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Original Operating Manual Assembly and Operating Manual Electric permanent magnet 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 Manual Controller ECG* The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.4 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: •...
General 1.3 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes • Electric permanent magnetic gripper EGM in the version ordered 1.4 Accessories The following accessories, which must be ordered separately, are required for the product: • Controller ECG • Power cable The following accessories are available for the product, which must be ordered separately: •...
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. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
Basic safety notes 2.5 Ambient conditions and operating conditions Required ambient conditions and operating conditions Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span. •...
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 2.10 Malfunctions Behavior in case of malfunctions • Immediately remove the product from operation and report the malfunction to the responsible departments/persons. • Order appropriately trained personnel to rectify the malfunction. • Do not recommission the product until the malfunction has been rectified.
Basic safety notes Incorrect lifting of loads Falling loads may cause serious injuries and even death. • Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step into their swiveling range. • Never move loads without supervision. • Do not leave suspended loads unattended. 2.12.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries...
Basic safety notes 2.12.4 Protection against electric shock Work on electrical equipment Touching live parts may result in death. • Work on the electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified electricians in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations. •...
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Basic safety notes • Persons with pace-makers, metal implants, metal shards, or hearing aids require the consent of a physician before entering areas in which magnetic grippers or motor parts with permanent magnets are stored, repaired, or assembled. • Do not operate high-frequency or radio devices in the proximity of electric components of the drive system and their feed lines.
Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 Type key EGM - M - Q - 8 - 1 - FX Magnet type M = monopole B = bipole (with thread for pole extension) Pole form Q = square L = oblong Pole width 8 mm wide 15 mm wide 30 mm wide 32 mm wide 50 mm wide 70 mm wide...
Rated frequency (mains) Current Rated current (mains) Year Year of manufacture Weight weight Do not remove the name plate. When consulting with SCHUNK, always specify serial and ID numbers. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
* Full load capacity can only be reached under ideal conditions (material, workpiece density, surface, etc.). In case of questions on dimensioning of load capacity, contact SCHUNK. ** Increased product temperature tested on material 1.0037 with 20 mm workpiece thickness, ground surface and complete coverage of the magnetic surface.
* Full load capacity can only be reached under ideal conditions (material, workpiece density, surface, etc.). In case of questions on dimensioning of load capacity, contact SCHUNK. ** Increased product temperature tested on material 1.0037 with 20 mm workpiece thickness, ground surface and complete coverage of the magnetic surface.
Technical data 3.5 Basic data EGM B-Q Designation EGM B-Q 50-1x2 50-1x4 50-2x2 Dimension X x Y x Z [mm] 170 x 290 x 170 x 95 x 61 95 x 61 150 x 61 Weight [kg] Magnetic surface [cm Number of poles Load capacity * for horizontal magnetic surface [kg] Load capacity * for vertical magnetic surface [kg]...
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* Full load capacity can only be reached under ideal conditions (material, workpiece density, surface, etc.). In case of questions on dimensioning of load capacity, contact SCHUNK. ** Increased product temperature tested on material 1.0037 with 20 mm workpiece thickness, ground surface and complete coverage of the magnetic surface.
* Full load capacity can only be reached under ideal conditions (material, workpiece density, surface, etc.). In case of questions on dimensioning of load capacity, contact SCHUNK. ** Increased product temperature tested on material 1.0037 with 20 mm workpiece thickness, ground surface and complete coverage of the magnetic surface.
Technical data 3.7 Connection cable characteristics Designation Value Characteristics drag chain compatible, torsion-compatible Min. bending radius [m] moving 10 x cable-Ø fixed 5 x cable-Ø Max. angle of torsion [°/m] ±180 3.8 Pole extension characteristics (optional) Designation Value Material Fe 360 UNI 10233/3 Only available for EGM B-Q and EGM B-L NOTE...
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Structure EGM structure (schematic diagram) Connection cable, pre-assembled Quadratic/oblong magnet poles; for bipolar products with borehole for assembly of a pole extension Connecting plug with locking clip 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
Design and description 4.2 Description The product is an electric permanent magnetic gripper for the energy-efficient handling of ferromagnetic workpieces. The workpieces are free from interfering contours allowing access from five sides and are also held reliably in emergency stop scenarios.
• Some stainless steels (e.g. austenitic), which are only slightly magnetizable after being hardened by plastic deformation. • Non-metallic materials Note: if you have questions about the magnetic suitability of a workpiece, contact SCHUNK. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
The forces exerted by the machine/system must be significantly less than the holding force attainable with the respective workpiece. Note: if you have questions about the holding force, contact SCHUNK. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Installing and connecting Check the flatness of the mounting surface, Mechanical Ø connection 27]. Screw the product to the machine/system, Mechanical Ø connection 27]. Connect the power cable and close it with the locking clip of the Ø...
