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Gripping System FQE
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EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24

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  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions Gripping System FQE WWW.SCHMALZ.COM EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24...
  • Page 2 Published by © J. Schmalz GmbH, 09/24 This document is protected by copyright. J. Schmalz GmbH retains the rights established thereby. Repro- duction of the contents, in full or in part, is only permitted within the limits of the legal provisions of copyright law. Any modifications to or abridgments of the document are prohibited without explicit writ- ten agreement from J. Schmalz GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Country-Specific Regulations for the Operating Company.............  12 3 Product Description............................  13 Operating Principle.......................... 13 FQE-M .............................. 14 FQE-Xb.............................. 15 FQE Xc.............................. 16 Version FQE-V ... Special Features.....................  17 4 Technical Data .............................  18 General Parameters ...........................  18 Dimensions ............................ 20 Version Xc control.......................... 21 4.3.1 Pneumatic Circuit Diagram ....................
  • Page 4 Removing the Ejector Module ...................... 42 Removing and Cleaning the Silencers .................... 44 Removing the Sealing/Suction Plate.................... 45 Replacing the Sealing Plate.......................  46 8.7.1 FQE-M/X .......................... 46 8.7.2 FQE-V-M/X.......................... 46 Replacing Screw-in Suction Cups ......................  47 8.8.1 FQE-M/X .......................... 47 8.8.2...

  • Page 5: Index

    Lift capacity, maximum permissible  19 external  13 Lightweight robots  9 internal  13 Vacuum switch  27, 36 Installation Instructions  27 Maintenance  41 Maintenance schedule  40 Transport Cycle  35 Manual handling  9 Version FQE-V  17 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24 5 / 58...
  • Page 6 Index Version M Pneumatic Connection  33 Transport Cycle  35 Version Xb Pneumatic Connection  33 Removing the Ejector Module  42 Removing the silencer  44 Transport Cycle  35 Version Xc Display Elements  22 Pneumatic Circuit Diagram  21 Pneumatic Connection  33 Removing the Ejector Module  42 Removing the silencer  44...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    ð Failure to follow the instructions in these Assembly instructions may result in injuries! ð Schmalz is not liable for damage or malfunctions that result from failure to heed these instructions. If you still have questions after reading the technical documentation, contact Schmalz Service at: www.schmalz.com/services...

  • Page 8: Symbols

    1 Important Information 1.4   Symbols This symbol indicates useful and important information. ü This symbol represents a prerequisite that must be met before an action is performed. 4 This symbol represents an action to be performed. ð This symbol represents the result of an action. Actions that consist of more than one step are numbered: 1.

  • Page 9: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    2   Fundamental Safety Instructions 2.1   Intended Use The gripping system FQE (hereinafter referred to as the gripper or gripping system) is used for gripping and transporting airtight workpieces (hereinafter referred to as the load) with the aid of a vacuum. The gripping system is integrated by the system integrator into an automated EOL palletizing process with lightweight robots (hereinafter referred to as an automated handling system) and is connected me- chanically, electrically and pneumatically.

  • Page 10: Warnings In This Document

    The area immediately surrounding the gripper and load. • The working area of the automated handling system. Versions FQE-X and FQE-V-X: Compressed air es- caping from exhaust air outlet on the ejector (1): 10 / 58 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24...

  • Page 11: Environmental And Operating Conditions

    • Using the product in an environment with acidic or alkaline media may cause damage to load-bearing parts. 4 If in doubt, consult Schmalz before the start of operations. EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24 11 / 58...

  • Page 12: Personal Protective Equipment

    If the operating behavior changes, check the gripper for faults. Rectify faults immediately! Schmalz assumes no liability for consequences if the following points have not been complied with: • Only operate the gripper when in perfect working order as originally deliv- ered.

  • Page 13: Product Description

    Version FQE ... Xb, with internal vacuum generation (ejector modules) • Version FQE ... Xc, with internal vacuum generation (ejector modules) and control for "Pick up load" and "Release load" For vacuum monitoring, a vacuum switch and/or a vacuum gauge can also be connected to connector (2) (>...

  • Page 14: Fqe-M

    3 Product Description 3.2   FQE-M The gripper is supplied by an external vacuum. The connections for measuring the vacuum and for exter- nal blow-off are available for optional use. 1/2" vacuum connection Mech. connection 2x 1/4" and 4x M5 1/4" vacuum connection Mech.

  • Page 15: Fqe-Xb

    3 Product Description 3.3   FQE-Xb Depending on the configuration, the gripper is equipped with 1 to 3 vacuum generators (ejector mod- ules). The connections for measuring the vacuum and for an external blow-off pulse are available for op- tional use. 1/4" compressed air connection Mech.

