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Translation of Original Operating Manual Assembly and Operating Manual SRU-plus20 - 60 Pneumatic swivel unit...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 389443 Version: 11.00 | 24/01/2022 | en...
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• General terms of business * • Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * The documents labeled with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded from schunk.com. 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: • SRU-plus 20 •...
General 1.3 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes • Pneumatic swivel unit SRU-plus in the version ordered • Assembly and Operating Manual • Accessory pack 1.3.1 Accessories pack Id-No. Accessory pack SRU-plus Without fluid feed-through 5514981 5518653 5514989 5514993 5514997 5515001 With fluid feed-through 5514982 5518654 5514990 5514994 5514998 5515002...
General 1.4 Accessories A wide range of accessories are available for this product For information regarding which accessory articles can be used with the corresponding product variants, see catalog data sheet. 1.4.1 Seal kit Id-No. Seal kit SRU-plus Basic sealing kit 0371000 0371004 5518598 0371008 0371012 0371016 0371020 With center position 5519788 5519792 5519798 5519800 5519804 5519808 5519812...
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 2.5 Ambient conditions and operating conditions Required ambient conditions and operating conditions...
Basic safety notes • Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its defined application parameters, } 3 [/ 19]. • Make sure that the product is a sufficient size for the application. • Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust.
Basic safety notes 2.7 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. • When working on and with the product, observe the occupational health and safety regulations and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Transport Handling during transport Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • When handling heavy weights, use lifting equipment to lift the product and transport it by appropriate means. •...
Basic safety notes 2.12 Fundamental dangers General • Observe safety distances. • Never deactivate safety devices. • Before commissioning the product, take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Disconnect power sources before installation, modification, maintenance, or calibration. Ensure that no residual energy remains in the system.
Basic safety notes 2.12.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. • Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Never step into the danger zone during operation. 2.12.3 Protection against dangerous movements Unexpected movements Residual energy in the system may cause serious injuries while...
Basic safety notes 2.12.4 Protection against electric shock Possible electrostatic energy Components or assembly groups may become electrostatically charged. When the electrostatic charge is touched, the discharge may trigger a shock reaction leading to injuries. • The operator must ensure that all components and assembly groups are included in the local potential equalisation in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Basic safety notes 2.13 Notes on particular risks DANGER Risk of fatal injury from suspended loads! Falling loads can cause serious injuries and even death. Stand clear of suspended loads and do not step within their • swiveling range. Never move loads without supervision. •...
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Basic safety notes WARNING Risk of injury from parts coming loose! If the shock absorbers are faulty, the product can become damaged. Parts coming loose in this way can lead to injuries. Regularly check the components for wear and damage. •...
Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 Type key SRU-plus 20 - W- 180 - 3 - M - 4 - EX-M8 -AS Size Damping type S = speed W = soft H = hard Swivel angle 90° 180° End position adjustability 3°...
[MBaud] The catalog data sheet contains diagrams for designing the maximum permissible mass moment of inertia. The SCHUNK contact person provides support for designing further applications. More technical data is included in the catalog data sheet. Whichever is the latest version.
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Design Design Housing Pinion for fluid feed-through Back stops (0° - 180°) Monitoring with movable cam Back stops (0° - 90°) Monitoring with fixed cam Pinion Sensor holder with sensor Piston with shock absorbers Attaching center position (0°-90°-180°) Cover Back stops locked center position...
Design and description 4.1.1 Variant with electrical feed-through (EDF) Assembly with EDF Base unit with fluid feed-through EDF flange Sensor holder with sensor Monitoring with fixed cam Distributor plate 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
Design and description 4.2 Description The product is a pneumatic rotary actuator for rotating and swiveling movements. Variant angle of rotation With the angle of rotation variant, an angle of rotation of 90° or 180° can be set. End position adjustability variant With the end position adjustability variant, the end positions can be adjusted from+3°/-3°...
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Assembling and connecting WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movement of the machine/system! With a horizontal swiveling axis, secure locking is not guaranteed during the ventilation stage when a swivelling movement is being performed from 3 o'clock (180°) to 6 o'clock (90°) or from 9 o'clock (0°) to 6 o'clock (90°).
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Assembly 1. Screw on rotary actuator, } 5.2.1 [/ 26]. Use centering sleeves. ✓ Observe the tightening torque for the mounting screws, see ✓ tightening torque table. 2. Screw attachment on the pinion with two fitting screws and } 5.2.1 two mounting screws, [/ 26].
Assembly 5.2 Connections 5.2.1 Mechanical connection DANGER Danger of explosion in potentially explosive areas! Observe supplementary sheet for products with explosion- • resistant versions "SRU-plus -...-EX". NOTE Adapter plates between the product and the machine/system as well as the product and the attachment part must be made of high-strength aluminum or steel.
