Handling The Assembled Actuator; Preassembled Actuator; Handling The Actuator Assembled With Peripherals - IAI ROBO Cylinder RCS2 Operating Manual

5.2 Handling the Assembled Actuator

Take heed of the following precautions when transporting the actuator after each axis has been
assembled.

5.2.1 Preassembled Actuator

If specified, IAI assembles the mechanical components at our factory, conducts a shipping inspection on
the assembly, and ships the assembled actuator by packing it with skid plates bolted to the exterior frame.
The rod is secured to prevent sudden movement during transport. If the actuator is of combination type,
the extremities are also secured to prevent excessive swinging caused by external vibration.
• The above packing specification does not reflect special considerations for protection against impact
resulting from dropping or bumping the box. Handle the box carefully. The outer frame is not designed
to withstand loads from the above, so do not place heavy objects on the frame.
• If the box is suspended using ropes, etc., pass the ropes around the reinforcement frame at the bottom
face of skid plates. Similarly when lifting the actuator with a forklift, place the forks below the skid
plates.
• Set down the box carefully to prevent application of impact or bouncing of the box upon landing.
Once the actuator is unpacked, handle the actuator by observing the instructions below.

5.2.2 Handling the Actuator Assembled with Peripherals

When transporting the unpacked machine preassembled at IAI or customer-assembled machine, take
heed of the following handling precautions:
• Secure the rod to prevent sudden movement during transport.
• If the actuator has any overhung extremity, properly secure the extremity to prevent excessive
swinging caused by external force.
• If the actuator must be transported with its extremities not secured, make sure the actuator does not
receive impact loads greater than 0.3 G.
• When suspending the actuator/peripherals using ropes, etc., do not allow the ropes to contact the
actuator directly.
• When passing ropes, guide them around the base by inserting an appropriate buffer material between
the rope and base.
• Exercise caution not to apply loads on the brackets, covers and connector box. Also protect the cables
against pinching or excessive deformation.
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