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Red Festo guided actuator, compact rectangular body, model DFM-12-50-P-A-GF

Festo

Festo DFM-12-50-P-A-GF 170829 Guided Actuator

SKU CH-CBQD-8X6YY MPN DFM-12-50-P-A-GF

Guided actuator with 12 mm bore and 50 mm stroke for precise linear motion

  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeTest Equipment
  • Color and finishRed
  • Number of items1 pack
  • Sold asBox
  • Parts warranty3 Years
  • Precise 12 mm bore enables accurate positioning
  • 50 mm stroke covers compact travel needs
  • Guided design resists side loads without extra hardware
  • Red finish aids quick visual identification in panels
  • Supplied as single unit in protective box

Guided Actuator for Precision Motion

The Festo DFM-12-50-P-A-GF is a guided actuator built for automated systems that require repeatable linear movement. It suits engineers and integrators assembling pick-and-place units, packaging equipment or test fixtures where side-load resistance matters. The unit arrives new in a single pack, ready for installation into modular machine frames.

Sustained Operation with Plain Bushings

Under continuous cycling the plain-bearing guide maintains alignment without the maintenance intervals of recirculating ball types. The 50 mm stroke executes full travels consistently, while the 12 mm bore delivers the force profile specified for the application. Performance remains stable across the duty cycle because the guide geometry resists yaw and pitch without external lubrication lines.

Compact Thermals and Low Noise

The pneumatic drive produces minimal heat during normal sequencing, keeping surrounding components within their thermal limits. Operational noise stays at a low level suitable for laboratory or clean-room environments. Power consumption follows the supply pressure curve, so the actuator draws only the compressed air required for each move.

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Price $86.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFESTO
Model nameDFM-12-50-P-A-GF
Product typeTest Equipment
Color and finishRed
In the box
Number of items1 pack

Questions about this item

Does the DFM-12-50-P-A-GF generate noticeable heat or noise when running continuously all day?

The guided actuator is a pneumatic component with no motor or fan, so it produces no electrical noise or measurable heat during continuous operation.

What pneumatic supply and control components must I already have for the DFM-12-50-P-A-GF to function?

You need a compressed-air source, suitable tubing and fittings for the 12 mm bore ports, and a 5/2 or 5/3 solenoid valve to direct airflow to the actuator.

Will the DFM-12-50-P-A-GF mount directly to the hole pattern on my existing Festo 12 mm bore cylinders?

Yes, the 12 mm bore and standardised mounting interface match the established Festo 12 mm cylinder footprint, so existing brackets and fixtures align without adapters.

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