SMC Networks MXQ6 Series User manual

Doc. no.MX*-OMP0038-Ｄ

PRODUCT NAME

AIR SLIDE TABLE

MODEL / Series / Product Number

ＭＸＱ６（Ａ，Ｂ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

ＭＸＱ８（Ａ，Ｂ，Ｃ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

ＭＸＱ１２（Ａ，Ｂ，Ｃ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

ＭＸＱ１６（Ａ，Ｂ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

ＭＸＱ２０（Ａ，Ｂ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

ＭＸＱ２５（Ａ）－＊＊Ｚ＊

Contents

1. Product Specifications

1-1 Specifications

2. How to use

2-1 Mounting

2-2 Air supply

2-3 Piping

2-4 Operating environment

2-5 Lubricating

2-6 Speed adjustment

2-7 Handling of optional adjuster

2-8 Handling of optional function

2-9 Handling of symmetrical type

2-10 Mounting of auto switch

3. Maintenance

3-1 Precautions for maintenance

3-2 Replenishment of grease

3-3 Construction/Parts list

Safety Instructions

These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.

These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.”

They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards

(ISO/IEC)*1) , and other safety regulations.

*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.

ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.

IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)

ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.

etc.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result

in minor or moderate injury.

Warning

Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

Warning

1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the

equipment or decides its specifications.

Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific

equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on

necessary analysis and test results.

The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who

has determined its compatibility with the product.

This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog

information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the

equipment.

2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.

The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.

The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be

performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.

3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is

confirmed.

1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to

prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.

2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented

and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions

of all relevant products carefully.

3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.

4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is

to be used in any of the following conditions.

1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to

direct sunlight.

2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,

vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and

beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or

other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.

3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety

analysis.

4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a

mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.

Safety Instructions

Caution

1.The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.

The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.

If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications

or a contract if necessary.

If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance

Requirements”.

Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product

isdelivered.2)

Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please

consult your nearest sales branch.

2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility,

a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.

This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage

incurred due to the failure of the product.

3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers

noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.

2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.

A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.

Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum

pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited

warranty.

Compliance Requirements

1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass

destruction(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.

2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are govemed by the

relevant security laws and regulation of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the

shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules goveming that export

are known and followed.

The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.

The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.

If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications

or a contract if necessary.

契約などを行ってください｡

The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.

The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.

If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications

or a contract if necessary.

契約などを行ってください｡

1. Product Specifications

1-1 Specifications

Model

MXQ6

MXQ8

MXQ12

MXQ16

MXQ20

MXQ25

Bore size (mm)

Φ6

Φ8

Φ12

Φ16

Φ20

Φ25

Port size

M5×0.8

Ｒｃ１／８

Fluid

Air

Action

Double acting

Operating pressure

0.15 to 0.7MPa Note 1) Note 2)

0.35 to 0.7MPa (with Endlock)

Proof pressure

1. 05 MPa

Ambient and fluid temperature

-10 to 60oC(No freezing)

Operating speed range

50 to 500mm/s Note 3)

50 to 300mm/s (Metal stopper with damper) Note 4)

Cushion

Without stroke

adjuster

Rubber bumper at both ends

With stroke

adjuster

Metal stopper with bumper / Rubber stopper

/ Shock absorber

Lubrication

Lubrication not required.

Auto switch

Solid state auto switch (2-wire and 3-wire)

2-color display solid state auto switch (2-wire and 3-wire)

Stroke length tolerance

ｍｍ

Note1) Please refer to the table for the Lowest Operating Pressure for a metal stopper with bumper

If the operating pressure is lower than this, repeatability becomes worse.

Lowest Operating Pressure for metal stopper with damper:

The lowest required pressure to fully compress the protruding portion of the damper and have

metal to metal contact.

Note2) Operating pressure for the cylinder with shock absorber which I.D. is φ20 is 0.15 to 0.6MPa.

Note3) Maximum operating speed range of MXQ25(A)-150,MXQ6B-50 and 75, MXQ8B-75 and 100,

MXQ16B-100 and 150, MXQ20B-125,150 without stroke adjuster is 300mm/s.

Note4) Specification speed range of MXQ**B metal stopper with bumper is 50 to 200mm/s.

