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Translation of the original manual Assembly and Operating Manual 2-Finger Parallel Gripper...
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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.
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 1.3.1 Accessories pack Content of the accessory pack: MPG 20: • 2 x centering sleeves for mounting MPG 25 - 64: • 2 x centering sleeves for mounting • 2 x O-rings for hose-free direct connection • 2 x locking screws for hose connections •...
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 Gripper fingers Requirements for the gripper fingers Stored energy within the product creates the risk of serious injuries and significant property damage.
Basic safety notes 2.7 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 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 2.10 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 2.13 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 2.13.2 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. 2.13.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while...
Basic safety notes 2.13.4 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.
Basic safety notes 2.14 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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Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P • pressure maintenance valves. 09.00 | MPG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389213...
* 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. 09.00 | MPG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389213...
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Configuration 2-Finger Parallel-Gripper Housing Main air connections Base jaws 4.2 Description 2-finger parallel gripper with smooth roller guides on the base jaws 09.00 | MPG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389213...
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Assembly and connection 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. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power •...
Assembly Check the evenness of the mounting surface, Ø Mechanical connection 22]. Only open the required air connections (main connection or Ø direct connection), Pneumatic connection 24]. Connect the product via the hose-free direct connection. Ø Use O-rings from the accessory pack. ✓...
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The product can be mounted from three sides. Connections at the product When selecting the mounting screws, observe the values prescribed by SCHUNK, see table below. Adapter plate Assembly options 09.00 | MPG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389213...
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Assembly Item Mounting Side A Screw M2.5 Max. depth of 12.9 engagement [mm] Centering sleeve [mm] Ø3 Ø4 Ø5 Ø6 Ø6 Ø8 Ø8 Ø10 Side B Screw M2.5 Max. depth of 13.9 engagement [mm] Centering sleeve [mm] Ø3 Side C Screw M2x20 M2.5x M3x25 M3x30 M4x35 M4x40 M5x55...
Assembly 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection NOTE The central compressed air supply line must be equipped with a maintenance unit that is positioned as near as possible to the consumer. NOTE Only use carbide bits to remove the bottom grub screws. Compressed air connections Main connections (Hose connection) (A = open, B = close) Hose-free direct connection at the base...
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* For this size, the hose clips are pre-assembled at the factory and the compressed air hoses prescribed by SCHUNK must be used, see catalog data sheet. Procedure for leaking compressed air connection, see section "Troubleshooting". 09.00 | MPG | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389213...
Mounting kit To use the inductive sensor, the gripper has to be retrofitted with a special mounting kit. This mounting kit is available from SCHUNK for the models below. Note: The assembly of the mounting set is different for products up to construction year 12/2015 and from construction year 01/2016.
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Assembly Up to construction year 12/2015: Loosen screw (3) and remove bracket (4). Ø Secure bracket (9) with screws (15). Ø MPG 25 – 40: Ø Remove screws (5) and cover (6) on the base jaw (10) next to ✓ the bracket (9). Secure cam switch (12) to the base jaw (10). ✓...
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Assembly From construction year 01/2016: Loosen screw (3) and remove bracket (4). Ø Secure bracket (9) with screws (15). Ø MPG 25 – 40: Ø Remove screws (5), spacer shim (7) and retaining plate (6) on ✓ the base jaw (10) next to the bracket (9). Secure cam switch (12) to the base jaw (10). ✓...
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Assembly Adjusting the sensors The sensors can be set to the following queries: Position "opened" Move the gripper into the required position. Ø Push the sensor to the switching lug. Ø Slowly pull the sensor back until it switches. Then retract the Ø...
5.3.3 Mounting the inductive proximity switch IN 3, IN 40 Mounting kit To use the inductive sensor, the gripper has to be retrofitted with a special mounting kit. This mounting kit is available from SCHUNK for the models below. CAUTION Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque.
To operate the sensor for the sizes MPG 40 / 50 / 64 / 80, a mounting kit must be mounted on the gripper. This mounting kit is available from SCHUNK. For types that can be ordered, see the catalog data sheet.
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Size MPG 40 / 50 / 64 / 80 For these sizes, a bracket must be mounted. This bracket is available from SCHUNK. Secure bracket (1) with screws (2). Ø Position sensor (4) with the circular elevation in the bore in the Ø...
Assembly Up to construction year 12/2015: Secure control cam (5) with Ø screw (6) on the cover (7). Ensure that the magnets are facing towards the sensor surface. From construction year 01/2016: Secure control cam (5) with Ø screw (6) on the base jaw. Ensure that the magnets are facing towards the sensor surface.
Unused air connections open. Close unused air connections. Flow control valve closed. Open the flow control valve. Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 6.2 Product is not executing the complete stroke Possible cause Corrective action Dirt deposits between cover and piston.
Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. Pneumatic connection 24] Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 6.5 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air lines are not installed If present: Open the flow control couplings optimally.
Troubleshooting 6.6 Compressed air connection is leaking Possible cause Corrective action Wrong hose. Check hose, see catalog data sheet. Hose gets wider if it is frequently Cut off hose, replace if necessary. disassembled/assembled. Hose gets wider due to external forces. Fix hose e.g.
Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7.1 Notes Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. Exchange of housing and base jaws The base jaws and the guidance in the housing are matched. To exchange these parts, send the product with a repair order to SCHUNK.
Maintenance 7.3 Lubricants/Lubrication points SCHUNK recommends the lubricants listed. During maintenance, treat all greased areas with lubricant. Thinly apply lubricant with a lint-free cloth. Lubricant point Lubricant Metallic sliding surfaces microGLEIT GP 360 All seals Renolit HLT 2 Bore hole at the piston Renolit HLT 2 7.4 Disassembling and assembling...
Maintenance 7.4.1 Variant without gripping force maintenance Position of the item numbers Drawings 42] Disassembling NOTE The following steps are required for lubricating the product and replacing the sealing ring (25). It is not possible to replace the base jaws (3) and the cover housing (1), since these parts are matched to each other.
Maintenance 7.4.2 Variant with gripping force maintenance for ”O.D. Gripping” Position of the item numbers Drawings 42] Disassembling WARNING Risk of injury due to spring forces! The cover is under spring tension. Carefully disassemble the product. • Remove the compressed air lines. Ø...
Maintenance 7.4.3 Variant with maintenance of gripping force (I.D. gripping) Position of the item numbers Drawings 42] Disassembling WARNING Risk of injury due to spring forces! The cover is under spring tension. Carefully disassemble the product. • Remove the compressed air lines. Ø...
Maintenance 7.5 Tightening torque for screws Position of the item numbers Drawings 42] Tightening torque [Nm] Item 0.88 0.65 10.0 0.16 0.34 0.34 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.16 0.34 0.34 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.88 0.65 10.0 7.6 Drawings The following figures are example images. They serve for illustration and assignment of the spare parts.
Maintenance 7.6.1 Size 16-80 Drawing size 16 – 80, variant with maintenance of gripping force "I.D. gripping" (IS), "O.D. gripping" (AS) and without maintenance of gripping force Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. Not applicable for size 20 Not applicable for sizes 16 / 20 Not applicable for sizes 40-80...
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 2-Finger Parallel-Gripper Type designation ID number...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.6 Risks related to variations in operating conditions 1.3.7 Risks related to moving parts 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...
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Annex to Declaration of Incorporation 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 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...
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