Product Overview
The Bürkert Typ 8640 Pneumatic Valve Island is a modular, fieldbus-compatible valve manifold platform engineered for centralized control of pneumatic actuators in automated process and manufacturing systems. Manufactured by Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, the Type 8640 integrates multiple pneumatic valve functions onto a single compact manifold block, reducing tubing runs, wiring complexity, and installation footprint compared to individually mounted solenoid valves. The unit operates on a modular principle in which pilot valves, pneumatic connection modules, and electrical I/O modules are combined on a common base rail, allowing configuration to match the exact cylinder and actuator count of the application. As a pneumatic valve island, it functions as the central control interface between a PLC or fieldbus master and the pneumatic actuators of a machine, delivering precise directional control of compressed air for cylinder extension, retraction, and holding functions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Feature |
|---|---|
| Component Type | Pneumatic Valve Island (Process & Pneumatic Valves) |
| Model Designation | Bürkert Typ 8640 |
| Valve Function | 3/2-way and 5/2-way directional spool valves, modular configuration |
| Actuation Type | Electrically piloted solenoid actuation with manual override |
| Operating Pressure | Standard industrial pneumatic range (typically up to 8 bar, depending on configuration) |
| Pneumatic Connection | Push-in cartridge and threaded port connections, modular manifold base |
| Electrical Interface | Fieldbus / multipole connection with integrated I/O modules |
| Mounting & Connection | Rail-mounted modular base, standard manufacturer interface |
| Sealing Material | NBR / FKM elastomer seals suited to filtered compressed air |
Engineering Features & Advantages
- Modular Scalability: Valve positions, pneumatic connection modules, and electrical I/O can be combined on a common base rail, allowing the island to be sized precisely to the actuator count and expanded as machine requirements grow.
- Reduced Installation Effort: Centralized pneumatic and electrical interfaces eliminate individual valve wiring and long tubing runs, cutting commissioning time and reducing potential leak points.
- Precise Directional Control: Piloted spool valve construction delivers fast, repeatable switching for cylinder extend, retract, and hold functions with consistent response across all stations.
- Fieldbus Integration: Direct communication with PLC and fieldbus networks enables diagnostic feedback, reduced wiring overhead, and simplified machine-level control architecture.
- Industrial Reliability: Constructed for continuous duty with durable, corrosion-resistant materials and proven engineering for maximum system uptime.
- Direct Fit Replacement: Exact dimensional and functional compatibility with original BURKERT standards, allowing straightforward retrofit into existing hydraulic systems without rework.
Typical Industrial Applications
Manufactured by Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, the Type 8640 integrates multiple pneumatic valve functions onto a single compact manifold block, reducing tubing runs, wiring complexity, and installation footprint compared to individually mounted solenoid valves.
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BURKERT Typ 8640 Pneumatic Valve Island
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