Overview
The Festo DFM-32-80-P-A-GF (part number 170859) is a pneumatic guided cylinder designed for demanding industrial automation tasks. Festo DFM series pneumatic guided cylinders are double acting drive and guide unit in a single housing. This model combines the piston rod and guide body in a compact aluminum construction, making it ideal for systems requiring both linear motion and load guidance in tight spaces.
Key Features
- Four plain slide bearings on the large diameter guide rods provide high rigidity suitable for high loads.
- Designed for high load pneumatic applications such as clamping, stopping, material handling and lifting.
- The sturdy and precise aluminium construction is maintenance free and highly resistant to torque and lateral external forces.
- The DFM series of guided actuators have flexible cushioning plates to reduce noise during operation and increase service life.
- Integrated slots on the actuator body allow for incorporating proximity sensors to measure the linear motion of the piston.
Technical Specifications
- Piston bore diameter: 32 mm
- Stroke length: 80 mm
- Maximum operating pressure: 10 bar
- Operating mode: Double-acting
- Cushioning type: Elastic cushioning rings/plates (both ends)
- Guide design: Plain-bearing
- Mounting position: Optional/flexible
- Maximum speed: 0.8 m/s
- Pneumatic connection: G 1/8
- Operating temperature range: −20 °C to +80 °C
- Overall dimensions: 179 × 110 × 49 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg
- Country of origin: Germany
Typical Applications
High load pneumatic applications such as clamping, stopping, material handling and lifting benefit from this cylinder’s guided design. The rigid bearing arrangement handles side loads without buckling, making it suitable for:
- Precision clamping in assembly stations
- Guided material positioning and transfer
- High-load press and stop functions
- Automation systems where lateral forces are present
- Machinery requiring guided linear motion under load
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard pneumatic control systems
- ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] compressed air systems
- G 1/8 ISO pneumatic connection ports
- Industrial pneumatic networks (lubricated or non-lubricated)
- PLC and motion control systems with pneumatic outputs
- Standard directional control valves (5/2 or 5/3 spool type)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Festo 170859 is the model number for the DFM-32-80-P-A-GF configuration. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering if replacing an existing unit from another manufacturer or series. Cross-reference part numbers with your OEM documentation.
Works With
- Festo control valve systems (CETONI, proportional valve networks)
- Directional spool control valves (manual, pneumatic pilot, electrical)
- Proximity sensors (reed switches, inductive proximity sensors) via integrated mounting slots
- Flow control and exhaust air dampening devices
- Standard pneumatic tubing (6 mm O.D. push-in connectors, G 1/8 ports)
- Industrial automation and machine control software via integrated sensor feedback
