THK US User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
US/USW
THK Electrical Actuator Universal Series
No.3050-2(0)E
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Table of Contents
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US/USW
1. Introduction 1-1
1-1 Acknowledgment_________________________________________________ 1-1
1-2 About this manual ________________________________________________ 1-1
1-3 How to use this product ___________________________________________ 1-2
1-4 About product support ____________________________________________ 1-2
1-5 About related instruction manuals __________________________________ 1-2
1-6 Product and company information__________________________________ 1-2
2. Safety Precautions 2-1
2-1 Warning indications on safety ______________________________________ 2-1
2-2 Safety Precautions _______________________________________________ 2-1
2-3 Checking the precautions/instruction labels__________________________ 2-4
3. Nameplates display 3-1
3-1 Nameplates display and serial number ______________________________ 3-1
4. Specification 4-1
4-1 The basic specification____________________________________________ 4-1
4-2 Speed and load capacity characteristic diagram______________________ 4-3
5. Structure and Model Numbers 5-1
5-1 Structure and part names _________________________________________ 5-1
5-2 Model configuration ______________________________________________ 5-3
6. Storage and Transportation 6-1
6-1 Precautions to be observed for safe use_____________________________ 6-1
6-2 Precautions to be observed for prevention of product fault or fracture___ 6-2
7. Installation and Operation 7-1
7-1 Precautions to be observed for safe use_____________________________ 7-1
7-2 Precautions to be observed for prevention of product fault or fracture___ 7-2
7-3 Other precautions ________________________________________________ 7-3
7-4 Motor bracket (detail) _____________________________________________ 7-4
7-5 Motor mounting method___________________________________________ 7-7
7-6 Position where the sensor cable is pulled out _______________________7-36
7-7 Sensor cable length _____________________________________________7-38
7-8 Details of internal sensor _________________________________________7-43
7-9 Base mounting method __________________________________________7-45
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8. Maintenance 8-1
8-1 Precautions to be observed for safe use_____________________________ 8-1
8-2 Precautions to be observed for prevention of product fault or fracture___ 8-1
8-3 Daily inspection __________________________________________________ 8-2
8-4 Periodical inspection______________________________________________ 8-2
8-5 Lubrication ______________________________________________________ 8-3
8-6 Method for supplying grease_______________________________________ 8-4
8-7 Belt replacement method for motor return type______________________8-11
9. Appendix 9-1
9-1 Hanging jig ______________________________________________________ 9-1
9-2 Standard coupling ________________________________________________ 9-2
9-3 Recommended coupling __________________________________________ 9-3
9-4 Static permissible moment ________________________________________ 9-4
9-5 Static permissible load ____________________________________________ 9-4
9-6 Permissible input torque___________________________________________ 9-5
9-7 Introduction of the grease _________________________________________ 9-6
9-8 Introduction of the grease gun unit__________________________________ 9-9
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1. Introduction
1-1
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1. Introduction
1-1 Acknowledgment
Thank you for purchasing our product.
This product is a high speed, high load capacity and long service life actuator.
We hope our creative inventions and unique technologies contribute to your further prosperity.
1-2 About this manual
1-2-1 Intended audience
The person in charge of designing embedded systems of the product and installing, wiring, and
maintaining the product, and the person who actually uses the product.
1-2-2 Using this manual
This manual describes correct handling methods and precautions for the product.
For the maximum performance and long life of the product, carefully read and understand this
manual to safely and correctly use the product.
If you use the printed version of this manual, be sure to keep it in the place that the audience can
refer to it when needed.
1-2-3 Notice and attention
zDo not use or handle the product in the ways that are not described in this manual.
zDo not reproduce, reprint, or lend the whole contents or a part of this manual without
permission.
zPlease note that the description in this manual is subject to change without prior notice in the
future, due to improvements of the product or other reasons.
zWe have made all possible efforts to make the content of this manual accurate. However, if you
find any mistake or uncertainty in this manual, please contact THK.
zDrawings throughout this manual are only intended as typical examples, and may differ from
your product.
zNote that THK shall not be liable for any result incurred by applying this manual, regardless of
the reason.
zThis manual is also applied to custom products. However, the descriptions provided in the
delivery specification drawings or delivery specification documents of those custom products
take precedence over this manual.
