control Gear is your partner for both. For expert design, supply, and service of Pneumatic control equipment, or complex Customised Pneumatics Solutions, contact our team.