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ZENTRICO THLS plus 
Assembly and Operating Manual
Translation of Original Operating
Manual

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  • Page 1 Steady rest ZENTRICO THLS plus  Assembly and Operating Manual Translation of Original Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 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: 0889090 Version: 06.00 | 18/10/2023 | en...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.8 Connection dimensions for central lubrication, air purge and rinsing ..... 26 4.9 Connecting of the path monitoring ............27 4.10 APS stroke measuring system ..............28 4.11 Control of proper function..............29 4.12 Commissioning ................... 29 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 4 6.3 Cleaning the inside of the steady rest ............34 7 Assembly drawings ................35 7.1 Basic steady rest ................. 35 7.2 Cylinder .................... 37 8 Part lists .................... 39 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 5: General

    Dangers for persons! Non-observance can lead to irreversible injury and even death. CAUTION Dangers for persons! Non-observance can cause minor injuries. CAUTION Material damage! Information about avoiding material damage. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 6: Applicable Documents

    * A cycle consists of a complete clamping process ("Open" and "Close"). 1.3 Scope of Delivery Steady rest Mounting screws Washers Eye bolt (THLS plus 300 and higher) Operating manual 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 7: Basic Safety Notes

    Modifications, changes or reworking, e.g. additional threads, holes, or safety devices, can damage the product or impair its functionality or safety. Structural changes should only be made with the written approval of SCHUNK. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 8: Spare Parts

    Due to its technical training, knowledge and experience, service the manufacturer personnel of the manufacturer is able to perform the delegated tasks and to recognize and avoid possible dangers. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    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. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 10: Transport

    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. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 11: Protection During Handling And Assembly

    Before starting up the machine or automated system, check that the EMERGENCY STOP system is working. Prevent operation of the machine if this protective equipment does not function correctly. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 12: Notes On Particular Risks

    The technical data specified by the manufacturer for using the steady rest must never be exceeded. Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 13 Hydraulic lines that have not been installed properly can come loose, causing hydraulic oil to escape at high pressure. Wear personal protective equipment. Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 14 Observe the axial and concentric run-out of the chuck and the steady rest. Check options for remedying imbalances on special top jaws and workpieces. Reduce the speed. Wear hearing protection. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    The following leaks may occur at the check valve: THLS plus Approximate leak at 60 bar [ml/min] Approximate drop in pressure [bar/min] 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 16: Mounting And Connection Of The Steady Rest

    Take special care in the danger zone when transporting, installing or removing the steady rest. Note the relevant load securing regulations for working safely with cranes, ground conveyors, lifting gear and load- handling equipment. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 17: Adjustment Of The Steady Rest

    Open the steady rest and clamp again. Check on the dial gauges whether the plug gauge remains in its position. If the needles of the dial gauges are displaced, the alignment procedure must be repeated. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 18 (pos. 11) is re-tightened. The adjustment range is: ± 0.10 mm THLS plus 300 to 510 ± 0.15 mm THLS plus 600 Eccentric bolt 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 19: Connecting And Setting The Clamping Pressure

    There are connections on the back and sides of the steady rest for the hydraulic lines. The connections that are not used must be sealed off using the locking screws supplied! 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 20 - Connection thread sealed with locking screw Setting the clamping pressure The clamping pressure on the machine-side pressure control valve must be set according to the workpiece weight, workpiece length, machining forces and speed. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 21: Connection Dimensions For Hydraulics And Attachment

    Mounting and connection of the steady rest 4.4.1 Connection dimensions for hydraulics and attachment 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 22 Mounting and connection of the steady rest 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 23 Mounting and connection of the steady rest 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 24: Workpiece R

    (connection E). If the air purge option is not in use, the drain holes (F) must remain open. Air purge pressure: 0.5 – 1.5 bar 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 25: Rinsing Connection

    Connection E on THLS plus 400, 500, 510, 600 4.7 Rinsing connection Connection D on THLS plus 300, 310 Connection D on THLS plus 400, 500, 510, 600 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 26: Connection Dimensions For Central Lubrication, Air Purge And Rinsing

    E Air purge G 1/8" G 1/8" G 1/4" G 1/4" G 1/4" G 1/4" F Drain hole G 1/8" G 1/8" G 1/4" G 1/4" G 1/4" G 1/4" 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 27: Connecting Of The Path Monitoring

    In the opened and closed position, the inductive proximity switch is dampened. Depending on how the machine control system is set up, a "Opener" or a "Closer" may be inserted as a switch. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 28: Aps Stroke Measuring System

    M12 x 1 thread on the lower part of the cylinder housing, with the slotted side of the steady rest pointing away. Screw the nut loosely onto the sleeve and insert the APS sensor into the sleeve. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 29: Control Of Proper Function

    It is never permitted to move the closed steady rest axially on the non-rotating workpiece. The steady rest must only be used axially on a line with spherical rollers and when the workpiece is rotating. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Automatic loading No enable signal of the travel Check cables for damage - sequence interrupted monitoring - proximity switch replace the proximity switch defective when using a "closer" 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    300 310 400 500 510 600 Amount of lubricant per pulse [cm 0.4 0.4 0.8 Thread [inch] G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/8 G 1/8 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 32 (central oil lubrication as well as manual lubrication), and should be lubricated with 3 grease gun strokes every week. Use grease as per DIN 51502. (BG-20 Molykote) Lubrication nipple for lever mechanism 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 33: Exchange Of Rollers

    Clean lubrication channels in the roller pin (item 16). Replace cover plate (item 17) and wiper (item 18) with new parts. Assembly is performed in the reverse order. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Inside Of The Steady Rest

    Extensive maintenance work or major repairs on the steady rest should be carried out by SCHUNK. NOTE If our instructions are not observed, all warranty claims will become void. 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 35: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly drawings 7 Assembly drawings 7.1 Basic steady rest 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 36 Assembly drawings 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 37: Cylinder

    Assembly drawings 7.2 Cylinder 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 38 Assembly drawings 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 39: Part Lists

    Spacer 400 / 500 / 510 / 600 O-ring O-ring Guard Protective cover Chip protection Screw 300 / 310 Screw 400 / 500 / 510 / 600 O-ring 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 40 300 / 310 / 400 / 500 / 510 Eye bolt Washer Spray nozzle 300 / 310 / 400 / 500 / 510 Spray nozzle Press-on piece Cylindrical pin Screw 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 41 500 / 510 / 600 Safety ring Copper sealing ring Locking screw Locking screw 300 / 310 / 400 Locking screw 500 / 510 Turcon Stepseal Turcon Glyd Ring 108 O-ring 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 42 Flat oval head screw 500 / 510 / 600 Screw Feather key Set-screw Set-screw O-ring O-ring NBR 70 Locking screw Locking screw 200 Set-screw 400 / 500 / 510 / 600 06.00 | ZENTRICO THLS plus | Steady rest | en | 0889090...
  • Page 43 H.-D. SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG Lothringer Str. 23 D-88512 Mengen Tel. +49-7572-7614-0 info@de.schunk.com schunk.com Folgen Sie uns I Follow us Wir drucken nachhaltig I We print sustainable...
  • Page 44 ROTA Type designation: Heinz-Dieter SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG certifies that the above-mentioned products, when used as intended and in compliance with the operating manual and the warnings on the product, are safe according to the national regulations and: −...

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