Low Profile Air Gripper

Series
MHF2
Size: 8, 12, 16, 20
How to Order

MHF 2

12 D

M9B
Number of auto switches

Number of fingers
2

Nil
S

2 finger

2 pcs.
1 pc.

Bore size (mm)

8
12
16
20

Auto switch

8
12
16
20

Nil

Without auto switch (Built-in magnet)

Body option
Nil: Axial piping type

Action

R: Side piping type

D Double acting

Stroke
Nil
1
2

Short stroke
Medium stroke
Long stroke

Port
Port

Applicable Auto Switch/Refer to page 12-13-1 for further information on auto switches.
Load voltage

Solid state switch

Type

Special
function

Electrical Indicator
entry
light

Note)

Grommet

Diagnostic
indication
(2-color display)

Lead wire length symbols:

Yes

Wiring
(Output)

Electrical entry
DC

AC

Perpendicular

In-line

3-wire (NPN)

M9NV

M9N

3-wire (PNP)

M9PV

M9P

2-wire
3-wire (NPN)

24V 12V

M9BV

M9B

F9NWV

F9NW

3-wire (PNP)

F9PWV

F9PW

2-wire

F9BWV

F9BW

0.5 mNil (Example) M9N

3 m L (Example) M9NL
5 m Z (Example) F9NWZ
Auto switches marked "O" are produced upon receipt of order.

12-3-8

Auto switch model

Lead wire length (m)

0.5
(Nil)

3
(L)

Flexible
Applicable
5 lead wire
load
(-61)
(Z)


 Standard

Relay
PLC







Note) Be careful for the differential of 2-color display type.

Refer to "Auto Switch Hysteresis" on page 12-3-25.

Applicable model
Bore size (mm)
8

12

16

20

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Specifications
Air
8: 0.15 to 0.7 MPa
12 to 20: 0.1 to 0.7 MPa
10 to 60C (with no condensation)
0.05mm Note 1)
120 c.p.m.
120 c.p.m.
60 c.p.m.
Not required
Double acting
Solid state switch (3-wire, 2-wire)

Fluid
Operating pressure
Ambient and fluid temperature
Repeatability
Short stroke
Maximum
Medium stroke
operating
frequency
Long stroke
Lubrication
Action
Auto switch (Option) Note 2)

MHZ
MHF
MHL

Note 1) This is the value when no offset load is applied to the finger.
When an offset load is applied to the finger, the maximum value is 0.15 mm due to
the influence of backlash of the rack and pinion.
Note 2) Refer to page 12-13-1 for further information on auto switches.

MHR
MHK

Model

MHS
Note 1)

Action

Model

Unobstructed
Opening
capacity
Note 2)
Cylinder
/closing
(cm3)
Effective gripping
Weight
bore
stroke
force
per
g
(mm)
(Both sides)
Finger Finger
finger N
mm
open side close side

Double
acting

MHF2-8D
MHF2-8D1
MHF2-8D2
MHF2-12D
MHF2-12D1
MHF2-12D2
MHF2-16D
MHF2-16D1
MHF2-16D2
MHF2-20D
MHF2-20D1
MHF2-20D2

8
16
32
12
24
48
16
32
64
20
40
80

Gripping force

JIS Symbol
Double acting

19

12

48

16

90

20

141

65
85
120
155
190
275
350
445
650
645
850
1,225

0.7
1.1
2.0
1.9
3.3
6.1
4.9
8.2
14.9
8.7
15.1
28.0

0.6
1.0
1.9
1.6
3.0
5.8
4.1
7.4
14.0
7.3
13.7
26.6

Note 1) At the pressure of 0.5 MPa, when gripping point L is 20 mm.

Note 2) Excluding the auto switch weight

12-3-9

MHC
MHT
MHY
MHW
MRHQ
Misc.
D20-

Series

MHF2

Construction
MHF2-8D, MHF2-8D1
q

!9

MHF2-8D2

!5

!3

!8

!4

!1

!0

!2

@0

@1

!7

!6

Component Parts
No.

Description

Description

Note

Material

Note

No.

Body

Aluminium alloy

Hard anodized

!1

Head damper

Piston

Stainless steel

!2

Clip

Joint

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

!3

Rack

Guide rail

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

!4

Magnet

Finger

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

!5

Steel balls

Roller stopper

Stainless steel

!6

Wear ring

Pinion

Carbon steel

Nit riding

!7

Roller

High carbon chromium bearing steel

Cap A

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

!8

Needle roller

High carbon chromium bearing steel

Cap B

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

!9

Parallel pin

Stainless steel

!0

Cap C

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

@0

Piston seal

NBR

@1

Gasket

NBR

Replacement Parts
Description
Seal kit
Finger assembly

Kit no.

