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Doc. no. 

TQ1230001-OM104-A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

PRODUCT NAME

 

 

Vacuum gripper unit   

 

MODEL / Series / Product Number

 

ZXP7

1

1-



-X1

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

The  outward  appearance  showed  on  this  manual  is  an  example  of  the  vacuum  gripper  unit  with 
suction cups which is indicated by the product number: ZXP7A11-ZPB25JS-X1. Refer to the suction 
cup catalog for the detail of other applicable suction cups. 

Summary of Contents for ZXP7 11-X1 Series

Page 1: ... Product Number ZXP7 11 X1 The outward appearance showed on this manual is an example of the vacuum gripper unit with suction cups which is indicated by the product number ZXP7A11 ZPB25JS X1 Refer to the suction cup catalog for the detail of other applicable suction cups ...

Page 2: ...unting 12 4 2 Wiring 13 4 3 Piping 14 5 Dimensions 15 5 1 Vacuum gripper unit 15 5 2 Center of gravity 16 5 3 Suction cup with adapter 18 6 How to change the number of cups 20 6 1 Change to 1 cup with flange 20 6 2 Change to 1 cup without flange 21 6 3 Change to 2 cups 22 7 Maintenance 23 7 1 Maintenance for vacuum gripper unit 23 7 2 Maintenance for suction cup 24 8 Precautions 25 8 1 Air supply ...

Page 3: ... 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 r...

Page 4: ...e 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 2 Suction cups are excluded from this 1 year warranty A suction cup 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 su...

Page 5: ...ifications Do not use for flammable or harmful fluids Fire malfunction or damage to the product can result Please check the specifications before use Do not Do not use in an atmosphere containing flammable or explosive gases Fire or an explosion can result The product is not designed to be explosion proof Do not Do not use the product in a place where static electricity is a problem Otherwise fail...

Page 6: ... vacuum gripper unit Operating environment Do not use in an environment where corrosive gases chemicals sea water water or steam are present Do not use the product in a place where the product could be splashed by oil or chemicals If the product is to be used in an environment containing oils or chemicals such as coolant or cleaning solvent even for a short time the solenoid valve or pressure swit...

Page 7: ...e 1 pc Vacuum gripper unit 1 pc Suction cup with adapter 4 pcs When suction cup series is selected Parallel pin 6x10 1 pc Hexagon socket head cap screw M6x10 8 pcs Plug 4 pcs Part No M 3P When cup mounting flange shape is selected Used for decreasing the number of suction cups ...

Page 8: ...arts of the Product Internal details Robot connector Parallel pin Robot mounting flange Digital pressure switch O ring Parallel pin Suction cups with adapter Cup mounting flange With mesh Compliant with ISO 9409 1 50 4 M6 Air supply port ...

Page 9: ... Note 1 The weight changes by the selected suction cup Refer to 3 4 How to order Note 2 Limited by the cup diameter mounting orientation or workpiece The weight of the workpiece shall be maximum workload or less Gripping or transfer of workload exceeding the maximum workload leads to the decrease of vacuum due to air leakage Note 3 Impact resistance The characteristics are satisfied after tested o...

Page 10: ... airtight the suction flow becomes zero and vacuum pressure is at the maximum value Pmax 2 When the suction port is opened gradually air can flow through air leakage suction flow increases but vacuum pressure decreases condition P1 and Q1 3 When the suction port is opened further and fully opened suction flow moves to the maximum value Qmax but vacuum pressure is near zero atmospheric pressure As ...

Page 11: ...quired lifting force can then be determined by dividing the theoretical lifting force by the safety factor t Lifting force Theoretical lifting force t Theoretical lifting force Theoretical lifting force P x S x 0 1 Cup diameter Φ8 to Φ32 N Cup diameter mm Φ8 Φ10 Φ13 Φ16 Φ20 Φ25 Φ32 S Cup area cm2 0 50 0 79 1 33 2 01 3 14 4 91 8 04 Vacuum pressure kPa 85 4 2 6 6 11 17 26 41 68 80 4 0 6 2 10 16 25 3...

Page 12: ... 8 8 8 9 ZP16B ZP 20 B ZPG20B 7A X2 11 11 11 13 ZP20B ZP 25 B ZPG25B 7A X2 11 12 12 14 ZP25B ZP 32 B ZPG32B 7A X2 14 15 15 18 ZP32B ZP 20 UT ZPG20UT 7A X2 4 4 4 4 ZPT1 A6 ZP2 20UT ZP 16 J ZPG16J 7A X2 8 8 8 9 ZPT2 7A X2 ZP2 16J ZP B25 J ZPGB25J 7A X2 14 15 15 18 ZP2 B25J ZP B30 J ZPGB30J 7A X2 18 19 19 25 ZP2 B30J ZP3P 20 JT2 SF ZP3PG20JT2SF 7A X2 21 ZP3P 20JT2SF W ZP3P 20 JT2 SF M ZP3PG20JT2SF M ...

Page 13: ...ool flange with the robot mounting flange and assemble them with bolts included in the accessories Tightening torque 5 2 0 5 Nm Connect the wiring after mount the robot mounting flange Refer to 4 2 Wiring 4 Tighten the vacuum gripper unit to the robot mounting flange Tightening torque 5 2 0 5 Nm Removal should be performed by following the mounting procedure in reverse Pin hole Parallel pin Robot ...

Page 14: ...both sides lightly and check that they do not through out Caution Do not lift up the vacuum gripper unit by holding this cable Otherwise it can cause open circuit Connector pin Connector pin assign Pin no Wire color Function 1 Red Power supply voltage 24V 2 Yellow Power supply voltage GND 3 Black Pilot valve for supply 4 White Release valve 5 N C Non connection 6 N C Non connection 7 Green Pressur...

