IMI Bimba BPGS Series User Manual

Pneumatic gripper system

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BPGS PNEUMATIC
GRIPPER SYSTEM
BPGS10 and BPGS11
User Manual

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  • Page 1 BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM BPGS10 and BPGS11 User Manual...
  • Page 2 BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This instruction manual supports Bimba standard components only. If special components, including but not limited to serial hubs, power supplies, and drivers, are included based on a customer’s specifications or special request, it is the customer’s responsibility to consult support materials and technical support specific to these special components provided by the third party manufacturers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Port Size and Operation Gripper Unlock Jaw Removal Jaw Replacement Setting Jaw Open Angle Installing a Side Plate or Indirect Sensor Pad Replacement Calibrating In-Direct Sensor Installing an In-Pad Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance Quality Assurance Requirements Specifications BIM-BPGSM-0519 Rev 1 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622...
  • Page 4: Port Size And Operation

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual PORT SIZE AND OPERATION 1. Ports are available in 1/8" NPS or 1/8 Rc. Gripper open Gripper close letter “C” to identify part GRIPPER UNLOCK 1. Release jaw by using a hex key or flat screwdriver and pushing on drive pin through slot in side plate JAW REMOVAL 1.
  • Page 5: Jaw Replacement

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual 4. Remove SHCS from side plate/sensor. Rotate side plate/sensor up to about 45° angle and remove from gripper. Set SHCS and Side Plate/Sensor aside for re-assembly. 5. Remove bushing from lower jaw using a small flat screwdriver or hex key and set aside for re-assembly. Lower jaw should be rotated completely down before removal.
  • Page 6: Setting Jaw Open Angle

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual 4. For upper jaws: Apply grease to cam and inside of jaw. Replace bushing over drive pin and onto gripper. Align hole in jaw with boss on frame and cam with bushing. Slide jaw over boss and drive pin so that jaw rests on gripper.
  • Page 7: Installing A Side Plate Or Indirect Sensor

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual INSTALLING A SIDE PLATE OR INDIRECT SENSOR 1. With the Side Plate at 45°, align pins of side plate with slots of frame. Slide pins into slot. When pins are fully seated, rotate side plate and slide down onto frame. 2.
  • Page 8: Pad Replacement

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual PAD REPLACEMENT 1. Unlock jaws on gripper & open jaws to get access to pads. Side plates/sensor DO NOT need to be removed. Refer to Gripper Unlock. 2. Remove M5X8mm SHCS from jaw. 3. Apply Loctite 262 to M5 X 8mm SHCS and insert into one of the jaws. Take replacement pads and insert it into the opposite side of the jaw with SHCS sticking out.
  • Page 9: Installing An In-Pad Sensor

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual 2. Double Blank 1) To program the sensor for a particular material thickness, apply air to the gripper and grip on the material thickness which is to be used for the particular job. With an object such as a small Allen wrench, press the button until the Red LED(s) corresponding to the material range of the job lights as shown on the label.
  • Page 10: Cleaning And Maintenance

    BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual 3. Apply Red Loctite 262 or equivalent to sensor stud, place thru jaw and tighten sensor nut to 72in-lb. Cable should follow Cable storage loop the contour of the can be adjusted with gripper jaw a push/pull motion to provide more or less cable slack in gripper...
  • Page 11 BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual Chisel jaw / shovel Regular / flange jaw Single blank Movable jaw Opposing fixed Moveable jaw Opposing jaw thickness pad color jaw color pad color pad color Black (note 1) Black Black 0.50mm to 2.0mm Black Silver Black...
  • Page 12 BPGS PNEUMATIC GRIPPER SYSTEM User Manual TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Visit the Bimba website for additional models, drawings, and further documentation. www.bimba.com SUPPLIER CONTACT To purchase electric motion products, accessories, or receive further information, contact your local Bimba distributor or contact Bimba directly. Bimba Manufacturing Headquarters 25150 S Governors Hwy University Park, Illinois 60484 Phone: 708-534-8544...

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