1. Cleanroom Microchip Positioning and Handling
Utilizing the highly compact Festo DGTZ guide cylinder within semiconductor manufacturing environments to precisely position, push, or hold microchips and compact PCBs during automated optical inspection or robotic soldering processes.
Problem SolvedEliminates particulate contamination risks during delicate electronic component handling by leveraging Class 5 cleanroom certification, while providing precise, repeatable linear guidance with a limited 20mm stroke.
Class 5 according to ISO 14644-120 mm Stroke34 N Theoretical advance forceRoHS-compliant
2. Medical Diagnostic Lab Automation and Vial Indexing
Implementing the lightweight, double-acting guide cylinder in confined automated medical testing machines to accurately index, push, or transfer small sample vials and trays into exact testing or pipetting positions.
Problem SolvedOvercomes tight space constraints and ensures no paint-wetting impairment substances (PWIS) interfere with sensitive lab testing environments, while delivering ultra-low-impact actuation to avoid sample spillage.
LABS (PWIS) conformity VDMA24364 zone III98 g Product weightPlain-bearing guide0.01 J Impact energy in end positions
3. High-Speed Sorting of Delicate Miniature Components
Deploying the DGTZ yoke-drive cylinder on precision automated assembly lines to eject or sort lightweight mechanical components, such as watch parts or tiny fasteners, into designated bins based on continuous sensor feedback.
Problem SolvedPrevents mechanical damage to fragile, low-mass parts during rapid rejection sequences by utilizing integrated elastic cushioning, and guarantees ejection completion using seamless proximity switch position detection for PLC integration.
Elastic cushioning rings/platesPosition detection Via proximity switchDouble-acting mode of operationOperating mode Yoke
