Festo NPQE-D-Q6-E-P10 Pneumatic Fitting

Technical Overview

Straight mini push-in pneumatic fitting for 6mm OD tubing. Handles -0.95 to 8 bar. Features robust PBT housing and NBR seals for secure air connections.

Key Features

Straight inline design accommodating 6 mm outside diameter pneumatic tubing on both ports
Broad operational pressure range of -0.95 to 8 bar supports both vacuum and pressurized air systems
Constructed from durable PBT housing with high-grade NBR sealing and POM release ring
Cleanroom suitability rated to Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1
Operating temperature range safely spans from -5 °C up to 60 °C
Ultra-lightweight miniature profile weighing just 3.11 grams
Corrosion resistance class 1 (CRC) suitable for low corrosion stress environments
Fully RoHS-compliant and compatible with ISO 8573-1:2010 compressed air systems

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Nominal Size	4 mm
Pneumatic Connection 1	For tubing O.D. 6 mm
Pneumatic Connection 2	For tubing O.D. 6 mm
Operating Pressure	-0.95 to 8 bar (-0.095 to 0.8 MPa)
Ambient Temperature	-5 °C to 60 °C
Cleanroom Suitability	Class 4 (ISO 14644-1)
Housing Material	PBT
Seal Material	NBR
Physical Weight (kg)	0
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	2.71 x 1.07 x 1.07

Industrial Applications

1. Cleanroom Semiconductor Assembly

Providing internal pneumatic routing and logic actuation inside enclosed ISO Class 4 cleanroom manufacturing cells.

Problem Solved

Standard pneumatic connectors frequently shed particles during tube actuation. The ISO 14644-1 Class 4 certified design eliminates particulate contamination risks in sensitive semiconductor workflows.

ISO 14644-1 Class 4Cleanroom PneumaticsLow Particulate Emission

2. Compact Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling

Distributing positive pressure and vacuum air paths directly into high-speed, lightweight robotic manipulator fingers and suction cups.

Problem Solved

Bulky brass fittings restrict robotic payload capacity and interfere with narrow workspaces. The 3.11g mini form factor minimizes tool weight while fully supporting vacuum capabilities down to -0.95 bar.

EOAT Vacuum ControlMiniature Footprint-0.95 Bar Rated

3. High-Speed Packaging Machinery

Connecting compressed air to micro-pneumatic cylinders responsible for sorting and diverting objects at fast cycle rates.

Problem Solved

Machinery vibration often dislodges pneumatic tubing. The precision stainless steel clamping ring inside the push-pull mechanism ensures secure retention of 6mm tubing even under repetitive 8 bar cycling.

Vibration ResistanceHigh-Cycle Pneumatics8 Bar Cycling