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Assembly Attachment connections without fluid feed-through Attachment connection without fluid feed-through Screw connection diagram Screw connection diagram SRU-plus SRU-plus compatible with OSE SRU-plus Item Designation Threads for M5 M5 M5 M5 M8 M10 M10 mounting screws Max. depth of engagement from locating surface [mm] Centering sleeve...
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Assembly Attachment connections with fluid feed-through Attachment connection with fluid feed-through up to size 30, example size 25 Attachment connection with fluid feed-through from size 35, example size 50 Screw connection diagram Screw connection diagram SRU-plus SRU-plus, compatible with 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
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Assembly SRU-plus Item Designation Threads for M5 M5 M5 M6 M8 M10 M10 mounting screws Max. depth of engagement from locating surface [mm] Threads for M5 M5 M5 M5 M6 M8 M8 mounting screws Max. depth of engagement from locating surface [mm] Centering sleeve Ø8 Ø8...
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Assembly 5.2.1.1 Variant with electrical feed-through (EDF) For the variant with electrical feed-through (EDF), it can only be assembled on the system side via the threaded hole. Assembly options Threaded holes assembly Customer's adapter plate on the system side Attachment connection If the hose-free direct connection is used, the set-screws must be removed.
Assembly 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection DANGER Danger of explosion in potentially explosive areas! Observe supplementary sheet for products with explosion- • resistant versions "SRU-plus -...-EX". NOTE • Observe the requirements for the compressed air } 3 supply, [/ 19]. • In case of compressed air loss (cutting off the energy line), the components lose their dynamic effects and do not remain in a secure position.
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Assembly Designation Function Hose-free direct connection Swiveling 0° -90° / 0° - 180° Swiveling 90° - 0° / 180° - 0° Approach center position (M) Extend locking position (VM) Hose connection Swiveling 0° -90° / 0° - 180° Swiveling 90° - 0° / 180° - 0° Approach center position (M) Extend locking position (VM) •...
Assembly 5.2.3 Electrical connection SRU-plus 20-35 with EDF, for example SRU-plus 30 with M8 socket SRU-plus 40-60 with EDF, for example SRU-plus 40 with M8 socket and M12 socket Bending radius Minimum bending radius for constant movement: 10 x cable diameter 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
Assembly 5.3 Mounting separating sleeve CAUTION The O-ring could be damaged! If the set-screw is turned too far into the air connection, the O- ring may be damaged when screwing in the separating sleeve and the air connection may not be sealed tightly. Screw set-screw out to a small extent.
Assembly 5.4 Settings CAUTION Material damage due to erroneous settings! If the end position is approached too hard, the product may be damaged. Adjust exhaust throttle valve and shock absorber so that the • movement is braked smoothly. For operation, the angle of rotation, the swiveling speed and the absorber stroke must be set.
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Assembly Erroneous setting Movement End position Damping Time T Target time Swiveling speed too high. Assembly oscillates back. Movement End position Damping Time T Target time Absorber stroke is too long. End position is reached too slowly. Movement End position Damping Time T Target time...
Assembly 5.4.1 Adjust swivel angle CAUTION Material damage due to incorrect settings! By incorrect setting of the swivel angle parts can come loose and the product may be damaged. Only trained stuff may set the swivel angle. • Before setting the swivel angle release pressure. •...
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Assembly Version with limiting sleeves 1. Loosen screw of the limiting sleeve (6) approx. one revolution. 2. Actuate air connection B (4). 3. Open exhaust throttle valve on air connection A (3) until the pinion (5) starts to move. Pinion swivels towards the end position. ✓...
Assembly 5.4.2 Adjust swiveling speed CAUTION Material damage due to too high swiveling speed! If the swiveling speed is too high, the assembly will be decelerated abruptly by the shock absorber and will continue to oscillate until reaching the end position. This will overload the shock absorber and may cause damage to it.
Assembly For the variants with pneumatic and locked center position, air supply throttle valves must be mounted to various air } 5.2.2 connections, [/ 31]. The sequence for setting the swivel speed with the air supply throttle valve is identical to the sequence with mounted exhaust throttle valve.
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Assembly 3. Fix back stop A (2) and loosen nut (3) on stop pin A (4). 4. Fix back stop A (2) and set stop pin A (4). NOTE If the absorber stroke is changed, the swivel speed might also need to be changed as well, so that the movement remains } 5.4.2 smooth,...