  • Page 16: Fqe Xc

    3 Product Description 3.4   FQE Xc Depending on the configuration, the gripper is equipped with 1 to 3 vacuum generators (ejector mod- ules). The connections for measuring the vacuum and for an external blow-off pulse are available for op- tional use.

  • Page 17: Version Fqe-V

    3 Product Description 3.5   Version FQE-V ... Special Features Version FQE-V can be supplied with custom suction area shapes within the minimum and maximum di- mensions (rectangular, round, oval, free-form) depending on the load to be lifted. It is available in all three of the above versions, both with a sealing plate and with suction cups.

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    4 Technical Data 4   Technical Data 4.1   General Parameters Parameter Gripper type FQE ... M FQE ... Xb FQE ... Xc Number of suction Based on the configuration – see order confirmation points Operating pressure 3.0 to 6.0 bar Maximum degree of 90% of atmospheric •...
  • Page 19 • Handling speed • Acceleration Werkzeugmittelpunkt = Tool Center Point (TCP) and Schwerpunkt = Center of Gravity (COG) The above specifications apply to an FQE-Xc gripper including flange for UR. EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24 19 / 58...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    4 Technical Data 4.2   Dimensions FQE 120x60, 120.1 75.7 Sealing plate FQE 120x60, 120.1 76.3 31.3 Screw-in suc- tion cup FQE 120x60, 120.1 69.3 24.3 Plug-in suc- tion cup FQE 220x80, 220.5 80.5 27.5° Sealing plate 20 / 58 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24...

  • Page 21: Version Xc Control

    24.3 27.5° Plug-in suc- tion cup * H1 is provided as an example and varies based on the configuration 4.3   Version Xc control 4.3.1   Pneumatic Circuit Diagram FQE ... Xc Control valve Integrated vacuum generator suction ON/OFF (example) Flowing compressed air pressure (optimum: 5 bar)

  • Page 22: Solenoid Valve Circuit Diagram

    4 Technical Data 4.3.2   Solenoid Valve Circuit Diagram FQE ... Xc Suck Set down Idle position Valve switching state: “Suck” Valve switching state: “Blow off” 4.3.3   Display Elements In the version Xc, one LED is assigned to each of the process states "suction" and "blow-off".

  • Page 23: Transportation And Storage

    1. Compare the entire delivery with the supplied delivery notes to make sure nothing is missing. 2. Damage caused by defective packaging or occurring in transit must be reported immediately to the carrier and J. Schmalz GmbH. 5.2   Reusing the Packaging The product is delivered in cardboard packaging. The packaging should be reused to safely transport the product at a later stage.

  • Page 24: Installation And Start Of Operations

    6 Installation and Start of Operations 6   Installation and Start of Operations 6.1   Safety Instructions for Installation • The product must be installed and maintained only by qualified electrical, pneumatic and mechanical specialists. WARNING Electric shock due to improper electrical connection Risk of injury! 4 Operate the product using a power supply unit with protected extra-low voltage (PELV).

  • Page 25: Responsibility Of The Integrator

    6 Installation and Start of Operations CAUTION Compressed air or vacuum in direct contact with the eye Severe eye injury! 4 Wear eye protection 4 Do not look into compressed air openings. 4 Do not look into the exhaust air outlets on the ejector. 4 Do not look into vacuum openings such as suction cups, suction lines and hoses.

  • Page 26: Operating Modes With Specific Risks

    6 Installation and Start of Operations 6.2.2   Operating Modes with Specific Risks Cleaning and refitting operations requiring access to the danger zone must only be carried out by spe- cially trained personnel. CAUTION Risk of injury by working in the secured area When working in the secured area is unavoidable (for example, during start of operations, teaching or troubleshooting), the following measures must be taken: 4 Ensure that no unauthorized persons are present in the danger zone.
  • Page 27 6 Installation and Start of Operations NOTE Incorrect power supply Destruction of the integrated electronics 4 Operate the product using a power supply unit with protected extra-low voltage (PELV). 4 The system must incorporate safe electrical cut-off of the power supply in compliance with EN60204.

  • Page 28: Mechanical Attachment

    6.4.2   Mounting with the Threaded Bushes on the Gripper Drilling template for threaded bushes (> See ch. 4.2 Dimensions, p. 20). FQE-M Gripper sizes >220 x 80 mm: Size of gripper 120 x 60 mm: 2x 1/4" and 4x M5 1x 1/8" and 2x M5 IMPORTANT! The gripper must always be attached to handling systems where all threaded bushes are of the same type.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT! The gripper must always be attached to handling systems where all threaded bushes are of the same type. FQE-V M6 female thread Gripper sizes >220 x 80 mm: FQE-V-M 8x M6 2x 1/4" and 4x M5 M6 female thread FQE-V-Xc 4x M6 IMPORTANT! The gripper must always be fas-...

