Overview
The Festo DFM-80-80-P-A-GF is a pneumatic guided actuator from Festo’s core DFM series. The DFM series is known for reliability and offers optimum guide characteristics, sturdiness and flexibility. This model combines a linear drive unit and integrated guide rod assembly in a single compact housing, making it suitable for applications where both horizontal and vertical load movement is required.
Key Features
- The DFM can move in average over 100% higher loads than competitor products
- Flexible assembly and air port options; combination of linear drive and guide unit allows reliable movement of high loads, even in tight spaces
- Superior guide characteristics make the DFM much more resilient and durable than competitor products
- Double-acting design with flexible cushioning (P designation) at both ends
- Yoke operating mode for direct load coupling
- Pressure range: 1.5 to 10 bar (typical for DFM series)
Technical Specifications
The DFM-80-80-P-A-GF features the following key technical parameters:
- Bore diameter: 80 mm
- Stroke length: 80 mm
- Operating mode: Double-acting with yoke guide
- Cushioning: Flexible cushioning rings/plates at both ends
- Operating pressure: 1.5 to 10 bar
- Guide type: Integrated dual-rod system
- Connection type: Standard pneumatic ports (G-threaded)
- Operating temperature range: -20 to +80°C (typical for DFM series)
- Festo part number: 170887
Typical Applications
The Festo DFM-80-80-P-A-GF is well-suited for:
- Industrial automation and machine tooling applications requiring guided linear motion
- Load positioning and clamping operations in manufacturing equipment
- Applications where angular deflection and torsional loads are present
- Compact assembly fixtures and press applications
- Systems requiring high load capacity in both push and pull directions
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 24 VDC pneumatic control solenoids and proportional valves
- Pneumatic directional control valves (4/2, 4/3 configurations)
- Industrial pneumatic networks operating at 1.5–10 bar pressure
- Flow control regulators and speed controllers for linear motion adjustment
- Position sensors and proximity switches (T-series compatible)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The DFM-80-80-P-A-GF directly replaces earlier or equivalent Festo guided actuator models in the 80×80 configuration. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as port orientation and mounting may vary by application.
Works With
- Festo pneumatic system networks and components
- Standard ISO 4401 directional control valves
- G-threaded pneumatic tubing and connectors (standard SAE/ISO coupling)
- Festo position sensing systems and T-series binary sensors
- Industrial PLC/automation controllers with pneumatic I/O modules
