This article about Festo actuators is from FESTO, a partner of Direct Pneumatics.

As OEM’s and manufacturing facilities begin to ramp-up demand for automation components, demand is likely to expand rapidly. Customers will require readily available products and the DFM, DGST guided actuators are one of Festo’s in-stock products called Core Product Range,

Whether clamping, lifting or stopping the DFM is a solution for the customer’s most demanding applications.

  • Minimal space requirement
  • Minimal mounting time
  • Choice of compressed air supply ports
  • Wide range of mounting options
  • Good protection against torsion, High rigidity, Maintenance-free
  • With plain-bearing guide and recirculating ball bearing guide

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DGST Slide

The DGST is the most compact slide in the market and offers therefore the best footprint in the customer’s application. The precise and robust recirculating ball bearing guide and the combination of yoke and slide in one part ensuring a high accuracy. Size ranges consist of 6mm bore to 25mm bore.

  1. Economical and Image
    The DGST combines the valued Festo quality and performance standards with a very attractive price.
  2. Convenience and Reliability
    The DGST is part of the core range and therefore locally in stock and ready for shipment within 24 hours. Features and Benefits include:
    • Compact mini slide
    • Slide and yoke plate as a single component
    • Excellent price/performance ratio
    • High feed forces
    • Symmetrical mounting interfaces
    • Precise and resilient roller bearing guide
    • Simple design with symmetrical mounting interfaces
    • Can be operated without additional cushioning components