Festo

Festo is a globally recognised leader in automation technology and pneumatic solutions. The company is known for delivering innovative products that enhance machine performance, improve efficiency, and ensure reliable operation across multiple industries. At PSI, we are an Official Festo Distributor and we were voted Festo Parter of the Year 2025.

We provide a comprehensive range of Festo products, supporting businesses with high quality components, technical expertise, and tailored automation solutions.

Festo products, systems, and services provide complete pneumatic and electrical control and drive solutions for both factory and process automation requirements.

Actuators

Pneumatic, servo-pneumatic, and electromechanical linear and semi-rotary drives deliver precise and reliable motion control across a wide range of factory automation applications.

Motors and Servo Drives

Servo and stepper motors, together with multi-axis controllers, deliver precise, dynamic motion control for high-performance automation and accurate positioning systems.

Grippers

Grippers from Festo cover a wide range of applications, from robust industrial handling to precise micro-gripping in electronics manufacturing, ensuring reliable and adaptable automation solutions.

Industrial Robots

Industrial Robots include pick and place systems, linear gantries, and three-dimensional gantries that provide fast, modular, and scalable automation solutions using standard handling components.

Vacuum Technologies

Vacuum Technologies encompass a complete range of vacuum generators, valves, switches, and grippers designed to deliver reliable, efficient, and precise handling solutions for industrial automation.

Valves and Valve Terminals

Valves and Valve Terminals include a comprehensive range of standard, application-optimised, and manually or mechanically actuated solutions for controlling flow, pressure, and directional movement in pneumatic systems.

Motion Terminal

Motion Terminal is a smart pneumatic platform that uses digital valve technology to control airflow, pressure, and motion with high precision, flexibility, and efficiency in modern automation systems.

Sensors

Sensors and monitoring devices, along with their accessories, deliver accurate real-time data that improves process control, enhances safety, and supports efficient automation performance.

Compressed Air Preparation

Service unit combinations and individual devices for compressed air preparation provide efficient air preparation, stable pressure control, and reliable system performance across pneumatic applications.

Tubes, Fittings, Plugs and Cables

Tubes, Fittings, Plugs and Cables include a wide range of pneumatic and electrical connection components designed to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable system integration across all working environments.

Control Technology & Remote I/O

Control Technology and Remote I/O provide intelligent electronic control systems and robust I/O solutions for standard and hazardous environments, ensuring reliable and efficient automation performance.

Software

Software and User Documentation provide intuitive digital tools and clear technical resources that simplify configuration, commissioning, and ongoing optimisation of automation systems.

Ready to Install Solutions

Ready to Install Solutions enable fast, error-free configuration of complete pneumatic modules, allowing systems to be designed, assembled, and deployed more quickly using Festo’s digital engineering tools.

Function Specific-Systems

Function Specific-Systems combine application software, a dedicated controller, and optimally matched hardware to deliver fully integrated automation solutions tailored to specific industrial tasks.

Other Pneumatic Components

Includes essential supporting products such as fittings, valves, regulators, and accessories that ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation across complete pneumatic systems.

Festo is a global leader in industrial automation and one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Founded in Germany, the company has built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and reliability, helping manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, and precision across a wide range of industries. From individual components to complete automation systems, Festo delivers solutions that meet the demands of modern manufacturing.

Its extensive product portfolio includes pneumatic cylinders, valves, actuators, sensors, servo drives, motion control systems, industrial robots, and advanced control technology. Festo also  provides intelligent software and digital engineering tools that simplify system design, commissioning, monitoring, and optimisation. As a result, businesses can increase productivity, reduce downtime, and create flexible, future-ready automation solutions for both factory and process automation.

Festo products are applied in a wide range of industries. Each sector benefits from reliable automation and precise fluid control. The following industries regularly use Festo components:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Automation
  Festo products are central to automated production lines. Pneumatic and electric actuators provide precise motion, while valves control air and fluid flow in machines. Furthermore, modular systems allow rapid configuration and integration, reducing installation time and complexity.
• Automotive and Vehicle Assembly
  In automotive manufacturing, speed, repeatability, and accuracy are essential. Festo pneumatic and electric actuators are used for welding, assembly, painting, and material handling. In addition, process monitoring and data acquisition systems ensure every joint meets required specifications.
• Food and Beverage
  The food and beverage industry requires components that are reliable, hygienic, and easy to maintain. Festo stainless steel cylinders, valves, and sensors meet strict standards for hygiene and washdown. Consequently, production lines can operate efficiently while maintaining product safety and quality.
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
  Precision, repeatability, and sterility are vital in pharmaceutical and medical device production. Festo solutions include miniature cylinders, electric actuators, and pneumatic valves designed for cleanrooms and laboratory environments. Moreover, integrated control systems ensure consistent performance and traceability.
• Packaging and Material Handling
  Packaging lines and material handling systems rely on rapid, accurate motion control. Festo provides vacuum technology, grippers, conveyors, and actuators that handle products safely and efficiently. In addition, compact pneumatic solutions help automate small batch processes and flexible production lines.
• Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing
  Electronics assembly requires precise control for handling small components. Festo miniature actuators and valves support delicate pick-and-place operations, while cleanroom compatible designs ensure low particle emission. Furthermore, digital feedback systems allow accurate process monitoring and optimisation.
• Energy and Utilities
  Festo components are used in energy systems to control fluid flow, dampers, and actuators in power generation, renewable energy, and water treatment applications. These solutions are built to withstand demanding industrial conditions, delivering reliable performance with minimal maintenance.

Festo is chosen for reliability, innovation, and integration capability. The products offer precise motion, long service life, and consistent performance in demanding industrial environments. In addition, Festo’s wide product range and digital solutions allow engineers to design flexible, efficient, and traceable automation systems.

Pneumatics & Sensors Ireland are official distributors in Ireland for all Festo products and components. We were voted Festo Partner of the Year 2025. We have in-depth knowledge of all Festo products and their applications, and can advise on any installation or replacement. To learn more, contact us today.