ELGC-BS
Spindle axis
Festo SE & Co. KG
Ruiter Straße 82
73734 Esslingen
Deutschland
+49 711 347-0
www.festo.com
Operating instructions
8117258
2021-04d
[8117260]
Translation of the original instructions
© 2021 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG
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Applicable Documents
All available documents for the product
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Safety
2.1
Safety instructions
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Observe labelling on the product.
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Prior to assembly, installation and maintenance work: Switch off power supply,
ensure that it is off and secure it against being switched back on.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, UV-protected and corrosion-protected environ-
ment. Ensure that storage times are kept to a minimum.
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Observe tightening torques. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance
is ± 20 %.
2.2
Intended use
The axis is intended to be used for positioning payloads in combination with tools
or as a drive when external guides are used.
The axis is only approved for slide operation.
Fig. 1: Slide operation
2.3
Training of qualified personnel
Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can
evaluate the work and detect dangers.
The qualified personnel have knowledge and experience in dealing with electric
drive systems.
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Additional information
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Contact the regional Festo contact if you have technical problems
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Accessories and spare parts
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Product overview
4.1
Function
The axis converts the rotary motion of the mounted motor into a linear motion
of the slide. The screw drive converts the torque of the motor into a feed force.
The linear movement of the slide is precisely guided by the guide. The integrated
cover strip prevents abraded particles from penetrating the immediate vicinity
of the drive. Sensors monitor end positions, reference position and intermediate
position.
4.2
Product design
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Fig. 2: Product design ELGC-BS
1 Drive shaft
2 Threaded hole for motor
mounting kit
3 Drive cover
4 Cover strip
5 Threaded hole for attachment
component
6 Centring hole for attachment
component
7 Threaded hole for switch lug
8 Slide
9 End cap
10 Sealing air connection
11 Slot for sensors and sensor
brackets
12 Slot for profile mountings
13 Profile
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Transport and storage
NOTICE
Unexpected and unbraked movement of components
• Secure moving components for transport.
Transport and Storage Conditions
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Take product weight into account
Weight > 25 kg: transport with a suitable hoist (cross-brace) or with two per-
sons.
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Take the product focus into consideration.
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Store and transport the product in its original packaging.
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Store product in a cool, dry, shaded and corrosion protected environment.
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Store product in ambient conditions without oils, greases and degreasing
vapours.
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Ensure short storage times.
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Assembly
6.1
Safety
WARNING
Risk of Injury due to Unexpected Movement of Components
For vertical or slanted mounting position: when power is off, moving parts can
travel or fall uncontrolled into the lower end position.
• Bring moving parts of the product into a safe end position or secure them
against falling.
6.2
Unpacking product
Protection of the cover strip
The cover strip is equipped with a protective cover to prevent damage. This
protective cover must be removed and disposed of before commissioning. After
removing the protective cover, mechanical damage and contamination of the
cover strip must be avoided.
1. Open packaging.
2. Remove all transport materials (e.g. foils, caps, cardboard boxes).
3. Remove the product from the packaging and place it on the mounting surface.
4. Dispose of packaging and transport materials.
