DGC
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Function
When the compressed air ports are pressur
ized alternately, the piston moves backwards
and forwards in the tubing. By means of a
rigid connection, the outer slide also moves.
The slot in the cylinder barrel required for this
is covered by a band system.
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Application
The DGC has been desigined for the space−
saving transport of masses.
It is permitted for operation in slide mode and
yoke mode (observe loading limits).
The pressureless movement of the slide is
only permitted for rectifying faults and at low
speed.
If the speed is too high, the resulting low pressure can pull the sealing band into
the piston chamber. This can lead to:
excessive leakage and
non−permitted accelerations (e.g. if fitted in a vertical position).
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Transport and storage
Please note
S Avoid touching the guide rail with your hands during transport und storage.
Otherwise the layer of grease will be damaged.
Consider the weight of the DGC.
S
Depending on the design, the DGC can weigh over 150 kg.
Festo DGC 0901d English
Fig. 2: Switching symbol
Fig. 3: Slide mode
Fig. 4: Yoke mode
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