1. Clamping & Braking Elements - pneumatically

2. Organisation Chart – Clamping- and Braking Elements
manually
pneumatically
hydraulically
electrically
clamping
clamping
braking
clamping
braking
aktive
passive
passive
aktive
passive
aktive
passive
bistable

3. Clamping Elements – pneumatically MK - Series
MKR
MKRS

4. MK/MKS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Base module
MK/MKS
Clamping Elements
Only for clamping
For linear guides
Available for all popular linear guides
Field of Application MK
Positioning of axes
Fixing of vertical axes
Positioning of lifting devices
Clamping of machine tables
Field of Application MKS
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Clamping without energy requirement
Linear guide
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKS)
Animation
MK-3D
MKS-3D

5. MK/MKS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Operation principle
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
The contact sections press against the free surfaces of the section linear guide MK
Closed by pneumatic pressure
Openend (active) without pressure
MKS
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Wedge slide gear
Contact section
Linear guide
Piston
Keilgetriebe im Kunststoffkäfig: hält Rollen fest, eine Rolle drückt ans Gehäuse, die andere kann sich bewegen
Unterschied MK / MKS: Anschluss/Entlüftung tauschen
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKS)
Animation
MK-3D
MKS-3D

6. MK/MKS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 15 – 85 mm
Holding forces:
MK: up to 2250 N
MKS: up tp 1450 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
MKS: opened from > 5.5 bar
MKS: PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles: >
Braking cycles: not for braking
Positioning accuracy
MK: < 0,02 mm
MKS: < 0,02 mm
Wedge slide gear
Contact section
Linear guide
Piston
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKS)
Animation
MK-3D
MKS-3D

7. MK/MKS – Features / Types
Compact design (low space required)
Easy, simple to assemble
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Initiator on the right / left side
Special type for linear ball screw drives
Further operation options available on request
Adapting plate
Depending on the height of the carriage, an additional adapting plate must be ordered
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKS)
Base module MK/MKS
Animation
MK-3D
MKS-3D

8. MKR/MKRS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Base module
MKR/MKRS
Clamping Elements
Only for clamping
For piston rods and round shaft guides
Field of Application MKR
Axes with pneumatic positioning
Table traverses in wood industry
Fixing of vertical axes
Positioning of lifting devices
Pneumatic clamping of machine tables
Machine table clamping of work centres
Field of Application MKRS
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Clamping without energy requirement
Round shaft
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKRS)
MKR-3D
MKRS-3D

9. MKR/MKRS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Operation principle
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
The contact sections press against the free surfaces of the round shaft guide
MKR
Closed by pneumatic pressure
Openend (active) without pressure
MKRS
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Wedge slide gear
Contact section
Piston
Round shaft
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKRS)
MKR-3D
MKRS-3D

10. MKR/MKRS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Specifications
For shaft diameters: 12 – 60 mm
Holding forces :
MKR: up to 2000 N
MKRS: up to 1700 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
MKRS: opened from > 5.5 bar
MKRS: NO PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles : >
Braking cycles: not for braking
Positioning accuracy
MKR: < 0,02 mm
MKRS: < 0,02 mm
Wedge slide gear
Contact section
Piston
Rundführung
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKRS)
MKR-3D
MKRS-3D

11. MKR/MKRS – Features / Types
Compact design (low space required)
Easy, simple to assemble
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Initiator on the right / left side
Special type for linear ball screw drives
Further operation options available on request
Adapting plate
Depending on the height of the carriage, an additional adapting plate must be ordered
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MKRS)
Base module MKR / MKRS
MKR-3D
MKRS-3D

12. Clamping Elements – pneumatically MC - Series
MCP
MCPS

13. MCP/MCPS – pneumatic Miniature Clamping Elements
Base module
MCP/MCPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MCPS)
Clamping Elements
Only for clamping
For miniature linear guides
Field of Application MCP
Positioning of axes
Fixing of vertical axes
Positioning of lifting devices
Field of Application MCPS
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Clamping of guide tables
Clamping without energy requirement
Axes positioning in neutral position
Slide block
MCP-3D
MCPS-3D

