Holding Gently and Handling Securely...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIR PICKER, AIR GRIPPER

1
Characteristics of AIR PICKER and AIR GRIPPER…

AIR PICKER
Picking Inside an Object… 2
AIR GRIPPER
Gripping Outside an Object… 3
AIR PICKER
Specifications… 4
AIR GRIPPER
Specifications… 7
ACCESSORIES
Nose Cones & Sleeves… 8
DURABILITY LIFE / HANDLING PRECAUTIONS… 9
BRIDGESTONE'S HIGH PERFORMANCE PNEUMATIC
WORK HOLDING DEVICES:
Holding Products Softly and Securely with Wider
Contact Area.

AIR PICKERs and AIR GRIPPERs are innovative pneumatic devices that hold the work‐piece
softly and securely with a wider contact area. They have a wide range of applications in
manufacturing processes such as picking, shifting, transporting and loading products. They
can even be used for sealing and stopper fitting. They are a key component in factory
automation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF
AIR PICKER AND AIR GRIPPER

Holding Work‐Pieces Gently and Securely

1 Using a rubber tube that inflates to hold on to the work‐piece, AIR PICKERs and AIR GRIPPERs
hold the work‐pieces with a wider contact area, eliminating damage during processing. They
are especially suitable for holding soft or fragile objects.

Holding Work‐Pieces having Multiple Diameters without Changing Parts

2 The tube inflates evenly around the body of AIR PICKER and AIR GRIPPER, enabling them to
hold objects having a variety of diameters with the same size model. Unlike conventional
grippers, there is no need of parts replacement work, such as changing the chuck portion
according to the diameter of the object.

Lightweight and Simple Construction

3 AIR PICKERs and AIR GRIPPERs are significantly light in weight when compared with
conventional grippers. They are capable of carrying a load that is 25 to 100 times greater than
their own weight.

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 Picking Inside an Object
A cylindrical rubber tube inflates in a doughnut shape when pressurized, allowing the AIR PICKER to hold on to
the inner wall of the object with a wide contact area. Thus, it holds the work‐piece gently and securely without
causing damage.
●R‐type
Inflated Deflated The rubber tube is reinforced with
Air inlet/outlet
nylon threads woven into it radially. R‐
and threaded hole type is suitable for holding and
handling work‐pieces having small‐ to
Body medium‐sized diameters, or work
having medium weights.
Air passage
●T‐type
The rubber tube is reinforced with
nylon threads woven into it on the
Clamp ring
bias. T‐type is suitable for holding and
handling work‐pieces having large‐
Rubber tube sized diameters, or work‐pieces
(reinforced w/ thread)
having heavy weights.

Note: Do not inflate AIR PICKER un‐

restricted.

0 MPa / 0 psi 0.15 MPa / 21.8 psi 0.3 MPa / 43.5 psi

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 Gripping Outside an Object
A doughnut‐shaped rubber tube inflates inwardly when pressurized, allowing the AIR GRIPPER to hold the
exterior of the object with a wide contact area. Thus, it holds the work‐piece gently and securely without
causing damage.

Rubber tube

Clamp ring Body

Air inlet/outlet
Threaded hole

●The AIR GRIPPER softly holds the

exterior of the work piece. It is
suitable for holding and handling a
work piece having no opening or
having too small an opening to allow
an AIR PICKER to hold it from within.
The standard AIR GRIPPER mod‐ els
0 MPa / 0 psi 0.15 MPa / 21.8 psi 0.3 MPa / 43.5 psi have all rubber construction that uses
no reinforcement thread. R‐type
models, which are rein‐ forced with
nylon thread, are also available on a
special order basis.

Note: Do not inflate AIR GRIPPER

unrestricted.

