Transport And Storage - Festo DGP-8 Operating Instructions Manual

DGP(L)−...−B
2 Function
When the compressed air ports are pressurized alternately, the piston moves back
wards 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.
3 Application
This product has been designed for transporting mass loads.
The following distinctions are made:
as cylinder:
In normal operation the slide traverses the complete stroke from one end
position to the other.
as servopneumatic positioning axis:
When controlled by a controller, the slide can move to any intermediate
position in normal operation.
Using the DGP(L)−... as a servopneumatic positioning axis:
Please note
S Omit the sections which are marked Only cylinder".
Otherwise positioning problems will occur.
S Observe the instructions in the manuals for the positioning controller used
(e. g. SPC11/200).
4

Transport and storage

Consider the weight of the product.
S
Depending on the design, the DGP(L)−...
weighs over 80 kg.
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Fig. 1
Festo DGP(L)−...−B 0609g English