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Thomson PC-Series™ 
Precision Linear Actuator

Installation Manual

Edition 2014-01

DW110697GB

Summary of Contents for AXIS STUIFMEEL Thomson PC-Series

Page 1: ...Thomson PC Series Precision Linear Actuator Installation Manual Edition 2014 01 DW110697GB ...

Page 2: ...arranty as to the suitability of the product for any particular use or purpose For a copy of the entire warranty for this product that is contained in our standard terms and conditions of sale please go to http www thomsonlinear com website com eng support terms_and_conditions php Disclaimer Technical changes to improve the performance of the equipment may be made without prior notice All rights r...

Page 3: ...oles 8 4 6 Mounting of the unit using the extension tube rod end 9 4 7 Mounting of the unit using the mounting accessories 10 4 8 Mounting of sensor brackets 15 4 9 Mounting of sensors in the sensor brackets 15 4 10 Motor installation on inline style actuators without RediMount system 15 4 11 Motor installation on actuators with RediMount system 15 5 Service and maintenance 18 5 1 General 18 5 2 C...

Page 4: ...a mechanical hazard 1 4 Transport and storage The actuator may only be transported and stored in the original packaging supplied by Thomson The temperature during transportation and storage must be between 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Avoid shocks to the package If the package is damaged check the actuator for visible damage and notify the carrier and if appropiate also Thomson 1 5 Disposal Where requir...

Page 5: ...ify an appropiate person so that corrective actions can be taken Never try to open the actuator as that will compromise the sealing and the function of the actuator There are no serviceable components inside Grease may be present on the extension tube Contact is non hazardous Film should not be removed 3 Standards 3 1 EC Declaration of conformity We Tollo Linear AB declare that this products corre...

Page 6: ... the actuator If you need any assistance from Thomson please tell us the manufacturing date and the designation of the actuator s in question 4 2 Terminology A inline style PC Series actuator without RediMount system B inline style PC Series actuator with RediMount system C parallel style PC Series actuator with belt gear and RediMount system Installation 1 input shaft 5 front adaptor 9 access plu...

Page 7: ...eded during stand still or operation See table T6 1 1 for load and load torque data for each model Make sure to install the actuator so that the extension tube never runs in to the mechanical end stops The distance between the mechanical end stops Send are the ordering stroke Smax plus 2 5 0 5 mm of extra travel in both ends Safe Warning Do not hold the extension tube while the unit is energized W...

Page 8: ... mounting holes 4 5 1 Mounting of the unit using the front plate mounting holes See below drawings for hole pattern size and thread depth of the front mounting holes Note that the mounting holes on PC32 and PC40 has a 14 mm long unthreaded part before the thread starts PC25 PC32 PC40 4 5 2 Mounting of the unit using the rear plate mounting holes on parallel style units See below drawings for hole ...

Page 9: ...s delivered as a seperate part you have to determine which of them it is see part number on the accessory packaging labels and the actuator model see the name plate and follow the appropriate instruction to mount it see point 4 7 1 or 4 7 2 If in doubt contact customer support 1 Male threaded rod end 2 Female threaded rod end The extension tube can handle some side load see table T6 1 1 for load a...

Page 10: ...If in doubt contact customer support 4 7 1 Spherical joint To be able to mount a spherical joint the extension tube must be equipped with a male threaded rod end Screw the joint on to the rod end and secure it with the jam nut Use a solid pin to connect the joint to the load Keep in mind that any play between the pin and the joint may affect the accuracy 4 7 2 Front clevis To be able to mount a se...

Page 11: ... and the joint may affect the accuracy 4 7 4 Rear clevis for PC32 and PC40 parallel style models The rear clevis it mounted to the rear plate of the belt gear housing All necessary screws to attach it to the actuator is included Make sure to tighten all four screws according to table T6 3 1 Use a solid pin to connect the joint to the load Keep in mind that any play between the pin and the joint ma...

Page 12: ...unt for inline style models The foot mount consists of a front and rear bracket All necessary screws are to attach it to the actuator is included Make sure to tighten all attachement screws according to table T6 3 1 A B C D E F p n PC25 60 10 6 6 2 40 76 D607 415 PC32 64 10 7 0 4 32 45 80 D607 416 PC40 72 10 9 0 4 36 52 90 D607 417 A JS15 B C D E F G H I J K L p n PC25 30 26 52 37 6 6 6 6 16 64 15...

