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Assembly and operating manual MPG-plus 2-finger parallel gripper Translation of the original manual...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK SE & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 389216 Version: 23.00 | 25/05/2023 | 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.
Assembly and operating manuals of the accessories * The documents labeled with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded from schunk.com. 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: MPG-plus 10 MPG-plus 12 MPG-plus 16 MPG-plus 20 MPG-plus 25...
2 x locking screws for hose connections (not for MPG-plus 16) 2 x set-screws (MPG-plus 16 only) Size ID number MPG-plus MPG-plus in addition for high- MPG-plus with temperature (V/ protective cover MPG-plus 10 1382755 MPG-plus 12 1382763 MPG-plus 16 5522565 395522565 MPG-plus 20 5522566 395522566 MPG-plus 25...
Spare parts packages allow for the maintenance and repair of individual components. For information on the range of the spare parts packages, see www.schunk.com > Service. The following spare parts packages are available for this product: Spare part package "Protective cover"...
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. 2.4 Gripper fingers Requirements of gripper fingers Accumulated energy can make the product unsafe and risk the danger of serious injuries and considerable material damage.
Basic safety notes Execute the gripper fingers in such a way that the product reaches either the "open" or "closed" position in a de- energized state. Only change gripper fingers if no residual energy can be released. Make sure that the product and the top jaws are a sufficient size for the application.
Basic safety notes Trained electrician Due to their technical training, knowledge and experience, trained electricians are able to work on electrical systems, recognize and avoid possible dangers and know the relevant standards and regulations. Qualified personnel Due to its technical training, knowledge and experience, qualified personnel is able to perform the delegated tasks, recognize and avoid possible dangers and knows the relevant standards and regulations.
Basic safety notes Eliminate any malfunction immediately. Observe the care and maintenance instructions. Observe the current safety, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations regarding the product's application field. 2.9 Transport Handling during transport Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage.
Basic safety notes Disconnect power sources before installation, modification, maintenance, or calibration. Ensure that no residual energy remains in the system. If the energy supply is connected, do not move any parts by hand. Do not reach into the open mechanism or movement area of the product during operation.
Basic safety notes action being dependent on the control unit and the current operating condition of the drive. Perform maintenance work, modifications, and attachments outside the danger zone defined by the movement range. To avoid accidents and/or material damage, human access to the movement range of the machine must be restricted.
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. Do not leave suspended loads unattended.
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Secure the end positions of the product with SCHUNK SDV-P pressure maintenance valves. 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
* For use in dirty ambient conditions (e.g. sprayed water, vapors, abrasion or processing dust) SCHUNK offers corresponding product options as standard. SCHUNK also offers customized solutions for special applications in dirty ambient conditions. When using the product in a cleanroom, please note that grease may leak from moving parts, especially the base jaws and their guides.
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Configuration 2-finger parallel gripper Housing Main air connections Base jaws 4.2 Description 2-finger parallel gripper with smooth roller guides on the base jaws 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
Assembly and settings 5 Assembly and settings 5.1 Assembly and connection WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries. Before starting any work on the product: Switch off the power supply and secure against restarting.
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Assembly and settings Connect the product via the hose-free direct connection. ð Use O-rings from the accessory pack. ð Seal main air connections which are not required with locking screws. OR: Connect compressed air lines to the main air connections, [/ 23].
The product can be assembled from three sides. On the variant housing with a protective cover, the screw-on options B and C are omitted. When selecting the fastening screws, observe the values prescribed by SCHUNK, see following table. Assembly options Item Mounting MPG-plus Side A Mounting M1.6 M2...
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Assembly and settings Item Mounting MPG-plus Mounting M1.2 M1.6 M2 screw Max. depth 6.9 8.9 8.9 10.4 10.4 of engage- ment from locating surface [mm] Centering Ø2 Ø2.5 Ø3 Ø4 Ø5 Ø6 Ø6 Ø8 Ø8 sleeve Side C Mounting M1.6 M2 screw Mounting DIN EN ISO 4762...
Assembly and settings 5.2.2 Pneumatic connection NOTE Only for variants with protective cover When connecting the main air connections, stretch the cover on the side of the connections slightly and pull it over the frame. After screwing on the hose connections, pull the cover back into position over the frame.
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* For this size, the hose clips are pre-assembled at the factory and the compressed air hoses prescribed by SCHUNK must be used, see catalog data sheet. Procedure for leaking compressed air connection, see section "Troubleshooting". 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
– 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. 5.3.1 Overview of sensors...
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Assembly and settings The smallest detectable difference in stroke is defined in the following table: For products with X mm Min. query range per jaw/ nominal stroke per jaw min. queried stroke difference per jaw X ≤ 5 mm 30 % of the nominal stroke per jaw X >...
Assembly and settings 5.3.3 Mounting programmable magnetic switch MMS-PI2 CAUTION Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque. 5.3.3.1 Size MPG-Plus 25 / 25 IS – 50 For these sizes, a vertically mounted bracket is standard. Loosen screws on the bracket.
