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KVGL-S SERIES
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Rev: 05

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  • Page 1 KVGL-S SERIES ASSEMBLY MANUAL Rev: 05...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    It is intended exclusively for use by persons authorized in your company. transfer third parties only take place with prior written consent Piab All is protected under the copyright law. Transmission to third parties and reproduction of this documentation is prohibited.
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The correct use of pneumatic malfunction. Install a filter upstream pneumatic/electrical supply, equipment within a system is the of the component; the filter grade discharge residual pressure. responsibility of the system designer should be at least 5 µm. Air or the person who determines its containing excessive quantities of Safety instructions...
  • Page 4 They must not be deformed; Have a uniform height over the entire gripping surface. Any height differences must be reported in the agreement. If they are not reported, Piab AB and / or Kenos will not be responsible for malfunction. Not intended use The gripper must not be used: For uses other than those established by the manufacturer or reported in this manual;...
  • Page 5: Dangerous Areas

    DANGEROUS AREAS Areas with danger of crushing Areas with danger of air ejection Notes for the final manufacturer of machinery and end user It is prohibited stopping or passing through the work area of the gripper module. In case of electrical or pneumatic supply failure, the load handled by the module is released.
  • Page 6: Pictograms

    PICTOGRAMS PIC. DESCRIPTION Generic danger. Warning! Danger of crushing or entrapment of upper limbs! Danger of air ejection or expulsion of particles! Pictograms related to the operator's qualification highlighted in this manual PIC. DESCRIPTION PICTOGRAMS Generic operator: operator without specific skills, able to perform only simple tasks on the orders of qualified technicians.
  • Page 7: Applied And Respected

    4. R.E.S.S. APPLIED AND RESPECTED Essential Health and Safety Requirement Compliance 1 ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH 1.1 General considerations 1.1.1 definitions √ 1.1.2 Principles of safety integration √ 1.1.3 Materials and products √ 1.1.4 Lighting 1.1.5 Design of machinery to facilitate its handling √...
  • Page 8 Essential Health and Safety Requirement Compliance 1.5 Risks due to other hazards 1.5.1 Electric Power 1.5.2 Static Energy 1.5.3 Energy supply other than electricity √ 1.5.4 Assembly errors 1.5.5 Extreme temperatures 1.5.6 Fire 1.5.7 Explosion 1.5.8 Noise √ 1.5.9 Vibrations 1.5.10 Radiation 1.5.11 External Radiation 1.5.12 laser radiation...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Mounting on the handling system The gripping system is secured with the aid of slot nuts. Special slots for these nuts are provided in the basic body. The gripper can be mounted either directly, via a robot flange or via spring mountings. Information about the slots are present in the section dedicated to the accessories.
  • Page 10 Pneumatic connection ejector version Pos. Description Connection G 1/8” for pressure monitoring Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring Compressed air connection G 1/4” for vacuum (optimal pressure 0.6 MPa) d. Pneumatic connection BL version Pos. Description Vacuum connection G 1-1/4” or G 2” Page 10 of 32...
  • Page 11 Pneumatic connection PU version Pos. Description Vacuum connection G 1-1/4” or G 2” Grip/release switching cylinder Piece presence monitoring The KVGL-S gripping system with piece presence monitoring is supplied with a M16 retaining ring (B) that keeps the connection nipple raised (A). In case the piece presence monitoring function is deactivated, the G 1/8” hole can be used to monitor the overall vacuum within the chamber or as connection for the piece release blow-off.
  • Page 12 To enable the piece presence monitoring function, the M16 ring must be removed and the nipple tightened all the way. Inactive monitoring Active monitoring Note: if it is not necessary to use the monitor or the blow-off, it is necessary to plug the G1/8” connection. The piece presence monitor (1) enables using, for example, a digital vacuum switch (2) as a sensor to detect the object has been gripped.
  • Page 13: Working Cycle Details

