What are piston rod attachments?

Piston rod attachments are components used with pneumatic actuators to connect and secure cylinder parts.

Why use Festo piston rod attachments?

Festo piston rod attachments are known for their quality and compatibility with a wide range of pneumatic actuators.

What types of cylinder accessories are available?

Cylinder accessories include rod end attachments, mounts, and other components for enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

How do I choose the right piston rod attachment?

Select based on compatibility with your actuator model and specific application requirements.

Can Festo cylinder parts be used in hydraulic systems?

Yes, Festo parts are designed for both pneumatic and hydraulic systems, providing versatility in industrial applications.

Where can I find Festo pneumatic components?

Festo pneumatic components are available through authorized distributors and the official Festo website.

What industries use Festo pneumatic actuators?

Festo pneumatic actuators are used in industries such as manufacturing, automation, and process control.

Piston rod attachments

Cylinder attachments and accessories

Festo piston rod attachments connect the piston rod of a pneumatic cylinder to the load-bearing element while compensating for misalignment and lateral forces. The range includes Flexo couplings FK (metric threads M4 to M36), coupling pieces KSG and KSZ, and clevis joints SG. Flexo couplings accommodate angular and lateral offset, protecting the cylinder from bending stress; rigid coupling pieces KSG and KSZ provide positive-locking extension or connection of piston rods.

⚙ FK Flexo coupling - M4 to M36, compensates for angular and lateral misalignment

⬡ KSG coupling piece - rigid, M10-M27, for rod extension or rod-to-rod connection

✦ KSZ coupling piece - intermediate size M6-M20, alternative connection geometry

✓ SG clevis joint - from M10, for pivot-eye kinematics (swinging axes)

↕ Thread range M4-M36 - matches all piston rod threads in Festo standard cylinder series

Flexo couplings FK are the preferred choice when piston rod and load are not perfectly aligned. The elastic element compensates for angular errors and prevents bending loads from reaching the cylinder piston. Rigid KSG/KSZ pieces are suited to accurately aligned connections that must transmit axial force only. Clevis joints SG are used when the load arm is hinged to the piston rod and a defined pivot is required.

Typical applications: Clamping mechanisms where the load acts slightly off-centre, linear axes with short guide spans, push-rod kinematics with defined pivot points, and test rigs where reproducible force introduction without a lateral component is required.