Connection Of The Bearing Guide Via Customer Construction - Festo DGC(I) -C Guia De Inicio Rapido

3.1 Direct connection of the bearing guide (DGC(I)−...−KF/EGC−...−KF)
· Remove the threaded pin from the desired lubrication hole 1 to 3.
· Screw one fitting each into the lubrication holes on both sides of the slide.
The tightening torque is shown in Fig. 9.
· Connect the fittings with the lubrication system.
Fig. 6
3.2 Direct connection of the bearing guide and recirculating
ball bearing spindle (EGC−...−BS−KF)
· Remove the threaded pin from the desired lubrication hole 1 to 3 and
lubrication hole 4.
· Screw one fitting each into:
the lubrication holes on both sides of the slide
lubrication hole 4.
The tightening torque is shown in Fig. 9.
· Connect the fittings with the lubrication system.
Fig. 7

3.3 Connection of the bearing guide via customer construction

Note
Excessive pressing forces can damage the connection between the lubrication
adapter and the guide carriage.
· Make sure that the pressing force on the lubrication adapter is not too great.
· Remove the upper threaded pin from lubrication hole 2.
· Mount the customer construction on the slide (dimensions è catalogue
specifications).
· Connect the customer construction with the lubrication system.
4 Commissioning
Note
Insufficient lubrication due to lubrication intervals that are too long can damage
the product.
· Make sure that the lubrication intervals (è operating instructions for the
relevant axis) lie within the permitted ranges.
· Halve the lubricating intervals in the following cases:
dusty and dirty environments
nominal strokes > 2000 mm
travel profile Z triangular operation (frequent acceleration and braking)
ambient temperatures > 40 °C
product has been in operation for > 3 years.
· Move the slide backwards and forwards during lubrication by at least twice
the length of the slide.
Note
Insufficient lubrication due to vertical mounting position can damage the
product.
· Please contact the manufacturer of the lubrication system.
For a connection with tubing:
· Ensure strain relief for the tubing connection.
5 Accessories
Note
· Please select the appropriate accessories from our catalogue
www.festo.com/catalogue
6 Eliminating malfunctions
Fault Possible cause
Grease/oil leaks from a point Amount of grease too large
on the product
Grease/oil leaks from adapter Open lubrication hole
Grease/oil leaks between Adapter/sealing point
adapter and guide carriage is damaged
Fig. 8
7 Technical data
DGC(I)−...−C
EGC−...−C
Connecting thread of the
lubrication holes 1 to 4
Tightening torque 1 to 4
Max. lubrication pressure
Ambient temperature
Lubrication interval
Permissible lubricants
Fig. 9
Remedy
Reduce amount of grease
Close all lubrication holes
that are not connected
Return to Festo for repairs
25 32 40
80 120
M6
[Nm] 1
[bar] 195
[°C] 0 +50
è
operating instructions for the relevant axis
Mineral based oils and greases
(e.g. grease to DIN 51502: KP2−K,
Lubricating oil to DIN 51517: CLP32−100)
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