Page 15: ...o the air pressure supply P port To remove the tube push the release button and pull out the tube Release Button Air pressure supply P port Applicable tubing O D Φ4 Circuit diagram Digital pressure switch ZSE20 M5 A1 Release valve V114 N C Pilot valve for supply V114 N C supply valve ...

Page 16: ... 15 No TQ1230001 OM104 A 5 Dimensions 5 1 Vacuum gripper unit ...

Page 17: ... A Refer to P 17 for the values when other suction cups with adapter are mounted 5 2 Center of gravity ZXP7A11 ZPB25JN X1 Center of gravity X Y Z 11 25 1 66 58 81 Tool Center Point TCP X Y Z 0 0 183 4 Z X Y X Z Y Unit mm TCP ...

Page 18: ...5 C 154 9 ZP 32 C 155 4 ZP 10 B 156 9 ZP 13 B 159 4 ZP 16 B 160 9 ZP 20 B 164 4 ZP 25 B 164 9 ZP 32 B 169 9 ZP 20 UT 150 9 ZP 16 J 164 9 ZP B25 J 183 4 ZP B30 J 189 9 ZP3P 20 JT2 SF 169 1 ZP3P 20 JT2 SF M 169 1 ZP3P 32 JT2 SF 180 5 ZP3P 32 JT2 SF M 180 5 ZP3P 20 JT5 SF 182 6 ZP3P 25 JT5 SF 186 4 ZP3P 32 JT5 SF 200 9 4 Series 5 Diameter 8 Attachment Unit mm Note Material symbol N S U or F is put in...

Page 19: ... 18 No TQ1230001 OM104 A 5 3 Suction cup with adapter It is shown here for representative model only See the suction cup catalog for the other models ...

Page 20: ... 19 No TQ1230001 OM104 A Note1 D and st indicate the reference value during gripping at vacuum pressure 85 kPa ...

Page 21: ...cessory plug then mount the plugs to plate A 4 places 2 Confirm the gasket seal in the adapter then mount the suction cup with adapter removed in the process 1 to plate A Reassemble the parts by reversing the disassembling process with specified tightening torque Caution Tightening torque 1Nm As reference tighten by 45 degrees using a spanner after tightening by hand If tightened excessively threa...

Page 22: ...om the flange with cup removed in the process 1 above 2 Confirm the gasket seal in the adapter then mount the suction cup with adapter removed in the process 1 to the product Reassemble the parts by reversing the disassembling process with specified tightening torque Caution Tightening torque 1N m As reference tighten by 45 degrees using a spanner after tightening by hand If tightened excessively ...

Page 23: ...the plug then mount the plugs to plate A Reassemble the parts by reversing the disassembling process with specified tightening torque Caution Tightening torque 1N m As reference tighten by 45 degrees using a spanner after tightening by hand If tightened excessively thread portion may be damaged and gasket may be deformed This will cause air leakage Insufficient tightening may loosen the thread or ...

Page 24: ... 4 Draining Remove condensate from air filters and mist separators regularly If the collected drainage is drained to the downstream side it can stick inside of the product causing operation failure and failure to reach the specified vacuum pressure 5 Replace the silencer built into the vacuum gripper unit regularly It is recommended to replace the silencer when the pressure drop reaches 5kPa as a ...

Page 25: ... of the suction cups on the workpieces presence or absence of a buffer etc The weakening of bent parts or the wear or sticking of rubber parts may occur with the bellows type cup Thus the customer should decide when suction cups should be replaced based on their condition at the time of initial use The adapter screw point may become loose depending on the operating conditions and environment Be su...

Page 26: ... a workpiece during gripping Please perform of safety measures by customer systems Mounting Warning 1 Tighten to the specified tightening torque If the tightening torque is exceeded the product the mounting screws brackets and the pressure switch can be broken Insufficient torque can cause displacement of the product and the pressure switch from each proper position and loosening of the screw 2 Ho...

Page 27: ...o not apply unnecessary forces such as twisting pulling moment loads vibration impact etc on fittings or tubing 6 Tubing with the exception of coiled tubing requires stationary installation Do not use standard tubing non coiled din applications where tubing is required to travel inside the flexible protection tube Tubing that travels may sustain abrasion extension or severance due to tensile force...

Page 28: ...How to calculate theoretical lifting force for the theoretical lifting force Also the selectable cups will differ based upon conditions other than the above such as the condition of the workpiece surface presence or absence of oil or water the workpiece material and its gas permeability Confirmation is necessary by actually performing vacuum gripping on the subject workpieces 3 Do not apply an imp...

Page 29: ...ring transfer of the object When gripping with cups which do not grip object is required connect the vacuum saving valve ZP2V series Applicable model ZP2V B6 05 The valve suppresses the decrease of the vacuum pressure and there is a case that the workpiece can be held For the feasibility of workpiece and conditions of customer operation check with the actual equipment is required Workpiece Not gri...

Page 30: ...own in the table below Storing in an environment other than that recommended below may lead to changes in properties deformation discoloration cracking increased adhesiveness etc Recommended Storage Environment for Suction cups Temperature 15 to 25 C Humidity 50 or less No condensation Other Location that is shaded from direct sunlight or fluorescent light Location without the presence of ozone Fo...

Page 31: ... Late vacuum achieving time Shortening of response time The set vacuum pressure for the suction verification is too high Set to suitable setting pressure Fluctuation in vacuum pressure Fluctuation in supply pressure Reconsider compressed air circuit line Addition of a tank etc Vacuum pressure may fluctuate under certain conditions due to ejector characteristics Lower or raise supply pressure a lit...

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