Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages - Manual (Page 71)

Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010 71
Removing and Replacing Multi-axis Stage Components Chapter 8
Replace the Strip Seal
Follow these directions to replace the strip seals.
1. Remove power from the linear stage, and lock out and tag the power
source.
2. Follow the instructions below on how to measure, mark, and cut new strip
seals.
3. Position the carriage at the midpoint of stage travel.
4. Expose the center metal section of the carriage’s seal strip guide by
loosening the screws securing the end clamps and those at the carriage seal
guide.
5. Thread the new strip seal, point end first, through the seal guides, the
carriage, and then the end clamps.
6. Center and smooth the strip seal against the top cover and the side panel
magnetic strips.
7. Using very light pressure, hold the seal guide against the strip seal, and then
tighten the seal guide.
8. Tighten one end clamp, but do not tighten the clamp on the other end.
9. Move the carriage by hand through the complete range of travel and make
sure the strip seal seats smoothly against the cover and side panel magnet
strips.
Pulling against the tightened end clamp will help to smooth the seal.
10. Once the seal lays flat and smooth against the top cover and side panel,
tighten the second end clamp.
11. With the outside edge of the end clamps as a guide, use tin snips to cut and
remove excess strip seal material.
12. Position the carriage at the far ends of travel.
ATTENTION: Handle strip seal material with care. The strip seal
has sharp edges that can cause personal injury if mishandled.
1) Mark needed strip length.
2) Mark strip width centerline.
3) Make two 45° marks to centerline.
4) Use tin snips to cut along 45° marks.