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Translation of the original manual Assembly and operating manual Vane Swivel Unit...
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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 1.1.3 Sizes ...................... 6 1.1.4 Variants..................... 6 Warranty ...................... 6 Scope of delivery .................... 7 1.3.1 Accessory pack.................. 7 Accessories ...................... 7 1.4.1 Sealing kit .................... 7 Basic safety notes ....................
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Table of contents Assembly ........................ 17 Assembling and connecting................ 17 Connections...................... 19 5.2.1 Mechanical connection................ 19 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection................ 21 5.2.3 Design suggestion for adapter plate............ 22 Checking opening and closing intervals.............. 23 Adjusting the swivel angle .................. 23 5.4.1 Overview of the swivel angle range............ 23 5.4.2 Adjusting the swivel angle for the E variant ........... 25 5.4.3 Adjusting the swivel angle for the S variant ........... 26 Mounting the sensor ..................
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.
• Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * • Assembly and operating manuals of the accessories * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: •...
General 1.3 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes • Vane Swivel Unit SFL in the version ordered • Assembly and Operating Manual • Accessory pack 1.3.1 Accessory pack Content of the accessory pack: • Steel balls • Centering sleeves •...
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 2.5 Environmental and operating conditions Required ambient conditions and operating conditions...
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 2.8 Notes on safe operation Incorrect handling of the personnel Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the function and operational safety of the product.
Basic safety notes 2.11 Disposal Handling of disposal The incorrect handling of disposal may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries as well as considerable material and environmental harm. • Follow local regulations on dispatching product components for recycling or proper disposal. 2.12 Fundamental dangers General •...
Basic safety notes 2.12.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. • Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Never step into the danger zone during operation. 2.12.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while...
Basic safety notes 2.12.4 Protection against electric shock Possible electrostatic energy Components or assembly groups may become electrostatically charged. When the electrostatic charge is touched, the discharge may trigger a shock reaction leading to injuries. • The operator must ensure that all components and assembly groups are included in the local potential equalisation in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 Type key SFL 25 - E - 090 Size End position damping E = elastomer S = shock absorber Swivel angle 90° 180° 3.2 Basic data Connection data Designation SFL 25 SFL 25 SFL 40 SFL 40 SFL 64 SFL 64...
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* For use in dirty ambient conditions (e.g. sprayed water, vapors, abrasion or processing dust) SCHUNK offers corresponding product options as standard. SCHUNK also offers customized solutions for special applications in dirty ambient conditions. 05.00 | SFL | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389398...
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Configuration Vane Swivel Unit SFL Sensors Turntable for fastening the customer-specific attachment part DKM feed-through compact module End position damping via elastomer for E variant or shock absorber for S variant Main compressed air connection FAN rotor drive 4.2 Description •...
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Assembling and connecting DANGER Danger of explosion in potentially explosive areas! Observe supplementary sheet for products with explosion- • resistant versions "SFL -...-EX". WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries.
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Assembly Screw the swivel unit and the machine/system laterally or on Ø the bottom together, Mechanical connection 19]. If necessary, use suitable connection elements e.g. adapter ✓ plates, design suggestion adapter plate, Design suggestion for adapter plate 22]. For securely transfering transverse forces and positioning the ✓...
• The product can be mounted from four sides. Connections at the housing • When selecting the fastening screws, observe the values prescribed by SCHUNK (see table below). • Suggestion for designing the adapter plate, Design suggestion for adapter plate 22].
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Assembly Item Mounting Side D - mounting at bottom-side Centering sleeve - diameter [mm] Ø5 Ø8 Ø10 Depth of the fit in the adapter plate [mm] Screw M2.5 Screw according to standard DIN EN ISO 4762 Max. strength class 8.8 Screw Maximum depth of engagement [mm]...
Assembly 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection Compressed air connection Main connections (Hose connection) (A = open, B = close) Hose-free direct connection at the base (a = open, b = close) Hose-free direct connection Swivel unit Adapter plate O-ring Item Mounting Thread in main air connections Maximal screw-in depth [mm] 05.00 | SFL | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389398...
Assembly 5.2.3 Design suggestion for adapter plate Adapter plate for lateral mounting of the SFL Item Mounting Bore holes for the centering sleeves [mm] Depth of the bore holes [mm] Min. recess depth [mm] Groove length for adjusting the magnetic switch [mm] * When designing the adapter plates for the lateral mounting of the swivel unit, ensure that, in case of the sizes 25 and 40, the sensors can slightly protrude MMS 22 over the housing after the...
