Festo DMES−18 Notice D'utilisation page 27

DMES−...
With large stroke lengths:
Use the centre supports in accordance with the chapter Accessories".
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The diagrams in appendix Characteristic curves" (pages 112 to 116 ) show the
bending which occurs as a factor of the work load and the fitting position.
Make sure that the device is fitted free of
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mechanical stress and distortion (even
ness of mounting surface: 0.2 mm).
Fitting centre supports
Place the centre supports on the DMES−...
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in accordance with Fig. 12.
With DMES−40/63: If the sliding blocks of
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the centre supports are tilted, they will
slide into the groove at any point on the
profile.
Tighten the fastening screws to an equal
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extent.
Make sure that the centre supports are
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outside the positioning range of the slide.
Fitting in a vertical or diagonal position
Warning
Injury to human beings / damage to property:
In the event of a spindle nut fracture (e. g. due
to wear) inside the DMES−..., the work mass
will slide down.
S Check whether additional external safety
measures against damage caused by a
spindle nut fracture are necessary (e. g.
toothed latches or moving bolts).
S If the permitted axial play is exceeded, re
place the spindle nut and, if necessary, the
spindle.
Festo DMES−... 0609b English
Fig. 11
DMES−
40, 63
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
DMES−
18, 25
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