SMC Networks 12-MGPL-Z Series User manual

No. MGP*-OM0242Q
PRODUCT NAME
MODEL / Series / Product Number
Series MGPL-Z
12-
13-

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Contents
Safety Instructions
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Product feature
4
1.
How to Order
5
2.
Model
5
3.
Specifications
5
4.
Standard strokes
6
5.
Intermediate stroke
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6.
Precoutions on Selection
7
7.
Precautions on Design
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8.
Mounting Methods
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9.
Piping
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10.
Operating Environment
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11.
Speed Control
12
12.
Clean Series / Precautions
13
13.
Troubleshooting
17
14.
Auto Switch
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Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.”
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)*1) , and other safety regulations.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Warning
Warning
indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Danger
Danger
indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who
has determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the
equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to
be used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.
4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a
mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.
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Safety Instructions
Caution
The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC
beforehand and exchange
specifications or a contract if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements
The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance
Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer
1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is
delivered,whichever is first.
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2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please
consult your nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility,
a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage
incurred due to the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers
noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.
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2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.
A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum
pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Compliance Requirements
1.
The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the
relevant
security laws and regulation of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the
shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules governing that export
are known and f
ollowed.
Caution
SMC products are not intended for use as instruments for legal metrology.
Measurement instruments that SMC manufactures or sells have not been qualified by type approval tests
relevant to the metrology (measurement) laws of each country.
Therefore, SMC products cannot be used for business or certification ordained
by the metrology
(measurement) laws of each country.
The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.
契約などを行ってください｡
The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.
契約などを行ってください｡
! Caution
SMC products are not intended for use as instruments for legal metrology.
Measurement instruments that SMC manufactures or sells have not been qualified by type approval tests
relevant to the metrology (measurement) laws of each country.
Therefore, SMC products cannot be used for business or certification ordained by the metrology
(measurement) laws of each country.
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Product features

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1. How to Order
Clean series
12 Relief type(with specially treated sliding parts)
13 Vacuum suction type(with specially treated sliding parts)
12
－
MGP L 25
－
30 Z
－
M9BW
Conpact guide cylinder
Number of auto switch
Nill
2pcs.
Ball bushing
Cylinder stroke(mm)
S
1pc
n
n pcs.
Bore size(mm)
12
12mm
32
32mm
Port thread type
Auto switch
16
16mm
40
40mm
Nill
M5X0.8
φ12,φ16
Nill
Without auto switch
20
20mm
50
50mm
Rc
φ20 toφ63
Solid state
M9B , M9BW
25
25mm
63
63mm
TN
NPT
Read switch
A93
TF
G
*The minimum stroke autoswich
Mounting and operating range are
the same as standerd product.
2. Model
Model
Clean series
Bearing type
Bore size(mm)
12-MGPL
□-□
Z
Relief type
Ball bushing 12,16,20,25,32,40,50,63
13-MGPL□-□Z Vacuum suction type
Ball bushing
12,16,20,25,32,40,50,63
3. Specifications
Model 12,13-MGPL□-□Z
Bore size φ12 φ16 φ20 φ25 φ32 φ40 φ50 φ63
Action
Double acting
Fluid
Air
Proof pressure 1.5MPa
Maximum operating pressure 1.0MPa
Minimum operating pressure 0.12MPa 0.1MPa
Ambient and fluid temperature
-10 to 60℃(Not freezing）
Piston speed 50 to 400mm/s
Cushion
Rubber bumper on both ends
Lubrication
Not required(Non-lube)
Stroke length tolerance +1.5 mm
0
Grease
Fluorine grease
Cleanliness class
(ISO class)
13-
Class 4
12-
Class 5
Suction Flow Rate of Vacuum
Suction Type(Reference values) 5 L/min(ANR) 10 L/min(ANR)
Port size
M5X0.8
1/8
1/4

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4. Standard strokes
Model
Bore size(mm)
Standerd stroke(mm)
12-
13-
MGPL
□-□Z 12,16 10,20,30,40,50,75,100,125,150,175,200,250
20,25 20,30,40,50,75,100,125,150,175,200,250,300,350,400
32 to 100 25,50,75,100,125,150,175,200,250,300,350,400
5. Intermediate strokes
Description
Spacer installation type
Spacers are installed in the standard stroke
cylinder.
•φ12 toφ32: Available by the 1 mm stroke interval.
•
φ
40 to
φ
63: Available by the 5 mm stroke interval.
Model no.
Refer to “How to Order” for the standard model
numbers.
Applicable
stroke
（mm)
φ12, φ16
1 to 249
φ
20,
φ
25,
φ
32 1 to 399
φ40 toφ63
5 to 395
Example
Part no.: 12-MGPL20-39Z
A spacer 1 mm in width is installed in the
12-MGPL20-40Z.
C dimension is 77 mm.