Contents

MHF2-8D

MHF2-8D1

MHF2-8D2

MHF8-PS

MHF8-PS

MHF8-PS-2

!2, @0, @1

MHF-A0802-2

e, r, t, y, !5, !7, !9
Mounting screw

MHF-A0802

MHF-A0802-1

Material
Urethane rubber
Stainless steel wire
Stainless steel

Nit riding

Rare earth magnet

Nickel plated

High carbon chromium bearing steel

Synthetic resin

Bolts for Body Through-hole

Mounting
Part no.
MHF-B08

Number of pieces
MHF2-8D

2 pieces/unit

MHF2-8D1

2 pieces/unit

MHF2-8D2

4 pieces/unit

The bolts for body through-hole mounting are

attached to the product. They are also provided
at an order of 1 piece or more with the above
part numbers.

12-3-10

MHF2

Series

Low Profile Air Gripper

Construction
MHF2-12D to 20D
i

@2

@1

!3

!1

!0

MHZ
MHF
MHL
MHR
MHK
MHS
!7

!2

!5

@0

MHC
MHT
MHY
MHW
MRHQ

!9

!8

!4

Misc.

!6

DComponent Parts
No.

Description

Material

Note

No.

Material

Note

Tare earth magnet

Nickel plated

Description

Body

Aluminium alloy

Hard anodized

!3

Magnet

Piston

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

!4

Steel balls

Joint

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

!5

Wear ring

Synthetic resin

Guide rail

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

12: Roller

High carbon chromium bearing steel

Finger

Stainless steel

Heat treatment

Roller stopper

Stainless steel

Pinion

Carbon steel

Nit riding

Cap A

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

Cap B

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

!9

Parallel pin

Stainless steel

!0

Cap C

Aluminium alloy

Clear anodized

@0

Piston seal

NBR

!1

Head damper

Urethane rubber

@1

Gasket

NBR

!2

Rack

@2

Gasket

NBR

Stainless steel

!6
!7
!8

Nit riding

Description
Seal kit

Description
Seal kit

12: R shape snap ring

Description
Seal kit

Contents

MHF2-12D2

MHF12-PS

MHF12-PS

MHF12-PS

@0, @1, @2

MHF-A1202-1

MHF-A1202-2

e, r, t, y, !4, !6, !9 Mounting screw

MHF2-16D

MHF2-16D2

MHF16-PS

MHF16-PS

MHF16-PS

@0, @1, @2

MHF-A1602-1

MHF-A1602-2

e, r, t, y, !4, !6, !9 Mounting screw

Contents

Kit no.

Contents

MHF2-20D

MHF2-20D1

MHF2-20D2

MHF20-PS

MHF20-PS

MHF20-PS

@0, @1, @2

MHF-A2002-1

MHF-A2002-2

e, r, t, y, !4, !6, !9 Mounting screw

Nickel plated

Bolts for Body Through-hole

Mounting
Part no.

Kit no.
MHF2-16D1

Finger assembly MHF-A2002

Carbon steel

16 to 20: Type C snap ring

MHF2-12D1

Finger assembly MHF-A1602

High carbon chromium bearing steel

Needle roller

MHF2-12D

Finger assembly MHF-A1202

Stainless steel

16 to 20: Parallel pin

Replacement Parts
Kit no.

High carbon chromium bearing steel

MHF-B12

Number of pieces
MHF2-12D

2 pieces/unit

MHF2-12D1

2 pieces/unit

MHF2-12D2

4 pieces/unit

The bolts for body through-hole mounting are

attached to the product. They are also provided
at an order of 1 piece or more with the above
part numbers.
When mounting MHF2-16D or MHF2-20D
with the body through-holes, use hexagon
socket head screws available on the market.

12-3-11

20-

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

2.5H9 +0.025
depth 2.5
0

MHF2-8D

16

2.5H9

+0.025
0

depth 2.5

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 7

Mounting thread
3

28.3

36

15.8

22

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

5.9

32

3.4

17 -0.1

11

11
19

14
M3 x 0.5
Finger opening port

Mounting thread

M3 x 0.5
Finger closing port

12

2-2.6 through (Mounting hole)

12
2-4.5

0.8

0.8
Close: 0

+0.1
0

E-E

Open: 81

Use the attached hexagon socket head

screws for mounting holes.

