SFG-N Soft Finger Gripper User Manual V1.1
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Version: Vl.l Soft Robot Tech Co.,Ltd

Safety notes Thank you for purchasing the SFG Soft Finger Gripper of SRT. Please read the installation manual carefully before use so as to operate and use this product correctly. This manual provides a safe and effective way of operation for users. Please keep it properly after reading for future reference. A . Warning! • Please strictly follow the safety precautions ! • Maintenance or wiring operation should be carried out after 30 seconds of disconnecting the power supply to prevent electric shock risk ! • Please do not carry out maintenance operation during robot movement! • Please...

1. Product Introduction 1.1 SFG soft flexible gripper SFG series soft flexible gripper is the main product launched by SRT, which is mainly composed of flexible finger module, bracket and manipulator connector. Among them, the flexible finger module is formed by pouring special silicone rubber material, which has the characteristics of good flexibility, long life and high reliability. The bracket and connection parts are made of aviation grade high strength aluminum alloy with light weight and high strength, which can easily cope with various industrial occasions. Different from the rigid...

1.2 Flexible gripping system SFG soft flexible gripping system is mainly composed of end-effector, pneumatic controller and accessory gas path. By connecting gas source and industrial robot, the flexible clamping system is built conveniently and quickly. With the help of SRT communication protocol, SFG soft flexible gripper can work with industrial robots and seamlessly connect. 1.3 Application field This soft gripper is suitable for small-scale automatic devices in industries such as intelligent assembly, automatic sorting, logistics warehouse and food processing, and also could be applied...

2. Technical parameters2.1 Working parameters Drive medium * If industrial air source is applied to drive the soft gripper, please ensure effective filtration of the air or the lifespan of the gripper would be affected. * Input air pressure for SRT soft grippers should not be higher than lOOkPa, or the lifespan of the gripper would be affected. 2.2 Installation dimentons 1) Connectors of soft gripper • Flexible gripper connector model: SFG-TC4, can be divided into connecting robot end TC4-R and connecting flexible gripper TC4-T. * By matching the modular positioning table ( rabbet ), the...

* If flange of special dimension is needed, please contact our technicians in advance.

3. Installation of soft gripper3.1 Product parts and accessories 3.2 Product installation After ensuring that all parts are intact and ready, installation can be started with the help of tools and materials listed below. Otherwise, contact us for after-sales support. Tools needed: 1.2.5mmhex wrench and slotted screwdriver 2.Pipe scissor 3.Screws, gaskets, pins that match your manipulator Step 1: Prepare the soft finger Soft gripper, adjustable connectors and fastening steel block of the soft finger module should be removed before installation of gripper. Step 2: Installing the bracket...

Step 3 : Adjust finger module spacing According to requirements, reasonable assembly of finger module number and spacing, locking screw: Lengths of pipes depend on requirements of use.

\V SFG Soft Finger Gripper Step 6 : Install to the manipulator Firstly, according to the mechanical interface of the robot to be installed, the corresponding size of the positioning table ( selection) and positioning pin ( self-provided) are selected. The screw was tightened by rotating the loose side, and TC4 - R was removed. The default positioning platform of TC4 - R was replaced by the selected positioning platform ( matching ). The selected positioning pin was installed in the pin hole corresponding to the robot installation interface. The TC4-R is then installed on the robot...

SFG Soft Finger Gripper Step 7 : Connect to the Controller The pneumatic interface of the flexible gripper is connected to the SRT controller through the O 6 mm trachea. The clamping and opening state of the flexible gripper can be controlled by inputting the positive / negative pressure. The detailed control method is shown in the instructions of the controller. Note whether the gripper leak, if there is a problem, please check the tracheal air tightness, if you can not solve yourself please contact the official after-sales.

4. Cleaning and maintenance of soft gripper4.1 Cleaning a) Overall cleaning: The whole fixture can be immersed in the ultrasonic cleaning equipment with detergent solution to clean, rinse with water, and dry the surface with dust-free cloth. At the gap of pneumatic joint, fine brush can be used to assist cleaning. If the overall cleaning effect is not ideal, it can be disassembled and cleaned. b) Dismantling cleaning : The SRT flexible gripper finger module is removed from the whole fixture and cleaned directly with detergent solution. Silica gel bulk, sealing structure and other large...

SFG Soft Finger Gripper V' .V 4.2 Disinfection Steam disinfection is recommended, and the color change of products caused by temperature change is normal. When using alcohol disinfection, the dosage should not be too much, otherwise it will lead to yellowing. It is not recommended to use ultraviolet, ozone, 84 and other disinfection, and the resulting product aging needs to be borne by users themselves. 4.3 Protective measures Silicone rubber has stable chemical properties and can resist weak acid and weak alkali at room temperature. However, long term exposure to some strong acid and...

5. Common problems and solutions of soft gripper If you encounter an exception when using this product, please refer to the following tips and processing methods. If the abnormal situation continues to occur, stop using this product immediately to prevent accidents. And immediately contact sales staff, please do not disassemble or repair this product.

6.2 Flexible linger module 16 * Please control the pressure between the working pressure range of soft finger, otherwise it would affect lifespan of the product or even incur product damage. * Smax and Ymax are measured in lab under pressure range between -50 ~ lOOkPa. 15