Assembly 5.4.4 Set center position 1. Loosen screw (1) by approx. one revolution. 2. Unscrew stops C (2) and D (6) to the limit sleeve (4). 3. Actuate air connections C (3) and D (5) at the same time. Rotary actuator swivels to about 90° and has about 6° of ✓...
Assembly 5.4.5 Set locked center position Depending on the start-up direction of stop A (11) or stop B (10), the center positions can be set the same or differently. 1. Ventilate rotary actuator. 2. Loosen screw (1) by approx. one revolution. 3.
– The assembly and operating manual and catalog datasheet are included in the scope of delivery for the sensors and are available at schunk.com. • Information on handling sensors is available at schunk.com or from SCHUNK contact persons. 5.5.1 Overview of sensors...
Assembly 5.5.2 Mounting MMS 22 magnetic switch CAUTION Material damage due to an incorrect tightening torque! If the threaded pin is tightened with an incorrect tightening torque, the product may be damaged. Observe a maximum tightening torque of 10 Ncm for the set-screws. •...
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Assembly 1. Connect magnetic switch and secure cable, see sensor assembly and operating manual. 2. Actuate air connection A (4). Pinion (2) swivels towards the end position. ✓ 3. Slide the first magnetic switch (6) into a groove (5). Or: Screw magnetic switch (6) into a groove (5) (1). 4.
Assembly 5.5.3 Mounting MMS 22-PI1 magnetic switch CAUTION Material damage due to an incorrect tightening torque! If the threaded pin is tightened with an incorrect tightening torque, the product may be damaged. Observe a maximum tightening torque of 10 Ncm for the set-screws. •...
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Assembly 1. Connect magnetic switch and secure cable, see sensor assembly and operating manual. 2. Actuate air connection A (4). Pinion (2) swivels towards the end position. ✓ 3. Slide the first magnetic switch (6) into a groove (5). Or: Screw magnetic switch (6) into a groove (5) (1). 4.
Assembly 5.5.4 Mounting inductive proximity switch IN 80 CAUTION Material damage to the product or sensor possible! If the fast clamping sleeve is inserted too far into the sensor bracket, the switch cam and the sensor may collide during swiveling. Do not insert the fast clamping sleeve too far into the sensor •...
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Assembly 1. Screw cam disk (6) onto pinion. Use centering sleeves from the accessory kit. ✓ Place seal from the accessory kit between cam disk (6) and ✓ pinion. IMPORTANT! For the variant with electrical feed- through (EDF), a seal must additionally be placed between cam disk and distributor plate.
Start-up 6 Start-up 6.1 Setting ranges of the variants Adjustment range / Swivel range Central position Adjustment range / Adjustment range / Final angle Final angle Piston Piston Centering sleeves End position adjustability 3° Swivel range Adjustment range / Final angle Adjustment range / Start angle Piston...
Start-up 6.2 Base unit Move to basic setting 180° (end position B) • Actuate air connection "A", pinion begins to move. Assembly swivels in clockwise direction until it reaches the end ✔ position "B". Move to basic setting 0° (end position A) •...
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Start-up Electrical circuit diagram actuation with one 5/3 and one 3/2 directional control valve, example 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
Start-up 6.4 Locked center position WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movement of the machine/system! In an EMERGENCY STOP situation, the center position lock can come loose. Swivel the product to one of the end positions to restart. • CAUTION Damage due to erroneous control! Erroneous control may damage the pistons.
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Start-up Electrical circuit diagram actuation with two 5/3 directional control valves, example 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
Start-up 6.5 Locked center position with separate piston chambers WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movement of the machine/system! In an EMERGENCY STOP situation, the center position lock can come loose. Swivel the product to one of the end positions to restart. •...
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Start-up Electrical circuit diagram holding the load at 0° The following actuation is advantageous for variants from size 35 and larger depending on the application: • A brief ventilation while the lock is being released ensures smooth travel to the limit position. •...
} 5.4.1 [/ 38] Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. } 5.2.2 [/ 31] Components have come loose e.g. due to Send product with a SCHUNK repair order or overloading. dismantle product. Shock absorber defective. Check or, if need be, replace the shock absorber.
Troubleshooting 7.4 Product does not move Possible cause Corrective action Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. Have Schunk check the application. Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. } 5.2.2 [/ 31] Compressed air lines switched.
Danger of explosion in potentially explosive areas! Observe supplementary sheet for products with explosion- • resistant versions "SRU-plus -...-EX". Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. 8.2 Maintenance interval CAUTION Material damage due to hardening lubricants! Lubricants harden more quickly at temperatures above 60°C,...
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. • Observe information on the safety data sheet of the lubricant. • SCHUNK recommends the lubricants listed. During maintenance, treat all greased areas with lubricant. Thinly apply lubricant with a lint-free cloth. Lubricant point...
