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AFD1000 Adjustable Force Device Manual ORP, Dallas, Texas April, 2001 PAR01640-1 U.S. Patent No. 5,448,146...
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All fasteners, mounting holes and pipe threads on this tool are METRIC. All PushCorp, Inc. electrical cables are rated for high twist and flex robotic applications with a minimum cable bending radius specification of 125mm (5 in). Cable damage resulting from failure to abide by this specification will not be covered under warranty.
3001 W. Kingsley Rd. Garland, Texas 75041 Who receives this warranty (purchaser): The original purchaser (other than for purposes of resale) of the PushCorp, Inc. product What products are covered by this warranty: Any PushCorp, Inc. Adjustable Force Device or Adjustable Force Device accessory supplied or manufactured by the Warrantor.
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AFD1000 Manual ORP, Responsibilities of the purchaser under this warranty: A. Deliver or ship the PushCorp, Inc. product or component to PushCorp, Inc. Service Center, Dallas, TX. Freight and insurance costs, if any, must be borne by the purchaser. B. Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the owner's manual(s).
80 - 90 psi (5.5 – 6.2 bar) supply air must be provided through flexible tubing. Second, the AFD must be connected to the FCU1000 Controller with a PushCorp high flex multi-conductor cable. An optional Purge Port is provided for applications where excessive fine dust particles are created. This Purge Port connection provides additional airflow and internal positive pressure to minimize contamination entering the AFD.
4.1 Mounting Process Equipment The 1000 Series Adjustable Force Device can accommodate many different types of process equipment. PushCorp provides a variety of standard process equipment such as weld shavers, high speed motors, plus other specialized tooling. Many end users also develop process equipment for their own applications. The AFD can be...
Mounting Bracket to the 1100 Series. Once the Mounting Bracket is removed, mounting holes may be placed anywhere within the crosshatched area shown in Figure 2. PushCorp, Inc. will supply engineering support to determine the mounting hole locations at no cost.
Carriage. These situations may require adding two or more of the scenarios shown below. If your tooling is not similar to any of the designs listed here, or if the information is not clear, please contact PushCorp Technical Support for assistance. Ball-bearing equations apply to the standard 1000 Series. Roller-bearing equations...
The port accepts a metric R 1/8 tapered pneumatic fitting. PushCorp can provide fittings for english or metric tubing. The input pressure to the purge port can range from 10 PSI to 60 PSI (0.7 – 4.1 bar) with a flow rate of 0.5 to 2.0 SCFM (14 –...
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2 SCFM (56 l/min) must be installed. NOTE: PushCorp highly recommends the use of flexible polyurethane tubing as opposed to nylon tubing. This is because nylon tubing tends to crimp shut when it is bent.
Section 4.4. If the filter becomes clogged the 1000 Series will not function properly. Replacement Cartridge Filters may be purchased from PushCorp (Part No. PAR01943-1), or from the manufacturer directly (Parker, Part No. 050-05-DQ). To remove the Cartridge Filter loosen the Cartridge Filter Holder located on the side of the AFD base housing, See Figure 5.
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AFD1000 Manual ORP, Figure 6. Carriage preload adjustment To perform the preload adjustment, follow the procedure below: 1. Check the tightness of the (3) three Fixed Linear Rail M6x1 Socket Head Cap Screws holding the Fixed Linear Rail opposite the Movable Linear Rail.
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AFD1000 Manual ORP, Adjustment Set Screws. Too much preload on the linear rails will cause excessive friction resulting in force errors. 4. If a dial indicator is not available, the preload can be adjusted by feel. Attempt to move the Carriage laterally and feel for movement. If the Carriage moves rotate each of the Preload Adjustment Set Screws no more than 5 degrees.
2 SCFM (28 l/min) Specifications subject to change without notice. These values are based on measurements taken in a laboratory environment. Real-world results may be degraded due to external factors beyond PushCorp’s control. Fastener Tightening Torque Specs Torque Minimum Depth Fastener Size in.-lbs.
It is highly recommended to adhere to the preventative maintenance schedule in order help extend the longevity of the specified PushCorp, Inc. equipment. Failing to do so could cause a loss in functionality as well as a decrease in product life.
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