Table 1

Lowest Operating pressure for a metal stopper with bumper (MPa)

Model

Minimum

operating

pressure

Model

Minimum

operating

pressure

MXQ8(A,C)

0.3

MXQ8B

0.3

MXQ12(A,C)

0.3

MXQ12B

0.3

MXQ16(A)

0.2

MXQ16B

0.2

MXQ20(A)

0.2

MXQ20B

0.2

MXQ25(A)

0.2

2. How to use

2-1 Mounting

(1) Mounting of body

Three types of installation are available according to the machine or work piece.

１．Side mounting （Body tapped）

！Caution

Types other than MXQ20(A) and MXQ25(A) have through tapped hole

Use the bolt shorter than max. screw depth (L2) by 0.5mm or more.

Longer bolts can hit the moving part, which causes operation failure.

Model

Bolt

Maximum

tightening

torque

Thread depth:

L1(mm)

Max. thread depth:

L2(mm)

MXQ6

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ8

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ12

M5×0.8

4.4

MXQ16

M6×1

7.4

MXQ20

M6×1

7.4

MXQ25

M8×1.25

MXQ6A

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ8A

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ12A

M5×0.8

4.4

MXQ16A

M6×1

7.4

MXQ20A

M6×1

7.4

MXQ25A

M8×1.25

MXQ6B

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ8B

M5×0.8

4.4

MXQ12B

M6×1

7.4

MXQ16B

M6×1

7.4

MXQ20B

M8×1.25

MXQ8C

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ12C

M5×0.8

4.4

２．Side mounting (Body through hole)

Model

Bolt

Maximum

tightening

torque

Thread depth:

L1(mm)

MXQ6

M3×0.5

1.1

5.3

MXQ8

M3×0.5

1.1

8.3

MXQ12

M4×0.7

2.7

11.5

MXQ16

M5×0.8

5.4

14.4

MXQ20

M5×0.8

5.4

19.3

MXQ25

M6×1

9.2

23.5

MXQ6A

M3×0.5

1.1

8.3

MXQ8A

M3×0.5

1.1

8.3

MXQ12A

M4×0.7

2.7

8.5

MXQ16A

M5×0.8

5.4

12.4

MXQ20A

M5×0.8

5.4

16.3

MXQ25A

M6×1

9.2

20.5

MXQ6B

M3×0.5

1.1

5.3

MXQ8B

M4×0.7

2.7

4.5

MXQ12B

M5×0.8

5.4

7.4

MXQ16B

M5×0.8

5.4

10.3

MXQ20B

M6×1

9.2

14.5

MXQ8C

M3×0.5

1.1

6.3

MXQ12C

M4×0.7

2.7

8.5

(2) How to mount the workpiece

1. Front mounting

2. Top mounting

！Caution

Use bolt which is shorter than max. thread depth (Max.) by 0.5mm so that the holding bolt for the

workpiece does not hit the guide block. Longer bolts can hit the guide block, which causes operation

failure.

Model

Bolt

Maximum

tightening

torque

Max. thread depth: L

(mm)

MXQ6(A)

M3×0.5

0.9

MXQ8(A,C)

MXQ6B

M3×0.5

0.9

MXQ12(A,C)

MXQ8B

M3×0.5

0.9

MXQ16(A)

MXQ12B

M4×0.7

2.1

MXQ20(A)

MXQ16B

M5×0.8

4.4

MXQ25(A)

MXQ20B

M6×1

7.4

Model

Bolt

Maximum

tightening

torque

(N・m)

Thread depth(mm)

Max

Min

MXQ6(A)

M3×0.5

1.1

4.1

2.1

MXQ8(A,C)

MXQ6B

M3×0.5

1.1

4.1

2.1

MXQ12(A,C)

MXQ8B

M4×0.7

2.7

5.7

2.7

MXQ16(A)

MXQ12B

M5×0.8

5.4

7.3

3.3

MXQ20(A)

MXQ16B

M5×0.8

5.4

7.3

3.3

MXQ25(A)

MXQ20B

M6×1

9.2

(3) Precautions for mounting

！Caution

①Do not dent and scratch the mounting surface of the body, table and end plate.

Damage can cause reduction in flatness, play at the guide and increase in sliding resistance.

