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Note
The compression spring must be fixed in the seat of the bearing cap.
17. Push the bearing cap over the mounting sleeve (see Chapter
) onto the piston rod.
Caution
The compression spring of the AEN compact cylinder is tensioned during
assembly of the bearing or end cap and can accidentally spin out the bearing
or end cap and thus cause injuries.
A suitable support device can be used to prevent the bearing or end cap
from being spun off.
18. Use a suitable support device to press the bearing cap onto the front end of
the cylinder barrel.
19.
Wet the flange screws or socket head screws (only AEN-80 / 100) with the
locking agent in the wearing part set.
20. Screw the screws through the bearing cap and into the cylinder barrel.
21.
Align the bearing cap flush with the cylinder barrel.
22. Tighten the screws with the appropriate tightening torque (see Table):
Type
Tightening torque
Flange screw
AEN-32
27 Nm
AEN-40
27 Nm
AEN-50
35 Nm
AEN-63
35 Nm
Socket head screw
AEN-80
8 Nm
AEN-100
9 Nm
23. Remove the support device.
7.6
Commissioning
Perform a functional test or start-up the repaired cylinder in accordance with
the operating instructions (enclosed with the cylinder or can be found on the
Festo webpage (