8.4 Inspect and set shock absorbers 8.4.1 Inspect shock absorbers The shock absorbers are specially tested and can only be acquired from SCHUNK. The shock absorbers have a limited lifespan, depending on the load. • Regulary check that the shock absorbers are working.
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Maintenance Type Basic Locked center position Shock Shock Tolerance Shock Shock Tolerance absorber absorber [mm] absorber absorber [mm] overhang overhang h [mm] h [mm] 20 S (insertion required) 20 W FED 14 -0.2 WP-M ± 0.05 (without 0.25-356 spring) 25 W WP-M -0.1 0.4-266...
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Maintenance Type Basic Locked center position Shock Shock Tolerance Shock Shock Tolerance absorber absorber [mm] absorber absorber [mm] overhang overhang h [mm] h [mm] 60 W WP-M Place fitting disks on 1.25x2-266 shock absorber until it sits in the piston free 60 W WP-M WP-M...
Maintenance 8.5 Servicing shock absorber 8.5.1 Servicing shock absorbers (absorber variant -W) 1. Undo the screws (1). 2. Pull off the stop cover (2). 3. Remove the safety ring (4) from the piston. 4. Pull out the piston rod (3) and remove the compression spring (5).
Maintenance 8.5.2 Servicing shock absorbers (absorber variant -S) 1. Undo the screws (1). 2. Pull off the stop cover (2). 3. Remove the safety ring (4) from the piston. 4. Pull out the piston rod (3) and remove the absorber (5). 5.
Maintenance 8.6.2 Replacing external shock absorber (locked center position) 1. Fix stop (1) and unscrew the sealing nut (4) of the shock absorber (3). 2. Turn shock absorber (3) out of the stop (1). 3. Mount O-ring (2) on new shock absorber. 4.
Maintenance 8.6.3 Replace internal shock absorber (locked center position) WARNING Risk of injury due to spring forces! In the interior of the centering housing (locked center position variant), a pre-loaded compression spring can be found. Carefully dismantle the product. • 1.
Maintenance 12. Tighten screw (3) and then loosen approx. 1/4 revolution. 13. Swivel repeatedly to test the setting, if necessary set again Electrical circuit diagram with two 5/3 directional control valves (example) [/ 56]. 8.7 Disassembly and assembly 8.7.1 Dismantling and assembling rotary actuator (base unit) 1.
Maintenance 8.8 Assembly drawings 8.8.1 Overview of the components Overview of the assembly drawings } 8.8.1.1 [/ 76] Basic components with and without fluid feed-through 1.1 Variant "explosion-protected version" } 8.8.1.2 [/ 77] Stop-side locked center position (VM) } 8.8.1.3 [/ 77] Stop side, end position adjustability 90°...
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Maintenance 8.8.1.1 Basic components and fluid feed-through Contained in seal kit. Contained in accessory pack. Variants "explosion-protected version" does not include a clamp shell. They are clamped by an eccentric. 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
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Maintenance 8.8.1.2 Fitting locked center position 8.8.1.3 Locating face end position adjustability 90° 8.8.1.4 Locating face end position adjustability 3° Contained in seal kit. ** Contained in accessory pack. 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
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Maintenance 8.8.1.5 Addition locked middle position 8.8.1.6 Piston and cover basic unit 8.8.1.7 Addition center position Contained in seal kit. ** Contained in accessory pack. 11.00 | SRU-plus 20 - 60 | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389443...
9 Translation of original declaration of incorporation in terms of the Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1.B of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG Clamping and gripping technology Distributor Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134 D-74348 Lauffen/Neckar...
Translation of original declaration of incorporation 9.1 Annex to Declaration of Incorporation according 2006/42/EG, Annex II, No. 1 B 1.Description of the essential health and safety requirements pursuant to 2006/42/EC, Annex I that are applicable and that have been fulfilled with: Product designation Pneumatic swivel unit Type designation SRU-plus...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation Protection against mechanical hazards 1.3.8 Choice of protection against risks arising from moving parts 1.3.8.1 Moving transmission parts 1.3.8.2 Moving parts involved in the process 1.3.9 Risks of uncontrolled movements Required characteristics of guards and protective devices 1.4.1 General requirements 1.4.2...
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation Information 1.7.1.1 Information and information devices 1.7.1.2 Warning devices 1.7.2 Warning of residual risks 1.7.3 Marking of machinery 1.7.4 Instructions 1.7.4.1 General principles for the drafting of instructions 1.7.4.2 Contents of the instructions 1.7.4.3 Sales literature The classification from Annex 1 is to be supplemented from here forward.
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