Rockwell Automation TLAR Electric Cylinders User Manual
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8 TL-Series Electric Cylinders
Rockwell Automation Publication TLAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2014
Follow these steps to install the electric cylinder.
1. Provide sufficient clearances in the area of the electric cylinder for it to stay within its
specified operating temperature range.
Refer to Kinetix Linear Motion Specifications Technical Data, publication
for the operating temperature range. Do not enclose the electric cylinder
unless forced air is blown across the electric cylinder for cooling. Keep other heat
producing devices away from the electric cylinder.
2. Make sure the mounting surface supports the electric cylinder evenly so that it is free of
mechanical stress and distortion.
The evenness of support surface must be
≤
0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
3. Attach mounting accessories to the electric cylinder, see
.
Tighten the fastening screws evenly.
ATTENTION: Make sure that cables are installed and restrained to prevent uneven tension or flexion at the cable
connectors. Excessive and uneven lateral force at the cable connectors can result in the connector’s environmental
seal opening and closing as the cable flexes. Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in damage to
the electric cylinder motor and its components.
ATTENTION: Damage can occur to the electric cylinder bearings and the feedback device if a sharp impact to the
piston rod is applied during installation. Do not strike the piston rod with tools during installation or removal.
Do not attempt to rotate the piston rod. Rotating the piston rod breaks the mechanism that lets the electric cylinder
extend and retract.
Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in damage to the electric cylinder and its components.
IMPORTANT
Position the electric cylinder so that all the operating parts are accessible and the breather port is
not covered.
ATTENTION: Do not modify the settings of the screws and the threaded pins.
The electric cylinder must not be fastened by the front cover alone when used with high loads.
Heavy tensile strain can cause the screws in the cover to pull out.
Attribute
Frame 32
Frame 40
Frame 63
Internal thread of cover screws
M6
M6
M8
Tightening torque, max
(1)
(1)
Unless otherwise noted, the torque specification has a ±20% tolerance.
5 N•m
(3.69 lb•ft)
5 N•m
(3.69 lb•ft)
9 N•m
(5.90 lb•ft)