Module - SMC Networks FAS-200 User Manual

INTEGRAL PARTS:
The ninth module, like the others, may be divided into a series of manipulators.
Each sub-division has been made by considering it as a set of components
which performs a specific operation within the whole process carried out at the

module.

• Index plate:
This element is used as a system of alternating rotary movement, in the
sense that each turning movement moves the plate round by a number of
degrees equal to
positions. In this case, it is a plate of 8 different positions.
There are a further two stop cylinders which function alternately, one moving
which holds the plate during the turn, and another fixed cylinder which locks the
plate in position when movement has ceased. In this way, the plate is held
firmly and the pusher cylinder can return to its initial position to await a new
cycle.
• Cover feeder:
The covers stored in a gravity type feeder are deposited on the first plate
position via a step-by-step feed system involving two pneumatic grippers.
These grippers are in a permanent counterpoise position, so that while the
lower one releases the next cover from the feeder, the upper one holds the rest
in place.
User Manual for FAS200
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the circumference divided by the number of defined
To achieve
system incorporates a pneumatic
pusher cylinder with back and
forth movement
required angular advance.
Figure 62: Index plate.
this effect, the
giving the
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