Lukas traversing system - Manual (Page 13)

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The following must always be observed when installing the cylinders:
- non-slip and even ground, so that the entire base area of the cylinder is in contact with
the ground. If there is any doubt as to the load-bearing capacity of the ground, suitable
wooden or metal underplates (blocks) must be used to increase the contact area.
- The area of support must be a continuous level surface (not a grating, gravel etc.)
ATTENTION!
Hydraulic fl uids may produce a lubricating fi lm on the ground!
- Never place cylinders on a yielding underplate
- Never use cylinders without a piston guard plate, in order to avoid damage to the piston
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Load proportion 1 = Load proportion 2
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share 1
Load
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Load
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Load proportion 1 < Load proportion 2
recommends the use of suitable piston guard plates for this reason, as otherwise there is
a risk of damage to the piston rod or the cylinder. A convex piston guard plate distributes
the load evenly over the piston area again.
If several cylinders/rolling carriages are used simultaneously, the load should be
distributed as evenly as possible over all cylinders/rolling carriages.