Model Number Configuration

P 025 R C F X 101

Product type Diameter size Thread structure Type of rubber Stacking/non- Serial number for
stacking special order model
P: Picker R: Woven radially C: Chloroprene
G: Gripper T: Woven on the bias S: Silicone F: Incapable of- Code indicating
G: No thread E: EPDM stacking products special order model
(all rubber) B: Capable of stacking
one or more products

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 Air Picker - Chloroprene
• P006RCF 〜 P055TCF

P006RCF ~ P009RCF P010RCF P014RCF ~ P025RCF P035TCF ~ P055TCF

Max Operating Air Pressure (MPa / psi) 0.4 / 58.0 0.4 / 58.0 0.5 / 72.5 0.5 / 72.5

Body Material Stainless Steel Free-Cutting Steel (Plated) Free-Cutting Steel (Plated) Aluminum (Alumite)

Rubber Bladder Material Chloroprene Chloroprene Chloroprene Chloroprene

Fabric Reinforcement Radial Woven Radial Woven Radial Woven Bias Woven

• P006RCF 〜 P009RCF • P010RCF 〜 P055TCF

P010 ~ P025 P035 P045 ~ P055

F1 F3

The dimensions in parentheses are for reference purposes.

A: rubber tube outside diameter | B: body outside diameter | C: total length | D: rubber tube length | F: threaded port / mounting hole

Workpiece
Former Part Recommended
Inside A B C D E Mass
Part Number Number Handing Load* F1 F2 F3 G
Diameter (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g)
(Firestone) (g)
(mm)

P006RCF WP1M580001 8.5 - 10 300 8 6 51 17.5 24.5 M6 M3 N/A N/A 8

P007RCF WP1M580002 10 - 12 300 9.5 6 51 17.5 24.5 M6 M3 N/A N/A 12

P009RCF WP1M580003 12 - 17 1,200 11 8 51 17.5 24.5 M8 M5 N/A N/A 17

P010RCF --- 16 - 21 2,000 14 10 52 21 22 M5 M5 N/A N/A 28

P014RCF --- 21 - 27 2,500 19 14 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A N/A 60

P017RCF --- 24 - 32 3,000 22 17 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A N/A 85

P019RCF --- 28 - 36 3,500 25 19 55 22 22 M5 M5 N/A N/A 105

P022RCF --- 30 - 44 6,000 27 22 64 28 25 M5 M5 N/A N/A 160

P025RCF --- 32 - 52 9,000 29 25 75 34 30 M5 M5 N/A N/A 245

P035TCF --- 45 - 65 12,000 43.5 34 71 42 17.5 Rc 1/8 M6 N/A N/A 180

P045TCF --- 58 - 85 20,000 53.5 44 90 52 26 M6 M6 M6 N/A 370

P055TCF --- 70 - 105 25,000 65.5 54 101 53 35 M6 M6 M6 N/A 610

*Recommended handing load for the maximum work inside diameter (load capability increases as the work inside diameter decreases)

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 Air Picker - Chloroprene with Nose Cone Mounting Hole
• P010RCFX 〜 P055TCFX

P010RCFX P014RCFX ~ P025RCFX P035TCFX ~ P055TCFX

Max Operating Air Pressure (MPa / psi) 0.4 / 58.0 0.5 / 72.5 0.5 / 72.5

Body Material Free-Cutting Steel (Plated) Free-Cutting Steel (Plated) Aluminum (Alumite)

Rubber Bladder Material Chloroprene Chloroprene Chloroprene

Fabric Reinforcement Radial Woven Radial Woven Bias Woven

• P010RCFX 〜 P055TCFX

F1 P010 ~ P025 P035 P045 ~ P055 A: rubber tube outside diameter

B: body outside diameter
G C: total length
F2
D: rubber tube length
F: threaded port / mounting hole
G: threaded nose cone mounting hole

F1 F3

The dimensions in parentheses are for reference purposes.