4-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

14

Mounting thread

4-M2.5 x 0.45 thread depth 3

Attachment mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

12

1.3

26

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

15

Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)
6

6
2-2H9

10

+0.025
0

depth 2

10

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

11

Mounting thread

22

12-3-12

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

depth 2.5

MHF2-8D1

+0.025
0

depth 2.5

MHZ

2.5H9

2.5H9

+0.025
0

28

MHF
MHL
MHR

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 7

Mounting thread

MHK
3

40.3

32

3.4

48

MHS
MHC

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

Mounting thread

34

MHT

5.9

15.8

E
11

11

Finger closing port

M3 x 0.5
Finger opening port

MRHQ

M3 x 0.5

0
17 -0.1

14

2-2.6 through (Mounting hole)

14

0.8

2-4.5

0.8
Close: 0

+0.1
0

4-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

D20-

Use the attached hexagon socket head

screws for mounting holes.

26

4-M2.5 x 0.45 thread depth 3

Attachment mounting thread

Mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

12

26

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions
1.3

15

Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

7
11

2-2H9

+0.025
0

depth 2

11

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

Mounting thread

11

Groove for
auto switch mounting

Misc.

E-E

Open: 161

MHW

19

14

MHY

34

12-3-13

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

17

17

17

depth 2.5

+0.025
0

+0.025
0

2.5H9

2.5H9

depth 2.5

MHF2-8D2

64.3

3.4

4-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 7

Mounting thread
72

15.8

58

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

Mounting thread

5.9

32

11

11
19

14

4-2.6 through (Mounting hole)

M3 x 0.5

17 -0.1
M3 x 0.5

Finger closing port

18

0.8

0.8

Finger opening port

18
Close: 0

4-4.5

+0.1
0

E-E

Open: 321

Use the attached hexagon socket head

screws for mounting holes.

8-M2.5 x 0.45 thread depth 3

Attachment mounting thread

50

4-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

Mounting thread

M2.5 x 0.45

12

1.3

26

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

15
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

2-2H9
8

Groove for
auto switch mounting

+0.025
0

depth 2

2-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

11

Mounting thread

58

12-3-14

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

+0.030
0

26
depth 3

3H9

+0.025
0

3H9

depth 3

MHF2-12D

MHZ
MHF
MHL
2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 10

MHR

Mounting thread
4

42

MHK
MHS

40

52

20

Mounting thread

15

14.8

MHT

25

19

7.7

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

2-3.4 through
(Mounting hole)

18

18

Open: 121

Use the attached hexagon socket head

screws for mounting holes.

4-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

28

4-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

Mounting thread

D-

E-E

+0.1

Attachment mounting thread

5

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

M3 x 0.5

2-2.5H9
9

20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)
+0.025
0

depth 2.5

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

14

14

Mounting thread

15

3.3

33

15

1.7
4

MRHQ
Misc.

2-5.5
Close: 0 0

Groove for
auto switch mounting

MHY
MHW

20 -0.1

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

MHC

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

38

38

12-3-15

20-

MHF2

Series

Dimensions

depth 3

MHF2-12D1
42

+0.025
0

depth 3

3H9

3H9

+0.030
0

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 10

4

58

40

68

M5 x 0.8

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

54

Finger closing port

Mounting thread

15
25

19

7.7

14.8

20

20

Mounting thread

0
-0.1

21

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

2-3.4 through (Mounting hole)

21
+0.1

2-5.5

Close: 0 0

E-E

Open: 241

Use the attached hexagon socket

head screws for mounting holes.

4-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

Mounting thread

8-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

44

Attachment mounting thread

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

M3 x 0.5

20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

3.3

33

15

1.7

12

4.5

4.5

Groove for
auto switch mounting

2-2.5H9

12

+0.025
0

depth 2.5

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

15

Mounting thread

54

12-3-16

Low Profile Air Gripper

MHF2

Series

Dimensions

+0.025
depth
0

26

26

26

3H9

+0.025
0

3H9

depth 3

MHF2-12D2

MHZ
MHF
MHL
4-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 10

94

MHR

Mounting thread
2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

Mounting thread

40

104

20

90

MHS
MHC
MHT

14.8

25

15

7.7

E
19

MHK

MHY
MHW

4-3.4 through
(Mounting hole)

20 -0.1

27

27

Misc.