* Custom products represent the products that have different materials and specifications from
those of the standard products on catalogs.
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1-3 How to use this product
zThis product must not be used for the devices or systems that are used under the situations
that may be fatal to human life.
zIf you consider using this product for special applications such as passenger movement vehicle,
medical, aerospace, nuclear power, and electric power devices or systems, be sure to consult
with THK in advance.
zThis product is manufactured under the strict quality control, however, that does not mean that
the product is free from failure. For applications to the equipment that may suffer serious
accidents or loss from the failure of this product, install safety devices or backup devices that
prevent such serious accidents or loss.
1-4 About product support
For the following information, please contact THK.
zTechnical support for this product
1-5 About related instruction manuals
zWhen you use the actuator US/USW, read the following instruction manuals as necessary.
When using driver controller TLC/THC
• Controller series Driver controller TLC
• Controller series Driver controller THC
• Controller series Network unit TNU
• Controller series Setup tool D-STEP
• Controller series Digital operator TDO
1-6 Product and company information
To find the latest product and company information, we recommend you to periodically access
our website.
zWebsite URL: https://www.thk.com/
zTechnical support website URL: https://tech.thk.com/
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Important
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2. Safety
Precautions
2. Safety Precautions
2-2 Safety Precautions
This section describes important precautions that you must observe.
General
zWhile this product is operating or operable, do not enter the working area of any
moving part.
You might touch the moving part and get injured.
zWhile the motor or sensor is energized, do not move or install this product.
Doing so may cause electric shocks, or cause malfunction that could lead to injury.
Installation and operation
zIf any moving part may fall by its own weight in vertical application or the like, provide a
safeguard for preventing the part from falling.
If any moving part falls, it may cause injury or damage.
zWhile this product is operating, do not touch any moving part or rotating part.
Doing so may cause your hand to be caught and injured.
WARNING
2-1 Warning indications on safety
This manual uses the following warning indications according to safety matters. The descriptions
next to warning indications on safety are important messages. Be sure to observe those
descriptions.
WARNING It indicates that erroneous handling may cause death or
serious injury to a person.
CAUTION It indicates that erroneous handling may cause injury to a
person or property damage only.
It indicates prohibitions (“don’t”).
It indicates obligations (“do”).
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2. Safety
Precautions
Maintenance
zTurn off the machine (turning OFF the power) before performing maintenance.
Failure to do so may cause electric shocks, or cause malfunction that could lead to injury.
zIf two or more people are involved in the maintenance work, confirm the procedure,
signs and actions to cope with anomalies or the like in advance, and separately appoint
a person for monitoring the work.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident.
WARNING
General
zDo not stand on this product or the packaging box.
Doing so may cause fault or damage, or cause falling that could lead to injure.
zDo not impact this product.
Doing so may cause fault or damage, or injure you.
zDo not apply a load that exceeds the permissible level.
Doing so may cause fault or damage, or may cause abnormal operation that could lead to injury.
* For your reference, see the Appendix, which contains the static permissible moment and permissible input
torque for each model number.
zDo not disassemble or alter this product.
Doing so may cause foreign material to enter the product, which could result in fault or adversely affect the
performance or service life, or may cause abnormal operation that could lead to injury.
Unpacking
zBe careful not to hit your hands or body against protruded parts.
Failure to do so may injure you, or cause fault or fracture.
zCheck whether the delivered product is the product you ordered.
Using a wrong product may cause malfunction that could lead to injury or fault.
zCheck whether the product has any fractured parts.
Using a fractured product may cause injury or fault.
* If you find any defect, contact our Sales Division.
Transportation
zDo not drop or hit this product.
Doing so may cause injury or fracture, or a functional loss.
zWhen transporting this product, do not hold any moving part or the cover.
Also, do not hold US6T/6RT/8T/8RT by pressing the side covers from both sides.
Doing so may cause the product to fall, leading to injury, or cause fault or fracture.
zWhen transporting this product, do not hold the motor, the sensor or the cable.
