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It is intended exclusively for use by persons authorized in your company. The transfer to third parties can only take place with the prior written consent of Piab AB. All is protected under the copyright law. Transmission to third parties and reproduction of this...
Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the manual ......................5 1.1. About the manual ......................... 5 1.2. Safety signs used in the manual ................... 5 1.2.1. Warning signs ......................5 1.2.2. Pictograms for operators and technicians ..............5 1.3. Target group ......................... 6 1.4.
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8.1. Air consumption ......................... 41 8.2. Pneumatic technical information ..................41 8.3. Air ............................41 8.4. Temperature ........................41 9. Pneumatic diagrams ........................42 9.1. KVG150 - Foam with Check Valves (CV) series ..............42 9.2. KVG150 - Foam with Flow Reduction (FR) series ..............43 10.
Introduction to the manual 1. Introduction to the manual 1.1. About the manual • The responsible party for the production site must ensure that this manual will be read and understood. • The section on safety should be studied extra carefully. •...
Introduction to the manual 1.3. Target group This manual, especially the section about safety, shall be read by all staff who will perform any type of work with the product or equipment: • Installation personnel • Operating personnel • Service and maintenance personnel •...
Safety instructions 2. Safety instructions 2.1. General safety The correct use of the product within a system is the responsibility of the system designer or person responsible for the technical specifications. The use of safety guards is recommended to minimize the risk of injury to persons; pay close attention to the fact that compressed air may lead to an explosion of closed containers, and vacuum may lead to the implosion of closed containers.
Safety instructions Install and maintain the components only after thoroughly reading and understanding this manual. 2.1.4. Maintenance Maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Prior to any maintenance work, check the conditions to prevent the sudden release of workpieces, then suspend pneumatic/electrical supply, and discharge residual pressure.
Safety instructions 2.2. Dangerous areas Warning Areas with danger of crushing or entrapment of limbs Figure 1. Red dashed rectangle shows the area with danger of crushing limbs between gripper and workpieces. Warning Areas with danger of air ejection Figure 2. Red dashed rectangle and blue arrows show the area with danger of air ejection. KVG150 Series Page 9 of 48...
• They must not be deformed; • They must have a uniform height on the entire gripping surface. Any height differences must be reported in the agreement. If these are not reported, Piab AB and/or Kenos will not be responsible for any malfunction.
Safety instructions 2.4. Misuse The product is only cleared for operation under the conditions stated in this manual and in the datasheets. Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be impermissible misuse. This includes, but is not limited to: •...
Introduction to the KVG150 3. Introduction to the KVG150 3.1. Identification label Each gripper is identified by a label with identification information. For any communication with Piab AB, Kenos, or service centres, always refer to the label information. Figure 4. Example of identification label.
Introduction to the KVG150 3.2. Overview 3.2.1. Gripper Figure 6. Exploded view of KVG150. Features: Position Description Screws • Basic body is an extruded aluminium section Push-in ejector module and is available in different lengths. Screws for ejector fixing • Ejector and closing covers are made of properly Fitting G 3/4”...
Introduction to the KVG150 3.2.2. Ejector body Figure 7. Exploded view of KVG150 push-in ejector. Features: Position Description Screws ® • The ejector can hold from 1 to 6 COAX car- Ejector cover tridges. Cover gasket • All 6 slots on the push-in ejector hold a COAX Silencer Midi cartridge or a blind cartridge.
R.E.S.S. Applied and Respected Kenos 4. R.E.S.S. Applied and Respected Kenos Essential Safety Requirements concerning machines, are contained in Annex I of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. They are stringent and not modifiable but are still applicable only when they are relevant (i.e. when there is a danger).
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R.E.S.S. Applied and Respected Kenos 1. Essential health and safety requirements Applicabil- Con- AR Card formity Pass (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Al- lowed/N ot Al- lowed) 1.3.7 - Risks due to moving elements Not Al- lowed 1.3.8 - Choice of protection against risks due to moving elements 1.3.8.1 - Mobile transmission elements 1.3.8.2 - Mobile elements that participate in the processing 1.3.9 - Risks of uncontrolled movements...