4-5.5

M5 x 0.8
Close:

Finger opening port

+0.1
0 0

D-

E-E

Open: 481

Use the attached hexagon socket head

screws for mounting holes.
4-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5
Mounting thread

8-M3 x 0.5 thread depth 4

Attachment mounting thread

M3 x 0.5

15

33

80

20
Accessory option:
Hexagon socket head screw (special screws)

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

18

4.5

4.5

2-2.5H9

18

+0.025
0

depth 2.5

1.7
4

Mounting thread

15

3.3

2-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 5

Groove for
auto switch mounting

MRHQ

90

12-3-17

20-

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

+0.030
depth
0

MHF2-16D
38
+0.030
0

depth 3

4H9

4H9

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 12

Mounting thread
57.5

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

72
2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5
Mounting thread

52
10.6

26

20
33

24

20

50

0
27-0.1

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

25

25

1.2

1.2
Close: 0

2-4.3 through (Mounting hole)

2-7.5
+0.1
0

E-E

Open: 161
4-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5
Mounting thread

36

8-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

20

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

43

Attachment mounting thread

2.2
4

2-3H9
5 5

15

4.6

15

+0.025
depth
0

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread

20

Groove for
auto switch mounting

52

12-3-18

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

+0.030
0

60

depth 3

4H9

+0.030
0

4H9

depth 3

MHF2-16D1

MHZ
MHF
MHL

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 12

MHR

Mounting thread
6

79.5

MHK
M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

Mounting thread

MHC

74

10.6

26

MHS

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

94

MHT
20

MHY

33

24

E
20

50

MHW
E

2-4.3 through
(Mounting hole)

27 -0.1

29

1.2

1.2

29

M5 x 0.8

Misc.

2-7.5

+0.1

Close: 0 0

Finger opening port

D-

E-E

Open: 321

MRHQ

2058

8-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

Attachment mounting thread

20

Mounting thread

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions
2.2

2-3H9
18

5.5

5.5

+0.025
0

depth 3

18

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread
Groove for
auto switch mounting

20

4.6

43

4-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

74

12-3-19

Series

MHF2

Dimensions

36
+0.030
depth
0

36

36

4H9

4H9

+0.030
depth
0

MHF2-16D2

4-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 12

Mounting thread
127.5

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

50

142
2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

122

10.6

26

Mounting thread

20

20
33

24

E
0

27 -0.1

37

1.2

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

1.2
Close: 0

4-4.3 through (Mounting hole)

37

4-7.5

+0.1
0

E-E

Open: 641

8-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

106

4-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

20

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions
2.2

2-3H9
4

26

5.5

5.5

+0.025
0

depth 3

26

4.6

43

Attachment mounting thread

Mounting thread

2-M5 x 0.8 thread depth 5.5

Mounting thread

20

Groove for
auto switch mounting

122

12-3-20

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Dimensions
MHF2-20D
+0.030
0

depth 4

5H9

+0.030
0

5H9

depth 4

38

MHZ
MHF
MHL
MHR

2-M6 x 1 thread depth 15

Mounting thread
6

71

MHK
MHS

62
33

86

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port

MHT

E
25
25

41

30

13
32

MHC
2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6
Mounting thread

56

0
-0.1

MHW
2-5.2 through
(Mounting hole)

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

31

31

1.2

1.2

+0.1
0

20-

40

8-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

Mounting thread

24

52

Attachment mounting thread

2.3

2-3H9
3

16

+0.025
depth
0

16

7.5

Misc.
D-

E-E

Open: 201

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

MRHQ

2-10

Close: 0
4-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

MHY

7.5
2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6
Mounting thread

25

Groove for
auto switch mounting

56

12-3-21

Series

MHF2

Dimensions
MHF2-20D1
+0.030
depth
0

+0.030
depth
0

5H9

5H9

66

2-M6 x 1 thread depth 15

Mounting thread
6

99

M5 x 0.8
Finger closing port
62

114

33

84

2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

Mounting thread

25

25
41

30

13

E
0

32 -0.1

36

1.2

1.2

M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port

2-5.2 through (Mounting hole)

36

2-10

+0.1

Close: 0 0

E-E

Open: 401

4-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

8-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

68

24

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

52

Attachment mounting thread

Mounting thread

2.3

2-3H9
8

depth 3

20

20

+0.025
0

2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

Mounting thread

25

Groove for
auto switch mounting

84

12-3-22

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Dimensions
MHF2-20D2
depth 4

