Festo KP-12-600 Pneumatic Clamping Cartridge

Technical Overview

Pneumatic clamping cartridge delivering 600N static holding force via fail-safe spring action for 12mm round rods. Releases at 3-10 bar compressed air.

Key Features

Spring-applied static holding force of 600 N for fail-safe pneumatic clamping
Pneumatically released mechanism requiring a standard 3 to 10 bar operating pressure
Designed specifically to secure and grip 12 mm round materials or cylinder rods
Durable tilting wedge design equipped with robust brass clamping jaws
Anodized aluminum housing offering CRC 2 moderate corrosion resistance
Versatile mechanical installation allowing for mounting in any direction or position

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Round Material to be Clamped	12 mm
Static Holding Force	600 N
Operating Pressure	3 to 10 bar (0.3 to 1 MPa)
Release Pressure	≥ 3 bar (0.3 MPa)
Operating Medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Ambient Temperature	-10 °C to 80 °C
Clamping Type	Clamped by spring, released by compressed air
Direction of Action	Both sides
Design	Tilting wedge mechanism
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC)	2 - Moderate corrosion stress
Housing Material	Anodized Aluminum
Clamping Jaws Material	Brass
Seals Material	NBR, TPE-U(PU)
Piston Material	POM
Spring Material	Spring steel
Physical Weight (kg)	0.05
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	0 x 0 x 0

Industrial Applications

1. Vertical Axis Drop Prevention

Holds vertical loads securely in place upon loss of air pressure using the spring-applied 600N static force.

Problem Solved

Prevents damage to tooling or workpieces caused by unintended gravity drops during pneumatic power failures.

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2. Precision Workpiece Securing

Clamps 12mm round alignment rods during automated machining, maintaining exact positional stability.

Problem Solved

Eliminates position drift and micro-movements of fixtures that compromise tight-tolerance automated operations.

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3. Adjustable Fixture Locking

Serves as a manual or automated locking node for adjustable brackets utilizing a compressed air release at 3-10 bar.

Problem Solved

Simplifies rapid adjustments in test jigs by allowing quick pneumatic release and secure mechanical clamping without manual tools.

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