  • Page 30: Mounting Using Accessories

    • Depending on the version, the connecting plates have a connection thread of 1/8", 1/4" and 1/2" that allows them to be adapted to the Schmalz spring plunger. • The connecting plates and the adapter plates (1) are supplied with the bolts required for mounting.

  • Page 31: Mounting With Robot-Specific Flange Plate (Rob-Set)

    6.4.4   Mounting with Robot-Specific Flange Plate (ROB-SET) The robot is selected while configuring the gripper FQE. The flange module is mounted on the gripper at the factory. The flange plate is supplied loose and is mounted on the robot by the customer.

  • Page 32: Electrical Connection

    6 Installation and Start of Operations 6.5   Electrical Connection WARNING Electric shock due to improper electrical connection Risk of injury! 4 Operate the product using a power supply unit with protected extra-low voltage (PELV). Versions M and Xb are not electrically connected. Version Xc has integrated solenoid valves, which are controlled via an M12-5 connector.

  • Page 33: Pneumatic Connection

    6 Installation and Start of Operations 6.6   Pneumatic connection 1. Shorten the hoses and pipelines as much as possible. 2. Keep hose lines free of bends and crimps. 3. Lay hose lines in such a way that they do not rub. Ensure that the hose lines have the appropriate dimensions.
  • Page 34 6 Installation and Start of Operations 1/2" vacuum connection 1/4" vacuum connection 1/4" compressed air connection 1/8" compressed air connection 1/8" vacuum measurement connection M5" blow-off pulse connection See also 2 Accessories [} 53] 34 / 58 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24...

  • Page 35: Transport Cycle

    FQE X Ansaugen FQE M Ablegen FQE X Ablegen Procedure for versions FQE ... M Procedure for versions FQE ... X Use an external blow-off pulse to deposit work- pieces more quickly. Version Xc: Shut down compressed air via solenoid valve Version Xb: Switch off compressed air externally 1.

  • Page 36: Before Initial Start Of Operations

    6 Installation and Start of Operations 6. Move the load to the desired release position. 7. Before releasing the load, ensure that it has been set down securely and cannot slip or tilt. 8. Switch off the vacuum to release the load. ð...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting 7   Troubleshooting 7.1   Safety Instructions for Troubleshooting Faults must be repaired only by qualified mechanical, pneumatics and electrical specialists. Personnel must have read and understood the instructions. WARNING Unexpected movement of the handling system during troubleshooting Serious injury or death! 4 Before performing any troubleshooting, ensure that the handling system cannot start unexpectedly.
  • Page 38 4 Clean the masking film or The masking film is dirty (FQE-V only). replace it if necessary (> See ch. 8.7.2 FQE-V-M/ X, p. 46). 4 Seal or replace leaking The vacuum supply hose or screw unions are leaking.
  • Page 39 PIN assign- The solenoid valve control ment. does not work. The solenoid valve is faulty. Contact the Schmalz service department. 4 Check the compressed air A solenoid valve does not close or open completely. The supply.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    8.2   Maintenance Schedule Schmalz stipulates the following checks and inspection intervals. The operator must comply with the legal regulations and safety regulations applicable at the location of use. These in- tervals apply to single-shift operation. For heavier use such as multi-shift operation, the inter- vals must be shortened accordingly.
  • Page 41 Check the flow restrictors for dirt and, if neces- sary, extract dirt from the outside. FQE-V with sealing plate: Check the masking film for dirt, if necessary, extract dirt from the outside. Replace the masking film, if necessary.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Gripper

    8 Maintenance 8.3   Cleaning the Gripper NOTE Aggressive cleaning agent Damage to the suction plates and vacuum hoses! 4 Clean suction plates only with an agent containing active tensides. 4 Also clean mechanically (soft brush or ultrasonic). 4 Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cold cleaners, carbon tetrachloride, hy- drocarbons or vinegar-based cleaning products.
  • Page 43 8 Maintenance 4 Remove the silencercap. 1. Pull out the ejector modules (2 or 3). 2. For information on cleaning the ejector mod- ule, see the operating instructions in the ap- pendix. During mounting, make sure the silencer cap is seated correctly on the basic module. EN-US ·...

  • Page 44: Removing And Cleaning The Silencers

    8 Maintenance 8.5   Removing and Cleaning the Silencers The following steps apply to all sizes of the version Xb and Xc (> See ch. 8.4 Removing the Ejector Mod- ule, p. 42). 1. Depending on the version, remove 1 to 4 si- lencer sections from the silencer cap.

