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Product overview
5.1
Function
A rotating ball screw drive converts the rotation of a motor into straight-line motion. As a result, the
slide moves backwards and forwards. The slide is ball-bearing guided. The reference position of the
slide can be determined using proximity sensors (
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7.4 Mounting accessories) or by homing a fixed
stop (motor-side end position).
5.2
Product design
1 Drive hub
2 Interface for motor mounting kit
3 Cover strip
4 Slide
5 Thread/centring holes for attachment com-
ponents
6 Thread for accessories
7 Profile housing with ball guide
8 Sealing air connection
9 Slot for sensor bracket
10 Slots for attachment
Fig. 2 Product design ELGC-BS-KF
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Transport
NOTICE!
Unexpected and unbraked movement of components
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Secure moving components for transport.
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Take product weight into account
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Product overview
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Festo — ELGC-BS-KF — 2018-08c