Workpiece
Former Part Recommended
Inside A B C D E Mass
Part Number Number Handing Load* F1 F2 F3 G
Diameter (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g)
(Firestone) (g)
(mm)

10-32 10-32 8-32

P010RCFX910 WP13582000 16 - 21 2,000 14 10 52 21 22 N/A 28
UNF UNF UNC
10-32 10-32 10-24
P014RCFX910 WP13582001 21 - 27 2,500 19 14 56 22 22 N/A 60
UNF UNF UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 10-24
P017RCFX910 WP13582002 24 - 32 3,000 22 17 56 22 22 N/A 85
NPT NPT UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 10-24
P019RCFX910 WP13582003 28 - 36 3,500 25 19 55 22 22 N/A 105
NPT NPT UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 10-24
P022RCFX910 WP13582004 30 - 44 6,000 27 22 64 28 25 N/A 160
NPT NPT UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 1/4-20
P025RCFX910 WP13582005 32 - 52 9,000 29 25 75 34 30 N/A 245
NPT NPT UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 1/4-20
P035TCFX910 WP13582006 45 - 65 12,000 43.5 34 71 42 17.5 N/A 180
NPT NPT UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 10-24 1/4-20
P045TCFX910 WP13582007 58 - 85 20,000 53.5 44 90 52 26 370
NPT NPT UNC UNC
1/8-27 1/8-27 10-24 1/4-20
P055TCFX910 WP13582008 70 - 105 25,000 65.5 54 101 53 35 610
NPT NPT UNC UNC
8-32
P010RCFX911 WP1M580004 16 - 21 2,000 14 10 52 21 22 M5 M5 N/A 28
UNC
10-24
P014RCFX911 WP1M580005 21 - 27 2,500 19 14 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 60
UNC
10-24
P017RCFX911 WP1M580006 24 - 32 3,000 22 17 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 85
UNC
10-24
P019RCFX911 WP1M580007 28 - 36 3,500 25 19 55 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 105
UNC
10-24
P022RCFX911 WP1M580008 30 - 44 6,000 27 22 64 28 25 M5 M5 N/A 160
UNC
1/4-20
P025RCFX911 WP1M580009 32 - 52 9,000 29 25 75 34 30 M5 M5 N/A 245
UNC
1/4-20
P035TCFX911 WP1M580011 45 - 65 12,000 43.5 34 71 42 17.5 Rc 1/8 M6 N/A 180
UNC
1/4-20
P045TCFX911 WP1M580012 58 - 85 20,000 53.5 44 90 52 26 M6 M6 M6 370
UNC
1/4-20
P055TCFX911 WP1M580013 70 - 105 25,000 65.5 54 101 53 35 M6 M6 M6 610
UNC
*Recommended handing load for the maximum work inside diameter (load capability increases as the work inside diameter decreases)

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 Air Picker - Silicone with Nose Cone Mounting Hole
• P014RSFX 〜 P035RSFX

P010RSFX ~ P022RSFX P025RSFX P035RSFX

Max Operating Air Pressure (MPa / psi) 0.22 / 31.9 0.22 / 31.9 0.18 / 26.1

Body Material Free-Cutting Steel (Plated) Aluminum (Alumite) Aluminum (Alumite)

Rubber Bladder Material Silicone Silicone Silicone

Fabric Reinforcement None None None

• P010RSFX 〜 P035RSFX

F1 P010 ~ P025 P035 A: rubber tube outside diameter

B: body outside diameter
G C: total length
F2
D: rubber tube length
F: threaded port / mounting hole
G: threaded nose cone mounting hole

F1

The dimensions in parentheses are for reference purposes.

Workpiece
Former Part Recommended
Inside A B C D E Mass
Part Number Number Handing Load* F1 F2 F3 G
Diameter (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g)
(Firestone) (g)
(mm)

