Assembly and settings
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5.3.2 Maintenance of gripping force unit
To maintain secure the gripping force in case of a drop in pressure,
an additional module can be integrated without any additional
parts.
Optionally, the maintance of gripping force unit is available in the
direction of clamping or spreading.
Modifying from
clamping direction to
spreading direction
The GKS is completely seperated (GKS1...9) from the gripper.
Ø
Remove the rod (2)
downwards.
Ø
Mount the safety disc (8) in the lower groove of the rod.
Ø
Insert the rod from
above
into the GKS.
Modifying from
spreading direction to
the clamping direc-
tion.
The GKS is completely seperated (GKS1...9) from the gripper.
Ø
Remove the rod (2)
upwards.
Ø
Mount the safety disc (8) in the lower groove of the rod.
Ø
Insert the rod from
below
into the GKS.
Order numbers of the maintenance of gripping force unit:
• GKE 12 for GMW/ GMP/ GMC 12 gripping module
• GKE 16 for GMW/ GMP/ GMC 16 gripping module
• GKE 20 for GMW/ GMP/ GMC 20 gripping module
• GKE 28 for GMW/ GMP/ GMC 28 gripping module
When ordering a gripping module including a gripping force main-
tenance unit as described in the catalog, the gripping force main-
tenance unit will have already been installed by SCHUNK.
5.3.3 Rotation adapter
A GMD-...rotation adapter is available for step-less turning of the
GWB / GWP / GWC gripper kit and drive out.
This is installed between the gripper kit and drive unit.
ID no. of the rotation adapter
Rotation adapter for
Designation
ID number
GMW / GMP / GMC 12
GMD 12
5507895
GMW / GMP / GMC 16
GMD 16
5507896
GMW / GMP / GMC 20
GMD 20
5507897
GMW / GMP / GMC 28
GMD 28
5507898
When ordering a gripper module including a rotation adapter as
described in the catalog, the rotation adapter will have already
been installed by SCHUNK.
