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These repair instructions have been prepared with care. Festo AG & Co. KG does not, however, accept liability for any errors in these repair instructions or their consequences. Likewise, no liability is accepted for direct or consequential damage resulting from incorrect use of the products.
4.3.7 Repairing and attaching the bearing and end caps Additional repair steps for DSBC-…-C (with clamping unit) 4.4.1 Structure of the clamping unit 4.4.2 Dismantling the clamping unit 4.4.3 Repairing the clamping unit 4.4.4 Mounting the clamping unit 4 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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4.9.6 Inserting the piston rod into the cylinder barrel 4.9.7 Repairing and attaching the bearing and end caps Cleaning and greasing Cleaning Greasing 5.2.1 Thin grease film 5.2.2 Grease reservoir Maintenance and care Tools Standard tools Special tools Liability Festo 7DSBCa_en 5 / 56...
Spare parts documentation Contains an overview of the spare and wearing parts as well as information on their installation. This can be found in the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts). – “Tools and repair accessories” information brochure Contains an overview of the available installation resources, e.g.
Chapter 1.1 on page Festo recommends use of LOCTITE 243 threadlocker. In the event of damage caused by unauthorised manipulation, improper use or use of non-original spare parts, all warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer expire.
Instead of carrying out the repair yourself, your local Festo sales office offers the option of having the repair carried out by Festo. Components and equipment replaced during repair must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant local environmental protection regulations.
The precise features of an ISO cylinder can be determined with the help of the product labelling on the cylinder. The order code is positioned directly beneath the Festo logo and describes the ISO cylinder's features separated by a hyphen “-”.
P, PPV, PPS, F, D3, A, …E, …L Low friction DSBC-U Constant, slow movement DSBC-L1 P, PPS, F, D3, A, …E, …L Low friction for balancer applications DSBC-…-A1 PPV, T, F, D3, A, N3, R3, P2, …E, …L Increased chemical resistance Festo 7DSBCa_en 11 / 56...
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Position sensing option (for proximity switch) Corresponds to ISO 15552 High corrosion protection Bellows on the bearing cap Approval II 2GD to EU Ex-Protection Directive (ATEX) …E Extended piston rod …L Extended piston rod thread 12 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
H = rear Sizes and part numbers You will find the complete overview of features, accessories, type codes, technical data and dimensions in the product catalogue or on the Festo website ( www.festo.com). 2.5.1 Standard cylinder DSBC, ISO 15552 Size Module number DSBC-…-32- -...
Chapter 3.1.2 on page This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts).
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DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125-… Threaded coupling only DSBC-… Rear piston rod only DSBC-…-T-… Cylinder barrel End cap only DSBC-… Rear bearing cap only DSBC-…-T-… Festo 7DSBCa_en 15 / 56...
DSBC-…-C (with clamping unit) This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts).
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The ISO cylinder with clamping unit and non-rotating piston rod (feature Q) is only available with through (double- ended) piston rod (feature T). The clamping unit (Items 2 to 6), unlike this illustration, is then located on the rear bearing cap (Item 26). Festo 7DSBCa_en 17 / 56...
DSBC-…-E1 / E2 / E3 (with end-position locking) This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts).
DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100-… Ring magnet only DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100-… Threaded coupling Cylinder barrel End cap (with end-position locking) only DSBC-…-E1 / E3-… End cap only DSBC-…-E2-… Festo 7DSBCa_en 19 / 56...
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DSBC-…-T1 / T4 / A1 and DSBC-…-L / U / L1 This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts).
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DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 / 63 / 80 / 100 / 125-… Threaded coupling only DSBC-… Rear piston rod only DSBC-…-T-… Cylinder barrel End cap only DSBC-… Rear bearing cap only DSBC-…-T-… Festo 7DSBCa_en 21 / 56...
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DSBC-…-T3 / A2 This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts). 22 / 56...
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Ring magnet only DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 /63 / 80 / 100 / 125-… Threaded coupling only DSBC-… Rear piston rod only DSBC-…-T-… Cylinder barrel End cap only DSBC-… Rear bearing cap only DSBC-…-T-… Festo 7DSBCa_en 23 / 56...
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This components list also applies to ISO cylinder with the feature combinations “T1-A6”, “T3-A6” or “T4-A6”. This diagram is intended to provide an overview of the individual components and an aid when ordering. For a more detailed assembly overview, refer to the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/spareparts).
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Ring magnet only DSBC-40 (up to E6) / 50 /63 / 80 / 100 / 125-… Threaded coupling only DSBC-… Rear piston rod only DSBC-…-T-… Cylinder barrel End cap only DSBC-… Rear bearing cap only DSBC-…-T-… Festo 7DSBCa_en 25 / 56...
Check the ISO cylinder for visible damage that could impair its function: such as warping of the piston rod as well as deposits and scoring. The complete ISO cylinder must be replaced if the cylinder barrel is significantly damaged. 26 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
The bearing and end caps of the various sizes and versions differ and can differ from the illustrations shown in the following. Before each repair, the parts lists of the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website must be used to determine the precise type of bearing and end cap and must be taken into consideration in the repair (...
In case of identifiable damage to the bearing, which could impair its function (e.g. deposits or scoring), the bearing cap or bearing cap with end-position locking must be completely replaced. 6. ISO cylinder with plastic bearing: If damaged, push the bearing out of the bearing cap. Festo 7DSBCa_en 29 / 56...
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1. Place the mounting sleeve with centring seat on the bearing cap. Note Note the mounting direction of the scraper ring: Purple coloured silicone ring facing outwards. 2. Use the thrust piece and mounting sleeve to insert the scraper ring into the bearing cap. 30 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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27. Perform a functional test or start up the repaired ISO cylinder as described in the operating instructions. The operating instructions are enclosed with the ISO cylinder or can be called up on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/sp). Festo 7DSBCa_en 31 / 56...
