Emerson Integrates Afag Feeding & Handling into Aventics: One-Stop Automation for OEMs

Afag is now officially part of Emerson, and its feeding and handling solutions are being integrated into the Aventics brand portfolio. For equipment manufacturers, this means one supplier covering the complete automation chain — from pneumatic fundamentals to precision feeding and handling systems.

Aventics + Afag: How the Two Product Lines Complement Each Other

The legacy Aventics core portfolio:

• Cylinders and electric actuators — the fundamental building blocks of linear motion
• Valve terminals and solenoid valves — pneumatic control backbone
• Air preparation — filters, regulators, lubricators
• Pressure sensing and control technology

The Afag portfolio being integrated:

• Vibratory feeders — automated part orientation and feeding for small components
• Refilling devices — automated hopper replenishment
• Control units — dedicated feeder control systems
• Linear axes and rotary axes — precision positioning modules
• Rotary modules and grippers — end-of-arm tooling for pick-and-place and handling

The logic of this integration is clear: Aventics provides the “drive layer” — air supply, control, actuation. Afag provides the “material flow layer” — feeding, positioning, gripping. Together, OEMs can source the complete automation value chain from a single supplier.

Practical Benefits for Machine Builders

• Single supplier: No need to coordinate interfaces, lead times, and after-sales support between two separate vendors
• System compatibility: Pneumatic components and feeding/handling modules under one brand benefit from better integration design and testing
• Unified technical support: One engineering team covers the full product line — no more asking two different companies
• Product documentation migrating to Emerson.com: Unified access to product docs, datasheets, and certifications

Notably: the Afag product portfolio itself remains consistent. Existing customers continue to receive support through their established representatives. Product quality and model availability are unchanged by the brand transition.

Doskee Automation specializes in industrial automation and fluid control, offering Emerson Aventics, FESTO, SMC, and other leading-brand pneumatic components, feeding systems, and handling modules. We help OEM clients obtain complete automation solutions from a single supplier. For technical consultation, please contact us.

References: PneumaticTips “Afag is now part of Emerson’s Aventics portfolio” | Emerson Aventics Official