Overview
The Festo DFM-25-50-P-A-GF (part number 170851) is a pneumatic guided drive cylinder engineered for industrial automation requiring precise linear motion. This drive and guide unit integrates both functions in a single housing, with minimal space requirement and mounting time. With a maximum operating pressure of 10 bar, this cylinder delivers reliable double-acting performance across clamping, lifting, and positioning applications.
Key Features
- Integrated drive and guide unit in a single housing
- High rigidity design with large-diameter guide rods and four plain-bearing bushes
- Good protection against torsion with wide range of mounting options
- Maintenance-free operation
- Flexible cushioning rings/plates at both ends for smooth deceleration
- Choice of compressed air supply ports
Technical Specifications
- Piston Bore Diameter: 25 mm
- Stroke: 50 mm (1.97 inch)
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 10 bar
- Operating Pressure Range: 1.5 to 10 bar (15.31 to 102 m Hâ‚‚O)
- Rated Load/Force: 30.08 kg (66.32 lbs)
- Center of gravity distance from working load to yoke plate: 50 mm
- Operating Mode: Yoke
- Cushioning: Flexible cushioning rings/plates at both ends
- Guide Type: Four plain-bearing bushes with large-diameter guide rods
Typical Applications
The DFM-25-50-P-A-GF is suitable for industrial automation processes including:
- Precision clamping and fixture operations
- Lifting and material handling
- Stopping and positioning tasks
- Assembly line automation
- Applications requiring high rigidity and reduced torsion
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard pneumatic systems operating at 1.5–10 bar
- Proximity switches for position sensing
- Industrial pneumatic networks and compressed air circuits
- Standard ISO porting configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other Festo DFM series guided cylinders with equivalent bore/stroke ratings
- Verify exact compatibility with your system integrator before ordering
Works With
- Pneumatic control systems and directional control valves
- Flow control and exhaust air valves
- Position sensors and proximity switches (00991737 symbol)
- Industrial automation PLCs and pneumatic sequencing controllers
