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MA1188YHG11 Version1.11 (20210527) INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL NTS2 2-jaw Parallel Gripper ・ This Instruction Manual has been prepared for intended use for production engineers and maintenance persons who operate this product. When the beginners use this product, be sure to receive the guidance from skilled persons, sales agents, or us in advance.
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Preface This manual provides detailed information on the 2-jaw parallel gripper (model NTS2) so that you can understand its performance and functions and use it safely and correctly. Before using this gripper, read this manual carefully to understand how to use the gripper correctly.
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Kitagawa. Also, the use of parts other than Kitagawa’s genuine parts will void the warranty.
Contents 1. Structural Drawing and Parts List 1-1. Model indication 1-2. Structural drawing 1-3. Seal list 1-4. Parts list 2. Important Safety Precautions 3. Specifications 3-1. Specification table 3-2. Gripping force 4. Use 5. Design of Jaws 5-1. Designing jaws to be installed on the gripper 6.
1. Structural Drawing and Parts List 1-1. Model indication The model indication is as follows: NTS2 08 Series Size NTS2 NBR seal 1-2. Structural drawing ① NTS206 Master jaw Cover Plunger Body Piston Rear body ② NTS208, NTS210, NTS212, NTS216...
Important Safety Precautions Important safety precautions that particularly you should know or follow are summarized below. Please read them before starting to use the product. Failure to follow the safety precautions below will result ! DANGER in death or serious injuries. Be sure to turn off the main power supply when installing, checking, oiling, or replacing the gripper.
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Failure to follow the safety precautions below will result DANGER in death or serious injuries. Do not modify the gripper. ● Not only the gripper is damaged but also the gripper and fixed workpiece may fly out. If using the gripper as a workpiece fixture when the workpiece is drilled, deburred, welded, or modified additionally, confirm the specifications.
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Failure to follow the safety precautions below will result DANGER in death or serious injuries. Use the gripper in accordance with the legal safety standards. ● Use the gripper in accordance with the legal safety standards defined by each country, such as installation safeguards safety covers.
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Failure to follow the safety precautions below will WARNING result in death or serious injuries. Do not operate the machine after drinking alcohol or taking medicine. ● Impaired judgment or operation mistake may cause serious hazards. Medicine Alcohol Do not wear clothing or accessories such as a necktie, necklace, etc. which are easy to be caught in.
3-2. Gripping force ① Standard for selecting a model Perform the following calculation and select the model that provides a gripping force exceeding the calculation result, though a gripping force varies depending on the shapes of jaws created by the customer and conveyed workpiece or the friction coefficient.
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■NTS206 ■NTS208 Distance up to grip point L (mm) 把持点までの距離 L(mm) 把持点までの距離 L(mm) Distance up to grip point L (mm) ■NTS210 ■NTS212 1000 1400 1200 1000 把持点までの距離 L(mm) 把持点までの距離 L(mm) Distance up to grip point L (mm) Distance up to grip point L (mm) ■NTS220 ■NTS216 2400...
● Do not modify the gripper. Using the modified product could cause unexpected accidents. Kitagawa shall not be held liable for human accidents, death, damage, or loss that occurred due to the modification. ● If using the gripper as a workpiece fixture when the workpiece is drilled, deburred, welded, or modified additionally, confirm the specifications.
Design of Jaws 5-1. Designing jaws to be installed on the gripper When designing jaws to be installed on the gripper, form the installation face to the master jaw as shown below. Gripper Model NTS 206 NTS 208 13.5 11.5 NTS 210 28.5 18.5...
Installation 6-1. Installing the gripper ① Front face installation Gripper fixing bolt Install the gripper body using the (To be prepared by the four fixing bolt holes and the two customer) positioning pin holes or the center Gripper fixing adapter fitting portion.
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③ Side face installation Positioning pin Install the gripper body using the (To be prepared by the customer) two fixing bolt holes and two positioning pin holes. The gripper fixing adapter, gripper Gripper fixing bolt fixing bolts, and positioning pin (To be prepared by the are to be prepared by the customer)
6-2. Installing the jaws Install jaws using Jaw fixing bolt mounting bolt holes, fitting portion, (To be prepared by the customer) and positioning pin hole. The jaws, jaw fixing bolts, and (To be prepared by the positioning pins customer) prepared by the customer. Positioning pin (To be prepared by the customer) Master jaw...
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