Cylinder with piston rod

Round cylinder, corrosion-resistant

CRDG/CRDSW

Repair
instructions (en)

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 Foreword

These repair instructions are valid for the cylinders with piston rod listed on the
title page to the exclusion of any liability claims.
Deviations compared to the descriptions in these repair instructions may arise
depending on the design and/or modification status of the cylinder with piston
rod. The user must check this prior to carrying out the repair and take the devia-
tions into consideration if necessary.

These repair instructions have been prepared with care.

Festo AG & Co. KG does not, however, accept liability for any errors in these
repair instructions or their consequences. Likewise no liability is accepted for
direct or consequential damage resulting from improper use of the products.
More detailed information on this can be found in chapter 8 “Liability”.

The relevant regulations on occupational safety, safety engineering and

inter­ference suppression as well as the stipulations contained in these repair
instructions must be observed when working on the products.

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 Table of contents

1 Important information 5
1.1 About these repair instructions 5
1.2 Pictograms used in these repair instructions 5
1.3 General safety information 6

2 General product description 6

2.1 Functional description 6
2.2 Type codes (identifying the features of a cylinder) 7
2.3 Mounting directions 7

3 Component overview 8

4 Repair steps 9
4.1 Preparation 9
4.2 Visual inspection 9
4.3 Repairing the cylinder CRDG/CRDSW-… 9
4.3.1 Structure of the sealing seat 9
4.3.2 Removing the sealing seat 10
4.3.3 Greasing the piston rod 10
4.3.4 Repairing and installing the sealing seat 10

5 Cleaning and greasing 13

5.1 Cleaning 13
5.2 Greasing 13
5.2.1 Extremely thin grease film 13
5.2.2 Thin grease film 13
5.2.3 Grease reservoir 13

6 Maintenance and care 13

7 Tools 14
7.1 Standard tools 14
7.2 Special tools 14

8 Liability 14

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1 Important information

1.1 About these repair instructions

This document contains important • Operating instructions for the • Assembly aids
information about the professional respective cylinder with piston Contain an overview of available
repair of the cylinder with piston rod rod assembly aids such as lubricating
of the type CRDG/CRDSW. Contain information about the greases, screw locking agents,
The cylinder with piston rod CRDG/ control sections and connections maintenance tools, etc. (aids for
CRDSW is fully repairable in the event of the cylinder with piston rod as assembly and maintenance). Can
of damage due to normal wear. The well as the function, structure, be found in the online spare parts
complete cylinder must be repaired in application, installation, commis- catalogue on the Festo website
the event of damage to the cylinder sioning, maintenance and care, (www.festo.com).
barrel. etc. Can be found on the Festo
Before carrying out a repair, the website (www.festo.com).
relevant chapter in these instructions • Spare parts documentation
must be read in full and followed Contains an overview of the spare
consistently. and wearing parts as well as infor-
For reasons of clarity, these repair mation on their installation. Can
instructions do not contain complete be found in the online spare parts
detailed information. The following catalogue on the Festo website
documents should therefore also be (spareparts.festo.com).
available when repairing the cylinder
with piston rod:

1.2 Pictograms used in these repair instructions

Warning
This sign indicates a dangerous situation for people and/or the product. Failure to observe this warning can result in
injury to people and/or damage to the device.

Note
This sign provides important tips and information that can make your work easier.

Environment
This sign provides information on the steps required for environmentally friendly use of materials and equipment,
as well as the guidelines and regulations that may need to be observed.

Accessories
This sign contains information on accessories and attachments relevant to the context.

Documents
This sign contains references to other chapters or documents containing additional information.

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1.3 General safety information

Warning
The cylinder with piston rod must only be repaired by authorised and trained staff in accordance with the specifica-
tions in the technical documentation and using genuine spare parts.
Installation and repair by unauthorised and untrained staff, repairs using non-genuine spare parts as well as without
the technical documentation required for installation and/or repair are dangerous and therefore not permitted.
Repairs must only be carried out in conjunction with these repair instructions as well as the respective operating
instructions for the device.

Note
Instead of carrying out the repair yourself, your local Festo sales office offers the option of having the repair carried
out by Festo.

Environment
Components and equipment replaced as part of a repair must be disposed of in accordance with the locally valid
environmental protection regulations.

