Overview
The Festo ADVC-12-10-A-P is a double-acting short-stroke pneumatic cylinder engineered for high-density automation and precision positioning. With a 12mm piston diameter and 10mm stroke, this compact actuator delivers excellent force output while maintaining a minimal footprint—ideal for space-constrained machinery and industrial control systems.
Key Features
- Double-acting operation — delivers controlled motion in both directions for precise positioning
- Elastic cushioning rings at both ends — reduces shock and extends component life
- Compact design — optimized for tight installation spaces without sacrificing performance
- Aluminum alloy housing — lightweight, corrosion-resistant construction
- High-alloy steel piston rod — ensures durability under repeated cycling
- Single-ended piston rod with male thread — simplifies mounting and linkage connections
Technical Specifications
- Piston Diameter (Bore): 12 mm
- Stroke Length: 10 mm
- Operating Pressure Range: 15 to 102 bar (21.76 to 145 psi)
- Rated Load (at 100 bar): 6.93 kg (15.29 lbs)
- Operating Temperature: −20 to +80 °C (−4 to +176 °F)
- Cylinder Action: Double-acting
- Cushioning: Elastic cushioning rings/plates at both ends
- Body Material: Anodized wrought aluminum alloy
- Seals: Nitrile rubber (NBR) / thermoplastic polyurethane (TPE-U)
- Piston Rod Material: High-alloy steel
- Pneumatic Connection: M5 male threaded (standard)
- Weight: Approximately 1 lb (0.45 kg)
- Mounting: VDMA 24562 hole pattern (for bore ≥32mm compatible mounting)
- Festo Part Number: 188095
Typical Applications
- Pick-and-place and transfer systems in assembly machinery
- Precision positioning and clamping in production equipment
- Valve actuation and flow control systems
- Medical device automation and laboratory equipment
- Packaging machinery and material handling
- Tooling and fixture advancement in CNC and grinding operations
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard compressed air systems (ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 7:4:4 and better)
- Pneumatic tubing with M5 push-in connectors and male threaded fittings
- Festo valve manifolds and control blocks
- Industrial pneumatic networks operating 15–102 bar
- Proximity sensors for position feedback (magnetic piston compatible)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier Festo ADVC series units with same bore and stroke dimensions
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering for other manufacturers’ equivalent cylinders
Works With
- Oil-lubricated pneumatic systems (PAO and mineral oil compatible)
- Pneumatic logic and control circuits
- PLC and automation control systems via solenoid valve actuation
- Festo ESNU and other snap-tite quick-disconnect couplings