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Assembly and settings 5.3.3.2 Size MPG-plus 25 AS For the variant "O.D. gripping" (AS) of the size 25 a special bracket must be mounted. Remove the bracket that is mounted as standard. Secure the special bracket. Tighten screws only slightly. Slide sensor into the bracket as far as the stop. Tighten screws on the bracket.
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Assembly and settings Adjustment dimensions of slot nuts and the sensor for MPG-plus 64 Protrusion of the sensor Distance of housing to front side of the sensor Size L1 [mm] L3 [mm] MPG-plus 64 -3.1 MPG-plus 64 IS -20.8 MPG-plus 64 AS -18.0 Tab.: Adjustment dimensions 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
The sensors are dampened by the screw heads. For sizes MPG-plus 25 – 64; a spacer sleeve is also used to monitor the "part gripped" position. For sizes MPG-plus 10 – 20; it is not possible to monitor the "part gripped" position. "Part gripped" monitoring illustration For monitoring "opened"...
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Maximum tightening 34 68 68 68 120 torque for the screw (item 5 and item 8) [Ncm] Adjustment NOTE For sizes MPG-plus 10 – 20, it is not possible to monitor the "Part gripped" position. For monitoring Part gripped Gripper open Gripper open "part gripped":...
Assembly and settings 5.3.5 For variant with protective cover: Mount inductive proximity switch IN 40 Mounting in existing The sensors are mounted in the existing frame for mounting the frames protective cover. For this purpose, the corresponding cylindrical pins must be removed, [/ 53].
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Assembly and settings Adjustment For monitoring Part gripped Gripper open Gripper open "part gripped": Gripper Gripper Part gripped closed closed Bring gripper into the position in which it is to be set. Slide sensor (3) into the frame (4) and set a distance of 0.2 mm to the screw head.
Assembly and settings 5.3.6 Mounting the magnetic switch MMS 22-IOL CAUTION Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque. 5.3.6.1 Size MPG-plus 25 – 50 With these sizes, a vertically mounted bracket is standard. A horizontally mounted sensor is not possible.
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Assembly and settings 5.3.6.2 Size MPG-plus 64 For these sizes no holder is necessary, but the sensor is secured in the vertical groove of the gripper. Mounting the sensor in the horizontal groove is not possible. If a T-nut (1) is available, set the T-nut to dimension L3, see table "Setting dimensions".
Assembly and settings 5.3.7 Analog magnetic sensor MMS 22‑A CAUTION Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque. 5.3.7.1 Size MPG-plus 25 – 50 With these sizes, a vertically mounted bracket is standard. A horizontally mounted sensor is not possible. Loosen screws on the bracket.
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During the monitoring process, the first and last 15% of the nominal stroke will not produce a change in the analog signal. It is therefore not possible to monitor the end positions. Should you have questions, do not hesitate to contact SCHUNK. Size Stroke...
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Assembly and settings Adjustment dimensions of slot nuts and the sensor for MPG-plus 64 Protrusion of the sensor Distance of housing to front side of the sensor Size L1 [mm] L3 [mm] MPG-plus 64 -3.1 MPG-plus 64 IS -20.8 MPG-plus 64 AS -18.0 Tab.: Adjustment dimensions 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
Assembly and settings 5.3.8 Mounting the programmable magnetic switch MMS-P 22 CAUTION Risk of damage to the sensor during assembly! Observe the maximal tightening torque. 5.3.8.1 Size MPG-plus 25 – 50 With these sizes, a vertically mounted bracket is standard. A horizontally mounted sensor is possible.
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Assembly and settings Projection of the sensor to be mounted Tab.: Setting dimensions Size L1 [mm] L2 [mm] Size L1 [mm] L2 [mm] MPG-plus 25 MPG-plus 40 MPG-plus 25 AS -6.5 MPG-plus 40-AS -20.0 MPG-plus 25 IS MPG-plus 40-IS MPG-plus 32 MPG-plus 50 MPG-plus 32 AS -9.8 MPG-plus 50-AS...
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Assembly and settings Adjustment dimensions of slot nuts and the sensor L1, L2 Protrusion of the sensor L3, L4 Distance of housing to front side of the sensor Size L1 [mm] L2 [mm] L3 [mm] L4[mm] MPG-plus 64 MPG-plus 64 IS MPG-plus 64 AS Tab.: Adjustment dimensions 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
Assembly and settings 5.3.9 Mounting the flexible position sensor FPS The flexible position sensor FPS consists of a control unit output and one of the following sensors: MMS 22-A-5V FPS-S 13 In order to operate the sensor, special housing variants of the gripper are required for the sizes MPG-plus 20–32.
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Assembly and Operating Manual for the sensor. Size MPG-plus 40 / 50 For these sizes, a holder must be mounted. This holder is available from SCHUNK. Secure holder (1) with screws (2). Secure sensor (4) with screws (3). Tightening torque: 10 Ncm Secure control cam (5) with screw (6) on the base jaw.
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Assembly and settings Size MPG-plus 64 For this size, a holder must be mounted. This holder is available from SCHUNK. Secure holder (1) with screws (2). Secure sensor (4) with screws (3). Tightening torque: 10 Ncm Secure control cam (5) with screw (6) on the base jaw. Ensure that the magnets are facing the sensor surface.
