Operation Instructions K 32/60 UZ

Underbody Clamp K 32.1/60.1 UZ

16.05.2013
1. Description Caution: Operation with incorrect or too high voltage can lead to
short circuiting and danger to personnel.
The underbody clamp is a high-power tool designed for use in
clamping tasks processing sheet metal. It consists of a pneumatic Function control of integrated LED as follows:
cylinder, a metal housing with mounting faces, front and rear, and a green .........operating voltage
locating pin with an integrated clamp hook. yellow clamp open
When used in clamping, the pneumatic cylinder moves an red..............clamp closed
integrated toggle lever joint to accentuate power; the joint triggers B. Pneumatic limit switch set (T08/T10)
the swivel action of the clamp hook. The position control of the
clamp arm is achieved optionally through an integrated inductive Connect control line for pneumatic limit switch set to the rear of
sensing cartridge. the clamp according to the marking (P, R).
Caution: Working pressure for control lines max. 6 bar.
2. Safety
The underbody clamp was not conceived to be a complete tool, 4. Set up for the underbody clamp
ready for independent applications and has therefore not been fitted Caution! Danger of crushing!
with safety equipment. Only when it is correctly installed in a When the clamp hook is being set, fingers could be severed or
production system and a corresponding safety control system is crushed. Do not reach into the toggle lever area of the clamping
added, will all safety requirements be met. hook while the underbody clamp is in operation. Before adjustments
Should any faults occur that place personnel at risk, the underbody are started, the air supply must be shot off.
clamp is to be switched off immediately. Maintenance measures are • For sight checks of the support roller, remove cover “B” by
only to be undertaken when the machine is at a complete standstill releasing the screws.
and by suitably qualified specialists. • Move the underbody clamp to the opened position, the clamp
After maintenance work has been carried out, the protection devices hook is inside the locating pin; support rollers are in lower
are to be refitted in the correct way. position.
Maximum load depends on diameter of dowel pin and geometry of • Set work piece on locating pin and move to desired position.
the hook.
• Move underbody clamp to clamping position, clamp hook lies on
a. Assembly of the underbody clamp the work piece; support rollers are in the upper position.
Caution: The support rollers must be at the upper limit stop.
• The clamp is installed by means of four socket head cap
Only in this way operation of the upper dead-centre lock can be
screws on the mounting face, front or rear.
ensured.
• Connect to supply air between pneumatic control valve and
• In case the pre-tension between the work piece and the
clamp (connections “N”).
clamping hook should be too low, open the clamp and remove
Caution: For fine adjustment of speed of clamping process,
the work piece. Adjust the height of support plate on clamp
the use of external directional flow control valves is
head accordingly by changing net blocks, ground spacers,
recommended.
shims, etc.
• If external magnet switches are used, they are to be
• Excessive pre-tension is characterised by
assembled and connected.
a) Cylinder does not move to the upper position. Supporting
A. Inductive limit switch set (T12) roller does not lie against the limit stop.
Set plug on socket “C” according to the electrical design of the b) After the clamping process, the cylinder can not open
pneumatic clamp (see circuit diagrams), and tighten. under normal pressure (6 bar). Cylinder ring area is not
sufficient to unlock the clamp
If necessary unlock the clamp at the supporting rolle
manually and remove the work piece. Reduce height of
support plate on clamp head accordingly.
• Reassemble cover “B” with screws.
B
5. Replacement of limit switch cartridge
• Remove limit switch cartridge by releasing screw “D”.
• Set new limit switch cartridge for relevant opening angle and
assemble.
6. Maintenance
The underbody clamp is designed for high production applications;
it is equipped with high quality, low-maintenance bearings, seals
D and guides. This technical concept allows 3 million cycles without
significant component wear.
N Because of the closed structure no special maintenance of the
C underbody clamp is necessary.
Caution: Damage can be caused to the underbody clamp by
cleaning with steam-jet or dry ice.

Fig. 1: Underbody clamp

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TÜNKERS®
TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH
Am Rosenkothen 8 • 40880 Ratingen
Postfach 10 17 16 • 40837 Ratingen
SPANNSYSTEME Tel. 02102 4517-0 • Fax 02102 445808
Internet www.tuenkers.de
 Operation Instructions Detection set T12
Pneumatic Clamps Inductive switch, 1 connector
version 16.05.2013

yellow
- open/back - green red
- closed/forward -

Technical Specifications

Inductive switch (Standard version)

Short circuit proof
Rated voltage 10-30 V
Working current 32 mA ( one initiator connected with PLC)
Closer PNP exit

TÜNKERS®
TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH
Am Rosenkothen 8 • D-40880 Ratingen
Postfach 10 17 16 • D-40837 Ratingen
SPANNSYSTEME Tel. 02102 4517-0 Fax 02102 445808
Internet www.tuenkers.de