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SMC Networks VHK-A Operation Manual

SMC Networks VHK-A Operation Manual

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Document No. VH*-OMZ0098-A
PRODUCT NAME
Finger Valve
MODEL / Series / Product Number
VHK-A(R)
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Summary of Contents for SMC Networks VHK-A

  • Page 1 Document No. VH*-OMZ0098-A PRODUCT NAME Finger Valve MODEL / Series / Product Number VHK-A(R)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Safety Instructions 2. Application 3. Specifications 4. Construction 5. Replacement of parts...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Design/ Selection Warning 1. Check the specifications. This product is not designed for the installation of equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space appliances, shipping, vehicles, military, medical equipment, combustion devices, recreation equipment, or equipment in contact with food and beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or any other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
  • Page 6 Mounting Warning 1. Operation Manual Install and operate only after reading the operation manual carefully and understanding the contents. Keep the manual where it can be referred to as necessary. 2. Maintenance space When installing the products, allow access for maintenance. 3.Observe the tightening torque for screws.
  • Page 7 4) Make sure the tubing is not worn, tangled or damaged. This can cause crushing, bursting or disconnection of tubing, etc. 5. Insertion of tube 1) Cut the tube perpendicularly, being careful not to damage the external surface. Use SMC's tube cutter TK series.
  • Page 8 3) Tighten with an appropriate wrench, using the hexagonal face of the fitting. Use the root nearest the thread when tightening with a wrench. Tightening with a wrench of the wrong size, or too close to the tube side, may cause damage or deformation of the fitting. After mounting, check that the fitting is not damaged or deformed.
  • Page 9 Air Supply Warning 1. Use clean air. Do not use compressed air that contains chemicals, organic solvents based synthetic oils, salts or corrosive gases, etc., as this can cause damage or malfunction. Caution 1. Install air filters. Install air filters close to valves on the upstream side. A filtration degree of 5 micron millimeter or less should be selected.
  • Page 10 exhaust all compressed air from the system using its residual pressure release function. When the equipment is to be started again after remounting, first confirm that measures are in place to prevent lurching of actuators, etc., and then confirm that the equipment can operate normally. Caution 1.
  • Page 11: Application

    2. Application This product is designed to control the direction of a pneumatic circuit. 3. Specifications Valve style 2 or 3 port valve Fluid Proof pressure 1.5MPa (Maximum operating pressure) Note 1) 1.0MPa Operating vacuum pressure Note3) -100KPa Ambient fluid temperature 0 to 60 。...
  • Page 12: Construction

    4. Construction VHK2A(R) VHK3A(R) (11) (10) Material Part Standard type Flame resistant type Flame resistant PBT Body (Equivalent to UL-94 standard V-0) Flame resistant PBT Knob (Equivalent to UL-94 standard V-0) Flame resistant CR (Equivalent to UL-94 standard V-0) Cover Models with Flame resistant type cover only.
  • Page 13: Replacement Of Parts

    5. Replacement parts Model One-touch fitting Applicable tube O.D. ø10 or One-touch fitting more Description Applicable tube O.D. ø8 or - 1(P)- Male thread / 2(A)- less Male thread port R3/8 or larger Component No. VHK-B1A Note1) VHK-B2A Note1) Note 2) Bracket assembly NOTE1)Refer to the table for dimensions in catalog of VHK series on SMC’s website (URL https://www.smcworld.com) for selecting the bracket assembly per model.
  • Page 14 Revision history 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN Tel: + 81 3 5207 8249 Fax: +81 3 5298 5362 https://www.smcworld.com Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2022 SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved...

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