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The DGSL-12-30-PA mini slide incorporates an integrated magnet inside the slide for non-contact position sensing, utilizing a precision steel ball bearing cage guide to manage linear movements and withstand external force moments. It features non-metallic flexible cushioning pads (P) at both travel ends to dampen physical impacts.
Ball Bearing Cage Guide
High-rigidity monoblock housing with an integrated guide rail
Equipped with non-metallic flexible cushioning pads at both ends
The DGSL-12-30-PA requires filtered compressed air conforming to ISO 8573-1:2010 and can operate without lubrication, though it mandates continuous lubrication if initially introduced. The structure consists of an active piston-yoke assembly creating reciprocating linear motion, with the outer housing remaining stationary, driving the front slide block within a 30 mm stroke.
Built for versatile integration, the unit allows assembly in any orientation, with integrated through-holes and T-slots facilitating secure mounting in confined spaces. It features adjustable mechanical end-stops, allowing for stroke customization within the 30 mm range, and supports direct fastening to other automation components.
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
FESTO DGSL-12-30-PA Mini Slide Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
Semiconductor
Used as a precision linear advancement axis at the end of multi-axis X-Y-Z manipulators in wafer handling (pick-and-place) and miniature chip micro-gripping mechanisms.
Automotive
Drives positioning pins or executes the precise pushing and snapping of miniature components within automated assembly lines for automotive center console switches, sensors, and lighting electronics.
Pharmaceutical
Used to drive the reciprocating linear vertical motion of miniature push cutters, inkjet printheads, or labeling press heads in pill foil blister packaging machines or medicine bottle labeling machines.
Photovoltaic & Solar Cell Manufacturing
Used to drive quartz vacuum cups for non-destructive, high-precision picking, placing, and positioning of silicon wafers in screen printing machines or tabber-stringers.
Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing
Drives miniature web guiding mechanisms to perform precision edge alignment and positioning of positive/negative electrode sheets during battery cell stacking or winding auxiliary processes.
When using the DGSL-12-30-PA, it is mandatory to ensure a high-quality, standard-compliant clean air supply, strictly limit the speed below 0.8 m/s using flow control valves without eccentric overloading, and securely tighten the locknuts after fine-tuning the end-stops to prevent guide rail deformation or stroke drifting caused by long-term, high-frequency reciprocating vibrations.
The Festo DGSL-12-30-PA is a double-acting pneumatic mini linear slide. The component features a 12 mm cylinder bore and provides a standard working stroke of 30 mm. Internally, it is configured with a ball bearing cage guide to direct the linear reciprocating movement of the slide. Both end stops offer a mechanical adjustment range of 29 mm (front) and 25.5 mm (rear), allowing precise micro-adjustments of the actual stop position via the adjustment screws at the rear. For pneumatic connection, the slide is equipped with two female M5 threaded air ports, supporting compressed air operation between 1 bar and 8 bar. The suffix "P" in the model code indicates built-in flexible cushioning pads at both ends to absorb the physical impact energy at the end of the travel. The suffix "A" denotes an integrated magnet inside the slide. The housing features standard T-slots on the side, allowing direct insertion of proximity sensors, such as the SMT-8M-A series, to feed position signals back to the main control system via non-contact sensing. For assembly, the bottom and side surfaces of the slide are pre-drilled with multiple sets of threaded holes and locating pin holes, enabling modular coupling directly to other pneumatic or electric actuators of an industrial manipulator using bolts, without requiring extra adapter plates.
It is a high-precision, double-acting pneumatic mini linear slide manufactured by Festo Germany, with part number 543963. It is widely used in industrial automation manipulators and precision assembly lines.
How do you correctly use a product like the DGSL-12-30-PA?
Connect compressed air to its M5 ports to drive the slide forward and backward. It is typically paired with a solenoid valve to control airflow direction and proximity sensors to detect stroke positions.
Can the DGSL-12-30-PA operate in a non-lubricated environment?
Yes. It is factory-lubricated with standard grease and supports unlubricated operation with dry compressed air. However, once lubricated air is introduced, it must be continued.
How do you adjust the mechanical end-position stroke for the DGSL-12-30-PA at both ends?
The precision adjusting screws or dedicated shock absorbers onboard can be used to fine-tune the end positions. The front side is adjustable by 29 mm, and the back side by 25.5 mm.
What is the theoretical advance force of the DGSL-12-30-PA at 6 bar pressure?
At a standard working pressure of 6 bar, its theoretical advance force (extension force) is approximately 121 N.
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