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3. Adjust the gripping point so that an excessive force will not be applied to the fingers
when inserting a workpiece.
Confirm that the gripper can operate without receiving any shock by testing it in manual
operation mode or by low speed operation.
4. Control the opening/closing speed with the speed controller to avoid excessive high
speed operation.
If the finger opening/closing speed is greater than necessary, impact forces on the
fingers and other parts will increase. This can cause a loss of repeatability when
gripping a workpiece and have an adverse effect on the life of the gripper unit.
2-4. Air supply
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Warning
1. Please consult with SMC when using the product in applications other than compressed air.
2. Compressed air containing a large amount of condensate can cause malfunction of
pneumatic equipment. An air dryer or water droplet separator should be installed
upstream from filters.
3. If condensation in the drain bowl is not emptied on a regular basis, the bowl will overflow
and allow the condensation to enter the compressed air lines. It causes malfunction of
pneumatic equipment. If the drain bowl is difficult to check and remove, installation of a
drain bowl with an auto drain option is recommended.
4. Use clean air.
Do not use compressed air that contains chemicals, synthetic oils including organic
solvents, salt or corrosive gases, etc., as it can cause damage or malfunction.
For detailed information regarding the quality of the compressed air described above,
refer to SMC's "Air Cleaning Systems".
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Caution
1. When extremely dry air is used as the fluid, degradation of the lubrication properties
inside the equipment may occur, resulting in reduced reliability (or reduced service life)
of the equipment. Please consult with SMC.
2. Install an air filter.
Install an air filter upstream near the valve. Select an air filter with a filtration size of
5
μm or smaller.
3. Take measures to ensure air quality, such as by installing an aftercooler, air dryer, or
water separator.
Compressed air that contains a large amount of drainage can cause malfunction of
pneumatic equipment such as air grippers. Therefore, take appropriate measures to
ensure air quality, such as by providing an aftercooler, air dryer, or water separator.
Good: Aligned
Not good: Not aligned
Impact load