SCHUNK TANDEM KSF plus Series User instructions

Translation of Original Operating Manual
TANDEM Clamping Block
KSF plus, KSF-LH plus, KSF-F plus
Assembly and Operating Manual
Superior Clamping and Gripping

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Technical changes:
We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement.
Document number: 1151456
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
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About this manual.................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Presentation of Warning Labels ............................................................................... 4
1.2
Applicable documents .............................................................................................. 4
2
Basic safety instructions ........................................................................................... 5
2.1
Intended use............................................................................................................. 5
2.2
Not intended use ...................................................................................................... 5
2.3
Notes on particular risks........................................................................................... 6
2.4
Notes on safe operation........................................................................................... 8
2.4.1
Constructional changes, attachments or modifications............................... 9
2.5
Personnel qualification............................................................................................. 9
2.6
Organizational measures.......................................................................................... 9
2.7
Personal protective equipment.............................................................................. 10
3
Warranty................................................................................................................. 11
4
Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................... 11
5
Technical data ......................................................................................................... 12
6
Tightening torques for screws.................................................................................. 15
7
Assembly................................................................................................................. 15
7.1
Assembly of the clamping block on the machine table ......................................... 15
7.2
Connections of the clamping block ........................................................................ 17
7.3
Mounting recommendations ................................................................................. 19
7.3.1
Installation recommendation for partial integration: ................................ 20
7.3.2
Installation recommendation for complete installation: ........................... 20
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Trouble shooting ..................................................................................................... 22
9
Maintenance and care ............................................................................................. 23
9.1
Disassembly and assembly of the clamping block ................................................. 23
9.2
Control of thightness.............................................................................................. 27
10
Sealing kits, accessory packs and parts lists ............................................................. 28
10.1
Seal kit lists ............................................................................................................. 28
10.2
Accessory packs ...................................................................................................... 29
10.3
Lists of spare parts.................................................................................................. 30
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Drawings ................................................................................................................. 43
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Translation of original declaration of incorporation ................................................. 45
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Appendix on Declaration of Incorporation, as per 2006/42/EC, annex II, No. 1 B ..... 46

About this manual
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About this manual
This manual contains important information for a safe and
appropriate use of the product.
This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept
accessible for the personnel at all times.
Before starting work, the personnel must have read and
understood this operating manual. Prerequisite for safe working is
the observance of all safety instructions in this manual.
Illustrations in this manual are provided for basic understanding
and may differ from the actual product design.
In addition to these instructions, the documents listed under
(1.2, Page 4) are applicable.
Presentation of Warning Labels
To make risks clear, the following signal words and symbols are
used for safety notes.
DANGER
Danger for persons!
Non-observance will inevitably cause irreversible injury or death.
WARNING
Dangers for persons!
Non-observance can lead to irreversible injury and even death.
CAUTION
Dangers for persons!
Non-observance can cause minor injuries.
NOTICE
Material damage!
Information about avoiding material damage.
Applicable documents
•General terms of business *
•Catalog data sheet of the purchased product *
The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on
our homepage www.schunk.com.
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1.1
1.2

Basic safety instructions
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Basic safety instructions
Improper handling, assembly and maintenance of this product may
result in risk to persons and equipment if this operating manual is
not observed.
Report any failures and damage immediately and repair without
delay to keep the extent of the damage to a minimum and prevent
compromising the safety of the product.
Only original SCHUNK spare parts may be used.
Intended use
•This product is intended for clamping and holding workpieces
on machine tools and other suitable technical devices.
•It is designed to be set up on a machine table or machine
pallets.
•The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
data, (5, Page 12).
•The product is intended for industrial and industry-oriented
use.
•Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all
instructions in this manual.
Not intended use
•The product is not being used as intended if, for example:
•It is used as lifting equipment, as a press, as a punching tool, as
a lathe chuck, as a drill or as a cutting tool.
•It is used in working environments that are not permissible.
•Workpieces are not properly clamped.
•Safety regulations are disregarded and persons are working at
this product (for example, to machine clamped workpieces)
without additional protective equipment.
•The technical data specified by the manufacturer are exceeded
during usage.
•It is used with machines/systems or workpieces that are not
designed to be used with it.
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Notes on particular risks
The TANDEM clamping block can cause injury for persons and
material damage, for example:
•it is used other than as intended;
•it is not installed or maintained properly;
•the safety and installation instructions, the safety and accident
prevention regulations valid at the usage site or the EC
Machinery Directive are not observed.
WARNING
Risk of injury to operating personnel if the clamping block fails
because the technical data have been exceeded and a
workpiece is released or parts fly off!
•The technical data specified by the manufacturer for using the
clamping block must never be exceeded.
•The clamping block may only be used on machines and
facilities that fulfill the minimum requirements of the EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC; specifically, they must have
effective technical measures to protect against possible
mechanical hazards.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to immediate closing of the clamping block
with a high spring pressure in case of failure of the pneumatic
pressure.
•Do not reach between the chuck jaws when manually loading
and unloading.
•Remove the power supplies of the clamping block for
maintenance work.
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WARNING
Risk of injury from clamping block or chuck jaws falling during
transport, installation or removal!
•Make sure the clamping block and chuck jaws do not fall
during transport, installation or removal.
•Use a crane and/or a transport truck for transport.
•Only install the clamping block on machines with the
appropriate connection dimensions.
CAUTION
Risk of crushing from chuck jaws opening and closing when
manually loading and unloading!
•Do not reach between the chuck jaws.
•Wear personal protective equipment.
•Prevent the clamping block from being actuated
unintentionally.
•Use automated loading.
CAUTION
Risk of slipping or falling if the clamping block's operational
environment is not clean (e.g. contaminated with cooling
lubricants or oil).
•Ensure that the working environment is clean before starting
assembly and installation work.
•Wear suitable safety boots.
•Follow the safety and accident-prevention regulations when
operating the clamping block, especially when working with
machine tools and other technical equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to workpieces with high temperatures.
•Wear protective gloves when removing the workpieces.
•Automatic loading is preferred.