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R.E.S.S. Applied and Respected Kenos 1. Essential health and safety requirements Applicabil- Con- AR Card formity Pass (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Al- lowed/N ot Al- lowed) 1.7.1.2 - Alarm devices 1.7.2 - Warnings regarding residual risks 1.7.3 - Marking of machines (fabricant internal label) 1.7.4 - Instructions 1.7.4.1 - General drafting principles 1.7.4.2 - Contents of the instructions...
Installation 5. Installation 5.1. 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 directly, via a robot flange, or via spring mountings. Information about the T-slot nuts is presented in the section dedicated to Accessories.
Installation 5.3. Pneumatic connections basic version Figure 11. Pneumatic connections on KVG150 basic version. Position Description Compressed air connection Ø12 mm for vacuum Connection Ø6 mm for vacuum monitoring Compressed air connection Ø6 mm for blow-off KVG150 Series Page 19 of 48...
Installation 5.4. Connecting integrated solenoid valve version Figure 12. Pneumatic connections. Position Description Compressed air connection Ø12mm for solenoid valves Connection G 1/8” for vacuum monitoring, e. g. with digital vacuum switch M8 3-pin connector for solenoid valve V2=2x3/2 N.C. or V4=2x3/2 N.O. + N.C. 5.4.1.
Installation Figure 13. Manual override of solenoid valve. Push down on the manual override button until the valve stops. Figure 14. Electric schema of solenoid valve. Connections of solenoid valve inside the module (V2/V4): Pin number Cable colour Voltage supply Colour of solenoid valve Action Blue (-) Black (+)
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Installation • Torque couple of mounting screw M3: 0.8 Nm [0.59 lbf]. Pay attention to the direction of mounting for solenoid valve and seal. Figure 16. Solenoid valve connector cable Description Unit Value Number and section of conductors 3 x 0.25 Safety classification IP67 External diameter...
Installation 5.5. Installation of solenoid valve module It is possible to install the module with the solenoid valve on a standard KVG150 gripper with ejector. The solenoid valve module is available as an accessory (see Accessories). Follow the steps below for a correct installation of the solenoid valve module on the gripper: Remove the 3 fittings and the 4 screws on Remove the screw on the cover of the sole-...
Installation 5.6. Ejector characteristics ® Figure 17. COAX MIDI Si32-3 cartridge ® Vacuum flow for each cartridge of COAX MIDI Si32-3 (KVG150 can be delivered with 1-12): Feed pres- Air consump- Vacuum flow Nl/s [scfm] at different vacuum levels -kPa [- Max vacuum sure MPa tion Nl/s [scfm]...
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Installation ® Figure 19. COAX MIDI Xi40-3 cartridge ® Vacuum flow for each cartridge of COAX MIDI Xi40-3 (KVG150 can be delivered with 1-12): Feed Air con- Vacuum flow Nl/s [scfm] at different vacuum levels -kPa [-inHg] Max vac- pres- sumption sure Nl/s...
Working cycle details 6. Working cycle details 6.1. Check Valve balls (CV) version Figure 20. Working cycle details with KVG150 CV version. Working cycle for CV version KVG150 grippers: Positioning the module at the object to be handled with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. Lowering the module until contact is made with the grip surface and the foam is compressed 50-75%.
Working cycle details Figure 21. Maximum tilt angle allowed is 45° for KVG150 CV version. 6.2. Flow Reduction (FR) version Figure 22. Working cycle details with KVG150 FR version. Working cycle for FR version of KVG150 grippers: Positioning the module at the object to be handled with the grip pad parallel to the grip surface. Lowering the module until contact is made with the grip surface.
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Working cycle details Warning • Stopping or passing through the work area of the gripper module is prohibited, as in case of electrical or pneumatic supply failure, the load handled by the module is released. • With the Flow reduction technology, the vacuum value in the gripper is the real vacuum level on the object, so in this case the vacuum switch can be used to check the grip.
Maintenance 7. Maintenance 7.1. Maintenance plan Control step Role Dai- Week- Monthly Every 6 Every 12 months months Visually check the foam for ungl- ued zones or parts with cuts Check max vacuum level of the ejector Check supply air pressure Check the air connection Visually check the Check Valves / Flow Reduction for dust or clog-...
Maintenance 7.2. Spare parts 7.2.1. Spare parts components Item number Description Item number Description 0249640 Cover gasket (4 pcs) 0249639 Ejector silencer (2 kits) Item number Description Item number Description 0249635 Base of valves gasket STEP 2 0249636 Base of valves gasket STEP 1 (10 pcs) (10 pcs) Item number...
