HGPM12EOG8 - Industrial gripper Festo - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Micro parallel gripper
Brand	Festo
Model	HGPM12EOG8
Main function	Grasp and hold payloads in handling
Gripping direction	From the outside (EO)
Power supply	Compressed air
Maximum operating pressure	8 bar
Jaw thread	M3
Maximum screw-in depth	4 mm
Max. tightening torque (temporary)	0,8 Nm
Actuation type	Single-acting with spring return
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft cloth and soapy water (max 60 °C)
Repair	Send to Festo
Safety	Use a pressure build-up valve (type HEL-...)
Compliance	Observe load limits and operating instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - HGPM12EOG8 Festo

What is the product type?

It is a micro parallel gripper from Festo.

What is the maximum operating pressure?

The maximum pressure is 8 bar.

How to clean the gripper?

Clean the exterior with a soft cloth and soapy water (max temperature 60 °C).

What to do in case of failure?

First check the compressed air supply and pressure. If the problem persists, send the gripper to Festo for repair.

How to mount gripper jaws?

Use M3 mounting screws, with a maximum screw-in depth of 4 mm and a tightening torque of 0,8 Nm.

Which valve to use for pressurization?

Use a pressure build-up valve of type HEL-... or HEM-...

Is the product repairable?

Yes, in case of defect, the gripper must be sent to Festo for repair.

What is the main function of this product?

It is designed to grasp and hold payloads in handling operations.

What is the difference between the EO and EZ versions?

The EO version grips from the outside, while the EZ version grips from the inside.

What safety precautions should be observed?

Never intervene between the moving gripper jaws, and always use a pressure build-up to avoid uncontrolled movements.

USER MANUAL HGPM12EOG8 Festo

Micro-Parallelgreifer Microparallelgripper

HGPM-...-G..

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FESTO

Fitting and commissioning tobecarried out by qualified personnel only in accordance with the operating instructions.

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8 Z u b e h ö r

1 Trunnionwithclampingsurfaceforfasteningthegripper(onlywithHGPM-...-G8)
2 Threadedboreforcompressedairconnection
3 Flangethreadandcentringholeforfasteningthegripper(onlywithHGPM-...-G9)
4 Strokecompensationwiththroughholesforfasteningthegripper(onlywith HGPM-...-G6)
5 Lockingringforlimitingstrokecompensation(onlywithHGPM-...-G6);mustnotbe released
6 Gripping jaws with tolerated groove for fitting gripper fingers (gripper fingers not included)
7 Threadedboresintolerancedgrooveforfittinggripperfingers

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2Functionandapplication

Whencompressedairisappliedtoconnection 2, the pistonofthemicroparallelgripper HGPM-...ispressedagainstamechanism.

Amechanismtransfersthelongitudinalmove- mentofthepistontothegripperjaws ^6 . Gripperfingersarefastenedtothegripper jaws.Whenthejawsopen,theycangripwork loadsbytheinnercontour;whenthejaws close,theycangripworkloadsbytheouter contour.

The microparallelgripperHGPM-...issingle-actinganddependingonthemechanismit can be used for gripping from the outside or from the inside.

Whenthegripperisexhausted, aresetspring returnsthegripperjawstothestartingposition:

-gripperfingersopen:onHGPM-...-EO-...

-gripperfingersclosed:onHGPM-...-EZ-...

The HGPM-...is designed forgripping and holding workloads in handling processes.

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3Conditionsofuse

Pleasenote

Incorrecthandlingcanleadtomalfunctioning.

- Observethefollowinginstructionsinordertoensurecorrectandsafeuseof theproduct.

• Comparethevaluesspecifiede.g.forpressures,forces,torquesandtemperatureswithyouractualapplication.
• Makesurethatthereisasupplyof correctlypreparedcompressedair.
• Please observe also therelevant technical regulations, as well as national and local regulations.
• Remove all transport materials such as protectivewax, foils, caps and cartons. Thewastematerials can be disposed of in separate containers for recycling.
  •Takeintoacccounttheprevailingambient conditions.

LF-...LR-...