2 General product description

2.1 Functional description

The piston moves in the cylinder barrel when the cylinder chamber is pressurised. The piston rod transmits the movement
to the outside. The advanced piston rod is retracted again when the other cylinder chamber is pressurised.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 aJ 1 Piston rod seal

2 Sealing seat
3 Bearing
4 O-ring
5 Slotted nut
6 Piston rod
7 Male thread for mounting the
cylinder
8 Front air supply connection
9 Cylinder barrel
aJ Rear air supply connection

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2.2 Type codes (identifying the features of a cylinder)
The precise features of a cylinder with piston rod can be identified with the help of the rating plate on the cylinder.
The type designation is directly beneath the Festo logo and describes the cylinder's features separated by a hyphen (-).

EXAMPLE:
1 Type designation
2 Serial number
1 3 Technical information
CRDG-32-100-P-A
4 2 4 Part number
160984 AN08
3
pmax. 10 bar / 145 psi

The type designation on this rating plate provides the following information:
CRDG Cylinder of the type CRDG
32 Piston diameter 32 mm
100 Stroke 100 mm
P Elastic cushioning rings/pads at both ends
A Sensing option (magnetic piston)

Note
A list and description of all possible equipment features of the cylinder with piston rod can be found in the data sheet.
It is available on the Festo website (www.festo.com).

2.3 Mounting directions

This diagram provides an overview of the orientation directions for the cylinder with piston rod.

Orientation:
Festo=product identification (rating
plate) as reference point
O = top
U = underneath
R = right
L = left
V = front
H = rear

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3 Component overview

This diagram is intended only to provide an overview of the individual components. To order spare and wearing parts, please use the
online spare parts catalogue on the Festo website (spareparts.festo.com).

Item Designation Note

1 Hex nut
2 Piston rod seal
3 Sealing seat
4 Bearing
5 O-ring
6 Slotted nut

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4 Repair steps

4.1 Preparation
• Before starting the repair, remove any attachments in accordance with the instructions in the accompanying
operating instructions.
• Keep your working environment tidy.
• Only use the spare parts and assembly aids (grease, screw locking agent, etc.) provided in the wearing parts kit.

Warning
Make sure that the sealing seat cannot suddenly come flying off.
• Remove the non-return valves and tubing connection from the cylinder and depressurise the cylinder completely
so that any pressure present is not suddenly released when the cylinder is opened.

To prevent damage to sealing rims or guide surfaces, do not use pointed or sharp-edged assembly aids.

4.2 Visual inspection

Check the cylinder for visible damage that might impair its function (e.g. warping of the piston rod) as well as deposits
and scoring. The entire cylinder must be replaced if the cylinder barrel is showing significant damage.

4.3 Repairing the cylinder CRDG/CRDSW-…

Note
The following cylinders cannot be repaired:
• CRDG-12-…-P-A
• CRDG-16-…-P-A
• CRDG-20-…-P-A
• CRDG-25-…-P-A

The description in this section can be used to repair cylinders of the type CRDG/CRDSW-… with a piston diameter of
≥ 32 mm and the following features:
Code Description
P Elastic cushioning rings/pads at both ends
A External position sensing

4.3.1 Structure of the sealing seat

1 Sealing seat
2 Piston rod seal
3 O-ring
1 4 4 Bearing

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4.3.2 Removing the sealing seat
• Loosen the sealing seat in the bearing cap and screw it out.
• Pull the sealing seat away from the piston rod.
• Remove any residue of the screw locking agent from the thread of the
sealing seat.

• Pull the piston rod as far as possible out of the cylinder barrel.
• Check the piston rod for damage.
The entire cylinder must be replaced if the piston rod is showing significant
damage.

4.3.3 Greasing the piston rod

• Clean the piston rod as described in section 5.1 “Cleaning”.
• Apply the grease contained in the wearing parts kit to the surface of the
piston rod1).
1)
See section 5.2.2 “Thin grease film”

4.3.4 Repairing and installing the sealing seat

• Remove the piston rod seal 1 from the sealing seat 2.
• Remove the O-ring 3 from the groove of the sealing seat.

1 2 3

Warning
Check the plastic bearing in the sealing seat for visible damage that might
impair its function, such as deposits and scoring. The bearing must be
replaced if the plain bearing is showing significant damage.

Note
The plastic bearing is not included in the wearing parts kit and must be
ordered separately (spareparts.festo.com).

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 • Only if the plastic bearing is defective
– Push the plastic bearing 1 out of the sealing seat 2 using an
appropriate tool.

1 2

• Clean the seat of the piston rod seal 1.

