Overview
The Festo DGSL-16-50-PA (part number 543987) is a mini slide pneumatic guided cylinder engineered for precision positioning and load control in industrial automation. This DGSL-16-50-PA double-acting cylinder combines high load capacity with repeatable accuracy, making it suitable for manufacturing, assembly, and process automation where reliable linear motion is critical.
Key Features
- Double-acting pneumatic design for controlled forward and reverse motion
- High load capacity of 2780 N maximum force
- Integrated linear guide unit with high precision and parallel accuracy
- Coarse and precision fine adjustment for end positions
- Elastic cushioning at both ends without metal end contacts
- Anodized aluminum alloy construction for durability and corrosion resistance
Technical Specifications
- Cylinder Bore: 16 mm
- Stroke: 50 mm
- Maximum Force: 2780 N
- Cylinder Action: Double Acting
- Operating Pressure Range: 1 to 8 bar
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C
- Port Thread: M5
- Mounting: Through hole mount
- Material: Wrought aluminum alloy, anodized
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 124 to 193 mm × 65 mm × 40 mm (cushioning-dependent)
Typical Applications
The Festo DGSL-16-50-PA mini slide is commonly used in:
- Automated assembly and packaging machinery
- CNC and machining centers for workpiece positioning
- Pick-and-place and robotic handling systems
- Precise linear motion control in manufacturing
- Industrial process automation requiring repeatable positioning
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Festo DGSL series pneumatic systems
- Standard ISO pneumatic networks and control systems
- M5 threaded port pneumatic manifolds
- 1-8 bar regulated pneumatic supply systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering.
Works With
- Pneumatic control valves and solenoid assemblies
- Festo pneumatic manifold blocks and control stations
- Standard PLC and pneumatic logic controllers
- ISO 4401-05 (CETOP-05) mounted systems








