1. Cleanroom Semiconductor Chip Positioning
Utilizing the Festo DGST-6-10-PA slide to execute short-stroke (10 mm) lateral pushing and precision positioning of delicate semiconductor chips into assembly trays within ISO-certified environments. The Class 6 cleanroom suitability ensures that the actuator prevents particulate contamination during rapid actuations of up to 0.5 m/s.
Problem SolvedSolves the requirement for contamination-free, highly precise lateral movement of microelectronics, where standard pneumatic cylinders introduce particulate matter and lack the delicate force control (34 N advance stroke at 6 bar) necessary to avoid crushing components.
Cleanroom suitability Class 610 mm StrokeTheoretical force advance 34 NRecirculating ball bearing guide
2. Automated Medical Vial Escapement and Sorting
Implementing this double-acting mini slide in a pharmaceutical packaging machine as a sorting diverter for small medical vials. The slide's built-in elastic cushioning plates absorb the mechanism's 0.018 J impact energy at the end positions, ensuring smooth stops.
Problem SolvedPrevents mechanical shock and vibration from shattering lightweight, fragile medical glass containers during automated sorting, while the repetition accuracy of <= 0.3 mm guarantees that the vials are perfectly aligned for barcode scanning or labeling.
Elastic cushioning rings/platesImpact energy 0.018 JRepetition accuracy <= 0.3 mmDouble-acting mode
3. Precision Optics Inspection Jig Alignment
Deploying the compact 6 mm piston diameter slide to hold and position miniature optical lenses or sensors inside an automated inspection station. The robust recirculating ball bearing guide handles the overhanging weight of custom tooling mounts without deflecting.
Problem SolvedEliminates actuator deflection and binding issues caused by off-center tooling loads; standard miniature cylinders often fail under lateral stress, but this slide manages up to 200 N (Fy/Fz) and 1.1 Nm (Mx) to maintain perfect optical alignment during testing.
Max. force Fy/Fz 200 NMax. moment Mx 1.1 NmYoke Operating modePiston diameter 6 mm