• Clean the seat of the O-ring 2.

• Only if the plastic bearing is defective

– Push the plastic bearing 1 into the sealing seat 2 using an
appropriate tool.

Note
Note the mounting direction in the sealing seat
(the side chamfered on the outside facing the cylinder).

1 2

• Grease the new piston rod seal as follows:

Area Greasing
1 Grease reservoir1) for piston rod Fill 2/3 with grease
2 External surface for sealing seat Thin film2)
3 Grease reservoir1) for bearing Fill 2/3 with grease
See section 5.2.3 “Grease reservoir”
1)

See section 5.2.2 “Thin grease film”

2)

1 2 3

• Insert the piston rod seal into the sealing seat using an appropriate
pressure piece.

Note
Note the mounting direction (individual sealing lips facing out).

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 • Grease the new O-ring and insert it into the groove of the sealing seat.

• To protect the bearing and seal, place the appropriate mounting sleeve on
the thread of the piston rod to prevent damage (see section 7.2 “Special
tools”).
• Apply the screw locking agent contained in the wearing parts kit to the
thread of the sealing seat.
• Guide the sealing seat over the mounting sleeve onto the piston rod as far
as the bearing cap.
• Tighten the sealing seat in the bearing cap with the corresponding torque
(see table).
Type Torque
CRDG/CRDSW-32 15 Nm
CRDG/CRDSW-40 35 Nm
CRDG/CRDSW-50 50 Nm
CRDG/CRDSW-63 50 Nm

• Perform a functional test as per the operating instructions (enclosed with

the cylinder or can be called up on the Festo website (www.festo.com)) and
commission the repaired cylinder.

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5 Cleaning and greasing

5.1 Cleaning

The seals are designed so that the lubricant film applied to them will be effective for the service life of the seal. In order
for this so-called life-time lubrication to be retained, the cylinder must be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign particles,
machining residues and old lubricants before it is greased.

Warning
Festo recommends Loctite 7063 and Loctite 7070 for cleaning.
When using other cleaning agents, make sure that they do not corrode the seals of the cylinder with piston rod.
In case of doubt, check the resistance of the seals using the data on the Festo website (www.festo.com).

5.2 Greasing
The various components and seals of the cylinder with piston rod require different levels of greasing depending on a
number of factors.

5.2.1 Extremely thin grease film

A barely continuous film of grease covers the bearing surface. The grease can give a sheen to the surface; however, the
colour of the grease must not darken it.
Recommendation:
Apply the grease using a cloth or similar dipped in the grease.
Remove the excess grease from the seal system components (e.g. by drawing the assembled piston with the piston rod
once fully through the greased cylinder barrel) and then remove the excess from the seal components by wiping it off.

5.2.2 Thin grease film

A film of grease covers the bearing surface so that the grease colour darkens the surface slightly.
Recommendation:
Apply the grease with a soft brush or similar.

5.2.3 Grease reservoir

There is a certain amount of oil enclosed between two sealing rims or in enclosed ring volumes.

6 Maintenance and care

Clean any dirt from the piston rod using a soft cloth.
All non-abrasive cleaning agents are permitted. The cylinders are also maintenance-free as they have been lubricated for
life. Regular removal of the lubricant on the surface of the piston rod reduces its service life.

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7 Tools

This section provides an overview of the tools and aids required to repair the cylinder with piston rod.

7.1 Standard tools

The following standard tools among others are required to repair the cylinder with piston rod:
• Screwdriver
• Wrench
• Torque wrench (see tables in the corresponding repair steps for values)

7.2 Special tools

The following special tools are required to repair and service the cylinder with piston rod:
Designation Additional information Photo
Mounting sleeve for piston rod The mounting sleeve for piston rods for
protecting the piston rod seal and the
bearing in the bearing cap while the repair is
being carried out must be produced by the
customer.
The schematic diagram can be found in
the information brochure “Accessories,
equipment and tools” (7Accessories_a_en).

Documents
Further information on the special tools and schematic diagrams can be found in the information brochure
“Accessories, equipment and tools” (7Accessories_a_en). It can be found in the online spare parts catalogue
on the Festo website (http://spareparts.festo.com/xdki/data/SPC/0/PDF_SAFE/Hilfsmittel.pdf ).

8 Liability

The General Terms and Conditions of Sale of Festo AG & Co. KG, which can be viewed on the Festo website
(www.festo.com), apply.

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