Festo NPQE-D-S16-S12-P5 Push-In Fitting

Technical Overview

Inline push-in sleeve for rapid pneumatic tubing transitions from 16mm to 12mm. Features a PBT housing and handles -0.95 to 8 bar pressure at -5°C to 60°C.

Key Features

Straight inline push-in sleeve enabling direct pneumatic transitions from 16 mm to 12 mm tubing without threaded adapters.
Operates reliably across a pressure range of -0.95 to 8 bar, accommodating both vacuum and standard compressed air networks.
Constructed with a durable PBT housing and POM release ring for high mechanical resilience in industrial environments.
Certified to ISO Class 4 cleanroom standards, making it highly suitable for semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Cost-effective NPQE economy series design optimized for standard pneumatic control applications up to +60 °C.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Nominal Width	9 mm
Pneumatic Connection 1	Push-in sleeve Ø 16 mm
Pneumatic Connection 2	Push-in sleeve Ø 12 mm
Operating Pressure	-0.95 bar to 8 bar (-13.775 psi to 116 psi)
Ambient Temperature	-5 °C to +60 °C
Operating Medium	Compressed Air (ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4])
Cleanroom Class	ISO Class 4 (per ISO 14644-1)
Corrosion Resistance (CRC)	1 - Low corrosion stress
Housing Material	PBT
Release Ring Material	POM
Design Principle	Push-Pull
Physical Weight (kg)	0.01
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	0 x 0 x 0

Industrial Applications

1. Automated Assembly Pneumatics

Facilitates seamless inline pneumatic reductions from main 16 mm air supply lines down to 12 mm feeds for localized cylinder actuation.

Problem Solved

Eliminates the need for bulky threaded reducers, saving space and assembly time in tight machine footprints.

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2. Cleanroom Air Handling

Routes clean compressed air to delicate mechanisms within ISO Class 4 controlled environments like semiconductor wafer handling systems.

Problem Solved

Meets stringent particle generation constraints while ensuring consistent -0.95 to 8 bar pressure handling without outgassing.

ISO Class 4CleanroomPBT housingCompressed Air ISO 8573-1:2010

3. Packaging Equipment Air Control

Integrates into high-speed packaging equipment lines to route pilot air to diverter valves where constant vibration is present.

Problem Solved

Prevents accidental tubing disconnection under dynamic loads using a high-retention POM release ring and secure push-pull grip.

Dynamic loadPOM release ringVibration resistancePneumatic routing