Mounting kit To use the inductive sensor, the gripper has to be retrofitted with a special mounting kit. This mounting kit is available from SCHUNK for the models below. Remove the name plate. Fasten the holder (1). Until 12/2015: Remove screw (2) and cover (3).
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Assembly and settings Position "closed" Move the gripper into the required position. Move the sensor into the direction of the switching lug until it switches. Then push the sensor further into the direction of the switching lug by 0.2 mm. Tighten the screws (8).
Unused air connections open. Close unused air connections. Flow control valve closed. Open the flow control valve. Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 6.2 Product is not executing the complete stroke Possible cause Corrective action Dirt deposits between cover and piston.
Pressure drops below minimum. Check air supply. } 3 [/ 17] Component part defective. Replace component or send it to SCHUNK for repair. 6.5 Product does not achieve the opening and closing times Possible cause Corrective action Compressed air lines are not installed If present: Open the flow control couplings on optimally.
Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7.1 Notes Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. Replacement of the housing and base jaws The base jaws and the guides in the housing are matched to each other.
Maintenance 7.2 Maintenance and lubrication intervals CAUTION Material damage due to hardening lubricants! Lubricants harden more quickly at temperatures above 60°C, leading to possible product damage. Reduce the lubricant intervals accordingly. Interval (million cycles) Maintenance work MPG-plus 10 - 16 - 25 - 40 - 5 *...
Maintenance 7.3 Lubricants/Lubrication points (basic lubrication) During maintenance, treat all greased areas with lubricant. Thinly apply lubricant with a lint-free cloth. SCHUNK recommends the lubricants listed. Lubricant point Lubricant Crossed roller guides Elkalub VP 874 All seals Rivolta F.L.G. GT-2 The product contains food-compliant lubricants as standard.
Maintenance 7.4 Servicing the product WARNING Risk of injury due to spring forces! The cover may be ejected due to the high spring forces. Dismantle the product carefully. Clean all parts thoroughly, check for damage and wear. Oil or grease external steel parts. Disassemble product.
Maintenance 7.5 Disassembling and assembling the protective cover WARNING Risk of injury due to contact with hazardous lubricants! Harmful substances can collect under the protective cover. These substances may cause irritation and allergic reactions if they come in contact with the skin or eyes. Avoid skin or eye contact with harmful substances.
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Maintenance ð Observe the maximum tightening torque! Size 25: 2.2 Nm Size 32 and 40: 4.3 Nm Slide the frame (82) onto the product from below. ð Frame snaps into place on the side mounting hole. Install screws (103) in the top two holes on the housing.IMPORTANT! The frame must be aligned horizontally, i.e.
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Maintenance Press the protective cover (80) onto the intermediate jaws (81) and snap the oval cutouts of the cover into the grooves on the intermediate jaws. Stretch the protective cover slightly and pull it over the frame. The cover must neatly enclose the frame from above and below.
Maintenance 7.6 Drawings The following figures are example images. They serve for illustration and assignment of the spare parts. Variations are possible depending on size and variant. 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
Maintenance 7.6.1 Sizes 10-12 Assembly of sizes 10–12, variant without maintenance of gripping force *1 Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. *2 Positions are adapted to each other and can not be replaced by the customer.
Maintenance 7.6.2 Sizes 16–20 "O.D. gripping" version "I.D. gripping" version Version without maintenance of gripping force Assembly of sizes 16-20 *1 Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. *2 Positions are adapted to each other and can not be replaced by the customer.
Maintenance 7.6.3 Size 25-50 "O.D. gripping" version "I.D. gripping" version Version without (AS) maintenance of gripping force Assembly of sizes 25-50 *1 Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. *2 Positions are adapted to each other and can not be replaced by the customer.
Maintenance 7.6.4 Size 64 "O.D. gripping" version "I.D. gripping" version Version without maintenance of gripping force Assembly of size 64 *1 Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the seal kit. Seal kit can only be ordered completely. *2 Positions are adapted to each other and can not be replaced by the customer.
Maintenance 7.6.5 Variant with protective cover 2-finger parallel gripper MPG-plus with protective cover *1 Wearing part, replace during maintenance. Included in the "protective cover" spare parts package. 23.00 | MPG-plus | Assembly and operating manual | en | 389216...
8 Translation of the original declaration of incorporation in terms of the Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex II, Part 1 Section B. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK SE & Co. KG Distributor Toolholding and workholding | Gripping Technology | Automation technology Bahnhofstr. 106 - 134...
UKCA declaration of incorporation 9 UKCA declaration of incorporation in accordance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Manufacturer/ SCHUNK Intec Limited Distributor Clamping and gripping technology 3 Drakes Mews, Crownhill MK8 0ER Milton Keynes We hereby declare that on the date of the declaration the following partly completed machine complied with all basic safety and health regulations found in the "Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008".
"on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)", or fulfill their intended function only as part of one. Therefore products from SCHUNK do not fall within the scope of the directive at this time. REACH Regulation Products from SCHUNK fully comply with the regulations of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006...
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