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Translation of Original Operating Manual Assembly and Operating Manual Linear unit, pneumatic...
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Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, processing, distribution (making available to third parties), translation or other usage - even excerpts - of the manual is especially prohibited and requires our written approval.
Table of contents Table of contents General........................ 5 About this manual .................... 5 1.1.1 Presentation of Warning Labels ............... 5 1.1.2 Applicable documents ................ 6 Warranty ...................... 6 Scope of delivery .................... 6 1.3.1 Accessories kit .................. 6 Accessories ...................... 7 1.4.1 Sensors ..................... 7 1.4.2 Seal kit ...................... 7 Basic safety notes ....................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting ..................... 25 Product does not move .................. 25 Linear unit is not performing the entire stroke? .......... 25 Lifting unit opens or closes with a jerk? ............. 25 Piston force decreasing? .................. 25 Maintenance ...................... 26 Notes ........................ 26 Maintenance and care intervals .................
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• General terms of business* • Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.2 Warranty If the product is used as intended, the warranty is valid for 24...
Designation Type Inductive proximity switches • Exact type designation of the compatible sensors see catalog. • Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 1.4.2 Seal kit ID.-No. of the seal kit Seal kit for...
• Ensure that no strong magnetic fields impair the function of the product. Contact your SCHUNK partner if the product is to be used in strong magnetic fields. • Ensure that the environment is free from ferromagnetic particles or chips.
Basic safety notes 2.6 Personnel qualification Inadequate qualifications of the personnel If the personnel working with the product is not sufficiently qualified, the result may be serious injuries and significant property damage. • All work may only be performed by qualified personnel. •...
Basic safety notes 2.7 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. • When working on and with the product, observe the occupational health and safety regulations and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Transport Handling during transport Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • When handling heavy weights, use lifting equipment to lift the product and transport it by appropriate means. •...
Basic safety notes 2.12 Fundamental dangers General • Observe safety distances. • Never deactivate safety devices. • Before commissioning the product, take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Disconnect power sources before installation, modification, maintenance, or calibration. Ensure that no residual energy remains in the system.
Basic safety notes 2.12.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while working with the product. • Switch off the energy supply, ensure that no residual energy remains and secure against inadvertent reactivation. •...
Basic safety notes 2.13 Notes on particular risks DANGER Risk of fatal injury from suspended loads! Falling loads can cause serious injuries and even death. Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step within their • swiveling range. Never move loads without supervision. •...
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Basic safety notes WARNING Risk of injury from parts coming loose! If the shock absorbers are faulty, the product can become damaged. Parts coming loose in this way can lead to injuries. Regularly check the components for wear and damage. •...
Technical data 3 Technical data Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤ 70 Nominal working pressure 4.5 ... 8 [bar] IP rating Repeatability [mm] 0.05 (for intermediate position 0.15 mm) Ambient temperature [°C] Min. Max. Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1:7 4 4 More technical data is included in the catalog data sheet.
Assembly 4 Assembly 4.1 Reduction of stroke The rod-side reduction of stroke is built in at the factory. Re- equipping from the rod-side to the piston-side reduction of stroke can be done at the factory. for reduction of stroke Adjusting the rod-side reduction of stroke: Pressurize the »Up«...
Assembly 4.3 Connections 4.3.1 Mounting the linear unit WARNING Do not reach between the lifting plate and the housing when doing assembly work, connecting, adjusting or testing. Base area Base area 1x fixing bore Ø6H7 for 8x threaded holes M6 x cylindrical pin Ø6m6 x 16 14 mm 1x centering hole Ø60H7...
Assembly 4.3.2 Air connection Connections for hose-free direct connection Seal the unused connections with suitable dummy plugs (M4, M5). 2 Connections »Up« and »Down« Ø 4 Connections for further pneumatically actuated tools or Ø grippers (P1 ... P4). 02.00 | KHM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389171...
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Assembly In the event of a radial load on the linear unit and use of 2 internal air feed-throughs Case A For air feed-throughs, please use P Case B For air feed-throughs, please use P Front left for connection with screws 4 connections »Up«, »Down«, P and P (M5).
Assembly 4.4 Adjusting the sensor 4.4.1 Inductive proximity switch IN 80 Connection example for IN 80 brown black blue The inductive proximity switches used are equipped with reverse polarity protection and are short-circuit-proof. Make sure that you handle the proximity switches properly: •...
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Range of stroke 4 – 30 mm Monitoring bolt Range of stroke 14 – 40 mm The KHM 40 linear unit requires two proiximty switches (closers). The proximity swtiches are used to monitor the two end positions (strokes from 4 ... 40mm).
Mounting surface is not sufficiently flat. Check the evenness of the mounting surface. Mounting the linear unit 20] Component part defective. Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or dismantle product. 5.3 Lifting unit opens or closes with a jerk? Possible cause Corrective action Too little grease in the mechanical guiding Clean and lubricate product.
Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 Notes Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. Maintenance It is recommended that you have maintenance work and change of seals carried out at SCHUNK. However, you can also do the maintenance work and change the seals yourself.
Maintenance 6.4 Disassembling the linear unit Position of the item numbers Assembly drawings 28] NOTICE When sticking in the sealing rings, ensure that the linear bearings remain clear of adhesive. Move the linear unit to the »Down« position and let the air pressure of 6 bar act on the piston.
Maintenance 6.6 Assembly drawings Proximity switch Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. Contained in accessory pack. 02.00 | KHM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389171...
7 Translation of original declaration of incorporation in terms of the Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1.B of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG Spann- und Greiftechnik Distributor Bahnhofstr. 106 – 134 D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar...
Translation of original declaration of incorporation 7.1 Annex to Declaration of Incorporation according 2006/42/EG, Annex II, No. 1 B 1.Description of the essential health and safety requirements pursuant to 2006/42/EC, Annex I that are applicable and that have been fulfilled with: Product designation Linear unit, pneumatic Type designation To be provided by the System Integrator for the overall machine ⇓...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.8 Choice of protection against risks arising from moving parts 1.3.8.1 Moving transmission parts 1.3.8.2 Moving parts involved in the process 1.3.9 Risks of uncontrolled movements Required characteristics of guards and protective devices 1.4.1 General requirements 1.4.2...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation Information 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2 Warning of residual risks 1.7.3 Marking of machinery 1.7.4 Instructions 1.7.4.1 General principles for the drafting of instructions 1.7.4.2 Contents of the instructions 1.7.4.3 Sales literature The classification from Annex 1 is to be supplemented from here forward.
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