• Is the flow rate of the directional control valve sufficient for the swivel unit's compressed air consumption? If the movement times in the application determined by SCHUNK are not reached despite optimal compressed air connections, SCHUNK recommends using quick exhaust valves directly at the swivel unit.
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Assembly 90° 87° 93° Final angle 3° 3° 177° Initial angle 0° 0° 180° -3° -3° 183° Rotation range Rotation range Adjustment range starting angle Adjustment range starting angle Adjustment range end angle Adjustment range end angle Sensor switching range Sensor switching range Swivel angle adjustment and monitoring range SFL Total swivel angle range...
Assembly 5.4.2 Adjusting the swivel angle for the E variant NOTICE Material damage due to incorrect settings and assembly. Observe the minimal and maximal admissible projections of • the end positions dampers (shock absorbers or elastomer). If a swivel angle is not reached by adjusting the end position •...
Assembly Adjusting end position 2: Repeat the above mentioned steps, Ø pressurize, however, connection A with compressed air. 5.4.3 Adjusting the swivel angle for the S variant NOTICE Material damage due to incorrect settings and assembly. Observe the minimal and maximal admissible projections of •...
– The assembly and operating manual and catalog datasheet are included in the scope of delivery for the sensors and are available at schunk.com. • Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 5.5.1 Overview of sensors...
Assembly 5.5.2 Assembling the magnetic switch MMS 22 NOTE The monitoring of the swiveling movement with sensors MMS 22 can only be implemented process reliably within the ranges of 0° ±3° and 180°±3° or 0°±3° and 90°±3°. Swivel angle adjustment and monitoring range, Overview of the swivel angle range 23].
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Assembly Connect the sensor and fasten the cable, see the sensor's Ø assembly and operating manual. Pressurize connection B until the swivel unit has reached its end Ø position (starting position 0°, Pneumatic connection 21]). Push the sensor (1) into the groove until the sensor switches Ø...
Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. Pneumatic connection 21] Components have come loose e.g. Send the product with a repair order to SCHUNK or due to overloading. disassemble the product. Shock absorber defective. Check shock absorber, if necessary, replace it.
Proximity switch defective or set incorrectly. Adjust the sensor or, if necessary, replace it. Mounting the sensor 27] Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. Have Schunk check the application. 6.6 Torque is diminishing Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air can escape.
Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7.1 Notes Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. 7.2 Maintenance interval NOTICE Material damage due to hardening lubricants! Lubricants harden more quickly at temperatures above 60°C, leading to possible product damage.
The elastomer is working correctly if the unit moves gently to the end positions. The complete shock absorber unit – consisting of shock absorber, sleeve and nut – can be ordered at SCHUNK. When replacing it, pay attention to the control number "-346" at the end of the damper designation.
NOTE If the housing (11), ball bearing (82) or bushing (44) is replaced, a new set of fitting discs (111/112) must be installed. This set is available at SCHUNK. Remove the centering sleeves (108/109) from the housing (11). Ø NOTICE! The balls (142) are lying loosely in the ball guide rail Ø...
Maintenance Disassembling the FAN rotor drive The swivel unit has been disassembled into the basic modules ■ DKM and FAN. Unscrew the screws (101). Ø Take the upper hosuing (51) from the lower housing (52). Ø Remove O-rings (131) and centering sleeve. Ø...
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Maintenance For S variant continue as follows: Insert respectively one ball (142) into the housing (11). Ø Grease the sleeves (122) and put them onto the shock Ø absorbers (120). Insert the sleeves (122) into the fitting bores. Ø Screw the shock absorbers (120) into the housing (11). Ø...
Maintenance Assembling the basic modules GKM and FAN Turn the rectangular section of the rotor (53) with the longer Ø side towards the center of the air connections A and B. Position the stop (81) with the magnets (141): Ø - for 090 variant: One magnet points towards the 90°...
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8 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...
Annex to Declaration of Incorporation 9 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 Vane Swivel Unit Type designation ID number...
Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability 1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation 1.3.3 Risks due to falling or ejected objects 1.3.4 Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles 1.3.5 Risks related to combined machinery 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Maintenance 1.6.1 Machinery maintenance 1.6.2 Access to operating positions and servicing points 1.6.3 Isolation of energy sources 1.6.4 Operator intervention 1.6.5 Cleaning of internal parts Information 1.7.1 Information and warnings on the machinery 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2...
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