SMC Networks RSDQx12 series, Operation Manual

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Fig. 9 Basic circuit of Single stopper cylinder
9. Handling Precautions
Caution
①
Do not use oil to the piston rod sliding part.
Retracting failure of the cylinder may occur.
②
Protect the shock absorber from water, cutting oil and dust.
Leaving shock absorber unprotected may result in oil leakage and/or general operation failure.
③
Do not scratch or dent the sliding parts of the piston.
The piston rod has not been hardened. If there is a danger of a pallet scratching or nicking the piston rod due to
sharp edges, etc., the pallet should not be used. Damage to the piston rod may lead to improper operation.
④
Do not get your hands caught during cylinder operation.
Since the lever section moves up and down when the cylinder is in operation, take sufficient care to avoid getting
your hands caught between the rod cover and the lever holder.
⑤
Do not apply pressure from the head side of a single acting cylinder.
If air is supplied from the head side of a single acting cylinder, blow-by of the air will occur.
⑥
Do not allow a pallet to collide with the cylinder when the lever is upright.
In case of a lever with built-in shock absorber type, do not collide the next pallet against the first one while the
lever is standing erect. Otherwise, all energy will be applied to the cylinder body.
⑦
In the case of the model with locking mechanism, do not apply an external force from the opposite side when the
lever is locked.
When moving pallets during conveyor adjustment, first lower the cylinder.
⑧
Please do not remove the grease applied to Pin B and the lock mechanism bracket on the end lever. If the
cylinder is operated without grease, the locking and/or unlocking process may malfunction due to excessive wear
on Pin B and the rod cover. Please check periodically the levels of grease present, and apply additional grease
as necessary. (See Fig. 10)
Grease part number:GR-S-010(10g)
Stopper
Cylinder
Speed
Controller
Regulator
Air filter
Air
source
Solenoid
valve
Air
source
Grease applied
Grease applied
Pin B
Bracket
Piston rod of the built-in shock absorber
Fig.10