INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Pneumatic gripper, GPP/GPD5000 series
Installation and
operating instructions
GPP/GPD5000 series
DDOC00196
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EN / 8/13/2019
Im Salmenkopf
77866 Rheinau,
Germany
+49 7844 9138 0
+49 7844 9138 80
www.zimmer-group.de
Zimmer GmbH
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Im Salmenkopf 5
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77866 Rheinau, Germany
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+49 (0) 7844 9138 80
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+49 7844 9138 80
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www.zimmer-group.com
1 Supporting documents
NOTICE:
Read through the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing the product!
The installation and operating instructions contain important notes for your personal safety. They must be read
and understood by all persons who work with or handle the product during any phase of the product life time.
The documents listed below are available for download on our website.
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www.zimmer-group.com
Only the documents currently available on the website are valid.
• Catalogs, drawings, CAD data, performance data
• Information on accessories
• Detailed installation and operating instructions
• Technical data sheets
• General Terms and Conditions of Business, including warranty information
2 Safety notices
CAUTION:
Non-compliance may result in severe injuries!
The following notes shall be taken into account in order to reduce the likelihood of injuries/malfunctions:
1.
Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repairs may only be performed by qualified experts in accor
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dance with these installation and operating instructions.
2. The gripper is state-of-the-art. It is mounted on industrial machines.
3. The gripper may be used only in accordance with its proper use and technical data. Zimmer GmbH shall
accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use.
4. Any use other than the intended use requires written approval from Zimmer GmbH.
5. Do not reach into the operational range of the gripper.
6. Make sure that the power supplies are disconnected before you install, modify or maintain the gripper.
7.
In case of maintenance, conversion or expansion work, remove the gripper from the machine and perform
the work outside the danger zone.
8. When commissioning or testing, make sure that the gripper cannot be actuated by mistake.
9.
Modifications to the gripper, such as adding drilled holes or threads, may be made only with prior approval
from Zimmer GmbH.
10.
The specified maintenance intervals and compressed air quality specifications are to be observed; also refer
to the "Maintenance" section. Please contact Zimmer Customer Service for this purpose.
11.
Use of the gripper under extreme conditions, such as aggressive liquids and abrasive dusts, is subject to
prior approval from Zimmer GmbH.
12.
When disassembling grippers with integrated springs, exercise heightened caution because spring tension
is always present.
3 Proper use
NOTICE:
The GPP/GPD5000 series gripper is only to be used in its original state with its original accessories, with no
unauthorized changes and within the scope of its defined parameters for use.
Zimmer GmbH shall accept no liability for any damage caused by improper use.
The gripper is designed for operation with compressed air only. It is not suited for operation with other media such as
liquids or gases. The gripper is used as defined under "Proper use" in enclosed rooms to temporarily grip, handle and hold
parts.
Proper use of the gripper includes noting and observing the maximum permissible forces and torques (see technical data
sheets at
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4 Personnel qualification
Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be performed by qualified personnel. These persons must have
read and understood the installation instructions in full.
5 Product description
Alternating ventilation moves the internal drive up and down. The movement generated in this process is transferred to
the gripper jaws by kinematics, producing the gripper jaw movement. For grippers with an integrated spring, this spring
supports the grip force, acting in the force-transfer direction.
Fig. 1: Cutaway view of the GPP5000 series gripper
Fig. 2: Cutaway view of the GPD5000 series gripper
5.1 IP protection class
The following IP protection classes apply to the different gripper variants.
IP protection class
Vari-
ant
AL
00
20
21
24
IP40
X
IP64 double-lip seal
X
X
IP67 protector version with sealing air (max. 0.5
bar)
X
X
1
Wiper with double-lip seal
2
Positively driven wedge hook trans-
mission
3
Integrated gripping force safety device
4
Drive
5
Gripper finger
6
Linear steel guide
7
Mounting block
8
Integrated slot
9
Mounting and positioning
6 Installation
NOTICE:
Switch off the power supply before any assembly, installation or maintenance work.
CAUTION:
Switch off the power supply before any assembly, installation or maintenance work.
► Switch off the pneumatic power supply prior to all work.
►
Secure the pneumatic power supply against being switched on unintentionally.
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Depressurize and check the pneumatic system.
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When doing this, pay attention to stored (built-up) energy!
WARNING:
Risk of injury in case of unexpected movement of the machine or system into which the gripper is to be
installed.
► Switch off the power supply to the machine before all work.
►
Secure the machine against being switched on unintentionally.
►
Check the machine for any residual energy.
► For spring-assisted grippers, wait until the gripper fingers have reached the end position with the system
depressurized.
In the event of overhead assembly of the gripper with a dead weight under 3 kg, the gripper can be installed by
a single person.
In the event of overhead assembly of the gripper with a dead weight exceeding 3 kg, work must be carried out
with lifting equipment.
The gripper must be installed on a mounting surface in accordance with the levelness specifications.
Length/diameter < 100 mm
permitted unevenness ≤ 0.02 mm
Length/diameter > 100 mm
permitted unevenness ≤ 0.05 mm
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Gripper (GPP/GPD):
Use mounting screws of strength class 8.8
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DIN EN ISO 4762.
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Gripper fingers (GPD):
Use mounting screws of strength class 12.9
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DIN EN ISO 4762.
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The mounting screws are not included in the scope of delivery.
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Screw-in depth ≥ 1.5xØ
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Observe the tightening torque of the mounting screws.
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Make sure the mounting surface is sufficiently rigid and level.
6.1 Installing the GPP5000 series
The gripper can be installed at its base or side surface onto a mounting piece. When doing so, make sure the
levelness specifications are adhered to.
The following work steps must be observed when installing at the base or side surface:
►
Insert centering sleeves
bm
in designated fits
bn
.
►
Use centering sleeves
bm
to position the gripper on the mounting piece.
►
Use mounting screws
bl
to mount the gripper onto the mounting piece.
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Note that mounting screws of different sizes may need to be used during installation, depending on the
installation method.
6.2 Installing the GPD5000 series
The gripper can be installed onto a mounting piece
using its base. When doing so, make sure the level-
ness specifications are adhered to.
The following work steps must be observed when
installing at the base:
►
Insert straight pins
bo
in the designated fits
bn
.
►
Use the straight pins
bo
to position the gripper on
the mounting piece.
►
Use mounting screws
bl
to mount the gripper
onto the mounting piece.
bl
bo
bn