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6. Precautions on Selection
1) Confirm the specifications.
Products represented in this manual are designed only for use in compressed air systems.
Do not operate at pressures or temperatures, etc., beyond the range of specifications, as this
can cause damage or malfunction. (Refer to the specifications.)
Please contact SMC when using a fluid other than compressed air made by pneumatic
equipment.
2) Intermediate stops
When intermediate stopped position is performed with a 3 position closed center type
directional control valve, it is difficult to achieve accurate and precise stopped positions due to
the compressibility of air.
Furthermore, since valves or cylinders are not guaranteed for zero air leakage, it may not be
possible to hold a stopped position for an extended period of time. Please contact SMC in case
it is necessary to hold a stopped position for an extended period.
3) Keep the speed setting within the allowable energy values for the product.
Operation with a load’s kinetic energy exceeding the allowable value can lead to damage
of the product and cause human injury as well as damage to other equipment and machinery.
4) Provide a shock absorbing mechanism in cases where the product is subjected
to kinetic energy exceeding the allowable value.
Operation exceeding the allowable energy can lead to damage of the product
and cause human injury as well as damage to other equipment and machinery.
5) Do not give excessive force and vibrations from outside.
This compact cylinder consists of precisely machined parts.
External excessive vibrations may cause air leak, malfunction, parts breakage
and deformation, which could result in injury or equipment damage.
7. Precautions on Design
1) There is a danger of sudden action by air cylinders if sliding parts of machinery
are twisted, etc. and changes in forces occur.
In such cases, human injury may occur;e.g.,by catching hands or feet in the
machinery, or damage to the machinery itself may occur.
Therefore, the machine should be designed to avoid such dangers.
2) A protective cover is recommended to minimize the risk of personal injury.
If a stationary object and moving parts of a cylinder are in close proximity,
personal injury may occur. Design the structure to avoid contact with the human body.
3) Securely tighten all stationary parts and connected parts so that they will not
become loose.
When a cylinder operates with high frequency or is installed where there is a
lot of vibration, ensure that all parts remain secure.
4) A deceleration circuit or shock absorber, etc., may be required.
When a driven object is operated at high speed or the load is heavy, a cylinder’s cushion
will not be sufficient to absorb the impact.
Install a deceleration circuit to reduce the speed before cushioning, or install an
external shock absorber to relieve the impact.
In this case, the rigidity of the machinery should also be examined.
5) Consider a possible drop in operating pressure due to a power outage, etc.
When a cylinder is used in a clamping mechanism, there is a danger of work pieces
dropping if there is a decrease in clamping force due to a drop in circuit pressure caused by
a power outage, etc.
Therefore, safety equipment should be installed to prevent damage to machinery and human injury.
Suspension mechanisms and lifting devices also require consideration for drop prevention.
6) Consider a possible loss of power source.
Measures should be taken to protect against human injury and equipment damage in the event
that there is a loss of power to equipment controlled by air pressure, electricity or hydraulics,etc.

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7) Design circuitry to prevent sudden lurching of driven objects.
When a cylinder is driven by an exhaust center type directional control valve or when starting up
after residual pressure is exhausted from the circuit, etc.,
the piston and its driven object will lurch at high speed if pressure is applied to one side of the
cylinder because of the absence of air pressure inside the cylinder.
Therefore, equipment should be selected and circuits designed to prevent sudden lurching because,
there is a danger of human injury and/or damage to equipment when this occurs.
8) Consider emergency stops.
Design so that human injury and/or damage to machinery and equipment will not be caused
when machinery is stopped by a safety device under abnormal conditions, a power outage
or a manual emergency stop.
9) Consider the action when operation is restarted after an emergency stop or abnormal stop.
Design the machinery so that human injury or equipment damage will not occur upon restart of
operation.
When the cylinder has to be reset at the starting position, install manual safety equipment.
10) Do not synchronize cylinders only.
It is possible to synchronize cylinders for short period of time by adjusting them with speed
controller. However, the synchronization could be failed easily due to changes of various conditions.
Since cylinders receive excessive force in such a case, do not design circuit synchronizing
cylinders only.
11) Use a speed controller to adjust the cylinder drive speed, gradually increasing from
a low speed to the desired speed setting.
8. Mounting Methods
Various mounting methods are available as follows.
Top mounting
Bottom mounting
Side mounting
T-slot mounting

