DGSC-6-10-P-P - Drill Festo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Non-rotating single-piston drive with bearing guide
Design	Double-acting drive with Scotch yoke system and ball bearing cage guide
Mounting Position	Any
Cushioning	Elastic cushioning ring on both sides
Operating Medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Operating Pressure	0.1 ... 0.6 MPa (1.0 ... 6.0 bar, 14.5 ... 87.0 psi)
Ambient Temperature	10 ... 50 °C
Repetition Accuracy	< 0.2 mm
Product Weight (DGSC-6-10-P-P)	52 g
Moving Mass	17 g
Maximum Payload	30 g
Stroke Compensation via Spring	-2.5 ± 1 mm
Theoretical Force at 0.6 MPa (Extending)	17.0 N
Theoretical Force at 0.6 MPa (Retracting)	12.7 N
Materials (Piston rod, Housing)	High-alloy stainless steel
Materials (Seals)	Nitrile rubber
Pneumatic Port Threads	M3 and M5
Intended Use	Space-saving transport of masses; slide operating mode
Maintenance - Cleaning	Clean with soft cloth and suitable cleaning agents
Maintenance - Lubrication	Initially lubricated; re-grease guide after 5 million cycles
Safety	Switch off compressed air supply before working; repair only by Festo

Frequently Asked Questions - DGSC-6-10-P-P Festo

What is the intended use of the DGSC-6-10-P-P?

The product is intended for space-saving transport of masses and is approved for slide operating mode.

How should I mount the product?

Mounting can be on the housing or on the slide. Use M3 screws (max. tightening torque 1.2 Nm) and cylindrical pins. For slide mounting, counterhold with an 8 mm spanner and tighten M5 screws to 5.9 Nm.

How do I connect the pneumatic supply?

Screw suitable fittings into the pneumatic ports (M3 and M5 threads). Tighten M3 ports to 1.2 Nm and M5 ports to 5.9 Nm. Then connect tubing.

How do I commission the product?

Pressurise the product slowly to avoid damage.

How should I clean the product?

Clean as required with a clean soft cloth and suitable cleaning agents that are compatible with the materials.

How often should I lubricate the guide?

The product is initially lubricated. It is recommended to re-grease the guide after 5 million cycles.

What should I do if the slide moves unevenly?

Check that the one-way flow control valves are installed correctly. Control the exhaust air flow.

What if the slide is in initial position despite pressurisation?

Check the tubing for faults and ensure it is properly connected.

How can I convert the product to a fixed stop?

Remove the shaft circlip, push in the shaft, replace the spring with the enclosed blue spacer, then reassemble. This suppresses stroke compensation.

What are the maximum tightening torques for mounting screws?

For M3 screws (housing and slide): 1.2 Nm. For M5 screws (slide): 5.9 Nm. Tolerance is ±20%.

USER MANUAL DGSC-6-10-P-P Festo

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Operating instructions

8168642

2022-02b

[8168644]

8168642

Translation of the original instructions

© 2022 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG

1 Applicable Documents

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All available documents for the product→ www.festo.com/sp.

2 Safety

2.1 Safety instructions

• Take into account the ambient conditions at the location of use.
  -Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifications.
• Observe the identifications on the product.
  -Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion. Keep storage times short.
• Before working on the product, switch off the compressed air supply and lock it to prevent it from being switched on again.
• Have the product repaired by the Festo repair service only.
  -Observe the 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.

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2.3 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.

3 Additional information

• Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems → www.festo.com.
• Accessories and spare parts → www.festo.com/catalogue.

4 Product overview

4.1 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. In the retracted end position, the slide is braked by elastic cushioning rings with a mechanical fixed stop. In the extended end position, an integrated spring serves as stroke compensation to avoid high forces on the workpiece during handling.

4.2 Product design

DGSC-6-10-PL

Fig. 2: Product design DGSC-6-10-PL

1 Supply port retracting
2 Supply port extending
3 Vacuum port
4 Slide
5 Centre hole 1.5 mm according to DIN 6325, 2x

6 M5 thread for suction cup with connection or mounting
7 M3 thread, e.g. for tubing holder
8 M3 thread for mounting, 2x
9 Centre hole 2 mm according to DIN 6325, 2x

DGSC-6-10-PP

Fig. 3: Product design DGSC-6-10-P-P

1 Centre hole 2 mm according to DIN 6325
2 Supply port extending
3 Supply port retracting
4 Vacuum port
5 Slide

6 Centre hole 1.5 mm according to DIN 6325
7 M5 thread for suction cup with connection or mounting
8 M3 thread, e.g. for tubing holder
9 M3 thread for mounting

5 Transport

NOTICE

Unexpected and unbraked movement of components

- Secure moving components for transport.