10-32 10-32 10-24

P014RSFX910 WP13582009 22 - 25 600 20 14 56 22 22 N/A 60
UNF UNF UNC
10-24
P014RSFX911 WP1M580024 22 - 25 600 20 14 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 60
UNC
10-24
P017RSFX911 WP1M580025 25 - 30 700 23 17 56 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 85
UNC
10-24
P019RSFX911 WP1M580018 30 - 35 1,000 27 19 55 22 22 M5 M5 N/A 110
UNC
10-24
P022RSFX911 WP1M580026 32 - 40 1,300 29 22 64 28 25 M5 M5 N/A 165
UNC
1/4-20
P025RSFX911 WP1M580019 34 - 42 1,600 31 25 75 34 30 M5 M5 N/A 110
UNC
1/4-20
P035RSFX911 WP1M580028 46 - 58 2,500 42 34 71 42 17.5 Rc 1/8 M6 N/A 180
UNC
*Recommended handing load for the maximum work inside diameter (load capability increases as the work inside diameter decreases)

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 Air Gripper
• G020 〜 G050

G***GCF G***GSFX100 G***GCFX200

Max Operating Air Pressure (MPa / psi) 0.15 / 21.8 0.1 / 14.5 0.15 / 21.8

Body Material Aluminum (Alumite) Aluminum (Alumite) Aluminum (Alumite)

Rubber Bladder Material Chloroprene Silicone Chloroprene

Fabric Reinforcement None None None

• G020 〜 G050

A: rubber tube inside diameter

B: rubber tube outside diameter
F C: maximum diameter (including flange)
G D: height (including flange)
E: flange height
F: threaded mounting hole
G: threaded port

The dimensions in parentheses are for reference purposes.

Workpiece
Former Part Recommended
Outside A B C D E Mass
Part Number Number Handing Load* F1 G
Diameter (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g)
(Firestone) (g)
(mm)

G020GCF WP1M585001 5 - 15 1,400 19 33 40 36 10 M5 M5 60

G030GCF WP1M585002 10 - 25 3,800 27 48 60 48 13 M6 M6 145

G040GCF WP1M585003 15 - 35 6,000 37 58 70 52 14 M6 M6 210

G050GCF WP1M585004 20 - 45 9,000 48 69 80 56 15 M8 Rc 1/8 285

G020GSFX100 WP1M585005 5 - 15 400 19 33 40 36 10 M5 M5 60

G030GSFX100 WP1M585006 10 - 25 1,200 27 48 60 48 13 M6 M6 130

G040GSFX100 WP1M585007 15 - 35 1,800 37 58 70 52 14 M6 M6 210

G050GSFX100 WP1M585008 20 - 45 2,600 48 69 80 56 15 M8 Rc 1/8 260

10-24 10-32
G020GCFX200 WP13587000 5 - 15 1,400 19 33 40 36 10 60
UNC UNF
10-24 10-32
G030GCFX200 WP13587001 10 - 25 3,800 27 48 60 48 13 145
UNC UNF
10-24 1/8-27
G040GCFX200 WP13587002 15 - 35 6,000 37 58 70 52 14 210
UNC NPT
10-24 1/8-27
G050GCFX200 WP13587003 20 - 45 9,000 48 69 80 56 15 285
UNC NPT
*Recommended handing load for the maximum work inside diameter (load capability increases as the work inside diameter decreases)

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Accessories
• Nose Cone for P010 • Nose Cones for P014 ~ P055
In order to center an Air Picker end-effector and
A protect the rubber from abrasion during insertion,
B
B
A KOGANEI offers nose cone guides. These nose
cones are easily screwed into the metal body.
C
C
D
D

E
E

Former Part
Applicable A B C D E
Part Number Number
Air Picker (in / mm) Thread (in / mm) (in / mm) (in / mm)
(Firestone)

P010 CRA-108W WP1-358-1006 0.58 / 14.7 8 - 32 UNC 0.22 / 5.6 0.19 / 4.8 0.50 / 12.7

P014 CRA-109W WP1-358-1016 0.78 / 19.8 10 - 24 UNC 0.25 / 6.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.55 / 14.0

P017 CRA-110W WP1-358-1017 0.90 / 22.9 10 - 24 UNC 0.25 / 6.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.55 / 14.0

P019 CRA-111W WP1-358-1018 1.10 / 27.9 10 - 24 UNC 0.25 / 6.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.55 / 14.0

