Webinar: Considerations in the Selection of Pneumatic Handling Actuators

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 August 19, 2021

Thu, Aug 26, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

This webinar will focus on common applications and ideal actuator types. Identifying valuable features and benefits relevant to modern machine design. The relationship of price position vs performance will be reviewed along with an introduction to tips/tools available for actuator sizing. Product scope will include:

• Guided actuators

• Slide actuators

• Rodless actuators

• Swivel actuators

PRESENTERS:

Michael Guelker

Michael Guelker is currently a Product Manager at Festo, focusing on pneumatic actuators and grippers. Mike has represented Festo in multiple sales support roles, including Product Manager for air supply products, technical support, and leading a customer service team supporting distribution partners.

Darren O‘Driscoll 

Darren is currently a Product Market Manager at Festo, focusing on pneumatic actuators for the North American Cluster and supporting air supply products for the Canadian market. Darren has 25+ year experience in the product management role in the fluid power industry, most recently specializing in pneumatic factory automation with Festo.

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