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Cautions on Mounting
1) Never place your hands or fingers between the plate and the body.
Be very careful to prevent your hands or fingers from getting caught in the gap between the
cylinder body and the plate when air is applied.
1) Use cylinders within the piston speed range.
An orifice is set for this cylinder, but the piston speed may exceed the operating range if the
speed controller is not used. If the cylinder is used outside the operating speed range, it may
cause damage to the cylinder and shorten the service life. Adjust the speed by installing the
speed controller and use the cylinder within the limited range.
2) Pay attention to the operating speed when the product is mounted vertically.
When using the product in the vertical direction, if the load factor is large, the operating speed
can be faster than the control speed of the speed controller (i.e. quick extension).
In such cases, it is recommended to use a dual speed controller.
3) When using near the lower limit of the piston speed, the stickslip may occur
depending on the usage conditions, so use with sufficient air pressure.
4) Do not use in the state that air leakage occurs.
If an air leak occurs in the cylinder, the piston speed can not be controlled by meter-out,
and the piston speed may increase more than the speed adjusted by speed controller.
If the piston speed increases excessively, internal parts, guides, etc. may be damaged.
5) Do not scratch or gouge the sliding portion of the piston rod and the guide rod.
Damaged seals etc. will result in leakage or malfunction.
6) Do not dent or scratch the mounting surface of the body and the plate.
The flatness of the mounting surface may not be maintained, which would cause an increase in
sliding resistance.
7) Make sure that the cylinder mounting surface has a flatness of 0.05 mm or less.
If the flatness of the work pieces and brackets mounted on the plate is not appropriate, sliding
resistance may increase. If it is difficult to maintain a flatness of 0.05 or less, put a thin shim
ring (prepared by user) between the plate and work piece mounting surface to prevent the
sliding resistance from increasing.

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8) When mounting the work piece to the plate, make sure that the piston rod is retracted.
When mounting the work piece to the plate, if the piston rod is exteded, distortion may occur
in the guide part, causing malfunction.
9) Do not perform additional machining to the product.
Additional machining to the product can result in insufficient strength and cause damage to the
product. This can lead to possible human injury and damage to the surrounding equipment.
10) Do not enlarge the fixed throttle by modifying the pipe connectors.
If the hole diameter is enlarged, the product’s rotation speed will increase, causing the shock
force to increase and damage to the product. As a result, it could pose a hazard to humans and
damage the machinery and equipment.
11) Do not use until you can verify that equipment can operate properly.
Verify correct mounting by function and leak tests properly after compressed air and power are
connected following mounting or repair.
12) Bottom of cylinder
The guide rods protrude from the bottom of the cylinder at the end of the retracting stroke, and
therefore, in cases where the cylinder is to be bottom mounted, it is necessary to provide
bypass ports in the mounting surface for the guide rods, as well as holes for the hexagon
socket head cap screws which are used for mounting. Moreover, in applications where impact
occurs from a stopper etc., the mounting screws should be inserted to a depth of 2d or more.

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9. Piping
This cylinder can do it by changing the position of the plug as the bottom figure from
2 directions of the top pipe and the side pipe.
Attention in piping
1) Use clean air.
If compressed air includes chemicals, synthetic oils containing organic solvents,
salt or corrosive gases, etc., it can cause damage or malfunction.
1) Depending on the operating conditions, piping port positions can be changed using a plug.
①M5
After tightening by hand, tighten additional 1/6 to 1/4 rotation with a tightening tool
②Tapered thread for Rc port (MGP) and NPT port (MGP□□TN)
Use the correct tightening torques listed below.
Before tightening the plug, wrap pipe tape around it. Also, with regard to the sunk
dimension of a plug (dimension “a” in the drawing), use the stipulated figures as a
guide and confirm the air leakage before operation.
*If tightening plugs on the top mounting port with more than the proper tightening torque,
plugs will be screwed much deeply and air passage will be squeezed. Consequently,
the cylinder speed will be restricted.
③Parallel pipe thread for G port (MGP□□TF)
Screw in the plug to the surface of the body (dimension “a” in the drawing) by checking
visually instead of using the tightening torque shown in the table.
Top piping
Side piping

