SMC Networks RSQx20, RSDQx12, RSDQx20, RSQx32, RSDQx32 Operation Manual

Doc. no. RSQ*-OM0080Q

PRODUCT NAME

STOPPER CYLINDER

MODEL / Series / Product Number

RS(D)Q＊12－＊

RS(D)Q＊16～50－＊Z

Contents

Safety Instructions

1. Specifications
1-1. Cylinder specifications
1-2. Single acting (Spring extended) spring force

2. Internal diameter and standard stroke

3. Operating air

4. Speed adjustment

5. Directional control

6. Selection

7. Installation
7-1. Mounting bracket
7-2. Mounting
7-3. Change of the piston rod direction
7-4. Absorbed energy adjustment

8. Basic Circuit for Cylinder Operation

9. Handling Precautions

10. Maintenance Service

10-1.Maintenance of cylinder
10-2.Replacement procedure of shock absorber

11. Internal construction

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P.2,3

P.4

P.4
P.4
P.4
P.4
P.5
P.6

P.8
P.9
P.10

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RSQ/RSQ-Z
Safety Instructions

These safety instructions ar e intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipme nt damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger .”
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)*1) , and other safety regulations.

*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.

ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid pow er -- General rules relating to sy stems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result

in minor or moderate injury.

Warning

Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

Warning

1. The comp ati bil ity of the prod uct i s t he resp on sibi li ty of t he perso n who de sig ns t he equi pme n t or

decides its specifications.

Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be dec ided by the per son who designs the equipm ent or deci des its spec ifications bas ed on
necessary analysis and test results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who
has determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the
equipment.

2. Only personnel with appropriat e training should operate machinery and equipment.

The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.

3. Do not service or at tempt to remove product and machinery/equipm ent until safety is confirmed.

1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.

2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.

3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.

4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to

be used in any of the following condi t ions.

1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to

direct sunlight.

2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,

vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.

3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.

4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double inter lock for possible failure by using a

mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.

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RSQ/RSQ-Z
Safety Instructions

Caution

1.The product is pr ovided for use in manufacturing industries.

The product herein descri bed is basically provided for peaceful use in manufact uring industries.
If considering using the product in other i ndustries, c onsult SM C before hand a nd exchange sp ecificati ons
or a contract if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance
Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service

or 1.5 years after the product

isdelivered.∗2)
Also, the product may have speci f i ed durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please
consult your nearest sales branch.

2. For any failure or da mage reported within the warrant y period which is clearly our responsibility,
a replacement product or necessar y parts will be provided.

This limited warr anty applies only to our product i ndependently , and not to any other damage

incurred due to the failure of the product.

3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers

noted in the specif ied catalog for the p articular products.

∗

2) Vacu um pads are exclu ded from this 1 year warrant y.

A vacuum pad is a consumabl e part, so it is warr anted for a year aft er i t is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to t he use of the vacu um
pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited

warranty.

Compliance Requireme nts

1.

The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass

destruction(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.

2. The exports of SMC products

or technology from one country to another are govemed by the

relevant

security laws and regulation of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the

shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules goveming that export
are known and f

ollowed.

The product is provided for use in man ufacturing industries.

The product herein described is basical ly provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industr ie s.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.

契約などを行ってください｡

The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basical ly provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industr ie s.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.

契約などを行ってください｡

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*1. Specifications

1-1. Cylinder specifications

Action

Double acting, double acting with spring, and single

acting (spring extended).

Fluid Air
Proof pressure 1.5MPa
Max. Operating pressure 1.0Mpa

Ambient and operating fluid
temperature

Without auto switch

: -10oC to 70

o

with auto switch: -10

C/

o

C to 60oC

Lubrication Not required (non-lube)
Cushion Rubber bumper
Stroke length tolerance

+1.4

0

Mounting bracket Through hole or both ends tapped style
Auto switch Mountable

1-2. Single acting (Spring extended) spring force (N)

Bore size

Extended

Compressed

12

3.9

9.6

16

4.9

14.9

20

3.4

14.9

32

8.8

18.6

40.50

13.7

27.5

※Applicable when the rod end configuration is round bar type, cham fered type , roller type ,round bar type with

female thread or chamfered type with female thread.

2.Internal diameter and standard stroke (mm)

Bore

size

The rod end configuration

Round bar type

Chamfered type

Round bar type with female thread

Chamfered type with female thread

Roller type Lever type with shock absorber

12 10 10 ―
16 10.15 10.15 ―
20

10,15,20 10,15,20

―

32 10,15,20
40

20,25,30 20,25,30 20,25,30

50

3. Operating air
The air supplied to the cylinder should be filtered by SMC AF series air filter and regulated to the
specified set pressure by SMC AR series regulator.

4. Speed adjustment

①When the piston speed has to be adjusted, install an SMC AS series speed controller near the air

inlet port and adjust it to obtain the specified speed.

②There are two ways to adjust the speed by using speed controller. One is by restricting the air

supplied to the cylinder. The other is by restricting the air exhausted from the cylinder.
Supply air is restricted for single acting cylinder, and exhaust air is restricted for double acting cylinder.

5. Directional control
To switch the operating direction of the cylinder, mount an applicable solenoid valve selected from
SMC's range of solenoid valves. Generally, double acting cylinder is switched by 4 way solenoid valve.
Single acting type is switched by 3 way solenoid valve.