Rockwell Automation MPAR Electric Cylinders - Manual (Page 5)

MP-Series Electric Cylinders 5
Rockwell Automation Publication MPAR-IN001D-EN-P - September 2012
Before You Begin
Remove all packing material, wedges, and braces from within and around the item. After
unpacking, verify the nameplate catalog number against the purchase order.
1. Remove packaging polyethylene foil and cardboard.
The packing materials are recyclable, except for oiled paper, which is waste.
2. Remove the electric cylinder carefully from its shipping container.
Consider the weight of the electric cylinder. Depending on the design, the electric
cylinder can weigh up to 20.6 kg (45.4 lb).
3. Visually inspect the electric cylinder for damage.
4. Examine the electric cylinder frame, piston shaft, and hollow bolts for defects.
5. Notify the carrier of shipping damage immediately.
Planning Your Installation
Refer to the Kinetix® Motion Control Selection Guide, publication GMC-SG001 , for the
specifications and additional products referenced in this section:
• This product can be operated in compliance with the relevant safety regulations only if
the maximum loading limits are observed.
• If you are mounting your electric cylinder in a vertical or sloping position, include safety
measures that will control the workload should the spindle nut fail.
• Corrosive environments reduce the service life of electric cylinders.
• Depending on the workload, the piston rod will bend. Refer to the piston-rod deflection
specifications for limitations.
ATTENTION: Do not attempt to open and modify the electric cylinder beyond changing
motor connector orientation as described on
page 12 . Only a qualified Allen-Bradley®
employee can service the internal working of the electric cylinder or motor.
Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage to
equipment.
ATTENTION: The electric-cylinder is not intended to be used in applications where
side-loading occurs. Loads must be guided and supported. Aligned load with the
line-of-motion of the
piston rod .
Side loading will reduce the lifetime of the electric-cylinder.
ATTENTION: Uncontrolled moving masses can cause injury or damage to property.
If there is a spindle nut fracture inside the actuator cylinder due to wear, the working
mass will drop down.
Check whether additional external safety measures are required to prevent damage in
the event of a spindle nut fracture.