The Festo DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder built to ISO 15552, Festo part number 1383642. It has a piston diameter of 63 mm, a stroke of 400 mm and a 20 mm piston rod with an M16x1.5 male thread. At 6 bar it develops a theoretical force of 1870 N advancing and 1682 N retracting, it weighs 4220 g, and the moving mass is 1430 g.
This is the PPSA version, with self-adjusting pneumatic end-position cushioning. There is nothing to set by hand: the cushioning adapts itself to the load and the speed, which removes the commissioning step and keeps the end positions correct when the load or the cycle time changes later. Cushioning length is 22 mm and each end position absorbs up to 1.3 J of impact energy.
The barrel is smooth-anodised wrought aluminium with an integrated sensor slot, so proximity switches sit flush in the profile and add nothing to the width of the cylinder. The covers are coated die-cast aluminium, the piston rod is high-alloy steel and the seals are polyurethane. Because the cylinder follows ISO 15552, also published as ISO 6431 and VDMA 24562, it is dimensionally interchangeable with any other ISO cylinder of the same bore and stroke, whatever brand is fitted on the machine now.
Air ports are G3/8 at both ends, the operating pressure range is 0.4 to 12 bar and the ambient temperature range is -20 to +80 degrees C. The cylinder mounts through the internal threads in the covers or with the standard ISO 15552 accessories: foot mounting, front and rear flange, swivel flange, trunnion and rod clevis.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Festo |
|---|---|
| Festo part number | 1383642 |
| Type code | DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 |
| Series | Festo DSBC |
| GTIN | 4052568232337 |
| Product type | Standards-based profile tube cylinder to ISO 15552 |
| Mode of operation | Double-acting |
| Piston diameter | 63 mm |
| Stroke | 400 mm |
| Piston rod diameter | 20 mm |
| Piston rod thread | M16x1.5 |
| Piston rod end | External thread, at one end |
| Cushioning | Pneumatic cushioning, self-adjusting at both ends |
| Cushioning length | 22 mm |
| Impact energy in the end positions | 1.3 J |
| Theoretical force at 6 bar, advancing | 1870 N |
| Theoretical force at 6 bar, retracting | 1682 N |
| Operating pressure | 0.4 to 12 bar |
| Pneumatic connection | G3/8 |
| Position sensing | Via proximity switch, integrated sensor slot |
| Conforms to standard | ISO 15552, also listed as ISO 6431 and VDMA 24562 |
| Operating medium | Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] |
| Ambient temperature | -20 to +80 degrees C |
| Corrosion resistance class | CRC 2 |
| Cleanroom class | Class 5 to ISO 14644-1 |
| Mounting | Internal thread in the covers, or ISO 15552 accessories |
| Cylinder barrel material | Wrought aluminium alloy, smooth-anodised |
| Cover material | Die-cast aluminium, coated |
| Piston rod material | High-alloy steel |
| Piston seal material | Polyurethane TPE-U(PU) |
| Moving mass | 1430 g |
| Product weight | 4220 g |
Dimensions
The official Festo dimension drawing for the DSBC series is in the image gallery on this page, with all the ISO 15552 reference letters. Overall length is the basic length for the 63 mm bore plus the 400 mm stroke. The product photo shows a DSBC in this bore size; the barrel length on the cylinder you receive follows the stroke you order. Ask us for the Festo datasheet of part number 1383642 and we will send the complete dimension table.
What the DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 is used for
- Clamping, feeding and ejecting on assembly and packaging machines
- Opening and closing gates, flaps, diverters and pusher arms on conveyor lines
- Filling, capping and labelling machines in beverage and food plants
- Presses, moulding machines and material handling where an ISO cylinder has to be replaced like for like
- Machine building where the mounting has to follow ISO 15552 so any brand can be fitted later
- Long travel of 400 mm, for transfer and lifting movements across a machine
Frequently asked questions
What does the type code DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 mean?
DSBC is the Festo series for standards-based double-acting cylinders to ISO 15552. The first number is the piston diameter in millimetres, so 63 mm, and the second is the stroke, so 400 mm. PPS stands for pneumatic cushioning that is self-adjusting at both ends. The A means the cylinder is prepared for proximity sensors in the integrated sensor slot. The N3 at the end is the Festo suffix for this standard configuration, so quote the complete type code or the Festo part number 1383642 when ordering.