14. MCP/MCPS – pneumatic Miniature Clamping Elements
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MCPS)
Operation principle
The wrap-around clamp is floating (Slide block), consequently there are no transverse forces when clamping
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
The contact section presses against the free surfaces of the section linear guide
MCP
Closed by pneumatic pressure
Openend (active) without pressure
Wedge slide gear
Slide block
Contact section
Piston
Linear guide
MCP-3D
MCPS-3D

15. MCP/MCPS – pneumatic Miniature Clamping Elements
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MCPS)
MCPS
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Wedge slide gear
Slide block
Contact section
Piston
Linear guide
MCP-3D
MCPS-3D

16. MCP/MCPS – pneumatic Miniature Clamping Elements
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MCPS)
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 5 – 20 mm
Holding forces:
MCP: up to 550 N
MCPS: up to 400 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
MCPS: opened from > 5.5 bar
MCPS: PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles: >
Braking cycles: not for braking
Positioning accuracy
MCP: < 0,05 mm
MCPS: < 0,05 mm
Wedge slide gear
Slide block
Contact section
Piston
Linear guide
MCP-3D
MCPS-3D

17. MCP/MCPS – Features / Types
Base module
MCP/MCPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (MCPS)
Features
For miniature guide rails
Compact design (low space required)
Easy, simple to assemble
No transverse forces
Asymmetrically design
keeps the carriage width on one side
Air connection only on one side
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Initiator on the right / left side
Further operation options available on request
Slide block
MCP-3D
MCPS-3D

18. Clamping Elements – pneumatically LK - Series
LKP
LKPS

19. LKP/LKPS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Only for clamping
For linear guides
Available for all popular linear guides
Adapting plate
Field of Application LKP
Positioning of axes
Fixing of vertical axes
Clamping of machine tables
Field of Application LKPS
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Clamping without energy requirement
Base module
LKP/LKPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (LKPS)
LKP-3D
LKPS-3D

20. LKP/LKPS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Operation principle
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
The contact sections press against the free surfaces of the section linear guide
LKP
Closed by pneumatic pressure
Openend (active) without pressure
LKPS
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Adapting plate
Base module
LKP/LKPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (LKPS)
LKP-3D
LKPS-3D

21. LKP/LKPS – Pneumatic Clamping Elements
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 15 – 55 mm
Holding forces:
LKP: up to 5400 N
LKPS: up to 3600 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
LKPS: opened from > 5.5 bar
LKPS: NO PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles: >
Braking cycles: not for braking
Positioning accuracy
LKP: < 0,02 mm
LKPS: < 0,02 mm
Adapting plate
Base module
LKP/LKPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (LKPS)
LKP-3D
LKPS-3D

22. LKP/LKPS – Features / Types
For narrow carriages (S2/S3)
Compact design (low space required)
Easy, simple to assemble
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Further operation options available on request
Adapting plate
For narrow, high design (S3)
Adapting plate
Base module
LKP/LKPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage (LKPS)
LKP-3D
LKPS-3D

23. Clamping- and Braking Elements – pneumatically
MBPS
UBPS
RBPS
LBPS

24. MBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Base module
MBPS
Clamping- and Braking Element
For Clamping and Braking
For linear guides
Available for all popular linear guides
Field of Application
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Emergency OFF function
Braking for linear motors
Z-axes positioning in neutral position
Machine table clamping of work centres
Spring-loaded
energy storage (LKPS)
Linear guide
Animation
MBPS-3D

25. MBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Operation principle
Is based on a dual-effective wedge slide gear with spring-loaded energy storage
for clamping and braking without pressure
The contact sections (with special friction coating) press against the free surfaces of the section linear guide
Special friction coating for braking
Because of the material combination of the linear guide/contact section, the linear guide won't be damaged by the contact section
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Contact section
Wedge slide gear
Piston
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Linear guide
Animation
MBPS-3D

26. MBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 15 – 65 mm
Holding forces up to 4700 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
opened from > 4.5 bar
NO PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles (static): >
Braking cycles (dynamic): > 2.000
Reaction time: < 30 ms
Enabled through quick exhaust valve
Positioning accuracy < 0,05 mm
Contact section
Wedge slide gear
Piston
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Linear guide
Animation
MBPS-3D

27. MBPS – Features / Types Features Types (1)
Adapting plate
Features
Quick exhaust valve enables short reaction time: < 30 ms
Special friction coating for braking
Three pistons connected in a line allow to use a stronger spring at 4.5 bar
Types (1)
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Initiator on the right / left side
Further operation options available on request
Base module
MBPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Animation
MBPS-3D

