DGTZ-GF-6-10-P-A Festo Twin cylinder

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Double-acting twin cylinder with a 6 mm piston diameter and 10 mm stroke. Features a plain-bearing guide, yoke drive, and elastic cushioning at both ends.

SKU Festo-8100542 Category
Drives with guide rods

DGTZ-GF-6-10-P-A Festo Twin cylinder

Model Identifier DGTZ-GF-6-10-P-A
Official Part Number 8100542
GTIN Standard 4052568470319

Technical Overview

The Festo DGTZ-GF-6-10-P-A is a high-precision twin cylinder drive featuring a plain-bearing guide rod system for enhanced stability. Designed with a 6mm piston diameter and a 10mm stroke, this double-acting actuator incorporates elastic cushioning at both ends to minimize impact energy. It is constructed from high-quality materials including anodized wrought aluminium alloy and high-alloy stainless steel, making it suitable for cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5) and applications requiring low corrosion resistance. The unit supports position sensing via proximity switches and is optimized for space-efficient automation.

Key Features

  • Double-acting mode of operation
  • Plain-bearing guide design
  • Elastic cushioning rings/plates at both ends
  • Position detection via proximity switch
  • Suitable for Cleanroom Class 5 according to ISO 14644-1
  • LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364 zone III
  • RoHS-compliant materials
  • Optional mounting position

Integrated plain-bearing guide rod system providing stable, double-acting pneumatic actuation with precise guidance.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Stroke10 mm
Adjustable end-position range/length10 mm
Piston diameter6 mm
Operating mode, drive unitYoke
CushioningElastic cushioning rings/plates at both ends
Mounting positionoptional
GuidePlain-bearing guide
DesignGuidance
Position detectionVia proximity switch
Symbol00991249
Operating pressure MPa0.2 MPa ... 0.8 MPa
Operating pressure bar2 bar ... 8 bar
Mode of operationDouble-acting
Operating mediumCompressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on operating and pilot mediumLubricated operation possible (in which case lubricated operation will always be required)
Corrosion resistance class CRC1 - Low corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformityVDMA24364 zone III
Cleanroom suitabilityClass 5 according to ISO 14644-1
Ambient temperature-10 °C ... 80 °C
Impact energy in end positions0.01 J
Max. effective load dependent upon stroke at defined distance xs1.6 N
Theoretical force at 0.6 MPa (6 bar, 87 psi), return stroke18.6 N
Theoretical force at 0.6 MPa (6 bar, 87 psi), advance stroke34 N
Moving mass17 g
Product weight82 g
Pneumatic connectionM5
Note on materialsRoHS-compliant
Material coverWrought aluminium alloy
Material sealsNBR
Material housingAnodised wrought aluminium alloy
Material piston rodHigh-alloy stainless steel

Industrial Applications

1. Cleanroom Semiconductor Component Positioning

Utilizing the Festo DGTZ-GF-6-10-P-A as a precise pushing and clamping actuator in a semiconductor chip sorting machine. The ISO 14644-1 Class 5 cleanroom suitability ensures zero particulate contamination in sensitive environments. The plain-bearing guide guarantees the 10 mm stroke operates without rotational play, ensuring high accuracy when handling miniature electronic components.

Problem Solved

Standard pneumatic cylinders introduce particulate contamination and lack the anti-rotation precision required for micro-electronics, which risks misalignment and physical chip damage during automated assembly.

ISO 14644-1 Class 5Plain-bearing guide10 mm stroke34 N advance force

2. Medical Vial Stopper Insertion

Actuating the final insertion of rubber stoppers into delicate medical vials. Operating at 6 bar to provide a controlled 34 N advance stroke, the elastic cushioning rings at both ends prevent sudden mechanical shocks that could crack thin glass vials. The high-alloy stainless steel piston rod and Class 1 low corrosion stress rating support hygienic medical packaging standards.

Problem Solved

Prevents glass breakage during stopper insertion by utilizing built-in 0.01 J impact energy elastic cushioning, while addressing cross-contamination risks through the use of low-corrosion, cleanroom-rated materials.

Elastic cushioningHigh-alloy stainless steelCorrosion resistance class CRC 10.01 J impact energy

3. Automated Tactile Switch Lifecycle Testing

Cycling miniature tactile switches on an industrial quality assurance test jig. The double-acting guided cylinder uses its precise 10 mm stroke to repeatedly actuate buttons. The exceptionally low moving mass of 17 g allows for highly rapid cycle times, while position detection via a proximity switch provides accurate cycle counting and position verification.

Problem Solved

Eliminates the problem of slow product testing cycles and accidental switch destruction by providing a highly responsive, low-mass guided actuator capable of high-frequency actuation without over-compressing the delicate test subjects.

Moving mass 17 gPosition detection via proximity switchDouble-acting0.2 MPa to 0.8 MPa operating pressure

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