AFA20A

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  • This is a grip-type air-driven feeder suitable for hoop materials that have irregular shapes or are easily scratched. Conventionally, the air feeder was integrated into a unit with the feeder body, solenoid valve, and controller, and can be used as a functional part of any automatic machine.
  • The air feeder uses two clamps, one fixed and one movable, to alternately grip the hoop material while conveying it using a feeding air cylinder. These fixed, moving, and feeding air cylinders are individually controlled to achieve flexible operation.
  • Two models are available, one with a maximum material width of 20 mm and one with a maximum material width of 40 mm, which are suitable for transporting small parts.

Features:

  • Compact design and unitization make it small and lightweight.
  • Flexible movement and configuration expands the degree of freedom in automatic machine design.
  • Centralized control from automatic machines is possible.
  • Easy to incorporate into automated lines such as automatic machines and molding machines.
  • Improved initial startability and heat resistance (100℃).
  • Reduced maintenance frequency.
  • Compatible with irregularly shaped materials.

Main use:

  • Incorporation into automation lines.
  • Incorporation into automatic machines and molds.
  • Incorporation into vertical/horizontal molding machines.

Ordering instructions

                               

To order the air feeder main unit, please follow the instructions above.

note:

  • Please select the model based on the material width and feed length.
    (*Push-feed and tension types are the same)
  • Please select the room temperature specification (5-45℃) or the heat-resistant specification (5-100℃) depending on the ambient temperature.
  • It does not work with the air feeder itself. Three solenoid valves and a control device (controlling operation timing using a sequencer, etc.) are required.
  • If you cannot prepare one yourself, please select the optional solenoid valve unit and control unit together.
  • Mounting brackets are not included. Please contact us if you need it.

AFA20A (Maximum material width 20mm, Maximum feed length 20mm)

Order product name AFA20A-NT

Normal temperature specification (ambient temperature: 5 to 45℃)

Dimensional drawing

accessories

  • Mounting bolts: M8 x 30-2
  • Hex wrench: Nominal 6-1: Nominal 4-1
  • Rapid exhaust valve: AQ240F-2 pieces
  • Air tube: φ4 length 1m - 4 pieces
  • Speed ​​controller is included in the main unit

Order product name AFA20A-HR

Heat resistant specifications (ambient temperature: 5 to 100℃)

Dimensional drawing

accessories

  • Mounting bolts: M8 x 30-2
  • Hexagonal wrench: Nominal 6-1: Nominal 4-1
  • Rapid exhaust valve: AQ240F-2 pieces
  • Speed ​​controller: ASV220F-2 pieces
  • Heat-resistant air tube: φ4 length 1m - 2 pieces : φ4 length 0.8m - 2 pieces : φ4 length 0.2m - 2 pieces
  • Heat-resistant grease: approx. 20g - 1 piece

AFA40A (Maximum material width 40mm, Maximum feed length 50mm)

Order product name AFA40A-NT

Normal temperature specification (ambient temperature: 5 to 45℃)

Dimensional drawing

accessories

Same as AFA20A-NT

Order product name AFA40A-HR

Heat resistant specifications (ambient temperature: 5 to 100℃)

Dimensional drawing

accessories

Same as AFA20A-HR

Feed completion output unit

Overview:

  • It can be equipped with a sensor that detects and output the completion of material feeding.Detects the position of the air feeder body moving clamp in the feeding direction and outputs a signal. You can select 2-point detection at both ends (feed end, return end) or 1-point detection at one end.
  • Sensors are avaiblable in heat-resistant photoelectric sensor types and room-temperature proximity switch types.
  • This os a set product that includes a sensor and a dedicated safety cover.

Room temperature specification When equipped with 2-point detection at both ends.

The photo is for AFA20A

Heat-resistant specification When equipped with two-point detection at both ends

The photo is for AFA20A

Specification:

â‘  Room temperature specification (proximity switch type)

Proximity switch : GX-5M

  • NPN transistor open collector output
  • ON when approaching
  • Power supply DC12~24V
  • Power consumption 15mA or less

â‘¡ Heat-resistant specification (photoelectric sensor type)

Fiber sensor : FD-H13-FM2

  • Heat resistant 130℃, length 2m (free cut)
  • Allowable bending radius R25mm or more

Amplifier: FX-301

  • NPN transistor open collector output
  • Power supply DC12~24V
  • Power consumption 960mW or less

Feeding completion output unit ordering instruction:

               

solenoid valve unit

overview:

A set of solenoid valves that controls the three air cylinders in the air feeder unit: feed, fixed clamp, and moving clamp.

specification:

  • Solenoid valve model: SY3140-5MZ (manufactured by SMC) used in 3 series
  • Method: 5 port valve 2 position single
  • Flow characteristics: Cv0.24
  • Operating voltage: DC24V
  • Power consumption: 0.55W x 3
  • Response time: 15ms or less
  • Mass: 1.1kg
  • Ambient temperature: 5-45℃

Special note

  • Built-in surge voltage suppressor
  • Built-in LED indicator
  • Air tube (length: 2m, outer diameter: φ8mm, inner diameter: φ6mm)

Solenoid valve unit ordering instruction:

                                   

control unit

overview:

This is a touch panel controller that outputs operation signals to the solenoid valve that controls the operation of the air feeder main unit.

Operation box

Control box

specification:

  • input signal :
    • sending signal
    • release signal
  • Output signal:
    • Solenoid valve control signal for feeding (DC24V)
    • Solenoid valve control signal for fixed clamp (DC24V)
    • Solenoid valve control signal for moving clamp (DC24V)
  • Power supply: AC100V (50/60Hz)
  • Special note: Emergency stop input/output equipment

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