DNCKE/KEC
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Festo – DNCKE/KEC – 2017-10b English
Definition
In these operating instructions, the designation
“clamping unit” is used for:
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the individual product KEC
–
the design type DNCKE integrated in the
cylinder
In these operating instructions, the designation
“round material” is used for:
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the transport lock for KEC
–
the piston rod for DNCKE
DNCKE
KEC
Fig. 2
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Safety
2.1
Intended use
The clamping unit KEC is intended to serve both as an individual product and integrated into a DNC
cylinder (for cylinders with clamping unit DNCKE) for holding, clamping and inhibiting the movement of
round material.
2.2
Foreseeable misuse
The clamping unit is not intended as a brake. Use as a braking device (dynamic applications) does not
conform with the intended use.
The clamping unit is not suitable for positioning tasks or for transmitting torques and lateral forces. A
self-aligning rod coupler (
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11 Accessories) can prevent the transmission of lateral forces and bending
moments.