Festo? Or SMC

[ayeckley]

Originally Posted by zsm150

Have there been any noticable differences or problems with your SMC valves? Would you recommend them?

Assuming you are asking me:

Well, the main difference I've experienced is that SMC valves always work and the Festo model from 2008 didn't - however: the model that Festo currently donates is completely different than the 2008 model, so it's kind of comparing apples and oranges. I've been casually monitoring the solenoid valve discussions here over the years and I haven't heard of any folks reporting any non-user-induced problems with the current KOP Festos (which are very similar in design and appearance to the SMC SY-series by the way).

So, yes I would recommend the SMCs. Would I use the current KOP Festo valves if I didn't have SMCs available? Yes. Which would I buy if I had neither? SMC, primarily because I've never had a bad experience with one while cost is on-par with the Festos. Hope that helps...