Festo HGP A-B Series, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 21 / 88

HGP−...−A−B(−G..)
Festo HGP−...−A−B(−G..) 0405b English
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Press a dowel pin (see table) into each gripper finger.
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Position thegripper fingers with the dowel pin on the gripper jaws.
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Observe the maximum permitted
tightening torques when mounting the
gripper fingers.
If the tightening torque is exceeded, the
gripper mechanism may be damaged.
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Screw two fastening screws into the
threaded holesof the gripper jaws
(see Fig.10).
If you are using proximity switches,
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observe the following points:
Limited fastening possibilities for the gripper (e.g.: due to protruding
proximity switch).
Mounting sequence for the proximity switches.
Direction of cable exit of the proximity switches.
Interference influences due to ferritic parts fitted (only HGP−10−A).
Fastening the HGP−...
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In cases of high acceleration in the
longitudinal direction of the gripper
(e.g.: when fitted onto moving parts like
the DGP−...):
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take into account the fact that the
gripping force can diminish.
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Make sure that there is sufficient space for the connecting elements.
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Check to see if adapter plates of type HAPG−... are necessary.
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Place the HGP−... as near as possible to the compressed air supply (short tubing).
This leads to shorter pressurization times.
Fig.10
Fig.11