P022 CRA-112W WP1-358-1019 1.13 / 28.7 10 - 24 UNC 0.29 / 7.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.55 / 14.0

P025 CRA-113W WP1-358-1020 1.17 / 29.7 1/4 - 20 UNC 0.29 / 7.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.55 / 14.0

P035 CRA-114W WP1-358-1021 1.68 / 42.7 1/4 - 20 UNC 0.29 / 7.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.68 / 17.3

P045 CRA-115W WP1-358-1022 2.03 / 51.6 1/4 - 20 UNC 0.29 / 7.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.68 / 17.3

P055 CRA-116W WP1-358-1023 2.51 / 63.8 1/4 - 20 UNC 0.29 / 7.4 0.31 / 7.9 0.68 / 17.3

• Protective Sleeves
In order to protect the rubber bladder from abrasive surfaces, KOGANEI offers
T neoprene protective sleeves.
A rubber sleeve is slipped over the deflated bladder with the assistance of air or water
D as a lubricant. In addition to improving the life in a standard application, the protective
sleeve can also provide the needed support when inflating the Air Picker end-effector
unrestrained.
L The thickness of the protective sleeve will increase the diameter of the rubber bladder
as well as restrict its diameter growth during inflation.

Applicable Former Part T D L

Part Number
Air Picker Number (Firestone) (in / mm) (in / mm) (in / mm)

P014 C014GCF WP1-358-1508 0.05 / 1.3 0.7 / 18 12.99 / 330

P017 C017GCF WP1-358-1509 0.05 / 1.3 0.8 / 20 12.99 / 330

P019 C019GCF WP1-358-1510 0.05 / 1.3 0.9 / 23 12.99 / 330

P022 C022GCF WP1-358-1511 0.05 / 1.3 1.0 / 25 12.99 / 330

P025 C025GCF WP1-358-1512 0.08 / 2.1 1.1 / 27 12.99 / 330

P035 C035GCF WP1-358-1513 0.08 / 2.1 1.5 / 37 12.99 / 330

P045 C045GCF WP1-358-1514 0.08 / 2.1 1.9 / 47 12.99 / 330

P055 C055GCF WP1-358-1515 0.08 / 2.1 2.2 / 57 11.81 / 300

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DURABILITY LIFE OF AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER

1 F a c t o r s Affecting Durability Life

① Diameter of the work piece to be held

Inflating the rubber tube modestly will have a beneficial effect on the life of both AIR PICKER and AIR
GRIPPER. If the diameter of the work‐piece to be handled extends over the applicable range of two AIR
PICKER / AIR GRIPPER models, therefore, it is recommended that the larger size AIR PICKER and the smaller
size AIR GRIPPER be selected for use.
The life of AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER may vary largely depending on whether the work‐piece diameter size
corre sponds to the maximum or minimum value of the applicable range.

② Operational air pressure

To maximize the life, it is recommended to restrict the air pressure to the extent that no abrasion is caused
between AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER and the work piece being handled.

③ Remaining air pressure after exhaustion

The life will be longer if the air pressure put in the rubber tube is not completely exhausted and left inside at
the level as the work piece is released.

④ Surface finish of the work‐piece

The rubber tube of AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER inevitably touches with the surface of the work‐piece, and the
finish condition and smoothness of contact portion of the work‐piece will greatly affect the durability life of
AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER.

⑤ In using AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER, please observe the handling precautions strictly.

2 Time of Replacement
When the durability life of AIR PICKER / AIR GRIPPER nears its end, the following phenomena will arise. The
emergence and extent of such phenomena vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Check AIR PICKER /
AIR GRIPPER periodically, therefore, and replace it with a new one immediately if any of the conditions below is
found.

① Exposed threads due to abrasion of rubber tube (for AIR PICKER)

② Breakage of rubber tube found when it is inflated
③ Uneven intervals between threads found when rubber tube is inflated (for AIR PICKER)
④ Difficulty in setting rubber tube to the work
⑤ Slow air exhaustion
⑥ Poor inflation of rubber tube

Note: The phenomena 5 and 6 may arise due to clog or air leakage of the piping system. Check the piping system,
therefore, when such phenomena are found.

