Basic safety instructions
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03.00|Quick-Change Jaw System |en
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
The PRONTO quick-change jaw system is used for gripping cylindrical
workpieces on a 3-jaw chuck. The unclamping length of the work-
pieces must not exceed 2.5 x D.
The PRONTO quick-change jaw system can be used with the chuck on
machine tools and other suitable technical facilities.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
• The product is intended for industrial and industry-oriented use.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all
instructions in this manual.
• The maximum speed of the chuck and the necessary clamping
force must be determined by the operator for each clamping task
in accordance with the valid standards or technical specifications
of the manufacturer.
(Also see "Calculation for clamping force and speed" in the
"Technical data" chapter of the respective chuck operating
manual.)
Not intended use
The PRONTO quick-change jaw system is not being used as intended
if, for example:
• It is used as a press, a punch, a chuck, a load-handling device or
as lifting equipment
• It is used for I.D. clamping
• It is used in working environments that are not permissible
• Workpieces are not clamped properly, paying particular attention
to the clamping forces specified by the manufacturer. (Note: max.
clamping forces of jaws or max. permissible clamping force of the
chuck used).
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