Posted to News on 22nd May 2015, 15:53
Festo launches new large diameter pneumatic ISO DSBG cylinders
Festo is launching a new series of efficient, durable and technically advanced large diameter ISO cylinders. The cost-effective DSBG series is the lightest diameter cylinder in its class, weighing 20 per cent less than its predecessor, and enables machine builders and engineers to optimise their systems for increased process efficiencies.
With heat-resistance up to 150degC and ATEX-certificated variants available, the DSBG is flexible in use, delivering excellent performance even in harsh conditions. The cylinders are available in four sizes, 160, 200, 250 and 320mm making them suitable for mining, steel industry and process automation applications.
The DSBG series is available with fixed elastomer or adjustable air (P or PPV) cushioning as standard. With the P cushioning option an elastomer cushioning ring absorbs low-level impact energy and reduces noise and vibration. Even with the elastomer cushion, the DSBG is very precise in its end positions. The rubber component becomes fully compressed between 3 and 4bar, and the piston achieves repeatable metal-to-metal contact. At higher energy levels, P cushioning is supplemented with additional adjustable pneumatic PPV cushioning. With optimised cushioning air flows the piston achieves gradual deceleration for a smoother, shock and vibration free operation.
Steve Sands, product manager at Festo says: "With a stronger design the DSBG series offers improved protection against overpressure, easier handling and increased operating efficiency. The DSBG is a highly versatile cylinder and with its matching proximity sensors, mountings and a complete selection of pneumatic connection technology available, we are able to offer a complete robust solution."
For more information on the DSBG series of large-diameter cylinders, please visit www.festo.co.uk.
