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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...
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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;...
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.
PICTOGRAMS PIC. DESCRIPTION Generic danger. Warning! Danger of air ejection or expulsion of particles! Danger of crushing or entrapment of upper limbs! 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.
4. R.E.S.S. APPLIED AND RESPECTED Essential Health and Safety Requirements 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 √...
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Essential Health and Safety Requirements 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...
INSTALLATION FOR FOAM AND CUPS VERSIONS 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 T-slot nuts are present in the section dedicated to the accessories.
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Pneumatic connection basic version Pos. Description Connection G 1/8” for pressure monitoring Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring Compressed air connection G 1/4” for blow-off Compressed air connection G 1/4” for vacuum d. Pneumatic Connection vertical version Pos. Description Compressed air connection G 1/4” for vacuum Compressed air connection G 1/4”...
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Connecting integrated solenoid valve version Pos. Description Compressed air connection G 1/4” for solenoid valves Solenoid valve, vacuum, N.C. or N.O. Solenoid valve, blow-off, N.C. Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring for example with digital vacuum switch Solenoid valves characteristics Fluid Operating pressure range (MPa/psi) 0.15-0.7/22-87...
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Push-turn slotted locking type (Type D) Round head combination screw Round head combination screw M3x31, Matt nickel plated While pressing, turn in the direction of the arrow. M3x31, Matt nickel plated If it is not turned, it can be opened in the same way as the non-locking type.
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► 1. M8 connector has an indication of IP65 (enclosure) that give protection to dust and water. Take note, however, that the product isn’t designed to be used in contact with water. ► 2. Do not use a tool to mount the connector, as this may cause damage. Only tighten by hand. (0.4 to 0.6 Nm, (.30 to .44 lbf)) ►...
WORKING CYCLE DETAILS FOR FOAM VERSION Check valve balls (CVL/CVM/CVH) version: 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. Pick-up of object to handle. Drop-off of object with removal of vacuum and blow-off if necessary.
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b. Flow reduction (FR5/FR6/FR8) version: 1. Positioning the module at the object to handle with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. 2. Lowering of module until contact with the grip surface for fast cycle we suggest to activate vacuum before be in contact with the object.
WORKING CYCLE DETAILS FOR CUPS VERSION Check valve balls (CVL/CVM/CVH) version: 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. Pick-up of object to handle. Drop-off of object with removal of vacuum and blow-off if necessary.
PARTS LIST FOR FOAM AND CUPS VERSION Gripper parts list Basic body is an extruded aluminum section and is available in Pos. Description different lengths. Basic body Supply cover Supply/exhaust cover are made of aluminum properly finished. Supply cover seal Push in ejector Check valves module Technical foam is made of EPDM FOAM.
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b. Ejector Body for Foam and Cups version 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 18 of 37...
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. ►...
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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. ►...
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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. ►...
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d. Silencer maintenance 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. ►...
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Check valves maintenance for foam and cups version For Suction Cup Series Pos. Description Check valves module Fixing screws check valves module Exhaust cover Cover closing screws Maintenance To access the check valves module, in the case will be necessary to clean it, follow these steps: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE THE CHECK VALVES MODULE WITHOUT FACING THE GRIPPER UPWARDS.
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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. Remove the old foam. If necessary, clean the aluminum profile from any adhesive and dust residues (e.g.
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g. Suction Cups Maintenance Suction Cups 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. Turn the profile upwards to secure the spheres in the valve bases. in case of replacement of the suction cup, just remove the old suction cup from the nipple and put a new one.
h. Maintenance plan Daily Weekly Monthly Every 6 months Every 12 months Check Max vacuum level of the ejector • Check the check valves / FR • Check the silencer • Check tightening • Check the foam / suction cups •...
13. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM KVG120- CV WITH FOAM AND CUPS SERIES PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-BASE KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-TV optional optional optional Only for foam Only for foam with filter with filter version version KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-V1 KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-V2 optional Only for foam optional with filter Only for foam version with filter version...
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KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-A3 KVG120-CV-EJECTOR-A4 optional Only for foam optional with filter version Only for foam with filter version 1a = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR VACUUM 1b = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR BLOW OFF 1c = PRESSURE AIR FOR PNEUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (VACUUM) 1d = PRESSURE AIR FOR PENUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (BLOW OFF) 2= VACUUM FOR EJECTOR VERSION 3 = EXHAUST...
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KVG120-FR-EJECTOR-A1 KVG120-FR-EJECTOR-A2 optional Only for foam with filter optional version Only for foam with filter version KVG120-FR-EJECTOR-A3 KVG120-FR-EJECTOR-A4 optional Only for foam optional with filter Only for foam version with filter version 1a = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR VACUUM 1b = PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY FOR BLOW OFF 1c = PRESSURE AIR FOR PNEUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (VACUUM) 1d = PRESSURE AIR FOR PENUMATIC VALVE CONTROL (BLOW OFF) 2 = VACUUM FOR EJECTOR VERSION...
14. SPARE PARTS Single spare parts list Item N. PIAB Description 3101602 Vacuum gauge 100 -kPa, with nut / -30 inHg 3101603 Pressure gauge w. nut 1 MPa/140 psi, With teflon ring 0107053 COAX® cartridge MIDI Si32-3 0112527 Blind Cartridge for Midi COAX...
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Foam spare parts There are three different types of foam spare part available; Step1, Step 2 and Step 6. If you are unsure which type you have please check the part code of your configured KVG product, the first part of the code is the foam spare part code, when you put “FOAM”...
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d. Suction cup spare parts There are three different steps for suction cups available; Step for cups 35, Step for cups 52 and Step for cups 60. If you are unsure which type you have please check the part code of your configured KVG product. Page 35 of 37...
15. 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 •...
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