Rolling ring drive RG_ARG
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Operating Instructions Rolling Ring Drive RG / ARG Translation of the Original Operating Instructions V03 18.05.2015

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Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim

Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

1. General These Operating Instructions apply to all RG and ARG rolling ring drives and their various configurations. These Operating Instructions provide the user with  general information on the RG / ARG rolling ring drives,  on their storage and transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair  and an overview of technical data relating to the base models of the RG / ARG rolling ring drives. Please read through the Operating Instructions carefully. All information and notes must be observed. Rolling ring drives RG / ARG 1.1.1. How they work Uhing RG / ARG rolling...

1.1.3. RG and ARG rolling ring drives ARG rolling ring drives differ from RG rolling ring drives in that they have a drive system support frame. Within the RG and ARG rolling ring drive ranges the key differentiating criterion is the shaft diameter. We offer a comprehensive assortment of RG / ARG rolling ring drives with standard and client-specific features. Base models of the rolling ring drives currently available and referenced in these Operating Instructions are: Rolling ring drive RG      Rolling ring drive ARG      The base models are described in section 6.3 Base models of...

1.1.4. Shaft material The ARG rolling ring drives are fitted with Uhing precision shafts. They have the following attributes: Material Cf 53 Material no. 1.1213 Surface inductively hardened 60-64 HRC Material X 46 Cf 13 Material no. 1.4034 Surface inductively hardened 51-55 HRC Rustproof and acid-resistant version:     Material X 90 CrMoV 18 Material no. 1.4112 Surface inductively hardened 52-56 HRC All versions feature the following characteristics:      Burnished and polished Surface roughness: average roughness (DIN 4768 T.1) RA: ≤ 0.35 m Tolerance on diameter: h6 Roundness:...

1.1.5. Specific parameters of RG / ARG rolling ring drives Depending on shaft diameter the base models vary in their maximum thrust and speed. The following table provides information on the specific parameters of the individual RG / ARG rolling ring drive base models. Table 1: Specific parameters of RG / ARG rolling ring drives Shaft diameter in mm Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration 1: Rolling ring drive ARG 3-30-2 MCRF 1.1.6. Identifying the rolling ring drive Rolling ring drive RG Each RG rolling ring drive has: (1) An affixed type plate showing - model name (type), - product number (prod. no.) and - thrust F (N). (2) An engraved serial number. Illustration 2: Rolling ring drive with type plate and serial number Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

Rolling ring drive ARG Each ARG rolling ring drive has: (1) An affixed type plate showing - model name (type), - product number (prod. no.) Illustration 3: An ARG rolling ring drive type plate Explanations of the type and product number can be found in section 6.3 Base models of the RG / ARG rolling ring drives. Operating instructions for Rolling Ring Drives RG / ARG Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG

Any use other than as a traversing drive on a hardened shaft is improper use. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer. Product guarantee The guarantee period for the RG / ARG rolling ring drives is as per the current VDMA conditions. Symbols and their meaning 1.5.1. General symbols Note: This symbol is used when reference is made to particularly important information. Tip: This symbol is used to give tips and useful information. 1.5.2. Safety symbols This symbol warns against danger. This symbol warns against physical damage. Danger level Signal word / colour Significance in the event...

General safety instructions 1.6.1. Risk of injury during ongoing operations Risk of injury during ongoing operations Never try to access a rolling ring drive during ongoing operation. There is a risk of severe injury. DANGER  For safety purposes fully cover the rolling ring drive with a hood during ongoing operation. 1.6.2. Procedure in the event of faults If any faults occur on the rolling ring drive, turn off the machine in which it is fitted. Repairs to the rolling ring drive may be carried out only with the machine at a standstill and must be performed solely by trained specialists. If...

For rolling ring drives RG 3/4-50… to RG 3/4-80… the following applies: 1. Remove the four Allen head screws from the housing. 2. Separate the housing halves. 3. Disassemble and remove the individual parts. Dispose of the aluminium parts in the container for aluminium waste, the steel parts in the container for steel scrap and the plastic parts in the container for reusable materials issued by the local waste disposal firm. For transportation of ARG rolling ring drives follow the currently applicable laws, standards and guidelines. Permissible ambient temperature The rolling ring drives can...

3.1.1. Shaft material As a basic principle, RG / ARG rolling ring drives require a steel shaft with surfaces that have been induction hardened. The steel shaft must also be smoothed and polished. The minimum requirements are:     Surface hardness: 50 HRC Tolerance on diameter: h6 Roundness: maximum one half of the permissible diameter variation in accordance with ISO tolerance h6 Run-out tolerance as per DIN ISO 1101: ≤ 0.1 mm/m You will find detailed information on the versions and characteristics of Uhing precision shafts in section 1.1.4 Shaft material. 3.1.2. Front chamfer The shaft...