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Linear actuator
CAT 33, 33H and 32B
Installation instructions
WARNING
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Read all of the installation instructions
and safety precautions in this manual
before attempting to install the actuator.

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Summary of Contents for SKF CAT Series

  • Page 1 Linear actuator CAT 33, 33H and 32B Installation instructions WARNING  Read all of the installation instructions and safety precautions in this manual before attempting to install the actuator.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety information Intended use 2.1 ............Duty Factors 2.1.1.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    No one is allowed to modify the actuator in any way. Any modification which you have made or may make in the future will void warranty. SKF disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for the modified product and for any claims, demands or causes of action for damage or for personal injury resulting from modification and/or use of such product.
  • Page 4: Duty Factors

    2 1 Duty Factors Permitted load is related to the duty factor i.e. load must be reduced when the duty factor is increased. In the diagrams maximum load is shown as a function of duty cycle. The diagrams show required capacitor size at various load and duty factor.
  • Page 5 2 1 2 AC version CAT 33, 120 V AC CAT 33, 230 V AC F[N] Gear F[N] Gear 25 µF (E110) 6 µF (E220) 2 400 1 600 3 000 2 000 1 000 4 µF (E220) 16 µF (E110) 1 600 1 050 2 000...
  • Page 6: Requirements For Correct Installation

    • Control unit Fig 2 • Limit switches • Encoder E2 (see section 8) More information is available on skf.com 5 Technical data All values for standard actuators are tested under the following conditions: • Temperature + 20 °C (68 °F) •...
  • Page 7 Technical data CAT 33, DC Technical data CAT 33, AC Unit CAT 33 Unit CAT 33 Rated push load 800 to 3 000 Rated push load 800 to 3 000 Rated pull load 800 to 3 000 Rated pull load 800 to 3 000 Speed (at full load) mm/s...
  • Page 8: Installation

    6 Installation Only qualified personnel are allowed to install this equipment. WARNING  Contact SKF for further information. Do not exceed the actuator’s load limits. Doing so can result in serious injury and/ or property damage. For technical data on load limits, see section 5, page 5.
  • Page 9 Overview of front and rear attachment options 1 Front attachment (accessories) 576-32 7 Actuator front attachment option G4 2 Safety pin (part of 576-32) 8 Actuator front attachment option G1/G2 3 Nut M12 9 Actuator rear attachment A1/A2 4 Front attachment (accessories) 575-32 10 Actuator rear attachment K1/K2 5 Actuator front attachment option G3 11 Mounting rod (supplied with rear attachment A1/A2)
  • Page 10: Wiring Diagrams

    • For complete installation instructions W1 V1 U1 regarding SKF limit switch, see sepa- rate installation instructions. 3¿ 400 V AC W1 V1 U1 3¿...
  • Page 11: Encoder E2

    8 Encoder E2 Two-channel quadrature encoder for CATR/L 32 and 33 • The encoder is available for all motor types and screw pitches in the CAT-modular range • The encoder consists of two parts; one rotating magnet on the motor drive shaft, and one circuit board (PCB) assembled on the motor’s opposite side.
  • Page 12 Movement resolution Recommended operating ratings Actuator Gear option Pulse at 1 mm stroke Resolution per pulse [mm] Parameter Value CAT 33 16,67 0,06 Temperature range –20 to +50 °C CAT 33 8,33 0,12 Supply voltage range +5 to +24 V DC ±5% CAT 33 4,17 0,24...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    • A few drops of oil should be applied to the adjustment tube Annually • Check labels • Check electrical connections Keep this information for future reference. Please contact your local SKF sales office if you need more information or spare parts. Please check www skf com for relevant addresses. 13 13...
  • Page 14 ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group. © SKF Group 2017 The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless prior written permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of the information contained herein.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cat 33Cat 33hCat 32b

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