Festo EGC-FA, Operating Instructions Manual

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EGC-FA
Festo – EGC-FA – 1507a English 17
2 Function and application
The slide of the EGC-...-FA guide axis supports a load so that it can move. Due to the coupling with a
drive axis (e.g. EGC-...-BS/TB-KF), slide
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moves forwards and backwards. Extended or additional
slides on the guide permit loading with higher torques and forces.
The slide is mounted on a roller bearing. The reference position of the slide can be detected with the
help of accessories (
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5.1.3 Mounting the accessories).
The intended use of the EGC-...-FA guide axis is to form the
basic structure of cantilever or gantry systems using a drive
axis and a passive guide axis. The guide axis is permitted
for slide operating mode.
Fig. 2 Slide operation
3 Conveying and storage
Take a product weight of up to 340 kg into consideration.
Comply with the maximum permitted support clearances when attaching transportation aids
(
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12 Characteristic curves).
Storage conditions:
– Short storage times
– Cool, dry, UV- and corrosion-resistant location.
4 Requirements for product use
Note
Malfunctions will occur if the device is not used correctly.
Always comply with the specifications in this chapter.
Take into consideration the legal regulations that apply to the location, as well as:
– Regulations and standards
– Regulations of testing organisations and insurers
– National specifications.
Comply with the warnings and notices on the product and in the relevant operating instructions.
Remove transport packaging, such as films, caps and cardboard.
The material used in the packaging has been specifically chosen for its recyclability (exception:
oiled paper = residual waste).
Take material specifications into consideration (
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11 Technical data).
Only use the product in its original state, without any unauthorised modifications.
Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
Corrosive environments (e.g. ozone) will reduce the service life of the product.