1. Semiconductor Wafer and PCB Clamping Mechanism
Utilizing the Festo ADN-S-20-10-A-P-A within automated semiconductor handling stations to gently but firmly clamp silicon wafers or printed circuit boards in place during high-precision surface mount technology (SMT) or inspection processes.
Problem SolvedStandard pneumatic actuators often introduce particulate contamination or take up too much vertical space. This cylinder solves the space constraint with its ultra-compact design and operates safely in sensitive environments thanks to its ISO 14644-1 Class 5 cleanroom suitability. The short 10 mm stroke provides rapid, low-impact (0.2 J) clamping without damaging delicate substrates.
ISO 14644-1 Class 5 Cleanroom10 mm Stroke0.2 J Impact EnergyDouble-acting pneumaticSemiconductor manufacturing
2. High-Speed End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) Component Ejector
Integrated into lightweight robotic end-effectors for high-speed pick-and-place operations, where the cylinder acts as a rapid pusher to eject plastic parts or small electronic enclosures from the gripper into sorting bins.
Problem SolvedHigh-speed robotic arms require end-effectors with absolute minimal mass to maintain high acceleration rates and maximize payload capacity. With a low basic total weight of just 91g (65g base + 26g for 10mm stroke) and an exceptionally low moving mass of 24g, this cylinder provides a reliable 188 N of advance force at 6 bar to reliably eject parts without reducing the robot's cycle time.
188 N Advance ForceLow moving mass (24g)Male thread piston-rodEOATHigh-alloy stainless steel
3. Pharmaceutical Blister Pack Defect Rejection Station
Deployed on fast-moving pharmaceutical conveyor lines to accurately push defective, lightweight blister packs or small vials off the main conveyor belt and into a secure rejection bin upon receiving a signal from an optical inspection system.
Problem SolvedPharmaceutical sorting lines have extremely tight spatial constraints and require continuous, verifiable automation. The compact cylinder fits into confined spaces along the conveyor edge, while the integrated proximity switch position detection ensures the control system receives positive confirmation of the 10 mm extension and retraction, eliminating missed rejections and preventing line jams.
Proximity switch position detection0.6 bar to 10 bar operating pressureElastic cushioning ringsCompact footprintAutomated defect sorting