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Electric actuators / Slider type Common precautions
Design
Warning
1. When mounting it vertically, at an angle, or in other situations where there is a height difference,
install safety measures from the outside.
(Latches, Movable bolts, Fall prevention devices, etc.)
・Design the structure so that the human body does not come into direct
contact with the driven object or moving parts of the actuator.
Install a protective cover to prevent direct contact with the human body,
or if there is a risk of contact, install a sensor or the like to ensure a safe
structure such as an emergency stop before contact is made.
・Even after the actuator has stopped, do not approach the movable range
until it is sufficiently safe.
・The load may fall due to a power outage or a broken belt,
which may cause serious damage to the human body or the machine.
Be sure to select a motor with lock.
・Implement safety measures externally to prevent damage from falling due to broken belt.
(Latches, Movable bolts, Fall prevention devices, etc.)
Caution
1. Do not apply a load in excess of the actuator specification.
A product should be selected based on the maximum work load and allowable moment. If the
product is used outside of the operating specification, eccentric load applied to the guide will
become excessive and have adverse effects such as creating play in the guide, reduced accuracy
and reduced product life.
2. Do not use the product in applications where excessive external force or impact force is applied
to it. The product can be damaged.
The components including the motor are manufactured to precise tolerances. So that even a
slight deformation may cause malfunction.
Selection
Warning
1. Do not exceed the speed limit of the actuator specification.
Select a suitable actuator by the relationship of allowable work load and speed. Noise or reduction
of accuracy may occur if the actuator is operated in excess of its specification and could lead to
reduced accuracy and reduced product file.
2. When the product repeatedly cycles with partial strokes (100mm), lubrication can run out.
Operate it at a full stroke at least once a day or every 1000 strokes.
3. In case that external force is applied, select the actuator at total workload including external
force.
When a cable duct or flexible moving tube is attached to the actuator, the sliding resistance of the
table increases and may lead to operational failure of the product.
4. Use the acceleration/deceleration within the range that does not exceed the specification
limit.
This can cause malfunctions such as tooth skipping of the belt.
5. Do not operate the motor in a state where the torque exceeds 100% of the rated value
without reaching the set speed.
This can cause malfunctions such as tooth skipping of the belt.
6. If the actuator is to be installed in a position other than horizontal installation, use an
actuator with a lock.
If you use an actuator without a lock, there is no holding force when the power or servo is turned off,
so the workpiece may drop.