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    A["Decision"] --> B["Process Box"]
    B --> C["Output"]

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• Pressurizeyourcompletesystemslowly (e.g.withasafetysart-upvalvetype HEL-...).
• Observethewarningsandinstructions ontheproductandintheseoperating instructions.
• Use the product in its original condition without undertaking any modifications.

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4Fitting

Mechanicalcomponents

Fasteningthegripperfingers

• Usegrippingfingersasshortandaslight aspossible.
• Screwtwofasteningscrewsintothe threadedholesineachofthegripping jaws.

Themaximumscrewdepthmustnotbe exceeded. Otherwisethefunctioncanbe affected.

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The different gripping jawshavethe following connection threads:

	HGPM-08HGPM-12
Jawwidth(toleranced)3	+0,05 mm	4+0,05mm
ThreadsizeM2.5M3
Max.permittedscrewdepth(onlywithHGPM-...-EO...)4 m m 4 m m
Max.tighteningtorque(short-term)	0.4Nm	0.8Nm

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FittingtheHGPM-...

Pleasenote

Highaccelerationforcesinthelongitudinal directionofthegripper(e.g.whenfittedon moving parts such as the DGP-...) reduce thegrippingforce.

- Makesurethattheresultingworkload forcesliewithinthereducedgripping forcerange.

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- Fasten the HGPM-... depending on the rated size according to the table below.

Type	HGPM-...
	08-...12-...	08-...12-...	08-...12-...
	G8G6G9
Fasteningtype	ontheclamping surface of the trunnion 1		bymeansofthe throughholesinthe strokecompensation*) 4		withthefastening nutssupplied 3
ThreadM3M3M3	M4M3M3
Max.tightening torque	1.2Nm1.2	Nm1.2Nm2,	9Nm1.2Nm	1.2Nm
*)Fastenwithadhesive

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5Commissioning

Completesystem

• Slowlypressurizeyourcompletesystem.
  This will prevent any uncontrolled movements.
  Thesafetystart-upvalvetypeHEL-...or HEM-...canbeusedforslowpressurizationduringthestartingphase.

QH-... HEL-... Fig.11

Individualunit

• Observethepermittedvaluesforthefollowing(seecatalogue):
  -themaximumgripperforceasafactoroftheleverarmandtheeccentricity
  -themaximumpermittedgrippingtimes
  -themaximumgripperfingerweightforce.

Warning

Movingpartscancauseinjurytohands andfingers.

•Thereforemakesurethat:
—nobodycanplacehis/herhand betweenthegripperfingers
-noobjectsliewithintherangeofthe gripperfingers.

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• Startatestrun
  -atfirstwithslowpositioningmovements
  -thenunderapplicationconditions.
  TheHGPM-...mustholdtheworkloadsecurely.

•Concludethetestrun.
Thegrippershouldnowbeexhausted.

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6Careandmaintenance

- If necessary, clean the exterior of the HGPM -... with as soft cloth. The permitted cleaning medium is soapsuds, max. +60°C.

7Dismantlingandrepairs

Warning

If there is adropin pressure, the work load wills suddenly slidedown.

- Makesurethatthegripperisnot holdingaworkloadwhenitis exhausted.

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8Accessories

DesignationType
SafetyvalveHEL-.../HEM-...
AdapterplateAM-.../HAPG-...

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9Eliminatingfaults

FaultPossiblecause	Remedy
Grippercannot holdmass	MasstoolargeSelectsmallermass
	Grippingonlywithforceof resetspringinwronggripping direction	Useintendeddirectionof gripping
	PressuretoolowIncreasepressure	to max.8bar
	Holdingpointofgripperstoo faroutsideturningpoint(see section“Characteristiccurves”)	Moveholdingpointindirection ofturningpoint
Gripperdoesnot open/close	CompressedairnotappliedCheck	compressedair connection
	GripperdefectiveReturngripperto	Festo

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3Condicionesdeuso

Porfavor, observar

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8Accessoires

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Fig.2HGPM-...-EO-...

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- Alimentaregradualmentel'impianto.UtilizzareatalscopolavalvoladiinserimentotipoHEL-....

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8Accessori

DenominazioneTipo
ValvoladiinserimentoHEL-.../HEM-...
PiastradiadattamentoAM-.../HAPG-...

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8Tillbehör

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