1. Microchip Pick-and-Place Actuation in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Using the DGST-6-30-E1A mini slide to precisely lower vacuum grippers or micro-tweezers onto semiconductor wafers to pick and place delicate microchips. The slide's Class 6 cleanroom suitability ensures particulate contamination is minimized, while its recirculating ball bearing guide ensures high precision over the 30mm stroke.
Problem SolvedSolves the need for a highly compact, contamination-free linear actuator that can perform high-speed, repeatable (<= 0.3 mm accuracy) vertical positioning of fragile electronic components without exceeding spatial constraints.
Cleanroom Class 6 according to ISO 14644-1Recirculating ball bearing guide30 mm StrokeRepetition accuracy <= 0.3 mmDouble-acting pneumatic
2. Medical Vial Capping Mechanism in Lab Automation
Integrated into compact laboratory automation equipment to push caps onto small medical vials. The slide's theoretical advance force of 34 N at 0.6 MPa is ideal for securely seating caps, while the elastomer cushioning absorbs the impact energy (0.012 J) to prevent shattering the glass vials.
Problem SolvedPrevents breakage of delicate laboratory glassware during automated assembly by providing precisely tuned force and elastomer cushioning in a lightweight (124 g) form factor suitable for tabletop robotic stations.
Elastomer cushioning, double-sided34 N theoretical force0.012 J impact energy6 mm Piston diameterVDMA24364-B1/B2-L LABS conformity
3. Precision Sensor Positioning for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
Deploys an optical sensor exactly 30mm into an inspection zone to verify component placement on PCBs. The high maximum moment handling (Mx, My, Mz 1.1-1.2 Nm) despite its small 6mm piston diameter ensures the sensor does not deflect, yielding clear, focused images.
Problem SolvedOvercomes the challenge of sensor deflection and vibration during rapid deployment (up to 0.5 m/s speed) in confined inspection cells, ensuring stable alignment and accurate visual data acquisition.
Max. moment Mx 1.1 Nm0.5 m/s Max. speedMoving mass 65 gWrought aluminium alloyM3 Pneumatic connection
