Function And Application; Conveying And Storage; Requirements For Product Use - Festo EGC-FA Notice D'utilisation

EGC-FA
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Function and application

The slide of the EGC-...-FA guide axis supports a load so that it can move. Due to the coupling with a
drive axis (e.g. EGC-...-BS/TB-KF), slide 4 moves forwards and backwards. Extended or additional
slides on the guide permit loading with higher torques and forces.
The slide is mounted on a roller bearing. The reference position of the slide can be detected with the
help of accessories (è 5.1.3 Mounting the accessories).
The intended use of the EGC-...-FA guide axis is to form the
basic structure of cantilever or gantry systems using a drive
axis and a passive guide axis. The guide axis is permitted
for slide operating mode.
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Conveying and storage

• Take a product weight of up to 340 kg into consideration.
• Comply with the maximum permitted support clearances when attaching transportation aids
(è 12 Characteristic curves).
• Storage conditions:
– Short storage times
– Cool, dry, UV- and corrosion-resistant location.
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Requirements for product use

Note
Malfunctions will occur if the device is not used correctly.
• Always comply with the specifications in this chapter.
• Take into consideration the legal regulations that apply to the location, as well as:
– Regulations and standards
– Regulations of testing organisations and insurers
– National specifications.
• Comply with the warnings and notices on the product and in the relevant operating instructions.
• Remove transport packaging, such as films, caps and cardboard.
The material used in the packaging has been specifically chosen for its recyclability (exception:
oiled paper = residual waste).
• Take material specifications into consideration (è 11 Technical data).
• Only use the product in its original state, without any unauthorised modifications.
• Take into consideration the ambient conditions at the location of use.
Corrosive environments (e.g. ozone) will reduce the service life of the product.
Festo – EGC-FA – 1507a English
Fig. 2 Slide operation
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