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TANDEM Clamping force block KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus Assembly and Operating Manual Translation of Original Operating Manual...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK SE & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 1151456 Version: 07.00 | 18/11/2024 | en...
Table of contents Table of Contents 1 General ..................... 5 About this manual................1.1.1 Illustration of warning notices ............1.1.2 Applicable documents ..............1.1.3 Sizes..................1.2 Warranty ................... 1.3 Scope of Delivery................. 2 Basic safety notes................. 2.1 Appropriate use .................. 2.2 Inappropriate use ................
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for the safe, correct use of the product. It is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for personnel at all times. Personnel must have read and understood this manual before beginning any work.
Catalog data sheet for the attached product * Technical data sheet for optional attachments * Approval drawings Documents marked with a star (*) can be downloaded at schunk.com. 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: KSF plus 100, 140, 160, 250...
Renolit HLT2 are incorporated into the product as auxiliary and operating materials. The safety data sheet for Microgleit LP 410 can be found at www.schunk.com. 07.00 | KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus | TANDEM Clamping force block | en | 1151456...
After a collision, the clamping device and the chuck jaws must be subjected to a crack detection test before being used again. Replace damaged parts with original SCHUNK spare parts. The chuck jaw mounting screws and if present, the T-nuts, must be replaced if there are signs of wear or damage.
Basic safety notes Instructed person Instructed persons have been instructed by the operator regarding the tasks entrusted to them and the potential dangers of inappropriate behavior. Manufacturer's service The manufacturer's service personnel have the specialized personnel training, knowledge, and experience to perform the work entrusted to them and to recognize and avoid potential dangers.
Basic safety notes 2.13 Notes on safe operation Incorrect manner of working by personnel An incorrect manner of working can make the product unsafe and risks serious injuries and considerable material damage. Observe the safety notes and assembly instructions. Do not expose the product to any corrosive media. Products for special ambient conditions are excluded.
Basic safety notes 2.16 Protection against dangerous movements Safe condition 1. Clamping force block with workpiece: Workpiece clamped outside the end positions of the clamping force block with clamping pressure applied. 2. Clamping force block without workpiece, without clamping or release pressure applied.
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Basic safety notes WARNING Risk of injury in the event of workpiece loss due to failure or pressure reduction. Implementing safety functions according to the integrator's risk assessment. Ensure stable pressure supply. Use pressure maintenance valves. WARNING Risk of injury from falling parts during transport, assembly and disassembly of the product and its accessories.
Technical data 3 Technical data Pressure medium Compressed air, compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] Operating pressure [bar] max. 6 Operating temperature [°C] 5 to 60 Installation position Noise emission [dB(A)] ≤70 CAUTION The TANDEM clamping blocks KSF plus and KSF-F plus may not be operated with the turbo function.
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Technical data Optional Z variant ± 0.01 mm to clamping center 2 Clamping sleeve ±0.04 mm to clamping center Fitting screw ± 0.02 mm to clamping center Bottom lubrication connection KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus Dimension A [mm] B [mm] Ø...
Assembly 4 Assembly The numbers shown for individual components refer to the assembly illustrations or clamping block connections and to the "Drawings" chapter, [/ 30]. } 9 Make sure the power supply for the clamping block is off during assembly and connection. See chapter "Basic Safety Notes". 4.1 Tightening torques for screws Tightening torques to mount the clamping system on the machine table (screw quality 10.9)
Assembly Clamping sleeve Fitting screw f7 (see accessory pack) Assembling the clamping block Assembly with clamping sleeves: the clamping block is mounted on the machine table together with clamping sleeves (item 27) and screws (item 19). Assembly with fitting screws: There are two fittings in the housing (item 1) that, along with the optional fitting screws (item 9), are used to center the clamping block on the machine table with repeat accuracy.
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Assembly KSF-LH: The clamping force can be raised by the additional turbo function at connections "II" and "IV". The clamping block has four air connections: "I, II, III, IV". Open against spring assembly, optionally at connection "I" or "III". Ventilation is performed via the return flow of the air supply, optionally at connection "II"...
Assembly CAUTION Always make sure that the connections are tight and use a suitable metal hose to protect the pneumatic hoses against hot chips, falling parts or other damage. WARNING Risk of injury due to immediate closing of the clamping block with a high spring pressure in case of failure of the pneumatic pressure.
Assembly NOTE: Screw the clamping block onto the machine table or the device. Observe the screw tightening torques in doing so } 4.1 [/ 16]. For the different ways to mount the clamping block, see the chapter on "Mounting the clamping block on the machine table"...
Reassemble everything and relubricate the two frontal or the two lateral lubricating nipples with LINOMAX plus or an equivalent lubricant. (product information about LINOMAX plus can be requested from SCHUNK). CAUTION Allergic reactions if lubricating grease comes into contact with the skin.
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The base jaws (items 2, 31), the chuck piston (item 3) and the housing (item 1) are specially attuned to each other. To replace these parts, ship the entire clamping block to SCHUNK along with a repair order. When replacing wearing parts (e.g. seals), adhere to the following order: 1.
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Maintenance and care 15. Clean all the parts thoroughly and check for damage and wear. Damaged and worn parts must be replaced. 16. Lubricate the new seals (items 12, 15, 17, 20, 22) with Renolit HLT 2 or equivalent grease. 17.
Maintenance and care 29. Assemble the base jaws (item 2) and the chuck piston (item 3). Be sure to observe the installation position for the base jaws and the chuck piston. Additionally for the KSP-F plus variant: – Mount the base jaw (item 31) into the housing (item 1). –...
} 5.1 [/ 21] or send to (e.g. due to overload) Schunk for repair Clamping block does not complete stroke Possible cause Remedial measures Chips or dirt between covering strip and Unscrew the covering strip (item 7) and remove...
Storage 7 Storage When storing the product for a longer period of time, observe the following points: Clean the product and lubricate it lightly. Store the product in a suitable transport container. Only store the product in dry rooms. Protect the product from major temperature fluctuations. NOTE: Before recommissioning, clean the product and all attachments, check for damage, functionality and leaks.
Sealing kits, accessory kits and parts lists 8 Sealing kits, accessory kits and parts lists When ordering spare parts, the type, size and, if possible, the serial number of the clamping force block must always be stated to avoid delivery mistakes. Seals, sealing elements, fittings, springs, bearings, screws, wiper bars and parts that come into contact with the workpiece are not covered by the warranty.
Drawings 9 Drawings KSF plus, KSF-LH plus For size 100 For sizes 140/160 Centering with clamping sleeves Centering with fitting screws For size 250 07.00 | KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus | TANDEM Clamping force block | en | 1151456...
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Drawings KSF-F plus For size 100 For sizes 140/160 Centering with clamping sleeves Centering with fitting screws For size 250 07.00 | KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus | TANDEM Clamping force block | en | 1151456...
Type designation: KSF, KRF Heinz-Dieter SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG certifies that the above-mentioned products, when used as intended and in compliance with the operating manual and the warnings on the product, are safe according to the national regulations and: a risk assessment has been carried out in accordance with ISO 12100:2010.
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