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The product can be attached to the housing or the slide.

• Use suitable fastening material depending on the type of mounting.
• Observe the maximum screw-in length of the screws.
• Mount the product according to the type of mounting.
• Maintain the maximum tightening torques.
  • Mount the product without tension.

Mounting on the housing

Fig. 4: Mounting on the housing

1 M3 screw according to DIN 912, 2x
2 Cylindrical pin 2 mm according to DIN 6325, 2x

3 Housing

4 M3 thread, e.g. for tubing holder

Screw-in length and tightening torque

Position 1 4
Max. screw-in length [mm] 4.5 4.0
Max. tightening torque [Nm] 1.2 1.2

Tab. 1: Screw-in length and tightening torque

Mounting on slide

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• Support the slide from the opposite side when pressing in the cylindrical pins.
• When tightening the screw on the slide, counterhold with an 8 mm open-ended spanner.

Fig. 5: Mounting on the slide, DGSC-6-10-PP as an example

1 Slide

2 M5 screw according to DIN 912, 2x

3 Cylindrical pin 1.5 mm according to DIN 6325, 2x
4 M3 thread, e.g. for tubing holder

Screw-in length and tightening torque

Position 3 4
Max. screw-in length [mm] 4.0 4.0
Max. tightening torque [Nm] 5.9 1.2

Tab. 2: Screw-in length and tightening torque

7 Installation

1. Screw suitable fittings or accessories into the pneumatic ports. Maintain the maximum tightening torques.
2. Connect tubing to the pneumatic ports.

Fig. 6: Installation

1 Supply port extending
2 Supply port retracting
1 Supply port extending
2 Supply port retracting

3 Vacuum port
4 Suction cup with connection

Connection thread and tightening torques

Position 1, 2, 3 4
Connecting thread	M3 M5
Max. tightening torque [Nm] 1.2 5.9

Tab. 3: Connection thread and tightening torques

8 Commissioning

• Pressurise the product slowly.

9 Maintenance

9.1 Cleaning

- Clean the product as required with a clean soft cloth and suitable cleaning agents compatible to the material.

9.2 Lubrication

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The product is initially lubricated.

Recommendation:

- Regrease the guide after 5 million cycles.

10 Fault clearance

Fault description	Cause	Remedy
The slide moves unevenly. The one-way flow control valves are not installed correctly.		Control the exhaust air flow.
The slide is in initial position despite pressurisation.	The tubing is faulty.	Check the tubing.
The slide speed is too low.	The air volume is insufficient.	Increase the connection cross-sections.
		Check the flow control valve setting.
		Connect a volume upstream.
The slide stops in the end position without cushioning.	The speed is too high.	Reduce the speed.
	The cushioning is too low. Reduce the speed.
			Check the cushioning rings and replace if necessary.
	The air cushion is not present.	Pressurise both supply ports simultaneously, then exhaust one side.
	The payload is too high.	Reduce the payload.

Tab. 4: Fault clearance

11 Modification

In its delivery status the product is equipped with a spring for stroke compensation. Replacing the spring with the enclosed blue spacer allows the stroke compensation of the extended end position to be suppressed and converted to a fixed stop.

- Shut off the compressed air supply and lock to prevent reactivation.

Conversion to fixed stop

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1. Remove the shaft circlip.
2. Push in the shaft.

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1. Remove the spring.
   

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1. Insert the enclosed blue spacer in the correct position.
   

1. Slide out the shaft.
2. Install the shaft circlip.

12 Technical data

DGSC-6-10-P-... -L -P
Design Double-acting drive with Scotch		yoke system and ballbearing cage guide
Mounting position Any
Cushioning Elastic cushioning ring on both sides
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on the operating medium		lubricated operation possible, in which case lubricated operation will always be required
Operating pressure [MPa] 0.1 ... 0.6
	[bar] 1.0 ... 6.0
	[psi] 14 ... 87.0
Ambient temperature [°C] 10 ... 50
Repetition accuracy [mm]		<0.2
Product weight [g]		42	52
Moving mass [g]		17
Max. payload [g]		30
Length of stroke compensation via spring [mm]		-2.5 ± 1
Max. forces and torques		→ www.festo.com/catalogue
Theoretical force at 0.6 MPa (6 bar, 87 psi)
Extending [N]		17.0
Retracting [N]		12.7
Materials
Piston rod, housing		High-alloy stainless steel
Seals		Nitrile rubber

Tab. 5: Technical data