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No.000174 Transfer Mechanism

Transporting an object while retaining the angle of suction

Small Cylinders

Product name Air Cylinders - Panel Mount, Single Acting
Part number MSPCM6-15
Features Ultra Compact-sized air cylinder which can be mounted on panels.
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Compact, useful for linear motion designs with space restraints

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Available sizes

■Air Cylinders - Panel Mount, Single Acting

Operating Type Single Acting Outstroke Type
Applicable Fluid Air
Min. Operating Pressure 0.2MPa
Max. Operating Pressure 0.7MPa
Pressure Resistance 1.0MPa
Operating Temperature Range 5℃~60℃
Piston Speed 50mm/s~500mm/s
Cushion Mechanism None
Stroke Tolerance 0~+1.0mm
Lubrication Oil-Free

■Material of Each Part

Part Name Material Surface Treatment
Body C36000 Brass Electroless
Nickel Plating
Body Nut
Rod Nut
Cover C54400 Bronze -
Piston Rod 303 Stainless Steel
Piston Gasket NBR Nitrile Rubber
Spring SWP

■Sizes and Dimensions

Tube
I.D.
Stroke Overall Length Body
Thread Length
Piston
Rod Length
Rod Tip
Thread Dia.
Body
Thread Part Dia.
Air Pipe Connection
Bore Dia.
φ6 5 27.5 12.5 9 M3×0.5 M10×1.0 M5×0.8
10 34.5 19.5
15 41.5 26.5

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Metal Pushers

Product name Metal Pushers - Threaded/Tapped
Part number KPHRS6-17-3
Features Metal Pushers with flat or sphere shape tip
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Spherical tip is effective for applications with inclined surfaces

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Available sizes

■Metal Pushers - Threaded/Tapped

Tip Shape Material Surface Treatment Hardness (Tip)
Flat/Sphere 1045 Carbon Steel Black Oxide Induction Hardened and Tempered
HRC45〜50
420 Stainless Steel

■Sizes and Dimensions

O.D. Overall Length (1 mm increments) Tap Dia. x Pitch Tap
Depth
Wrench Flats
for Tools
Flat Type Spherical M3
×
0.5
M4
×
0.7
M5
×
0.8
M6
×
1.0
M8
×
1.0
M8
×
1.25
M10
×
1.25
M10
×
1.5
M12
×
1.25
M12
×
1.5
M12
×
1.75
M14
×
1.5
M18
×
1.5
φ6 15〜50 17〜50 Tap
DIA.×1.5
5
φ8 17〜50 20〜50 7
φ10 19〜50 23〜50 8
φ12 21〜100 26〜100 10
φ15 23〜100 30〜100 14
φ16
φ18 26〜100 34〜100 17
φ20 28〜100 37〜100
φ30 36〜100 50〜100 27
φ40 41〜150 60〜100 37

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Accuracy Info

■Accuracy of Metal Pushers Tapped Type

O.D. Tolerance: 0/-0.2
Overall Length Tolerance: ±0.3

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IDEA NOTE Maintain the angle of the suction cups by locking the air circuit

If you are transferring a workpiece with the same shape for a long period of time, lock the angle of the suction hand.

IDEA NOTE Floating pressure is adjustbale

By combining several regulators and electromagnetic valves as shown in the air circuit diagram, floating pressure is made variable. Thus, in transportation,free floating is eliminated by using the set pressure A, and in suction, free floating is achieved by using the set pressure B.

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Application Overview

Purpose

  • Purpose
    • To utilize suction cups for transporting different shape plastic cases while maintaining orientation of the workpiece.
  • Operation
    • The spherical bearings and air cylinder allow the suction cups to be tilted, so they are flush against the workpiece.
    • By using regulators and electromagnetic valves, the floating pressure can be adjusted during the transfer process.

Points for use

  • The angle of suction cups can be retained by locking the air circuit.

Target workpiece

  • Shape: Plastic case
  • Size: W 100 x D 120 x H 20 (max) mm
  • Weight:0.3kg

Design Specifications

Operating Conditions or Design Requirements

  • Spherical bearing deviation angle 13°
  • Cylinder stroke: 8.3 + 3 = 11.3 mm
  • Output 11.3 x 70% = 7.91 N・m (air pressure 0.4 MPa)
  • Spring force at 15 mm stroke 3.66 N
    7.91-3.66=4.25N
  • External size: 96 x 100 x 130 mm

Required Performance

  • Allowable weight: 1.38 kg

Selection Criteria for Main Components

  • Air Cylinder
    • Output at least 3.76 N at stroke of 15 mm or more.

Design Evaluation

Verification of main components

  • Verify the air cylinder output
    Force conditional values at maximum tilt of the workpiece
    Workpiece weight: M=0.3kg
    Gravitational acceleration: g = 9.8m/s²
    Workpiece maximum tilt: θ₁=13°
    Distance between rotation center and workpiece center of
    gravity: L₁ = 25mm = 0.025m 
    Distance between rotation center and cylinder mounting: L₂ = 18mm = 0.018m 
    Cylinder output: F = 4.25N
    Suction cup diameter:d=φ20
    Vacuum level: p = 70 -kPa = 0.07 -MPa
    Safety factor at suction: S=4
  • Air cylinder selection
        Moment by the workpiece:M₁  

    M₁=M×g×sinθ₁×L₁=0.3×9.8×sin13°×0.025=0.017N・m
    Force F₂ applied to the cylinder by moment M₁
    M₁ = F₂' x L₂ = F₂ x cosθ₁ x L₂ Thus, we have the following:
    F₂=M₁/(cosθ₁×L₂) =0.017/(cos13°×0.018)=0.017/(0.97×0.018)
    =0.97N  
    Thus, select an air cylinder with cylinder output of F.
  • Check the load by the selected cylinder.
    Moment M₂ by the air cylinder at maximum tilt
    M₂=F'×L₂=F×cosθ₁×L₂
    =4.25×cos13°×0.018=4.25×0.97×0.018=0.075N・m
    Therefore, M₂>M₁. Thus, meeting the condition.
  • Check the suction force.
    Vacuum level: p = 70 -kPa = 0.07 -MPa, cup diameter: d = φ 20mm
    Safety factor at suction: S = 4, number of cups: n = 4
    Suction force:W=π/4×d²×p×1/S×n=π/4×20²×0.07×1/4×4=22N
    Therefore, W > M x g  ⇒ 22N > 3N Thus, the suction force satisfies the condition.

Other Design Consideration

  • By using a guide pin with spherical bearing, floating suction hand can be tilted in a desired direction to grip the workpiece.
  • The suction hand is free floating after the workpiece is released. Therefore, it is recommended to use the four cylinders to lock the hand in place when it is not gripping a workpiece.

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Part List

No. Part Name Sample Picture MISUMI Part Number
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Quantity
1 Suction Cups - with Fittings MVPKN20 4
2 Air Cylinders - Panel Mount MSPCM6-15 4
3 Steel Pushers KPHRS6-17-3 4
4 Linear Shaft PSFPA13-50-F11-P10-M4-N6-SC20 1
5 Extra Low Head Cap Screws CBSS4-8 1
6 Metal Washers WSSB13-4-2 1
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