DGSL
Mini slide
Festo SE & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Deutschland
+49 711 347-0
www.festo.com
Operating instructions
8149395
2021-06h
[8149397]
Translation of the original instructions
© 2021 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG
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Applicable Documents
All available documents for the product
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Safety
2.1
Safety instructions
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Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
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Only use the product in original status without unauthorised modifications.
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Observe labelling on the product.
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Before working on the product, switch off the compressed air supply and lock it
to prevent it from being switched on again.
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Have the product repaired by the Festo repair service only.
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Observe tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance is
± 20 %.
2.2
Intended use
The product is intended for the space-saving transport of masses. The product is
approved for slide operating mode.
Fig.1
2.3
Foreseeable misuse
Operating the product without cushioning components will result in damage.
The product may be destroyed if the slide is moved without a (fixed) stop.
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Use suitable cushioning components
2.4
Training of qualified personnel
Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can
evaluate the work and detect dangers. The qualified personnel have skills and
experience in dealing with pneumatic (open-loop) control technology.
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Additional information
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Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems
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Accessories and spare parts
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Function
The product is a non-rotating single-piston drive with bearing guide.
The slide is moved back and forth by alternate pressurisation of the supply ports.
The slide is braked at the end position by shock absorbers.
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For DGSL-...-E/-P/-P1: by external elastic shock absorbers.
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For DGSL-...-Y3/-Y11: with external hydraulic shock absorbers.
The shock absorbers can also adjust the stroke.
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Product design
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Fig. 2: Product design
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Cushioning component:
- DGSL-...-E/-P/-P1: elastic
- DGSL-...-Y3/-Y11: hydraulic
- DGSL-...-N: without
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Supply port: retract, with plug
screw
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Supply port: advance
4
Drilled hole for mounting the
mini slide, concealed
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Thread with centring recess for
mounting the payload
6
Slide with bearing guide
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Piston rod
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(Fixed) stop
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Thread with centring recess for
mounting the mini slide, con-
cealed
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Yoke plate
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Slots for proximity switches
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Supply port: retract
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Supply port: advance, with plug
screw
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Transport and storage
NOTICE
Unexpected and unbraked movement of components
• Secure moving components for transport.
Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion.
Keep storage times short.
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Assembly
7.1
Preparation
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Position the product to ensure that the operating elements are accessible,
e.g. the clamping components for the shock absorbers.
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Mount the product without torsional stresses.
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If necessary: select the mounting components or the accessories.
To prevent collisions: mount the mounting components outside the positioning
range.
7.2
Mounting
1. Select a suitable adapter plate.
2. To make the through-holes accessible, move the slide to the retracted end
position.
3. Use the included centring sleeves.
4. Mount the product according to the type of mounting according to stroke.
DGSL-...
-10 … -40
-50 … -200
Base-surface mounting with
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Through-holes
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Centring recess and cen-
tring sleeves
Required retaining screws
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3
7.3
Attachment
7.3.1
Attachment of yoke plate
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4
1
Fig. 3: Securing yoke plate
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Housing
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Yoke plate
3
Metal plate
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Centring pins
