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Operating
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8113434

2019-05d

[8113436]

Guide axis

ELFA-KF/-RF

Summary of Contents for ELFA-KF Series

Page 1: ...Operating instructions 8113434 2019 05d 8113436 Guide axis ELFA KF RF ...

Page 2: ... or serious injuries Caution Hazards that can cause minor injuries Other symbols Note Material damage or loss of function Recommendations tips references to other documentation Essential or useful accessories Information on environmentally sound usage Text designations Activities that may be carried out in any order 1 Activities that should be carried out in the order stated General lists è Result...

Page 3: ...ting 21 2 4 Qualification of specialized personnel 21 3 Function 21 4 Transport 22 5 Installation 22 5 1 Mechanical installation 22 5 1 1 Mounting the axis 23 5 1 2 Mounting attachment components 24 5 1 3 Mounting accessories 25 6 Commissioning 26 7 Maintenance and care 26 8 Disassembly and repair 28 9 Disposal 28 10 Accessories 29 11 Fault clearance 30 12 Technical data 31 13 Characteristic curve...

Page 4: ...ring guide ELFA RF 3 Thread centring holes for attachment com ponents 4 Slide 5 Cover band 6 Slots for mounting accessories 7 Relubrication opening 8 Thread for switch lug 9 Slots for proximity sensors aJ Sealing air connection Fig 1 2 Safety 2 1 Intended use The intended use of the ELFA guide axis is to form the basic struc ture of cantilever or gantry systems using a drive axis and a passive gui...

Page 5: ...ning torques Unless otherwise specified the tolerance is 20 For ELFA P0 Check the cavity in the area of the guide for foreign objects and remove these if present 2 4 Qualification of specialized personnel Only qualified personnel may perform installation commissioning maintenance and disassembly of the axis The qualified personnel must be familiar with installation and operation of electrical and ...

Page 6: ...g relubrication openings Make sure that the mounting components are outside the travel range of the slide Install product without tension or distortion Fasten product to a mounting surface with flatness of 0 05 of the stoke length but max 0 5 mm In the case of gantry structures attention must also be paid to parallel alignment or product height in the alignment of the axes For additional informati...

Page 7: ...xis in combination with an ELGA TB BS axis Align and secure the drive axis Use the same support spacing mounting points for the guide axis The guide axis is aligned by moving the slide to the mounting points Mount the guide axis when the slide is located at each respective mounting point If necessary use a connection with tolerance compensation fixed bearing movable bearing In the case of gantry s...

Page 8: ...Position the rated load in such a way that the break down torque resulting from force F parallel to the axis of motion and lever arm a remains as low as possible Fig 6 a F Mounting Fasten the attachment to the slide with screws and centring sleeves Observe maximum screw in depth D and tightening torque è Tab 1 Fig 7 Size 70 80 120 Screw M5 M5 M6 M5 M6 Tightening torque Nm 5 9 5 9 9 9 5 9 9 9 Max s...

Page 9: ...espond to the input of the controller being used Use proximity sensors with switch lug aA è Assembly instructions for the accessory Mounting options for proximity sensors in the slots 9 è Fig 1 with sensor bracket aB 9 aA aB aA Fig 8 Avoid external influences from magnetic or ferritic parts in the vicinity of the proximity sensors minimum distance of 10 mm from the slot nuts Use slot covers in all...

Page 10: ...from being switched back on unintentionally For ELFA P0 Check the cavity in the area of the guide for foreign objects and remove these if present Clean the axis as required with a soft cloth Do not use aggressive cleaning agents Checking the cover band Check the cover band after every 2000 km of operating distance Waves on the cover band are a sign for wear of the band reverser In case of wave for...

Page 11: ...tion interval Sint is dependent on the load acting on the product Load factors dusty and dirty environment Nominal stroke 2000 mm or 300 mm Speed 2 m s Travel profile Z triangular operation frequent acceleration and braking Ambient temperature 40 C Service life of the product 3 years If one of these factors applies halve the lubrication interval Sint If several factors apply at the same time reduc...

Page 12: ...ch off the controller and secure it to prevent it from being switched back on unintentionally Observe notes on transport è 4 Transport If repairs are required Send the axis to Festo or contact your local Festo Service è www festo com Festo carries out the required repairs fine adjustments and checks Information about spare parts and accessories è www festo com spareparts 9 Disposal Dispose of the ...

Page 13: ...n with needle pointed nozzle 647958 LUB 11 Nozzle pipe axial outlet port 647959 LUB 1 TR I1 Nozzle pipe radial outlet port 647960 LUB 1 TR L1 Roller bearing grease LUB KC1 from Festo1 ELFA RF Oil gun 8041022 AZTP S L1 Oil cartridge 8041024 AZLO H1 C 101 Oil Elkalub VP 916 Chemie Technik Co Vöhringen 1 è Spare parts catalogue at www festo com spareparts Tab 3 ...

Page 14: ... defective Send axis to Festo or contact the local Festo service Wear on guide or band reverser Slide does not move Loads are too high Reduce load mass torques Mounting screws for the payload are too long Comply with the max screw in depth è 5 1 2 Mounting attachment components Slide travels over end position Proximity sensor does not switch Check proximity sensor connections and controller Cover ...

Page 15: ...oment of area KF RF Iy KF mm4 146 x 103 257 x 103 1240 x 103 Iz KF mm4 459 x 103 914 x 103 4370 x 103 Iy RF mm4 139 x 103 270 x 103 Iz RF mm4 433 x 103 1020 x 103 Max perm forces Fy KF N 1500 2500 5500 Fz KF N 1850 3050 6890 Fy Fz RF N 500 800 Max perm torque Mx KF Nm 16 36 104 My Mz KF Nm 132 228 680 Mx1 RF L Nm 11 11 30 30 My Mz1 RF L Nm 20 40 90 180 Determination of the load compensation factor...

Page 16: ...minum Guide Steel Screws castors cover band Steel Covers PA POM PE steel Band reverser POM Buffer NBR Weight standard slide with cover band Zero stroke length KF kg 2 22 3 74 8 5 Per metre of stroke KF kg 3 84 4 89 10 32 Zero stroke length RF kg 1 92 4 28 Per metre of stroke RF kg 3 05 4 71 2 PWIS paint wetting impairment substances Tab 5 ...

Page 17: ...to ELFA KF RF 2019 05d English 17 13 Characteristic curves ELFA KF Force Fy Fz and support spacing L with a maximum deflection of 0 5 mm L L ELFA KF 70 ELFA KF 80 ELFA KF 120 ELFA KF 70 ELFA KF 80 ELFA KF 120 Fig 13 ...

Page 18: ...ELFA KF RF 18 Festo ELFA KF RF 2019 05d English ELFA RF Force Fy Fz and support spacing L with a maximum deflection of 0 5 mm L L ELFA RF 70 ELFA RF 80 ELFA RF 70 ELFA RF 80 Fig 14 ...

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Page 20: ...ization is prohibited Offenders will be liable for damages All rights re served in the event that a patent utility model or design patent is registered Copyright Festo SE Co KG Ruiter Straße 82 73734 Esslingen Germany Phone 49 711 347 0 Fax 49 711 347 2144 E mail service_international festo com Internet www festo com ...

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