Festo ADVC-12-5-A-P 188092 Short Stoke Air Cylinder

The Festo ADVC-12-5-A-P (188092) is a micro double-acting short-stroke pneumatic cylinder designed for light-duty clamping, holding, and positioning operations in space-restricted automated environments. Belonging to Festo's industry-standard ADVC series, this compact actuator offers fast response times and dependable service life in high-speed machinery.

Featuring a 12 mm piston diameter and a 5 mm stroke length, the ADVC-12-5-A-P is equipped with an integrated magnetic piston for contactless position feedback and non-adjustable elastomeric cushioning rings at both end positions.

Key Features & Benefits

• Micro Footprint: Ultra-compact housing design allows integration into extremely tight machine spaces and compact tooling setups.

• Position Sensing Ready: Integrated magnetic piston enables non-contact position detection when paired with Festo proximity sensors.

• Flexible End-Position Cushioning: Built-in elastomeric cushioning rings (P-cushioning) absorb impact energy, reducing noise and mechanical wear.

• Durable Construction: Manufactured with an anodized aluminum barrel, high-alloy stainless steel piston rod, and premium NBR/TPE-U seals.

• Flexible Mounting: Supports direct through-hole mounting or attachment via specialized Festo mounting accessories.

Key Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Festo

• Part Number / Material Number: 188092

• Type Code: ADVC-12-5-A-P

• Mode of Operation: Double-acting

• Piston Diameter (Bore Size): 12 mm

• Stroke Length: 5 mm

• Cushioning: Flexible cushioning rings/plates at both ends (P-cushioning)

• Position Detection: For proximity sensor (A-magnetic piston)

• Operating Pressure Range: 1.2 bar to 10 bar (17.4 to 145 PSI)

• Theoretical Force at 6 bar (Advance Stroke): 68 N

• Theoretical Force at 6 bar (Return Stroke): 51 N

• Operating Medium: Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] (Lubricated operation possible)

• Pneumatic Connection: M5

• Piston Rod Thread: M3 (Female thread)

• Ambient Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C

• Assembly Position: Any

Common Applications

The Festo ADVC-12-5-A-P short-stroke cylinder is frequently specified across micro-assembly, electronics, and precision handling systems:

• Micro Clamping Fixtures: Securing small components, PCBs, or delicate sub-assemblies during testing or assembly.

• Precision Ejection: Pushing small parts, pins, or stampings off continuous feed lines.

• Light Indexing & Detent Actuation: Operating micro mechanical stops, switches, and detent pins in automated feed mechanisms.

• Medical & Scientific Equipment: Compact pneumatic switching within lab automation and sorting devices