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Notes on safe operation
Follow the care and maintenance instructions.
Assembling the TANDEM clamping block
During assembly and connection, the power supply for the
clamping block must be switched off. During connection,
adjustment, commissioning and testing, make sure that no
accidental operation of the TANDEM clamping block by the fitter
or other persons is possible.
Remove the power supplies for installation, modification,
maintenance, or adjustment work. Do maintenance work,
modifications, and add attachments outside of the danger zone.
Functional testing
•After installing the TANDEM clamping block, its proper function
must be checked before putting it into operation. There must
be no leaks in the piping system here.
•If the clamping block is involved in a collision, it must be tested
to see if it is still functioning properly before using it again. Only
use original SCHUNK spare parts when replacing damaged
items.
•Check the clamping block at least once per shift for externally
visible damage and malfunctions.
•If there are signs of wear or damage, the fixing screws for the
chuck jaws must be replaced. Only use screws with a quality of
12.9.
Maintenance instructions
The reliability of the clamping block can be guaranteed only if the
maintenance instructions are followed exactly.
Use of special chuck jaws
When using special chuck jaws, please observe the following rules:
•The chuck jaws should be designed to be as low as possible.
The clamping point must be as near as possible to the housing.
(clamping points at a greater distance cause higher surface
pressures in the jaw guides and can significantly reduce the
clamping force.)
•For higher clamping points, the operating pressure must be
reduced.
•Do not use welded jaws.
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Constructional changes, attachments or modifications
Modifications and rework (additional threads or bore holes) or
attaching fittings that are not offered as accessories by SCHUNK
may be performed only with permission of SCHUNK. This also
applies to the installation of safety devices.
Personnel qualification
The clamping block must only be installed, removed, started up,
operated and serviced by qualified specialist personnel with the
relevant safety training.
All persons charged with operating, maintaining and servicing the
clamping block must have access to the operating manual,
especially the chapter "Basic safety notes". We recommend that
the operator draw up in-house safety operating instructions.
Trainees may not work on machines and technical equipment in
which a clamping block is installed unless they are supervised at all
times by qualified specialist personnel.
Organizational measures
Obeying the rules
Via suitable organizational measures and instructions, the
operator must ensure that the relevant safety rules are obeyed by
the persons asked to operate, maintain and repair the clamping
block.
Checking the behavior of personnel
The operator must at least occasionally check that the personnel
are behaving in a safety conscious manner and are aware of the
potential hazards.
Danger signs
The operator must ensure that the signs concerning safety and
hazards mounted on the machine where the clamping block is
mounted are clearly legible and are observed.
Faults
If a fault occurs on the clamping block which endangers safety or if
a problem is suspected due to production characteristics, the
machine where the clamping block is mounted must be
immediately stopped and remain shut down until the fault has
been located and remedied. Only allow specialists to remedy
faults.
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2.5
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Spare parts
Only use original SCHUNK spare parts.
Environmental regulations
The applicable environmental regulations must be observed for all
maintenance and repair work.
The use of petroleum ether is prohibited. It is extremely
flammable, can build up an electrostatic charge and can form an
explosive gas air mixture. When selecting greases and lubricating
oils, pay attention to environmental compatibility, health risks,
disposal regulations and to local options for disposal according to
regulations.
Personal protective equipment
Using personal protective equipment
Not wearing personal protective equipment while working with
the product, may result in dangers that impact the personnel's
safety and health.
•While working with the product, observe the health and safety
regulations and wear the required personal safety equipment.
•Observe the valid safety and accident prevention regulations.
•In case of sharp edges and corners and rough surfaces, wear
protection gloves.
•In case of hot surfaces, wear heat-resistant protection gloves.
•When dealing with hazardous substances, wear protection
gloves and goggles.
•In case of moving parts, wear tight protection clothes.
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