SMC Networks MWB 100 Series, Operation Manual

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[Use with air cylinder]
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W a r n i n g
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There is a possibility of dangerous sudden action by cylinders if force is changed due to twisting
of sliding parts of machinery.
In such cases, human injury may occur; e.g., by catching hands or feet in the machinery, or damage to the
machinery itself may occur. Therefore, the machine should be designed to operate smoothly and avoid such
dangers.
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A protective cover is recommended to minimize the risk of personal injury.
If the driven object or moving parts of the product will pose a hazard to humans, a construction that prevents
direct contact with the exposed area must be provided.
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Securely tighten all stationary parts and connected parts, so that they will not become loose.
Be certain to adopt a reliable connecting method if the cylinder is used frequently, or if it is used in a location
that is exposed to a large amount of vibration.
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Design the system so that an external force exceeding the maximum output does not apply to
the product.
The product can break, causing a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.
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The product generates a large force. Install on a sufficiently rigid mounting base, taking this
force into consideration.
There is a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.
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Power failure may cause the circuit pressure to decrease.
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Consider a possible loss of power source.
Measures should be taken to prevent personal injury and damage to equipment in the event that there is a
power malfunction to equipment controlled by air pressure, electricity or hydraulics, etc.
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Consider the behavior of an emergency stop.
Devise a safety system so that if a person engages the emergency stop, or if a safety device is tripped
during a system malfunction such as a power outage, the movement of the cylinder will not cause a hazard
to humans or damage the equipment.
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Consider the action when operation is restarted after an emergency stop or abnormal stop.
Design the machinery so that personal injury or damage to equipment will not occur upon restart of
operation. When the cylinder has to be reset at the starting position, install safety manual control equipment.
For other cautions, refer to the catalogue and operation manual of the actuator.
- Align the cylinder and rod correctly when the lock unit and actuating cylinder are placed in parallel as
shown below.
If alignment is not adequate, operation failure or breakage of the actuating cylinder or lock unit can result.