MTS Series 215 Rotary Actuator - Manual (Page 32)

Series 215 Rotary Actuator Product Manual 32
Actuator Installation
Installation
Actuator Installation
Typically, the Series 215 Rotary Actuator is first bolted to a foot mounting
assembly, then positioned on a base plate or T-slot table and secured with lightly
lubricated mounting bolts. The foot mounting dimensions and ratings must match
the actuator in use. After completing the alignment of force train components,
torque the bolts to the correct values.
Reaction Bracket and Torque Cell Installation
The reaction bracket should be positioned at the opposite end of the base plate or
T-slot table from the actuator. Ensure that it is oriented with the smooth vertical
surface facing the actuator.
Lightly lubricate the reaction bracket mounting bolts and hand-tighten them to
secure the position of the reaction bracket. The reaction bracket mounting bolts
should not be fully tightened until the force train components are aligned. Refer
to the appropriate table for the reaction bracket force ratings and the torque
values used when installing the reaction bracket and torque cell.
In most cases the selected torque cell bolts directly to the surface of the reaction
bracket. When possible, the side of the torque cell that attaches to the center
collar should be bolted to the reaction bracket. This configuration will cause the
least movement of the torque cell electrical cable. The torque cell and reaction
bracket should be bolted together with the correct torque value. It may be
necessary to temporarily tighten the reaction bracket mounting bolts to keep it
from moving while the torque cell is bolted in place.
Actuator Mounting Bolt Torque Values
M ODEL A CTUATOR A SSEMBLY TO F OOT
M OUNTING
F OOT M OUNTING TO B ASE P LATE OR T-S LOT
T ABLE
LBF · FT N· M LBF · FT N· M
215.32, 215.35 35 47 150 204
215.41, 215.42
215.45, 215.51
80 110 150 204