Pneumatic drives
Festo pneumatics
Festo pneumatic drives cover the complete linear cylinder and rotary program from Festo for linear stroke movements, pivoting movements, and rotary tables. The range is divided into norm-based piston rod cylinders (ISO 6432, ISO 15552, ISO 21287), rodless cylinders, rotary actuators, guided drives, stopper cylinders, clamping cylinders, diaphragm actuators, tandem and high-force cylinders, and cylinder accessories. All drive types are coordinated with one another and can be combined with Festo sensors, valve terminals, and compressed air preparation components.
Piston rod cylinderISO 6432/15552/21287, round cylinders, stainless steel, compact
Rodless cylindersDGC, DGP - profile cylinders with carriage for long strokes
Part-turn actuatorsDSM, DRRD - 0-190°, double piston, adjustable end stops
Tandem cylinder, high force cylinder and multi-position cylinderDouble piston area or multiple end positions
Drives with guidesDFM, DGSL - carriages with integrated guide rails
Stopper cylinder and separating stopSTA - contact-free stopping and separating of pallet carriers
Clamping cylinderRotary clamping and push-rod clamping for workpiece fixturing
Diaphragm actuators and air actuatorsEB/EV - short strokes, maintenance-free, no lubrication required
Rotary indexing tablesDHTG - pneumatic rotary indexing tables for cyclic operation
Actuators for process automationDFPB, DAPS - for shut-off and control valves in process systems
Shock absorberYSR - hydraulic shock absorbers for end-position energy absorption
ClassicOlder Festo series being phased out, spare parts supply
Cylinder attachments and accessoriesMounting brackets, clevises, end-position buffers, connectors
| Task | Recommended drive type | Festo series |
|---|---|---|
| Linear stroke, norm installation | ISO norm cylinder | DNC (ISO 15552), ADN (ISO 21287) |
| Linear stroke, compact | Compact cylinder | ADVU, ADN, DSBC |
| Linear stroke, long stroke | Rodless cylinder | DGC, DGP, DGPL |
| Pivot/rotation | Rotary actuator | DSM, DRRD |
| Stroke with guidance | Guided drive | DFM, DGSL |
| Stop/separation | Stopper cylinder | STA |
Typical applications: Assembly automation with standardized linear movements (ISO/VDMA norm cylinders), workpiece handling with controlled lateral forces (guided drives DFM), pivot operations for grippers and rotary tables (DSM, DRRD), transfer lines with pallet carrier stopping (stopper cylinders STA), process valves in chemical engineering (DFPB/DAPS actuators), and high-load applications with increased thrust force (tandem cylinders).