Doing so may cause the product to fall, leading to injury, or cause fault or fracture.
zWhen hoisting this product, use the base, and avoid applying load to any other parts
(top cover, side cover, end cap, motor, etc.).
Note) This hoisting work should be carried out only by a qualified personnel wearing protective equipment
(helmets, safety shoes, etc.).
Failure to do so may cause the product to fall, leading to injury, or cause fault or fracture.
CAUTION
2. Safety Precautions
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2. Safety
Precautions
2. Safety Precautions
zWhen carrying this product, hold the bottom face of the base. Most models of this
product are heavy articles (20 kg or heavier).Two or more people should hold the
product as necessary.
Failure to do so may cause the product to fall, leading to injury, or cause fault or fracture.
* We provide the hanging jig for USW as an option.
We recommend to attach a hanging jig when the actuator main unit has the weight of 20 kg or more. For
the details, see 9. Appendix Hanging Jig (→P.9-1).
* For more information on the weight of the product, see the general catalog of THK electrical actuators.
Installation and operation
zFirmly secure this product before operating it.
Failure to do so may cause abnormal operation that could cause injury, fault or fracture.
zIf anomaly occurs, immediately stop the machine.
Failure to do so may cause abnormal operation that could cause injury, fault or fracture.
zDo not exceed the maximum speed when using the product.
Doing so may cause fault or damage, or may cause abnormal operation that could lead to injury. For your
reference, see the specification (→P.4-1 to 4-2), which contains the maximum speed for each model
number at each stroke.
zDo not use the defected or fractured product.
Doing so may cause injury or machine failure.
CAUTION
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2. Safety
Precautions
2. Safety Precautions
2-3 Checking the precautions/instruction labels
This product is affixed with precautions/instruction labels. Identify them when unpacking the
product.
Figs.1 to 4 show the affixing positions.
Caution – Getting caught
Caution – High temperature
取扱説明書をお読みください。
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取扱説明書をお読みください。
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Fig.1 US6T/8T precautions/instruction labels affixing positions
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
Fig.2 US6RT/8RT precautions/instruction labels affixing positions
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2. Safety
Precautions
2. Safety Precautions
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
Fig.3 USW12T/16T/20T precautions/instruction labels affixing positions
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
取扱説明書をお読みください。
Review the manual.
Fig.4 USW12RT/16RT/20RT cautions/instruction affixing positions
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3. Nameplates
display
3-1 Nameplates display and serial number
Fig. 5 and 6 show the nameplate format of Universal Series US/USW.
TYPE No.: Actuator model number
SERIAL No.: Manufacturing number
Ｓ Ｅ ＲＩＡ Ｌ Ｎ ｏ ．：
ＭＡＤＥ ＩＮ ＪＡＰＡＮ
ＴＹＰＥ Ｎｏ ．：
THK Co.,LTD.
US8T-05-0150A-1-P-C-A-GR
ＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸ
Fig.5 US Nameplate details
Ｓ Ｅ ＲＩＡ Ｌ Ｎ ｏ ．：
ＭＡＤＥ ＩＮ ＫＯＲＥＡ
ＴＹＰＥ Ｎｏ ．：
THK Co.,LTD.
USW16T-20-0400A-1-P-T-A
ＸＸＸＸＸＸＸＸ
Fig.6 USW Nameplate details
3. Nameplates display
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4. Specification
4-1 The basic specification
4. Specification
The basic specification of US/USW is shown as follows. Do not exceed the following basic
specification when using the product. Failure to do so may cause fault or damage, or may cause
abnormal operation that could lead to injury.
When Controller TLC/THC is used/without motor specification
Model
Ball screw
Lead
[mm]
Stroke
[mm]
Motor
Rated output
[W]
Maximum load capacity*1
[kg]
Horizontal mount Wall mount Vertical mount
US6
6
100 to 900
50 30 30 7
12 15 15 3
6100 70 33 14
12 30 30 7
US8
5
100 to 1100
100
80 53.5 16*2
10 40 40 8
20 20 20 4
30 8 8 2
10
150
60 53 12
20 30 30 6
30 12 12 3
USW12
5
100 to 1100 200
100 100 30
10 80 80 20
20 40 40 8
30 25 25 5
USW16
10
100 to 1500 400
120 120 35
20 80 80 15
40 40 40 9
USW20 20 200 to 1700 750 130 130 37
40 70 70 20
*1 The value when the acceleration/deceleration rate is 0.3G.
