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Information on environmentally sound usage Text designations: Activities that may be carried out in any order 1. Activities that should be carried out in the order stated – General lists è Result of an action/References to more detailed information Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a...
FDG-...-ZR-RF For all available product documentation è www.festo.com/pk Passive guide axis type FDG-...-ZR-RF English Operating parts and connections Internal thread for fastening the axis Lubrication nipple Centring recesses with or without fastening thread Groove for fastening the work load Slot for inserting the sliding blocks (only size 25)
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An extended slide enables a loading with higher torques. Fig. 2: Basic representation Bridge (transverse connection kit) Application The FDG-...-ZR-RF has been designed as a basic structure for boom or portal systems consisting of a driving linear axis and a passive guide axis. Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
Make sure that safety measures cannot be ignored. Transport and storage Consider the weight of the FDG-...-ZR-RF. It weighs up to 100 kg. Fig. 4 If necessary fasten the slide, which runs very smoothly, with adhesive tape. Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
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Please note Take into account that, in the case of heavy loadings, the axis must not be fastened only at the cover caps. Excessive tensile loads will cause the cover screws to be pulled out. Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
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2400 2700 3000 L [mm] FDG-63-ZR-RF Fig. 6: Necessary distance between supports L for FDG-...-ZR-RF as a factor of mounting position, rated size and work 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 L [mm] load F Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
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Fitting the fastening elements Make sure that the axis fastening kit or the centre supports are situated outside the collision range of the slide, by pushing the slide once over the complete position ing path. Fig. 8 Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
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Complete the fitting of the sensors in accordance with the operating instruc tions for the sensors and for the drive axis. You can protect unused sensor grooves against dirt deposits at best with cover rails as described in the chapter “Accessories”. Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
(e.g. by providing a protective screen). 3000 Apply current to the drive motor at first at 2000 low speed and with low torques. The slide will then move slowly over the 1000 complete positioning path. Fig. 13 Festo FDG-...-ZR-RF 2018-12a English...
FDG-...-ZR-RF Care and maintenance Recommendation: Return the product to Festo for inspection after every 10,000 kilometres run. Do not adjust screws or threaded pins for which there are no direct demands for modification in the operating instructions. Lubricating the roller guide Lubrication interval: as required, in principle at least after 10.000 km.
Festo Red-brown colouring on Rust due to insufficient the guide rods lubrication Noticeable play on the Wear, damage Return product to Festo slide Sluggishness of a twin Insufficient parallelism Readjust axes arrangement near the end between drive and position FDG-...-ZR-RF...
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