②Do not dent or scratch the rolling surface of the table.

Play or increased sliding resistance can result.

③When attaching the work piece, do not apply strong impact or

large moment.

If an external force more than the allowable moment is applied,

it may cause play at the guide part and an increase in

sliding resistance.

④Keep the flatness of the mounting surface 0.02mm or less.

Insufficient flatness of a work piece or base mounted on the product, the base and other parts can

cause play at the guide unit and an increase in the sliding resistance.

⑤When connecting a load with an external support or guide mechanism, be sure to select a suitable

connection method and perform careful alignment.

⑥Do not touch the product while in operation.

An operator’s finger may get caught between the optional adjuster and product.

Install a cover as a safety measure if an operator can get close to the slide table during operation.

⑦Keep away objects which are affected by magnets.

A magnet is built in the body or, in case of a type with auto switch,

on the side of the guide block. Keep away magnetic discs,

cards or tapes. Data may be erased.

⑧When mounting the air slide table, tighten it with the screws of

appropriate length at the appropriate torque less than

maximum tightening torque.

Tightening to a torque greater than the specified

range may cause malfunction, and insufficient tightening may cause displacement or dropping.

2-2 Air supply

！Warning

①Use clean air.

Do not use compressed air which contains chemicals, synthetic oils containing organic solvents,

salts or corrosive gases, etc., as this can cause damage or malfunction.

！Caution

①Install an air filter.

Install an air filter close to the upstream side of the valve. Choose the filter of 5μm of filtration.

②Install an aftercooler, air dryer or water droplet separator.

Do not use compressed air containing a lot of condensate, which can cause the operating failure

of the product and other pneumatic equipment. Install an aftercooler, air dryer or water droplet

separator.

③Use the product within the specified fluid and ambient temperature range.

When operating at temperatures below 5oC, water in the circuit may freeze and cause breakage of

seals or malfunction. Corrective measures should be taken to prevent freezing.

For compressed air quality, refer to SMC catalog "Compressed Air Purification System".

2-3 Piping

！Caution

①Before piping

Before piping, perform air blow (flushing) or cleaning to remove any cutting chips, cutting oil, dust,

etc. from the piping.

②Sealant tape

When installing piping or a fitting into a port,

prevent cutting chips and sealant material from

getting inside the piping.

When a pipe tape is used, leave 1.5 to 2 thread

ridges exposed at the end of the pipe.

2-4. Operating Environment

！Warning

①Do not use in environments where there is a danger of corrosion.

Refer to the construction drawings regarding cylinder materials.

②Install a cover over the rod if it is used in an area that is dusty, or in an environment in which water

or oil splashes on the cylinder.

③When using auto switches, do not operate in an environment with strong magnetic fields.

As this can cause the switch to malfunction.

！Caution

①Do not use in an environment where the product is directly exposed to liquid, such as cutting oils.

If cutting oil, coolant or oil mist splashes the product, play, increased sliding resistance and air

leakage can result.

②Do not use the product in an environment directly exposed to foreign matter such as dust, cutting

chips and spatter.

This can result in play, increased operating resistance, air leakage, etc.

If the product is used in such an environment, contact SMC.

③Shade the sunlight if the product is applied with direct sunshine.

④Shield the product from radiated heat generated by nearby heat sources.

When there is a heat source surrounding the product, the radiated heat from the heat source may

exceed the operating temperature range. Protect it with a cover, etc.

⑤Do not operate in a location subject to vibration or impact.

Contact SMC when using in this kind of location, as damage and operation failure to the fitting can

result.

⑥Do not use the product in applications where excessive external force or impact force is applied to

it.

Malfunction or the damage of the table can result.

Although the table has adequate strength, if it is damaged, protect your hands with gloves.

Hurts can result.

2-5 Lubricating

！Caution

Lubrication of non-lubricating cylinder

The product has been lubricated for life at manufacturer, and does not require lubrication in

service.

If a lubricant is used in the system, use turbine oil Class 1 (with no additive) ISO VG302. Stopping

lubrication later may lead to malfunction because the new lubricant will displace the original lubricant.

Therefore, lubrication must be continued once it has been started.

Wrap this

way.

Leave 2 thread

Sealant tape

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