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Assembly Fastening the EGM M‐Q Mechanical connection EGM M-Q (schematic diagram) Item Designation EGM-M-Q 30-1-FX 50-1-FX 70-1-FX Fastening screw 3 x M6 3 x M6 3 x M8 Maximum depth of engagement [mm] Tightening torque [Nm] Centering sleeve 2 x Ø10 2 x Ø10 2 x Ø14 Fastening EGM M‐L Mechanical connection EGM M-L (schematic diagram) Item Designation...
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Assembly Fastening EGM B‐Q Mechanical connection (schematic diagram using the example EGM B-Q 2x2) EGM‐B‐Q Item Designation 50-1x2 50-1x4 50-2x2 Fastening screw 4 x M10 Maximum depth of engagement [mm] Tightening torque [Nm] Centering sleeve 2 x Ø14 EGM‐B‐Q Item Designation 70-1x2 70-1x4 70-2x2 Fastening screw 4 x M12...
Assembly 5.2.2 Electrical connection DANGER Danger from electric voltage! Touching live parts may result in death. Switch off the power supply before any assembly, adjustment • or maintenance work and secure against being switched on again. Only qualified electricians may perform electrical installations. •...
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Assembly 5.2.2.1 Connection assignment of the power cable Power cable Power cable connector Controller Pin Function Color Terminal Protective ground Green/Yellow Phase 1 Black (1) Phase 2 Black (2) 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
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Assembly 5.2.2.2 Turning the connecting plug (EGM B only) The assembly direction of the connection plug can be modified with bipolar products. Eight possible connector positions are available in order to adapt the cable extension to the relevant installation situation: Connector positions CAUTION Material damage due to turning the connecting plug too far!
Assembly 5.3 Using the distributor box (optional) Using a distributor box, several magnetic grippers can be operated on one controller. Example: distributor box for four magnetic grippers Cable gland, output for power cable to controller Output terminals [V–PE–U] for the controller connection Protective cable connection [PE] for grounding of housing and cover Input terminals [V–PE–U] for connection of magnetic...
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Assembly The controller ECG to be connected is disconnected from the ■ electrical network. Install the distributor box at a suitable point. Observe the cable Ø lengths. Open the cover of the distributor box; on request, detach the Ø protective conductor connection (3) from the cover. Detach all the required cable glands.
Assembly 5.4 Installing the pole extension (optional) NOTE Use of a pole extension reduces the permissible load capacity by up to 50%. Pole extensions are only available for bipolar products. The assembly of a pole extension can improve safe holding of round workpieces, for example.
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Assembly Fastening to EGM B‐Q Item Designation EGM B‐Q 50-1x2 50-1x4 50-2x2 Centering pin thread Maximum depth of engagement [mm] Tightening torque [Nm] Fastening screw thread Maximum depth of engagement [mm] Tightening torque [Nm] Item Designation EGM B‐Q 70-1x2 70-1x4 70-2x2 Centering pin thread Maximum depth of engagement [mm] Tightening torque [Nm]...
Commissioning 6 Commissioning Observe all notes in this chapter when commissioning and Ø making adjustments on the system side of the product. DANGER Danger from electric voltage! Touching live parts may result in death. Switch off the power supply before any assembly, adjustment or •...
Commissioning WARNING Risk of injury due to loss of workpiece! A holding force that is too low can lead to the loss of a workpiece and serious injuries during handling. Test workpiece suitability for each type of workpiece • separately. Increase the holding force if necessary.
Demagnetize the product and move it away from the Ø workpiece. The workpiece must remain secure at the depositing location. NOTE In case of different results, Trouble shooting 41]. In case of questions contact SCHUNK. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
Demagnetize the product and move it away from the Ø workpiece. The workpiece must remain secure at the depositing location. NOTE In case of different results, Trouble shooting 41]. In case of questions contact SCHUNK. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
Trouble shooting 7 Trouble shooting NOTE When consulting with SCHUNK, always specify the serial and ID numbers of the magnetic gripper. 7.1 Product remains inoperable even after the power supply is turned on Possible cause Corrective action Cable connected incorrectly.
Damage caused by faulty disassembly and assembly! Incorrect disassembly and assembly can cause damage to the product and/or accessories. The product and/or accessories may only be checked and • repaired by SCHUNK. 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
EN 60204-1: 2006-09 + Safety of machinery - Elektrical equipment of machines A1: 2009-02 Signed for and on behalf of: SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG p.p. Ralf Winkler, Manager for development of gripping system components Lauffen/Neckar, August 2019 01.00 | EGM | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389539...
10 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 11 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 Electric permanent magnetic gripper Type designation ID number...
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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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