    WORKING CYCLE DETAILS The working cycle of the gripper module with check valve technology consists of 5 distinct steps: Positioning the module at the object to handle with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. Lowering of module until contact with the grip surface. Vacuum activation.
  • Page 14: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Parts list ejector version Pos. Description Foam with metal plate Quick release knob Gasket with filter Base of valves Base body Exhaust cover with seal Supply cover with seal Technical foam Silencer Ejector Page 14 of 32...
  • Page 15 Ejector body Pos. Description Cover closing screws Supply cover Push in ejector Multistage COAX® cartridge Posterior housing Anterior housing Tie-beam Screws Blind Cartridge for Midi COAX O-ring Page 15 of 32...
  • Page 16 b. Parts list BL / PU (special) version Pos. Description Foam with metal plate Technical foam Gasket with filter Base of valves Base body Quick release knob Grip/release switching cylinder Close cover Exhaust cover seal Cover closing screws Page 16 of 32...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Ejector maintenance (version from 19/10/2020) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
  • Page 18 b. Ejector maintenance (version from 21/10/2019 until 18/10/2020) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
  • Page 19 Ejector maintenance (version until 21/10/2019) For the maintenance of the push in ejector follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the supply cover and extract the complex B+C. ► Blow and clean the ejectors with compressed air. Verify that the plastic body is intact. ►...
  • Page 20 d. Silencer maintenance With single ejector version: For the maintenance of the silencer follow these steps: ► Loosen A closing screws of the exhaust cover B and extract the silencer D. ► Verify that the exhaust covers’ gasket C is in good conditions, in case of damage it has to be replaced. ►...
  • Page 21 Foam maintenance The foam that builds the gripping surface can be damaged during normal use. The medium lifetime depends on many factors: nature of the handled objects, quality of the gripping surface, work conditions, cycle times, etc. Fast Foam Replacement with MP System: Unscrew the knobs.
  • Page 22 Gasket maintenance The gasket with filter, between base of valves and mounting plate, can be dirtied and the filter can be obstructed during normal use. If the filter is obstructed, it can be cleaned with compressed air. Gasket replacement If it is necessary, the gasket with filter can be replaced with new one following the steps below. First solution for gasket replacement: Unscrew the knobs and remove the gripping foam with mounting plate.
  • Page 23 Second solution for gasket replacement: Unscrew the knobs and remove the gripping foam with mounting plate. Remove all the screws under the base of valves. Remove the base of valves. Attention: Between the base of valves and the aluminium body, there is the sealing cord, this element could fall from the aluminium body.
  • Page 24: Problems/Solutions

    g. Maintenance plan Daily Weekly Monthly Every 6 months Every 12 months Check the vacuum • Check the filter • Check the silencer • Check tightening • Check the foam • Check supply air pressure • Check the air connection •...
  • Page 25: Accessories

    10. ACCESSORIES T-slot nut kits: Item n. PIAB Description 0209862 T-slot nut kit 11079-M4-U10 - 4pcs 0209585 T-slot nut kit 11080-M5-U10 - 4pcs 0209586 T-slot nut kit 11081-M6-U10 - 4pcs 0209588 T-slot nut kit 11082-M8-U10 - 4pcs b. Kit Flange: Item n.
  • Page 26 Hose Clamps: Item n. PIAB Description 0208957 Hose Clamp KB-45-60 0208958 Hose Clamp KB-55-70 0208959 Hose Clamp KB-70-90 Hoses: Item n. PIAB Description 0210867 Hose KTU-M-41-32-PU 0210660 Hose KTU-M-49-40-PU 0210661 Hose KTU-M-61-50-PU 0210868 Hose KTU-M-70-60-PU Monitoring: Item n. PIAB...
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    11. TECHNICAL DATA Air consumption Type Air consumption at 6 bar (NI/s)/ 87.0 psi (scfm) KVGL.XXX.XXX.NXXX.CVX.S3 5.25 / 11.12 KVGL.XXX.XXX.NXXX.CVX.S4 7.0 / 14.83 KVGL.XXX.XXX.NXXX.CVX.S6 10.5 / 22.25 KVGL.XXX.XXX.NXXX.CVX.S8 14.0 / 29.66 b. Pneumatic technical information COAX® Description Unit Si32-3 Si MIDI-cartridge (1-8 nozzles) Feed pressure, optimal MPa [psi] 0.6 [87]...
  • Page 28: Pneumatic Diagram

    12. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM KVGL-S CV EJECTOR KVGL-S CV BL Optional Optional Optional Optional KVGL-S CV PU 1a = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR VACUUM 1b = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR BLOW OFF Optional 1e = PRESSURE AIR FOR CYLINDER CONTROL (PU) 1f = PRESSURE AIR FOR CYLINDER CONTROL (PU) 2/2a = VACUUM 2b = VACUUM FOR BLOWER...
  • Page 29: Spare Parts

    13. SPARE PARTS Single spare parts list Item n. PIAB Description 0107053 COAX® cartridge MIDI Si32-3 0112527 Blind Cartridge for Midi COAX Spare parts kit KVGL-S Art. No Description 0211506 Spare parts kit KVGL-S 8x Cover screw KVG120-60-ISO 14580 – M5 x 20 (6)
  • Page 30 Foam spare parts If you are unsure which type you have please check the part code of your configured KVGL-S product, the first part of the code is the foam spare part code, when you put “FOAM” in front, see below. KVGL-S product code: KVGL.400.240.N405.CVL.S3 Foam spare part code:...
  • Page 31: Warranties

    14. WARRANTIES The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products, accessories, control devices end • Kenos products included. It is a duty of the Buyer to check the goods at the time of delivery at the agreed destination. Complaints relating to •...
  • Page 32 BRAZIL – Sao Paulo GERMANY – Schmallenberg POLAND – Gdansk Email: info-sweden@piab.com Phone: +55 11 4492 9050 Robotic gripping Phone: +48 58 785 08 50 Email: info-brasil@piab.com Phone: +49 (0) 29 72/962 17-11 Email: info-poland@piab.com UNITED KINGDOM – Email: info- Loughborough CANADA –...

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