3 Others

① Both AIR PICKER and AIR GRIPPER have been certified by Japan Food Hygiene Association as meeting the
requirements of its standards for food, additives, etc. and having passed its standard tests and inspections for
packaging of instruments or containers.
② Please consult us if you intend to use AIR PICKER and AIR GRIPPER for any other purpose than handling work‐
pieces.

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 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Before selecting a model of AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, and before using it, read this HADLING PRECAUTIONS carefully for its proper use. They are intended
to inform you of the safe and proper operation of your AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, and thereby protect you and other per‐ sons against possible danger
or loss of property.
The precautions are classified into four categories, namely,"DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" and "BE WARE", according to the extent of possible danger
and damage, as follows:
It indicates an imminently hazardous situation It indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
which, if not avoided, may result in the user's death not avoided, may result in the user's mild or
or serious injury. moderate injury.
Loss of or damage to the property may also be Loss of or damage to the property may also be
DANGER CAUTION
possible. possible.
It indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, It indicates the requirements that the user should
if not avoided, may result in the user's death or observe for proper use and handling of your AIR
serious injury. PICKER or AIR GRIPPER, though no hazardous
WARNING Loss of or damage to the property may also be situation causing injury or property loss is
possible.
BE WARE
involved.

■ AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER is designed and manufactured for use as general industrial equipment parts.
■ Before selecting a model of AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, and before using it, read the "HADLING PRECAUTIONS", "CATALOGUE", etc. carefully for its proper use.

● Do not use AIR PICKER /AIR GRIPPER for the following pur poses: Otherwise, it may fall down, drop or malfunction to cause an injury.
1.use as medical equipment intended for maintaining and controlling of ● Never tamper with AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, as it may malfunction to cause
human life and physical condition; an injury.
2.use as a mechanism or equipment intended for moving or trans‐ ● Do not disassemble AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER to alter its funda‐ mental
porting human beings; and structure, performance or function, as this may cause an injury.
3. use as safety parts integral to a machine. ● Do not expose AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER to splashes of water. Exposing it
AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER is not designed for purposes that require high to water, or cleaning it or using it in water may cause an injury due to
DANGER levels of safety. Such use may damage human life. malfunction.
● While AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER is in operation, do not touch it or bring
yourself near to it. It may move unexpectedly to cause an injury.
● When installing AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, be sure to mount and fix it
securely so that it can withstand the load of the work it holds.

● AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER is a consumable, and replace it with a new one range of the machine for safety's sake.
immediately if have you noticed any phenomena indicating the time of Otherwise, the moving portion of the machine may touch you to cause an
r e p l a cem en t (see " D U R A B I L I T Y LIFE OF AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER"). injury.
The damaged rubber tube may cause an injury. ● Do not put AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER into fire, as this may explode it or
● Do not use AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER for the purpose of absorbing the cause it to generate a poisonous gas.
shocks and vibrations generated by the machine to which it is mounted. It ● Before performing such work as maintenance, checking, overhauling and
may be broken to cause an injury, or damage the machine. replacement, be sure to completely cut off the air supply, and check that
WARNING ● Before supplying air into the rubber tube of AIR PICKER/AIR G R I P ‐ PER, the air pressure inside AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER and the connected pipes
and before starting its operation, be sure to check the moving has reached "0". If the air remains inside the air compressor or air storage
tank, in particular, AIR PICKER/AIR GRIP‐ PER may move unexpectedly to
cause an injury.