  • Page 45: Removing The Sealing/Suction Plate

    8 Maintenance 8.6   Removing the Sealing/Suction Plate The following steps do not apply to version FQE-V. Screw Suction plate with plug-in suction cups Suction plate with screw-in suction cups Suction plate with sealing plate 1. Secure the suction plate (2 / 3 / 4) with four M4 machine screws (1) and washers.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Sealing Plate

    Suction plate Sealing plate Masking film (for flow restrictor, version FQE-V only) 1. Remove the worn sealing plate (3) from the masking film (2). 2. If necessary, carefully remove the masking film (2) from the suction plate (1). ð The masking film can be reused depending on the condition.

  • Page 47: Replacing Screw-In Suction Cups

    8 Maintenance 8.8   Replacing Screw-in Suction Cups 8.8.1   FQE-M/X The screw-in suction cups can be changed in 2 ways: • Unscrew the entire screw-in suction cup (1) from the mounting plate (4). • Replace the suction cup (2) by pulling it off the suction cup connection nipple.

  • Page 48: Replacing Plug-In Suction Cups

    8 Maintenance 8.9   Replacing Plug-in Suction Cups 8.9.1   FQE-M/X The plug-in suction cup is destroyed during disassembly. 1. Insert the plug-in suction cup (1) into the mounting plate (3) from below 2. Insert the flow restrictor (2) into the plug-in suction cup (1) from above 8.9.2   FQE-V-M/X...

  • Page 49: Spare And Wearing Parts

    4 For spare parts orders, have the information on the type plate to hand. Figure Designation Part no. Description Spare / Wearing part Sealing plate 10.01.44.00047 Sealing for suction (FQE) trough, 120x60 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00037 Sealing for suction (FQE) trough, 220x80 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00050 Sealing for suction...
  • Page 50 8 Maintenance Figure Designation Part no. Description Spare / Wearing part Silencer cap 10.01.44.00030 large Sealing plate 10.01.44.00007 120x60 O10 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00137 120x60 O20 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00140 120x60 O10O10F Sealing plate 10.01.44.00058 220x80 O10 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00156 220x80 O20 Sealing plate 10.01.44.00176 220x80 O10O10F...
  • Page 51 8 Maintenance Figure Designation Part no. Description Spare / Wearing part Protection cover 10.01.44.00152 120.5x60.5 SU Protection cover 10.01.44.00173 218x78 SU Protection cover 10.01.44.00185 298x128 SU Bellows suction 10.01.06.03125 SPB2 20 SI-40 P Flow restrictor 10.05.04.00090 SW-80-P-7.3 Flow restrictor 10.05.04.00091 SW-100-P-7.3 Flow restrictor 10.05.04.00092...
  • Page 52 8 Maintenance Figure Designation Part no. Description Spare / Wearing part Screw-in nozzle 10.05.04.00022 SW60 (flow restrictor) Screw-in nozzle 10.05.04.00024 SW80 (flow restrictor) Screw-in nozzle 10.05.04.00026 SW100 (flow restrictor) Screw-in nozzle 10.05.04.00087 SW130 (flow restrictor) 52 / 58 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24...

  • Page 53: Accessories

    9 Accessories 9   Accessories Accessories can be requested from the Schmalz Service department using the information on the type plate. General accessories Figure Designation Part no. Note Connection cable 21.04.05.00080 Straight Connection cable 21.04.05.00557 Angled Vacuum gauge 10.01.44.00249 Analog Vacuum/pressure switch 10.06.02.00577...
  • Page 54 Part no. Note Connecting plate 10.01.44.00193 For mounting four grip- pers 120x60 mm Accessories for 220 x 80 mm / 300 x 130 mm The following accessories cannot be used for version FQE-V. Figure Designation Part no. Note Connecting plate 10.01.44.00203...
  • Page 55 9 Accessories Figure Designation Part no. Note Adapter plate 10.01.44.00204 1/4" spring plunger adapter Adapter plate 10.01.44.00212 1/2" spring plunger adapter EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24 55 / 58...

  • Page 56: Disposal

    For proper disposal, please contact a company specializing in the disposal of technical goods and instruct the company to observe the applicable disposal and environmental regulations. Schmalz is happy to assist you in finding a suitable company. 56 / 58...
  • Page 57 EN-US · 30.30.01.02497 · 05 · 09/24 57 / 58...

  • Page 58: Handling Systems

    At Your Service Worldwide Vacuum automation Handling systems WWW.SCHMALZ.COM/AUTOMATION WWW.SCHMALZ.COM/EN-US/VACUUM-LIFTERS- AND-CRANE-SYSTEMS J. Schmalz GmbH Johannes-Schmalz-Str. 1 72293 Glatten, Germany T: +49 (0) 7443 2403-0 schmalz@schmalz.de WWW.SCHMALZ.COM...

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