CG5-S - SMC

Series CJ5-S/CG5-S Stainless Steel CylinderSpecific Product Precautions 2Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 54 and 55 for Safety Instructionsand pages 3 to 11 for Actuator and Auto Switch Precautions.WarningMaintenance1. If this cylinder is lubricated, it may cause malfunctions.If grease other than designated is used, it may also causemalfunctions.• Order with the following part number when only the greasefor maintenance is needed.Grease pack part number for stainless steel cylindersGrease for food processing machines: GR-R-010 (10 g)2. Do not wipe grease attached to the rotating part ofthe air cylinder.If grease attached to the rotating part is forcibly wiped off, it maycause malfunctions.If the cylinder is operated for a long period of time, the rotatingpart may become black. In such cases, wipe the greaseattached to the rotating part and reapply fresh grease to enablethe cylinder to operate for a long period of time.(Wipe the grease with water. Using alcohol or solvents maydamage seals.)Precautions for Series CG5-S1. Sealant∗ is used on the threads of the connectingsections of the cover and the cylinder tube for airtightconstruction. When disassembling the cylinder,the old sealant must be completely removed, andnew sealant must be applied before re-assembling.∗ Loctite ® 542 (medium strength) or equivalent2. ø50 or larger bore size cylinders cannot be dis-assembled.When disassembling cylinders with bore sizes of ø20 throughø40, grip the double flat part of either the head cover or the rodcover with a vise and loosen the other side with a wrench or amonkey wrench, etc., and then remove the cover. When retightening,tighten approximately 2 degrees more than theoriginal position. (Cylinders with ø50 or larger bore sizes aretightened with a large tightening torque and cannot bedisassembled. Please contact SMC when disassembly isrequired.)850