● Ifyou consider using AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER under any condition or in any gas, chlorinated gas, acids, etc. Otherwise, this will cause a temporary
environment that is not specified in the "CATALOGUE", or using it for function failure, abrupt performance degradation, or shortening of the
purposes that may affect the human life and property and thus require high durability life.
levels of safety, such as the use with aeronautical instruments, combustion ● To install piping, refer to the "CATALOGUE", etc.
equipment, recreational machine, and safety device, use it well within the ● When handling AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER, wear hand‐protection gloves,
rating and performance range, and take such safety measures as a failsafe eye‐protection glasses or safety shoes as required, to secure safety.
device. Also, be sure to consult our salesperson in charge for further ● When AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER becomes inoperable or unneces‐ sary,
information. dispose of it as industrial waste according to the regulations of the authority
BE WARE ● Establish a control system that prevents the work from dropping in case of concerned.
power failure or emergency stop of the machine.
● Do not use AIR PICKER/AIR GRIPPER at places where it is exposed to direct
sunlight (ultraviolet rays), dust, salt or iron, or in the atmos‐ pheres that
contain phosphate operating oil, mineral oil, sulfur dioxide

● Be sure to observe the above precautions strictly. BRIDGESTONE will not

take any responsibility for any accident or damage caused by failure to
observe any of them.
OTHERS

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

AIR PICKER AIR GRIPPER
1. Before use, check the rubber tube for scratches. 1. Before use, check the rubber tube for scratches.
2. Do not bring the rubber tube in contact with anything that has a sharp tip or edge, 2. Do not bring the rubber tube in contact with anything that has a sharp tip or edge,
and do not apply undue shock to it. and do not apply undue shock to it.
3. Before using AIR PICKER for the first time after it was purchased or after it has 3. Before using AIR GRIPPER for the first time after it was purchased or after it
been left unused for a long time, supply and exhaust air several times to warm up has been left unused for a long time, supply and exhaust air several times to warm
the rubber tube. up the rubber tube.
4. Do not leave AIR PICKER untouched for a long time with the rubber tube filled 4. Do not leave AIR GRIPPER untouched for a long time with the rubber tube
with air. filled with air.
5. Do not store AIR PICKER at places where it is exposed to direct sunlight or 5. Do not store AIR GRIPPER at places where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
humidity. humidity.
6. Do not inflate the rubber tube frequently without holding the work, as this will 6. Do not inflate the rubber tube frequently without holding the work, as this will
accelerate its durability life. accelerate its durability life.
7. As AIR PICKER is a consumable, replace it with a new one immediately when you 7. As AIR GRIPPER is a consumable, replace it with a new one immediately when you
have noticed any phenomena indicating deterioration. have noticed any phenomena indicating deterioration.
8. While AIR PICKER is holding the work, make sure that no substance that could 8. While AIR GRIPPER is holding the work, make sure that no substance that
reduce friction such as oil and water gets in between the rubber tube and the work, could reduce friction such as oil and water gets in between the rubber tube and the
as this will decrease the AIR PICKER's strength to hold the work sharply. work, as this will decrease the AIR GRIPPER R's strength to hold the work sharply.
9. To supply air, be sure to let it in through the pressure reducing valve and the fil‐ 9. To supply air, be sure to let it in through the pressure reducing valve and the fil‐
ter oil elimination filter, while keeping it below the maximum operational air ter oil elimination filter, while keeping it below the maximum operational air
pressure. Unduly high pressure air or air containing oil or water will shorten the pressure. Unduly high pressure air or air containing oil or water will shorten the
durability life of AIR PICKER. durability life of AIR GRIPPER.
10. Using AIR PICKER with the work having inside diameter beyond its applicable 10. Do not tamper with the body of AIR GRIPPER, as this may damage the rubber
range will accelerate its durability life. tube to accelerate its durability life.
11.Do not tamper with the body of AIR PICKER, as this may damage the rubber tube to
accelerate its durability life.
12. Use a screw and sealant to plug the female screw portion that is unused as an
air inlet/outlet.

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・The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
・As of April 2021

BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
Yaesu Center Bldg.10F,1-6-6,Yaesu,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0028. Japan
Phone: +81 3-5202-6853
Fax : +81 3-5202-6856