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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SoftGripper and SoftActuators Original Instructions This document describes the usage of the SoftGripping SoftGripper and SoftGripping SoftActuators Revision 2.0 Date of Revision: 2022-01-21...
- Page 2 SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Tip: For your own safety, read the operating instructions and follow the warning and safety instructions on the device and in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Tip: If you wish to get the operating manual in an additional language, please send us your request and the corresponding product code via Email.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SoftGripper ......................................8 Mounting or Replacing a SoftGripper Finger ......................8 Mounting or Replacing a SoftGripper Robot Connector ..................9 Install or Replace SoftGripper Accessories (Suction Cup, Spacer) ..............10 Install a SoftGripper on Robot and pneumatic system ..................10 6.2. -
Page 4: About This Document
• Take the ambient conditions at the location of use into consideration. 3. Service Contact our regional SoftGripping partners if you need technical support. Or contact us directly under info@soft-gripping.com 4. Accessories You can find all accessories in our catalogue or on our website. -
Page 5: Overview
Use the perfect plate for your application or design multi EoAT systems for your needs. All SoftGripping Fingers are made of FDA approved silicon rubber. You can handle food safely. For special hygienic requierements e.g. handling meats and fish you can optionally get... -
Page 6: Softgripper
Figure 2: Three states of SoftGripping 5.1. SoftGripper In the following modularity of SoftGripper is presented. It´s the Base, the Fingers and the Robot Connector. These things are connected with a few screws and seals. Here is an example with a 2-Finger parallel Gripper for a robot with ISO 9409-31,5-4-M5 flange. -
Page 7: Softactuator
The SoftGripping SoftActuator series is built for maximum flexibility. Actuators with single or multiple fingers are used for light, adjustable and fast SoftGripper. SoftActuators can be mounted on our SoftGripping Plates or you can build your own EoAT according to your needs. -
Page 8: Installation
Connect the tubing to the corresponding connectors. The number of connections you have to make depends on the configuration of your SoftGripper. Verify, that all connections are made, before operating the setup. The compressed air to operate the Controlbox and all our SoftGrippung products must be in accordance with ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]. -
Page 9: Softgripper
6.1. SoftGripper Depending on the selected product, a SoftGripper comes assembled or unassembled. The following steps shows you how to install your SoftGripper. These steps are also to be used for replacement of the components. Base Fixing Screws (M5x8) Air Supply Fingers... -
Page 10: Mounting Or Replacing A Softgripper Robot Connector
SoftGripper base. Place the 28x1,5 mm sealing around the flange between base and Robot Connector. Place the Robot Connector on the SoftGripper base and fix it with the two M5x8 fixing screws A. Sealing (5x1,5 mm) -
Page 11: Install Or Replace Softgripper Accessories (Suction Cup, Spacer)
Operating Instructions Install or Replace SoftGripper Accessories (Suction Cup, Spacer) SoftGripper with up to 4 Fingers have the option of mounting an additional suction cup. SoftGrippers with more than 4 fingers only have a mounting thread for accessories such as spacers, not for suction cups. - Page 12 C. Robot Connectors always have 2 of it. The function depends on your selected SoftGripper. SoftGripper with up to 4 Fingers have the option of mounting an additional suction cup. Accordingly, one of the push-in-fitting is for supplying the fingers, the other for the suction cup.
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Page 13: Softactuators
SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions 6.2. SoftActuators SoftActuators are built to be used for highly flexible, very easily modifiable gripping systems. They can be used with our plates or with a base of your own design. SoftActuators have an integrated air connector. -
Page 14: Mounting Or Replacing A Softactuator Finger
The SoftActuator Robot Connector can be used for robots with 31.5 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm tool flange. To mount the Robot Connector a plate, use the 4 threats (M5) of the Connector. For SoftGripping Plates, M5x8 screws are needed, for your own built base you´ll have to use screws with a length according to the material... -
Page 15: Mounting Or Replacing A Softactuator Base To A Plate
SoftActuator Bases have M5 threads on top for mounting on every type of plate or profile. For SoftGripping Plates, M5x12 screws are needed, for your own built base you´ll have to use screws with a length according to the material thickness Figure 14: Drawing of SoftActuator Fixing Points info@soft-gripping.com... -
Page 16: Install A Softactuator On Robot And Pneumatic System
Every SoftActuator needs an own air supply. The maximum operating pressure have to be <1,2 bar! If you use our SoftGripping ControlBox, please check the manual of it. Warning! Use compressed air according ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] with maximum pressure 1,2 bar! Connect a 6 mm tubing to the push-in-fitting at a SoftActuator Base Verify, that all needed connections are made, before operating the setup. -
Page 17: Starting Procedure
For operating the setup, please consult the operating instructions of your robot and your pneumatic setup. If you use the SoftGripping ControlBox, check our operating instructions for it. Make sure to control the SoftGripper regularly for signs of wear and change fingers when needed. The frequency in which the fingers must be changed depends on the task at hand. -
Page 18: Decommissioning
All SoftGrippers are modular and are screwed together. You can disassemble the elements in order to change elements or wearing parts. Further disassembly of SoftGripper Fingers can lead to breaking or leakage and must be carried out by qualified personnel to guarantee the warranty. -
Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity
SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions If your device malfunctions, contact the manufacturer directly: Wegard GmbH Kirchenheide 18 22395 Hamburg Phone: +49 (0)40 319 76 995 E-Mail: info@soft-gripping.com 12.3. Declaration of Conformity The declaration of conformity can be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
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