What is the difference between the PPSA and the PPVA version?
Both use pneumatic air cushioning in the end positions and both give the same force and the same dimensions. On the PPVA version you set the cushioning yourself with an adjusting screw at each end, which lets you tune it exactly for one load and one speed. On the PPSA version the cushioning adjusts itself: no screws to set, faster commissioning, and it stays correct if the load or the cycle time changes. PPSA is the easier choice on a new machine; PPVA is the choice when an engineer wants direct control over the deceleration.
How much force does the DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 give at other pressures?
Theoretical force is the piston area multiplied by the pressure, so it scales almost linearly. This 63 mm cylinder gives about 1870 N advancing at 6 bar, roughly 1247 N at 4 bar and roughly 2493 N at 8 bar. Retracting force is lower because the piston rod takes up part of the piston area: 1682 N at 6 bar. Allow for friction and for the load factor of your application, so size the cylinder above the calculated static force.
Which sensors fit the Festo DSBC?
The DSBC profile has an integrated sensor slot, so slot-mounted proximity switches drop straight in without a bracket. The usual choices are the SMT-8M, SME-8M and SDBT-MSX for magnetic sensing, wired with NEBU connecting cables. Two sensors are normally fitted, one for the advanced position and one for the retracted position. We supply the sensors and cables with the cylinder if you ask for them in the same request.
Is the DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 interchangeable with cylinders from other brands?
Yes, dimensionally. ISO 15552, formerly ISO 6431 and VDMA 24562, fixes the mounting dimensions, the port positions, the piston rod thread and the overall length for each bore size. A DSBC with a 63 mm bore and a 400 mm stroke will bolt into the same place as an ISO cylinder of the same size from SMC, Airtac, Camozzi, Parker or Bosch Rexroth. What differs is the cushioning behaviour, the seal package and the service life, not the mounting.
Can I get this cylinder with a different stroke?
Yes. Festo builds the DSBC to any stroke from 1 mm to 2800 mm, and the standard stroke lengths from 20 to 500 mm are listed on this site with their own part numbers. Non-standard strokes are made to order with a longer lead time. Tell us the stroke you need and we will confirm the part number, the price and the delivery time.
Is this a genuine Festo cylinder?
Yes. RendatSP supplies new original Festo parts in factory packaging. This item is Festo part number 1383642, type code DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3, GTIN 4052568232337. We do not sell copies or reconditioned units.
Do you ship to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other Arab markets?
Yes. We ship worldwide from our warehouses and we have local agents in 11 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Algeria and Jordan. Send the part number and the quantity and we will quote delivery to your city.
All Festo DSBC 63 mm bore cylinders we supply
Every standard stroke length for the 63 mm bore, in both cushioning versions, with the Festo part number for each one.