Maintenance 7.3. Ejector maintenance It is important to perform periodic cleaning of the ejector to avoid performance reductions due to dirt. If the work environment contains dust, sawdust or volatile microparticles, periodic cleaning of the ejector must be increased. Attention: The ejector maintenance must be performed by a specialized mechanical technician. Follow the steps below for correct ejector maintenance: Remove the 3 fittings and the 4 screws on Remove ONLY the 4 screws on the ejector...
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Maintenance When all the ejector components are cleaned Push in the ejector on the profile in the or replaced, it is possible reassemble. To fix same slot in the gripper from where it was the 4 screws on the cartridge holder use a previously removed, fix it by tightening the wrench or a pair of pliers to hold the tie-rod 4 screws on the top of the profile.
Maintenance 7.4. Silencer maintenance It is important to perform periodic cleaning of the silencer to avoid performance reductions due to dirt. If the work environment contains dust, sawdust or volatile microparticles, periodic cleaning of the ejector must be increased. Attention: The silencer maintenance must be performed by a specialized mechanical technician. Follow the steps below for correct silencer maintenance: Remove the 3 fittings and the 4 screws on Remove ONLY the 4 screws on the ejector...
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Maintenance Push in the ejector on the profile in the same slot in the gripper from where it was previously removed, fix it by tightening the 4 screws on the top of the profile. Fix the 4 screws on the ejector cover (see image for step 2 above).
Maintenance 7.5. Check valves maintenance (only for CV version grippers) It is important to perform periodic cleaning of the check valves module to avoid performance reductions due to dirt. If the work environment contains dust, sawdust or volatile microparticles, periodic cleaning of the check valves module must be increased.
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Maintenance Assemble the closing cover with the gasket. Mount the foam on the profile by hand, make sure it is in the same position as before. KVG150 Series Page 37 of 48...
Maintenance 7.6. Foam maintenance The foam that builds the gripping surface can be damaged during normal use. The lifetime depends on many factors, such as nature of the handled objects, quality of the gripping surface, work conditions, cycle times. Remove the old foam. If necessary, clean the Remove the silicon paper from the new foam.
Maintenance 7.6.1. Foam storage Recommended conditions for storage of new foams (spare part foams): • Temperature 5 °C - 25 °C (41 °F - 77 °F) and in a dry location • Avoid direct sunlight or artificial light • In a relaxed condition, free from mechanical tension •...
Technical data 8. Technical data 8.1. Air consumption ® ® Number of COAX cartridg- Air consumption at 6 bar / 87 psi in Nl/s [scfm] for COAX es in gripper types MIDI Si32-3 MIDI Pi48-3 MIDI Xi40-3 1.75 [3.71] 3.5 [7.42] 2.33 [4.93] 3.5 [7.42] 7.0 [14.83]...
Pneumatic diagrams 9. Pneumatic diagrams 9.1. KVG150 - Foam with Check Valves (CV) series KVG150 Ejector, Check valves KVG150 Ejector, Check valves V2 version KVG150 Ejector, Check valves V4 version Position Description Compressed air supply for vacuum Compressed air supply for blow-off Vacuum for handling workpiece Exhaust Only for foam with filter...
Pneumatic diagrams 9.2. KVG150 - Foam with Flow Reduction (FR) series KVG150 Ejector, Flow reduction KVG150 Ejector, Flow reduction V2 version KVG150 Ejector, Flow reduction V4 version Position Description Compressed air supply for vacuum Compressed air supply for blow-off Vacuum for handling workpiece Exhaust Only for foam with filter KVG150 Series...
Warranty 10. Warranty The Seller gives its Customers a one-year warranty from the receipt of the Products, accessories, control devices, and 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 the state of the packaging, quantity, number or external characteristics of the products (appa- rent defects) must be reported to the seller, under penalty of forfeiture of the guarantee, by means of a reservation noted on the transport document upon receipt of the products;...
Recycling and disposal 11. Recycling and disposal For disposal of the system or non-working parts, follow these procedures: • Provide for disposal to Authorized Bodies, in full compliance with current regulations regarding waste. • Where non-reusable and/or deemed RAEE “waste”, such as electrical and electronic equipment, are not to be disposed of in urban waste collection bins.
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