Festo launches another first - Clean design guided Drive DGRF

Festo Guided drive in Clean Design for reliable workpiece handling, even in difficult environments

Clean design guide unit for tough ambient conditions (cleaning) in the Food and beverage or packaging industry.

Features and benefits

Scraper materials Optimised for applications in tough environments (cleaning agents, ..)
High service life and reliability is reached with dry operating sealing
Clean design and FDA conformity Safe application via residue-free cleaning
Corrosion resistance class CRC 3 Long service life due to great resistance results in great economy
High load capacity Guide has performance greater than that of the standard DFM and all competition!

E.G. old version (see left) Ice cream production – Machine for ice cream cones

Same mechanical mounting as DFM

Stainless steel bolt plugs for holes

External rail for food sensor

IP65 certified

Tested to 10 million double cycles



Festo's Advantages

Economical due to long service life
Attractive prices compared to competition

Safety due to Clean design:

Avoidance of biological hazards - no water traps
FDA approved grease and sealing: avoidance of chemical hazards
CRC 3: avoidance of physical hazards

Performance

Due to wide range with x- stroke, long strokes, (400mm)
High load capacity compared to competition

Service
Longer service life also in difficult environments (water,…)

Benefits:

• Long service life thanks to optional dry-running seal

• FDA-approved lubrication and sealing on the basic version
• Good corrosion resistance and smooth surfaces
• Hygienic mounting of the sensors possible
• Compact design with high guidance accuracy and load capacity

 

Technical data
Piston diameter [mm]	20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63
Stroke [mm]	10 ... 400
Guide	Plain-bearing guide
Cushioning	Elastic cushioning rings P Self-adjusting cushioning PPV
Wiper seal	Standard Unlubricated operation
Position sensing	For proximity sensor SMT-C1