1. At the clamping cartridge 2, vent the supply port with 3 up to max. 10 bar or turn the mounting screw 1 (DSBC-32: M5; DSBC-40 … 125: G1/8) into the supply port. 2. Remove the flange screws from the holder of the clamping unit. 32 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
Place the matching mounting sleeve on the thread of the piston rod ( Chapter 7.2 on page 54). 2. Push the holder of the clamping unit over the mounting sleeve onto the piston rod up to the bearing cap. Festo 7DSBCa_en 33 / 56...
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5 Nm DSBC-40 5 Nm DSBC-50 10 Nm DSBC-63 10 Nm DSBC-80 25 Nm DSBC-100 25 Nm DSBC-125 35 Nm 6. Remove the mounting screw from the supply port. Further steps: Chapter 4.3 on page 34 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
M3x50 2. Pull out screw 1 with the stroke given in the table. This unlocks the piston rod 5. For permanent unlocking: • In the unlocked position, fix the screw with a lock nut 4. Festo 7DSBCa_en 35 / 56...
1. If used: Undo the lock nut 4 on the stop cylinder 2. 2. Remove screw 1 from the stop cylinder. The locking piston 3 locks the piston rod 5 in the appropriate end position. Further steps: Chapter 4.3 on page 36 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
The bearing and end caps of the various sizes and versions differ and can differ from the illustrations shown in the following. Before each repair, the parts lists of the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website must be used to determine the precise type of bearing and end cap and must be taken into consideration in the repair (...
In case of identifiable damage to the bearing, which could impair the Illustrated: DSBC-32-…-T1 / T4 function (e.g. deposits or scoring), the bearing cap must be completely replaced. 6. ISO cylinder with plastic bearing (DSBC-…-A1): If damaged, push the bearing out of the bearing cap. Festo 7DSBCa_en 39 / 56...
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18. Place the holding discs on the bearing and end caps. 19. Grease the O-rings with the grease included in the set of wearing parts. 20. Insert the O-rings into the slot of the bearing and end cap. 40 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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28. Perform a functional test or start up the repaired ISO cylinder as described in the operating instructions. The operating instructions are enclosed with the ISO cylinder or can be called up on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/sp). Festo 7DSBCa_en 41 / 56...
The bearing and end caps of the various sizes and versions differ and can differ from the illustrations shown in the following. Before each repair, the parts lists of the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website must be used to determine the precise type of bearing and end cap and must be taken into consideration in the repair (...
3. Remove the insert sleeve 4 with scraper ring 5 and O-ring 6 from the bearing cap. 4. Separate the scraper ring and O-ring from the insert sleeve. 5. Check the flanged bearing 7 in the bearing cap. 1 2 3 4 Illustrated: DSBC-32-…-T3 44 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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22. Grease the new scraper ring 5 as follows: Area Greasing 4 Sealing surfaces apply grease 6 Space between the edges fill with grease 7 Edges of the sealing and scraper part apply grease Chapter 5.2.2 on page 53 Festo 7DSBCa_en 45 / 56...
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Tightening torque DSBC-32 4 Nm DSBC-40 8 Nm DSBC-50 11 Nm DSBC-63 11 Nm DSBC-80 15 Nm DSBC-100 15 Nm DSBC-125 • Push together the circlip (e.g. using pliers) and insert into the bearing cap. 46 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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43. Perform a functional test or start up the repaired ISO cylinder as described in the operating instructions. The operating instructions are enclosed with the ISO cylinder or can be called up on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/sp). Festo 7DSBCa_en 47 / 56...
The bearing and end caps of the various sizes and versions differ and can differ from the illustrations shown in the following. Before each repair, the parts lists of the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website must be used to determine the precise type of bearing and end cap and must be taken into consideration in the repair (...
4. Remove the insert sleeve 4 with scraper ring 5 and O-ring 6 from the bearing cap. 5. Separate the scraper ring and O-ring from the insert sleeve. 6. Check the bearing 7 in the bearing cap. 1 2 3 4 5 6 50 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
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22. Insert the O-ring into the outer slot +-of the insert sleeve. Note Note the mounting direction of the insert sleeve: Chamfer faces the bearing cap. 23. Insert the insert sleeve into the bearing cap. Festo 7DSBCa_en 51 / 56...
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39. Perform a functional test or start up the repaired ISO cylinder as described in the operating instructions. The operating instructions are enclosed with the ISO cylinder or can be called up on the Festo website ( www.festo.com/sp). 52 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
Apply the grease with a paint brush, a fine bristle brush or similar. 5.2.2 Grease reservoir Grease quantity enclosed between two sealing rings or in the enclosed ring volumes. Maintenance and care The ISO cylinders are maintenance-free, due to their life-time lubrication. Festo 7DSBCa_en 53 / 56...
Prevents damage to the scraper ring when piece for scraper ring on the inserting it into the bearing cap. DSBx The schematic diagrams are included in (Must be produced by the “Tool and repair accessories” information customer.) brochure. 54 / 56 Festo 7DSBCa_en...
The information brochure can be found in the online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website ( Tools and repair accessories.pdf Liability The General Terms and Conditions of Business (AGB) of Festo AG & Co. KG apply, which can be viewed on the Festo website ( www.festo.com). Festo 7DSBCa_en 55 / 56...
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Festo printout. the product actually used by the user. provides both on portable data storage Example: E 2003, Festo AG & Co. KG, devices (diskettes, CD ROM, removable The latter applies particularly to D-73726 Esslingen disks) as well as on the Internet and/ extracts of the documents for the user’s...
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