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Parallel Type Air Gripper Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Parallel Type Air Gripper Safety Instructions Caution The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary.
1. Product Specifications 1-1. Specifications Specifications Model No. MHZJ2-10 MHZJ2-16 MHZJ2-20 MHZJ2-25 Cylinder inside diameter (mm) Fluid Double acting: D 0.2 to 0.7 0.1 to 0.7 Operating Normally pressure open: S Single 0.35 to 0.7 0.25 to 0.7 (Mpa) acting Normally closed: C -10 to 60...
2. Mounting of Auto Switch 2-1. Design precautions ! Caution When mounting an auto switch on the piping port surface of the MHZJ2-10 , the auto switch may not be mountable due to interference with the fitting. In this case, refer to the following table which shows the suitability between the auto switch and the fitting and use the extension fitting packaged together if the used combination of them causes interference.
3. Operating method or operation 3-1. Design precautions ! Warning 1. The product is designed for use only in compressed air systems. Do not operate at pressures or temperatures, etc., beyond the range of specifications, as this can cause damage or malfunction. (Refer to the specifications.) Please contact SMC if using for fluids other than compressed air.
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3. Provide a run off space in the attachment when using with a small or thin workpiece. If a runoff space is not provided within the finger part, gripping becomes unsteady, and it may lead to gripping failure or slippage. Runoff space Runoff space Needle shaped...
3-3. Mounting ! Warning 1. Install and operate the product only after reading the Operation Manual carefully and understanding its contents. Also, keep the manual where it can be referred to as necessary. 2. Allow sufficient space for maintenance and inspection. 3.
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! Caution 1. Avoid twisting the gripper when mounting an attachment. Any damage to the gripper may cause malfunction and reduce the accuracy. 2. Avoid external force to fingers. Fingers may be damaged by a continual lateral or impact load. Provide clearance to prevent the workpiece or the attachment from striking against any object at the stroke end.
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3. Adjust the gripping point so that an excessive force will not be applied to the fingers when inserting a workpiece. Confirm that the gripper can operate without receiving any shock by testing it in manual operation mode or by low speed operation. Impact load Good: Aligned Not good: Not aligned...
3-4. Air supply ! Warning 1. Please contact SMC when using the product in applications other than with compressed air. 2. Compressed air containing a large amount of condensate can cause malfunction of pneumatic equipment. An air dryer or water droplet separator should be installed upstream from filters.
3-6. Operating environment ! Warning 1. Do not use in an environment where corrosive gases, chemicals, sea water, water or steam are present. Refer to the construction drawings regarding the air chuck materials. 2. Do not use in direct sunlight. 3.
4-3. Finger assembly set replacement procedure (1) Direction of the body of the drawing below is recommended for mounting the finger assembly to the body. Guide reference mark Body air supply port Note) The old model has two positioning pins at the joint of the body and guide. These pins are not necessary.
4-4. Seal replacement procedure 1. Remove the retaining ring using the special tool and remove the cap. Retaining ring C type 2. Loosen the guide bolts and remove the guide. Hexagon wrench size Guide Nominal Guide bolt 10 Hexagon wrench 16 20 25...
4-5. Replacement of Dust Cover < Removal of Dust Cover > 1. Hold the shaded regions indicated in Finger the picture ( ) of the cover. Remove Dust cover the dust cover from the body groove carefully. 2. When the bead of the dust cover is separated from the body groove, pull the shaded part in direction of the finger.
4-6. Construction / Parts list, seal list Double acting/ Finger open Single acting / Normal open 5 4 12 7 1 9 10 8 15 14 21 11 Single acting / Normal close Double acting / Finger close Components Description Material Remarks Components...
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