Page 13: ...xed front trunnion consist of a plate with two shafts All necessary screws are to attach it to the actuator is included Make sure to tighten all attachement screws according to table T6 3 1 Contact your local bearing supplier for advice on suitable bearings between the trunnion pins and the support A B C D E F G H p n PC25 30 26 26 37 6 6 16 16 40 D607 421 PC32 32 32 32 45 6 6 24 24 45 D607 422 PC...

Page 14: ...and the support 4 7 10 Movable cover tube trunnion The movable trunnion consists of two clamp units that are put around the profile of the unit at desired position and joined and locked in place by the lock screws Make sure to tighten the lock screws according to table T6 3 1 Contact your local bearing supplier for advice on suitable bearings between the trunnion pins and the support A REF B h14 C...

Page 15: ...ystem The motor installation on a PC Series actuator without a RediMount flange require either a suitable bell house type of flange and a coupling or a gearbox to be mounted between the motor and the actuator The flange dimensions for each actuator size can be found in the table bellow Make sure that the maximum permissible drive shaft force and torque are not exceeded see table T6 1 1 at any time...

Page 16: ...be is fully retracted and then remove the sealing plug 2 Press the motor shaft on to the coupling inside of the flange 3 Bolt the motor to the flange using four screws Tighten the screws according to table T6 3 1 4 Use a hexagon key to tighten the coupling around the motor shaft Correct tightening torque for PC25 models 0 85 Nm and for PC32 and PC40 2 0 Nm 5 Put the sealing plug back ...

Page 17: ...de of the belt gear flange 3 Use a hexagon key to tighten the coupling around the motor shaft Correct tightening torque for PC25 models 0 85 Nm and for PC32 and PC40 2 0 Nm 4 Bolt the motor to the flange using four screws Tighten the screws according to table T6 3 1 5 Put the sealing plug back 4 11 3 Removal of motor from a unit with RediMount system If removing a motor from a unit with RediMount ...

Page 18: ...ens first Perform lubrication as described below 1 Make sure the extension tube is fully retracted to the mechanical end position Retraction to the mechanical end position may only be done if the actuator is unloaded and the retraction motion may not exceed the maximum torque and speed listed in table T5 3 1 Failing to do so may damage the actuator Once in the mechanical end position the retractio...

Page 19: ... the unit 9 and remove it 6 Push on the new coupling and make sure the parts of the new coupling 9 10 and 11 are fully pressed together 7 Make sure the coupling are at the correct LC distance as listed in table T5 4 1 8 Tighten the lock screw on coupling half as listed in table T5 4 2 9 Make sure the sealing 4 is correctly positioned against the bell house 2 and the flange plate 3 before tightenin...

Page 20: ...can be replaced per the instructions bellow Make sure when replacing a broken belt that all other components are intact T5 5 1 Screw size and tightening torque Model Screw in position Number of screws and sizes Tightening torque Nm PC25 18 4 M5 6 50 19 2 M4 3 30 4 M3 1 35 20 2 M4 3 30 PC32 18 4 M6 11 10 19 6 M4 3 30 20 4 M4 3 30 PC40 18 4 M6 11 10 19 6 M5 6 50 20 4 M5 6 50 ...

Page 21: ...19 and tighten them according to table T5 5 1 10 Mount plate 10 and tighten screws 18 med according to table T5 5 1 11 Mount the motor 2 and make sure it is correctly aligned to the coupling clamping unit 15 and its sleeve 23 before tightening screws 22 12 Make sure the coupling clamping unit 15 is positioned correctly at distance A see table T5 5 2 from the upper edge of the bearing and that the ...

Page 22: ...shaft force Frd maximum N 100 300 650 Input torque maximum Nm 2 3 5 1 5 8 Drive shaft torque Mta maximum Nm 4 0 9 2 24 Weight of unit inline style without RediMount kg 0 417 S mm 0 0021 0 629 S mm 0 0034 1 463 S mm 0 0052 Weight of unit inline style with RediMount kg 0 543 S mm 0 0021 0 893 S mm 0 0034 1 853 S mm 0 0052 Weight of unit parallel style kg 0 778 S mm 0 0021 1 221 S mm 0 0034 2 318 S m...

Page 23: ... style directly coupled RediMount flange PA parallel style 1 1 belt gear in standard position 4 RediMount motor ID 000 999 code for flange XXX code used when unit has no RediMount flange 5 Screw type and lead B03 ball screw 3 mm lead B04 ball screw 4 mm lead B05 ball screw 5 mm lead B10 ball screw 10 mm lead B20 ball screw 20 mm lead 6 Stroke length S max 0000 9999 distance in mm 7 Cylinder mounti...

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