OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SoftGripper and SoftActuators Original Instructions This document describes the usage of the SoftGripping SoftGripper and SoftGripping SoftActuators Revision 2.0 Date of Revision: 2022-01-21

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Tip: For your own safety, read the operating instructions and follow the warning and safety instructions on the device and in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Tip: If you wish to get the operating manual in an additional language, please send us your request and the corresponding product code via Email. Warning! Not reading the manual properly can lead to injuries. Please mind the warnings provided in the operating instructions. Technical Support: Do you have questions about the installation...

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SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions 1. About this document This document describes the usage of the product, certain aspects of the device are described in other documents and must be observed as well. 1.1. Applicable documents You can find additional information in the Quick Installation Guides and data sheets. For all available documentation visit our website or contact us directly. 2. Safety 2.1. Intended use SoftGrippers and SoftActuators are used with roboter systems for pick and place tasks. 2.2. General safety information • • • • • The product may only be used in its original...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Figure 1: SoftGripper and SoftActuator SoftGripping comes in two editions: SoftGripper and SoftActuator. SoftGripper are built from one piece. But you can switch the adapter for the specific robot and replace the fingers. Angle and base remain unchangeable. Made for the selected gripping purpose. Designed for humanrobot interactions with Cobots and high-speed applications with delta or scara robots. SoftActuator: Plates or aluminium profiles and SoftActuators are all you need for pick and place tasks with industrial robots. Use the perfect...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Figure 2: Three states of SoftGripping 5.1. SoftGripper In the following modularity of SoftGripper is presented. It´s the Base, the Fingers and the Robot Connector. These things are connected with a few screws and seals. Here is an example with a 2-Finger parallel Gripper for a robot with ISO 9409-31,5-4-M5 flange. We provide connectors for any robot. If you cannot find the connector on our website, please contact us directly. 2 Finger Base 15° Cone Angle SG.IN.P.F2.A67.D15 Robot Flange ISO 9409-31,5-4-M5 SG.IN.R31 Figure 3: Modular Design...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions 5.2. SoftActuator The SoftGripping SoftActuator series is built for maximum flexibility. Actuators with single or multiple fingers are used for light, adjustable and fast SoftGripper. SoftActuators can be mounted on our SoftGripping Plates or you can build your own EoAT according to your needs. Figure 4: 4-Finger Gripper with SoftActuators 3 Arm Plate SG.AN.P3.A185 Mass 50 g 4 Arm Plate SG.AN.P4.A185 Mass 60 g [email protected] www.soft-gripping.com www.soft-gripping.shop

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions 6. Installation For mechanical installation: Make sure to use the right screws and sealings and make sure to tighten the screws with right torque, so no parts can disconnect during operation. For pneumatical installation: Make sure to use the right diameter of tubing and your pneumatic setup not to exceed the maximal operating pressure. Connect the tubing to the corresponding connectors. The number of connections you have to make depends on the configuration of your SoftGripper. Verify, that all connections are made, before operating the setup....

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions 6.1. SoftGripper Depending on the selected product, a SoftGripper comes assembled or unassembled. The following steps shows you how to install your SoftGripper. These steps are also to be used for replacement of the components. A Base Fixing Screws (M5x8) H Air Supply Fingers /Suction Cup B Robot Flange Connector I Robot Fixing Screws C Air Supply Fingers/Suction Cup For 6mm tubing D Finger Fixing Screw M3x20 ISO 7380 (TX) Truss Head F Base G Finger (Part No. SG.FI.S60) M M5 Mounting Thread for additional accessories (e.g. Suction Cup, Spacer)...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions D Finger Fixing Screw M3x20 ISO 7380 (TX) Figure 6: Mounting a SoftGripper Finger Mounting or Replacing a SoftGripper Robot Connector To replace a SoftGripper Robot Connector B, loosen the both fixing screws A (M5x8) on top of the Robot Connector. For replacing we recommend to use new sealings K (2 pc. 5x1,5 mm , 1 pc. 28x1,5 mm). The screw can be further used. To mount a SoftGripper Robot Connector to a base, place the two seals 5x1,5 mm K on the both sealing grooves at the SoftGripper base. Place the 28x1,5 mm sealing E around the flange...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Install or Replace SoftGripper Accessories (Suction Cup, Spacer) SoftGripper with up to 4 Fingers have the option of mounting an additional suction cup. SoftGrippers with more than 4 fingers only have a mounting thread for accessories such as spacers, not for suction cups. All SoftGripping Bases have a centric mounting thread M (M5 thread) for additionally accessories. For example, you can mount the SoftGripping Spacer or a Suction Cup L with or without Suction Cup Extender. M M5 Mounting Thread for additionally accessories (e.g. Suction Cup,...

SoftGripper and SoftActuators Operating Instructions Warning! Use compressed air according ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4] with maximum pressure 1,2 bar! Connect the tubing to the corresponding push-in-fittings H and C. Robot Connectors always have 2 of it. The function depends on your selected SoftGripper. SoftGripper with up to 4 Fingers have the option of mounting an additional suction cup. Accordingly, one of the push-in-fitting is for supplying the fingers, the other for the suction cup. If you don´t want to use a suction cup, only the push-in-fitting for the finger supply must be connected. SoftGrippers...