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2) Secure dry air.
If moisture enters cylinder, grease inside the cylinder is washed away and air
leak and malfunction may occur due to deterioration of lubrication.
Install air cleaning equipment such as air dryer and drain catch to secure dry air.
Refer to the catalogue, SMCAir Cleaning Equipment.
3) Supply air filtered and regulated down to the specific pressure.
4) Lubrication isn’t necessary because it is a lubrication-less type.
The cylinder is lubricated at the factory and can be used without any further lubrication.
However, in the event that it will be lubricated, use class 1 turbine oil (with no additives)
ISO VG32.
Stopping lubrication later may lead to malfunction due to the loss of the original lubricant.
Therefore, lubrication must be continued once it has been started.
5) Shorten piping.
Since too long cylinder piping makes volume inside the cylinder <volume inside
the tubing, mist from adiabatic expansion is not exhausted to the air and remains in tubing.
It accumulates due to repeated operation and then from water drops.
As grease inside the cylinder is washed away, lubrication deteriorates and air
leak and malfunction may occur.
Take the following measures to prevent them.
①Make tubing between solenoid valve and cylinder as short as possible so that
generated mist is surely exhausted into atmosphere.
Standard length is:
Conversion value for volume inside the cylinder under atmospheric pressure
×0.7 ≦Volume inside the tubing
②Send exhaust pressure directly into atmosphere by attaching speed controller
or quick exhaust valve to cylinder.
③Set piping port downwards so that moisture inside the piping does not go back
to cylinder easily.
10. Operating Environment
1)Do not use in environments where there is a danger of corrosion.
Refer to the construction drawings regarding cylinder materials.
2)In dirty areas, such as dusty locations or where water, oil, etc. splash on the
equipment, take suitable measures to protect the entire actuator.
Use water resistant cylinders in areas where liquids are scattered.
1)Use the cylinder within specified temperature range.
This compact cylinder is applicable within the range from −10 to 60 °C.
Make sure to keep it during operation. In case of immoderate use over the range,
extreme wearing due to hardening of packing may result in air leak and lubrication
failure as lubrication grease cannot perform fully.
11. Speed Control
1) When speed controller is used for speed adjustment, throttle air supplied to cylinder
or exhausted from cylinder. With the former, cylinder operation may become unstable.
Normally, double acting cylinder is adjusted in the latter way.

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12. Clean Series / Precautions

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13. Troubleshooting
Nonconformit
Causes Countermeasures Remarks
No smooth
operation
High load factor Increase Pressure.
Use larger cylinder.
Meter-in speed controller Change it to meter-out.
Soiled cylinder Put a cover over cylinder.
Water from exhaust air of
valve Shorten piping.
Vibration Review where to install the cylinder so as not to receive
external force.
Splashes of water/coolant
Put a cover over cylinder.
Use cylinder improved in
water resistant.
Excessive eccentric load Check vertical mounting of
model selection with catalogue.
Excessive lateral load Check horizontal mounting of
model selection with catalogue.
Dust Set a cover over cylinder.
Parts
breakage
Parts
deformation
Impact force from high
speed operation
Check allowable kinetic
energy.
Lower speed.
Reduce load
Excessive eccentric load Check vertical mounting of
model selection with catalogue.
Excessive lateral load Check horizontal mounting of
model selection with catalogue.

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14. Auto Switch
14-1. Applicable auto switches
14-2. Auto switch proper mounting position (detection at stroke end) and
Its mounting height
14-3. Minimum mountable stroke for a cylinder with auto switch(es)
Auto switch model Number of auto switches φ12 φ16 φ20 φ25 φ32 φ40 φ50 φ63
1pc.
2pcs.
10
Note1)
1pc.
2pcs.
10
Note2)
1pc.
2pcs.
D-M9□W
5
Note2)
10
D-A9□
5
Note1)
5
10
Note1)
10
(mm)
D-M9□
5
Note1)
5
10
Note1)Confirm that it is possible to secure the minimum bending radius of 10mm of the auto switch lead wirebefore use.
Note2)Confirm that it is possible to securely set the auto switch(es) within the range of indicator green light ON range before use.

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14-4. Auto switch operating range
φ12 φ16 φ20 φ25 φ32 φ40 φ50 φ63
3.5 5556666.5
79999.5 9.5 9.5 11
(mm)
Auto switch model
D-M9□/D-M9□W
D-A9□
※Values whitch include hysteresis are for guideline purposes only.
They are not a guarantee (assuming approximately ±30% dispersion) and may change substantially
depending on the ambient environment.
14-5. Part number of auto switch mounting bracket
Applicable
auto switches
D-M9□
D-M9□W
D-A9□
Bore(mm) φ12 to φ63
Surface with auto switch mounting slot
Mounting of
auto switch
Auto switch
mounting surfaces
Note）Auto switch mounting brackets and auto switches are enclosed
with the cylinder for shipment .
Tightening torque
Auto switch model Tightening torque
D-M9□
D-M9□W0.05 to 0.15
D-A9□0.10 to 0.20
Auto switch Mounting Screw (N・m)