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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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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. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
1. Product Specifications 1-1. Specifications Specifications Model No. MHZ2-6□ MHZJ2-6□ MHZA2-6□ MHAJ2-6□ Cylinder inside diameter (mm) Fluid Double acting: D 0.15 to 0.7 Operating Normally pressure open: S Single 0.3 to 0.7 (Mpa) acting Normally closed: C -10 to 60 Ambient and fluid temperature ( Repeatability (mm) +/-0.01...
2. Operating method or operation 2-1. 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 Thin sheet...
2-3. 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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Mounting Gripper Axial mounting (Body tapped) Max. tightening Max. thread Hole diameter Hole depth Model No. Screw depth (mm) torque (N・m) (mm) (mm) MHZA2-6□ φ 7H8(+0.022/0) M2×0.4 0.15 MHZAJ2-6□ Note) Axial mounting type is not available for MHZ2-6□ and MHZJ2-6□. Use the holes on the body end surface for positioning.
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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.
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 Not good: Not aligned Good: Aligned...
! Caution 1. When extremely dry air is used as the fluid, degradation of the lubrication properties inside the equipment may occur, resulting in reduced reliability (or reduced service life) of the equipment. Please consult with SMC . 2. Install an air filter. Install an air filter upstream near the valve.
3. Maintenance 3-1. Precautions ! Warning 1. Maintenance should be performed according to the procedure indicated in the Operation Manual. If handled improperly, malfunction and damage of machinery of equipment may occur. 2. If handled improperly, compressed air can be dangerous. Assembly, handling, repair and element replacement of pneumatic systems should be performed by a knowledgeable and experienced person.
3-3. Construction / Parts list, seal list MHZ2-6□ Double acting/ Finger open Single acting / Normal open Double acting / Finger close Single acting / Normal closed Double acting/ Finger closed Components Components Description Material Remarks Description Material Remarks 1 Body Aluminum alloy Hard anodizing High carbon chromium...
3-4. Construction / Parts list, seal list MHZJ2-6□ Double acting/ Finger open Single acting / Normal open Single acting / Normal closed Double acting/ Finger closed Components Components Description Material Remarks Description Material Remarks Chloroprene rubber 1 Body Aluminum alloy Hard anodizing 16 Dust cover Fluororubber...
3-5. Construction / Parts list, seal list MHZA2-6□ Double acting/ Finger open Single acting / Normal open Single acting / Normal closed Double acting/ Finger closed Components Components Description Material Remarks Description Material Remarks 1 Body Aluminum alloy Hard anodizing 14 Type C retaining ring Carbon steel Phosphate coated...
3-6. Construction / Parts list, seal list MHZAJ2-6□ Double acting/ Finger open Single acting / Normal open Single acting / Normal closed Double acting/ Finger closed Components Components Description Material Remarks Description Material Remarks 1 Body Aluminum alloy Hard anodizing Chloroprene rubber 2 Piston Stainless steel...
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