Troubleshooting - SMC Networks C G1 N-Z Series Operation Manual

3-4. Troubleshooting

Problem
1. Lubrication
Operation has
lost
smoothness.
2. Deformation of
3. Insufficient
4. Operation at a
Output force 1. Air leakage from
has decreased.
2. Air leakage from
3. Insufficient air
4. Insufficient flow
5. Incorrect
6. Deformation of
7. Lubrication
Piston speed is 1. Speed controller
too fast.
2. Insufficient fine
Piston speed is 1. Directional
too slow.
2. Resistance of
The product 1. Operation at a
sometimes does
not operate.
2. Problem of
Major causes
- Apply the specified grease after cleaning of parts
failure (Grease pack: GR-S-010(10g) GR-S-020(20g))
- Replace the cylinder with a new one.
piston rod When reinstalling the product, adjust the load and
mounting position.
- Supply appropriate pressure.
pressure
- Use a low speed cylinder.
low speed
outside of the
limit.
- Replace the piston seal with a new one.
piston seal See 3-2. Replacement of seals. (Page 19)
- Replace the rod seal with a new one.
rod seal See 3-2. Replacement of seals. (Page 19)
- Supply appropriate pressure.
pressure
- The resistance in the fluid path may have increased
rate due to deformation or foreign matter entering the
product.
Perform repair or cleaning.
- Mount in a proper position without any force applied to
mounting position the product.
of the product
- Replace the cylinder with a new one.
piston rod When reinstalling the product, adjust the load and
mounting position.
- Refer to the countermeasure for the trouble
"Operation has lost smoothness/ lubrication failure."
failure
- Use a speed controller suitable for the size of the
is not used. product. Refer to the catalog and operation manual of
the speed controller for details.
- Select a speed controller, which can be adjusted to
adjustment of the required speed.
speed controller Refer to the catalog and operation manual of the
speed controller for details.
- Select directional control valves with suitable size.
control valve is Refer to the catalog and operation manual of the
too small. directional control valve for details.
- Use components and equipment of an appropriate
equipment in the size. It affects the piping diameter and length.
piping route is too Equipment at the exhaust side should also be of an
large appropriate size. Refer to the catalog and operation
manual of the components and equipment for details.
- Operation at a very low speed can create a condition
very low speed with almost no pressure difference between the supply
side and exhaust side and lower sealing effect, which
can cause operation failure. Keep the specified piston
speed.
- Check all items in the system one by one to find the
equipment other cause.
than this product Refer to the catalog and operation manual of the
components and equipment for details.
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Countermeasures