28. MBPS – Features / Types Types (2) Adapting plate Accessories *
Depending on the height of the carriage, an additional adapting plate must be ordered
Accessories *
Seal Kit
* recommended for harsh work environments or with cooling liquid and in order to prevent damage from contamination with chips (chips between contact section and linear guide)
Base module
MBPS
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Animation
MBPS-3D

29. UBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Base module
UBPS
Clamping- and Braking Element
Pneumatic heavy load brake
For Clamping and Braking
For linear guides
Available for all popular linear guides
Field of Application
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Clamping without energy requirement
Emergency OFF function
Braking for linear motors
Z-axes positioning in neutral position
Machine table clamping of work centres
Linear guide
UBPS-3D

30. UBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Wedge slide gear
Operation principle
Is based on a dual-effective wedge slide gear with spring-loaded energy storage
for clamping and braking without pressure
The contact sections (with special friction coating) press against the free surfaces of the section linear guide
Special friction coating for braking
Because of the material combination of the linear guide/contact section, the linear guide won't be damaged by the contact section
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Contact section
Friction coating
Piston
Keilgetriebe im Kunststoffkäfig: hält Rollen fest, eine Rolle drückt ans Gehäuse, die andere kann sich bewegen
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Linear guide
UBPS-3D

31. UBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Wedge slide gear
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 15 – 65 mm
Holding forces up to 9200 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
opened from > 4.5 bar
PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles (static): >
Braking cycles (dynamic): > 2.000
Reaction time: < 30 ms
Enabled through quick exhaust valve
Positioning accuracy < 0,02 mm
Contact section
Friction coating
Piston
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Linear guide
UBPS-3D

32. UBPS – Features / Types Features Pneumatic heavy load brake
Wedge slide gear
Features
Pneumatic heavy load brake
Quick exhaust valve enables short reaction time: < 30 ms
Special friction coating for braking
Solid and rigid outer casing
Positive fit contact sections mounted within a strong casing guarantee high axial and horizontal rigidity
Compact design, DIN 645 compatible
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Replaceability
Combined Technology and a compatible mounting hole template to BW-, TK-, MB-Series (Replacement possible)
Contact section
Friction coating
Piston
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Linear guide
UBPS-3D

33. UBPS – Features / Types Types Special types e.g.: Adapting plate
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Initiator on the right / left side
L-Version (Long) available
Further operation options available on request
Adapting plate
Depending on the height of the carriage, an additional adapting plate must be ordered
Accessories *
Seal Kit
* recommended for harsh work environments or with cooling liquid and in order to prevent damage from contamination with chips (chips between contact section and linear guide)
Base module
UBPS
Seal Kit
(accessoires)
UBPS-3D

34. RBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
For Clamping and Braking
Active without pressure
For piston rods and round shaft guides
Field of Application
Basically in vertical position
Positioning of axes
Clamping and Braking in case of pressure drop
Fixing of vertical axes
Positioning of lifting devices
Base module
RBPS
Round shaft guide
RBPS-3D

35. RBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Spring loaded
energy storage
Operation principle
Based on wedge slide gear principle
for clamping and braking without pressure
The contact sections press against the round shaft guides
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
No reset for restarting
Only for piston rods and round shafts with a surface hardness of min. HRC 54
Wedge slide gear
Piston
Round shaft
guide
RBPS-3D

36. RBPS – pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Spring loaded
energy storage
Specifications
Shaft diameters: 5 – 60 mm
Holding Forces up to N
Operating- / Opening pressure
RBPS ≥ 5.5 bar
RBPS ≥ 4.0 bar
Cycles
Clamping cycles (static): >
Braking cycles (dynamic): > 2.000
Reaction time: < 30 ms
Enabled through quick exhaust valve
Exact Positioning of 0.01mm
Wedge slide gear
Piston
Round shaft
guide
RBPS-3D

37. RBPS – Features / Types Features Types Compact Design
Spring loaded
energy storage
Features
Compact Design
Quick exhaust valve enables short reaction time: < 30 ms
Special friction coating for braking
No reset for restarting
No arresting when vibrating
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower opening pressure
with Initiator
Further special types possible
Wedge slide gear
Piston
Round shaft
guide
RBPS-3D

