Before you begin, Planning your installation – Rockwell Automation TLAR Electric Cylinders User Manual
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TL-Series Electric Cylinders 5
Rockwell Automation Publication TLAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2014
Before You Begin
Remove all packing material, wedges, and braces from within and around the item. After
unpacking, verify the nameplate catalog number against the purchase order.
1. Remove packaging polyethylene foil and cardboard.
The packing materials are recyclable, except for oiled paper that is waste.
2. Remove the electric cylinder carefully from its shipping container.
Consider the weight of the electric cylinder. Depending on the design, the electric
cylinder can weigh up to 15.0 kg (33.07 lb).
3. Visually inspect the electric cylinder for damage.
4. Examine the electric cylinder frame, piston shaft, and hollow bolts for defects.
5. Notify the carrier of shipping damage immediately.
Planning Your Installation
, for the specifications
and additional products referenced in this section:
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This product can be operated in compliance with the relevant safety regulations, only if
the maximum loading limits are observed.
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If you are mounting your electric cylinder in a vertical or sloping position, include safety
measures that control the work load, if the spindle nut fails.
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Corrosive environments reduce the service life of electric cylinders.
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Depending on the work load, the piston rod can bend. Refer to the piston rod deflection
specifications for limitations.
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Motor feedback, auxiliary feedback, and I/O connector kits are not included, but can be
purchased separately.
ATTENTION: Do not attempt to open and modify the electric cylinder. Only a qualified Allen-Bradley
employee can service the internal working of the electric cylinder or motor. Failure to observe these
safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
ATTENTION: The electric-cylinder is not intended to be used in applications where side-loading occurs.
Loads must be guided and supported. Align the load with the line-of-motion of the piston rod.
Side loading reduces the lifetime of the electric-cylinder.
ATTENTION: Uncontrolled moving masses can cause injury or damage to property.
If there is a spindle nut fracture inside the electric cylinder due to wear, the working mass drops down.
Check whether additional external safety measures are required to prevent damage in the event of a
spindle nut fracture.