| Stroke | PPSA, self-adjusting cushioning | PPVA, adjustable cushioning | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mm | DSBC-63-20-PPSA-N3 — 2126684 | DSBC-63-20-PPVA-N3 — 2125490 | 1864 g |
| 25 mm | DSBC-63-25-PPSA-N3 — 1383632 | DSBC-63-25-PPVA-N3 — 1383578 | 1895 g |
| 30 mm | DSBC-63-30-PPSA-N3 — 2126685 | DSBC-63-30-PPVA-N3 — 2125491 | 1926 g |
| 40 mm | DSBC-63-40-PPSA-N3 — 1383633 | DSBC-63-40-PPVA-N3 — 1383579 | 1988 g |
| 50 mm | DSBC-63-50-PPSA-N3 — 1383634 | DSBC-63-50-PPVA-N3 — 1383580 | 2050 g |
| 60 mm | DSBC-63-60-PPSA-N3 — 2126686 | DSBC-63-60-PPVA-N3 — 2125492 | 2112 g |
| 70 mm | DSBC-63-70-PPSA-N3 — 2126687 | DSBC-63-70-PPVA-N3 — 2125493 | 2174 g |
| 80 mm | DSBC-63-80-PPSA-N3 — 1383635 | DSBC-63-80-PPVA-N3 — 1383581 | 2236 g |
| 100 mm | DSBC-63-100-PPSA-N3 — 1383636 | DSBC-63-100-PPVA-N3 — 1383582 | 2360 g |
| 125 mm | DSBC-63-125-PPSA-N3 — 1383637 | DSBC-63-125-PPVA-N3 — 1383583 | 2515 g |
| 150 mm | DSBC-63-150-PPSA-N3 — 2126688 | DSBC-63-150-PPVA-N3 — 2125494 | 2670 g |
| 160 mm | DSBC-63-160-PPSA-N3 — 1383638 | DSBC-63-160-PPVA-N3 — 1383584 | 2732 g |
| 200 mm | DSBC-63-200-PPSA-N3 — 1383639 | DSBC-63-200-PPVA-N3 — 1383585 | 2980 g |
| 250 mm | DSBC-63-250-PPSA-N3 — 1383640 | DSBC-63-250-PPVA-N3 — 1383586 | 3290 g |
| 300 mm | DSBC-63-300-PPSA-N3 — 2126689 | DSBC-63-300-PPVA-N3 — 2125495 | 3600 g |
| 320 mm | DSBC-63-320-PPSA-N3 — 1383641 | DSBC-63-320-PPVA-N3 — 1383587 | 3724 g |
| 400 mm | DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 (this page) | DSBC-63-400-PPVA-N3 — 1383588 | 4220 g |
| 500 mm | DSBC-63-500-PPSA-N3 — 1383643 | DSBC-63-500-PPVA-N3 — 1383589 | 4840 g |
Other DSBC bore sizes
The DSBC is supplied in seven bore sizes. Each one has its own force, piston rod and port size, and each is listed on this site with every standard stroke length.
- Festo DSBC 32 mm bore — 483 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 12 mm, thread M10x1.25, ports G1/8
- Festo DSBC 40 mm bore — 754 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 16 mm, thread M12x1.25, ports G1/4
- Festo DSBC 50 mm bore — 1178 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 20 mm, thread M16x1.5, ports G1/4
- Festo DSBC 63 mm bore — 1870 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 20 mm, thread M16x1.5, ports G3/8 (this cylinder)
- Festo DSBC 80 mm bore — 3016 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 25 mm, thread M20x1.5, ports G3/8
- Festo DSBC 100 mm bore — 4712 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 25 mm, thread M20x1.5, ports G1/2
- Festo DSBC 125 mm bore — 7363 N at 6 bar advancing, piston rod 32 mm, thread M27x2, ports G1/2
A full comparison of all seven bore sizes and all 225 standard part numbers is on our Festo DSBC cylinder guide.
Sensors and accessories
The parts most often ordered together with a DSBC cylinder are listed below. Send us the cylinder part number and we will quote the matching items in the same offer.
- Proximity sensors SMT-8M, SME-8M and SDBT-MSX for the integrated sensor slot, with NEBU connecting cables
- ISO 15552 mounting accessories: foot mounting HNC, front and rear flange FNC, swivel flange SNCL and trunnion ZNCF
- Rod clevises SGS and rod eyes SG for the piston rod thread
- One-way flow control valves GRLA and push-in fittings QS for the cylinder ports
- Air preparation units, so the cylinder receives compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
- Seal kits and spare piston rods for repair rather than replacement
Ordering and delivery
RendatSP supplies genuine Festo DSBC-63-400-PPSA-N3 cylinders, Festo part number 1383642, new and in original packaging. Prices are quoted on request because they depend on quantity and destination. Send the part number and the quantity through the order form on this page, by email to info@rendatsp.com, or on WhatsApp at +86 181 5871 1787, and we normally reply with a price and a delivery time within 24 hours.
We hold more than 100,000 industrial spare parts on request, serve over 500 factories, and ship worldwide with local agents in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Algeria and Jordan. If you are replacing a cylinder and are not sure of the code, send a photo of the label or measure the bore, the stroke and the piston rod thread, and our engineers will identify the right part.