38. RBPS - Application Example
Application / Advantages
4-times higher holding forces compared to MBPS in the same size
Could replace several clamps  smaller design of application possible
Economy/saving of designed space / available space
Connection options
On the side (standard)
No PLUS-Connection possible
Application

39. RBPS - Application Example
4x MKS
1x RBPS
replacement
or additional
4x MKS2501A
1x RBPS1000
4x MKS + RBPS
Holding Force = 4x 750N
= 3000N
Holding Force = 1x 3500N
Holding Force = 6500N
Application

40. RBPS1000 Special characteristics of the RBPS1000
For shaft diameters of 10mm and smaller
Compact Design
Exact Positioning
Economy/saving of designed space / available space
High holding forces up to 3500N
Example of scale
e.g. the RBPS1000 could
hold up to 4 individuals
RBPS-3D

41. LBPS – narrow, pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
For Clamping and Braking with spring-loaded energy storage (active without pressure)
For linear guides
Field of Application
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Emergency OFF function
Braking for linear motors
Z-axes positioning in neutral position
Machine table clamping of work centres
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Base module
LKP/LKPS
LBPS-3D

42. LBPS – narrow, pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Operation principle
The pressure medium moves the wedge slide gear
The contact sections (with friction coating) press against the free surfaces of the section linear guide
Because of the material combination of the linear guide/contact section, the linear guide won't be damaged by the contact section
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Emergency-Off-Function
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Base module
LKP/LKPS
Keilgetriebe im Kunststoffkäfig: hält Rollen fest, eine Rolle drückt ans Gehäuse, die andere kann sich bewegen
LBPS-3D

43. LBPS – narrow, pneumatic Clamping and Braking Element
Specifications
For linear guide sizes: 15 – 45 mm
Holding forces up to 3600 N
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
LBPS: opened from > 5.5 bar
LBPS: NO PLUS-connection available
Cycles
Clamping cycles (static): >
Braking cycles (dynamic): > 2.000
Reaction time: < 30 ms
Positioning accuracy < 0,02 mm
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Base module
LKP/LKPS
LBPS-3D

44. LBPS – Features / Types Features Types For narrow carriages (S2/S3)
Compact design (low space required)
Easy, simple to assemble
High axial and horizontal rigidity
Types
Special types e.g.:
Lower Opening pressure
Air connection on top / in front
Further operation options available on request
Adapting plate
For narrow, high design (S3)
Adapting plate
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Base module
LKP/LKPS
LBPS-3D

45. TPS – pneumatic Clamping Element for torque-take-up

46. TPS – pneumatic Clamping Element for torque-take-up
Clamping Element for torque take-up with spring-loaded energy storage
Active without pressure
For torque motors or for rotational axes
Field of Application
For deployment in torque motors
For deployment in rotating disc contactors
For deployment in axis modules
Torque take-up of shafts
Clamping in case of pressure drop
Base module
TPS
TPS-3D
TPS-3D
Profile

47. TPS – pneumatic Clamping Element for torque-take-up
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Operation principle
Torque take-up occurs inside the TPS which excludes wear on the driven shaft
Opened by pneumatic pressure
Closed by spring-loaded energy storage
Piston
Shaft attachement
Housing TPS
TPS-3D
TPS-3D
Profile

48. TPS – pneumatic Clamping Element for torque-take-up
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Specifications
Shaft diameters: 50 – 320 mm
Holding torque up to 500 Nm
Operating- / Opening pressure
Operating pressure up to 8 bar
Opened from > 4 bar
Cycles
Clamping cycles (static): >
Braking cycles (dynamic): not for braking
Positioning accuracy < 10° sec
Piston
Shaft attachement
Housing TPS
TPS-3D
TPS-3D
Profile

49. TPS – pneumatic Clamping Element for torque-take-up
Spring-loaded
energy storage
Advantages / Features
Flat design
High rigidity
Exact positioning
High holding torques
Zero maintenance
No internal bearing
Torque take-up occurs inside the TPS which excludes wear on the driven shaft
Types
Connection options
The air connection features a radial and axial arrangement
Piston
Shaft attachement
Housing TPS
TPS-3D
TPS-3D
Profile

50. Overview / Features

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