*2 The value when the acceleration/deceleration rate is 0.2G.
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4. Specification
When Controller TLC/THC is used/without motor specification
Model
Ball
screw
Lead
[mm]
Stroke
[mm]
Maximum speed at each stroke*3[mm/s]
Stroke [mm]
~600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600
1700
US6
6
100 to 900
360 310 270 240 210 180 160
12 720 630 550 480 420 370 330
6 360 310 270 240 210 180 160
12 720 630 550 480 420 370 330
US8
5
100 to 1100
300 290 250 220 200 180 160 150 130 120
10 600 550 480 430 380 340 310 280 250 230
20 1200
1090 960 850 760 680 610 560 510 460
30 1800
1600 1410 1250 1120 1000 910 820 750 690
10 600 550 480 430 380 340 310 280 250 230
20 1200
1090 960 850 760 680 610 560 510 460
30 1800
1600 1410 1250 1120 1000 910 820 750 690
USW12
5
100 to 1100
300 270 240 210 190 170 150 140 130 120
10 600 580 510 450 400 360 320 290 260 240 220
20
1200 1160 1020 900 800 720 640 580 530 480 440
30
1800 1700 1490 1320 1180 1050 950 860 780 720 660 600 550 510 480
USW16
10
100 to 1500
550 520 470 420 380 340 310 290 250 240 230 210 190 180 170 160
20 1000
1040 930 840 760 700 640 590 540 500 460 430 400 380 350
40 2000
1970 1780 1610 1470 1340 1230 1130 1050 970 900 840 780 730 690
USW20
20
200 to 1700
1100 1010 910 820 750 680 620 570 530 490 460 420 400 370 350 330 310 290 270
40 2200
2140 1920 1730 1570 1430 1310 1210 1110 1030 950 890 830 770 720 680 640 600 570 530
*3 The maximum speed is restricted by the permissible rotational speed of the ball screw.
4. Specification
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4. Specification
4-2 Speed and load capacity characteristic diagram
Load capacity and maximum speed vary with usage conditions.
Use the product within the range of following characteristic diagram.
4. Specification
US6(50W).....When controllerTLC is used
{Lead 6 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
{Lead 12 mm
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
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4. Specification
4. Specification
US6(100W).....When controller THC is used
{Lead 6 mm
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
{Lead 12 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
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4. Specification
4. Specification
US8(100W).....When controller THC is used
{Lead 5 mm
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.2G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.3G
[Vertical]
40
{Lead 10 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0 200 400 600 800
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
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4. Specification
4. Specification
US8(100W).....When controller THC is used
{Lead 20 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Vertical]
{Lead 30 mm
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Horizontal]
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Vertical]
1.5
0.5
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4. Specification
4. Specification
US8(150W).....When controllerTHC is used
{Lead 10 mm
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Horizontal]
0
3
6
9
12
15
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
{Lead 20 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Vertical]
{Lead 30 mm
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Horizontal]
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.7G
[Vertical]
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4. Specification
4. Specification
USW12.....When controller THC is used
{Lead 5 mm
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
0 100 200 300 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Horizontal]
45
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 100 200 300 400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
14
{Lead 10 mm
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.6G
[Horizontal]
0
5
10
15
20
25
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.5G
[Vertical]
9
4
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4. Specification
4. Specification
USW12.....When controller THC is used
{Lead 20 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 1.0G
[Horizontal]
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 0.8G
[Vertical]
6.5
3.5
{Lead 30 mm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100
Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 1.0G
[Horizontal]
4.3
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Speed [mm/s]
Load capacity [kg]
ACC/DCC 0.3G
Max. ACC/DCC 1.0G
[Vertical]
1.3
4.3
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