+0.030
depth
0

42

5H9

5H9

42

+0.030
0

42

MHZ
MHF
MHL

4-M6 x 1 thread depth 15

Mounting thread
159

62

174

33

144

MHR
MHK

MHS
2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

MHC

Mounting thread

MHT
25

25
41

30

13

MHW
MRHQ

4-5.2 through
(Mounting hole)

32 -0.1
M5 x 0.8
M5 x 0.8
Finger opening port Finger closing port

MHY

46

1.2

1.2
Close: 0

46
4-10

+0.1
0

208-M4 x 0.7 thread depth 4

Attachment mounting thread

128

24

Auto Switch Mounting

Groove Dimensions

52

4-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

Mounting thread

2.3

2-3H9
8

30

+0.025
0

depth 3

D-

E-E

Open: 801

30

Misc.

2-M6 x 1 thread depth 6

Mounting thread

25

Groove for
auto switch mounting

144

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Series MHF2

Body Option: Side Piping Type

MHF2-DR
Body Option Dimension
B

Model

5.5

( Finger closing port)

D
( Finger opening port)

90

MHF2-16DR

54

MHF2-16D1R

MHF2-20D1R

11

M3 x 0.5

14.8

M5 x 0.8

76

19

M5 x 0.8

23

M5 x 0.8

124
66

MHF2-20DR

MHF2-20D2R

12-3-24

54

MHF2-12D2R

MHF2-16D2R
For dimensions not given above, please refer to the table of
dimensions on pages 12-3-12 to 12-3-23.

37

38

MHF2-12DR

61

MHF2-8D2R

MHF2-12D1R

25

MHF2-8DR
MHF2-8D1R

(mm)
B

10

94
154

Low Profile Air Gripper

Series

MHF2

Auto Switch Hysteresis

Protrusion of Auto Switch from Edge of Body

Auto switches have hysteresis similar to micro switches. Use

the table below as a guide when adjusting auto switch
positions, etc.

The amount of auto switch protrusion from the body end surface is
shown in the table below.
Use this as a standard when mounting, etc.

Protrusion of Auto switch

Lead wire type

In-line entry

Perpendicular entry

Illustration
to
Au

Hysteresis

Auto switch operating position (OFF)

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Fi

Auto switch operating position (ON)

Model

Hysteresis

MHF2-8D

D-M9W(V)

D-M9(V)

Red ON

Green ON

MHF2-8D
MHF2-12D

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

MHF2-16D
MHF2-20D

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

MHF2-8D1
MHF2-8D2
MHF2-12D
MHF2-12D1

Mounting of Auto Switch

MHF2-12D2

Insert the auto switch into the switch mounting groove in the
air chuck in the direction shown below, and after setting the
mounting position, tighten the attached switch mounting
screw with a screwdriver.
Strait bladed watch
makers screwdriver

MHF2-16D
MHF2-16D1
MHF2-16D2
MHF2-20D

5 to 6
Switch installation screw
M2.5 x 4l

MHF2-20D1
MHF2-20D2

Auto switch

Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close
Open
Close

MHZ

MHF
D-M9

D-F9W

6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
0.5
0.5
3
3
1
1

6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
0.5
0.5
3
3
1
1

D-M9V D-F9WV
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

1
1

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

1
1

Note) There is no protrusion for sections of the table with no values

entered.

Caution
When using an auto
switch on the mounting
plate side, the switch will
protrude from the end
face as shown below.
Please provide a run off
apace of 2 mm or deeper
on the mounting plate.

2mm or more

Note) Use a screwdriver with a grip diameter of 5 to 6 mm to tighten the

auto switch mounting screw. The tightening torque should be about
0.05 to 0.1 Nm. When you begin to feel that the screw is being
tightened, turn it further by 90.

"Runoff"

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MHL
MHR
MHK
MHS
MHC
MHT
MHY
MHW
MRHQ
Misc.
D20-

Series MHF2

Auto Switch Installation Example

and Mounting Position
Various auto switch applications are possible through different combinations of auto switch quantities and detecting positions.

1) Detection when Gripping Exterior of Workpiece

Detection example

Position to be
detected

Detection
combinations

Operation of
auto switch

1. Confirmation of fingers in
reset position

Position of
fingers fully
opened

At no pressure or
low
pressure,
connect the switch
to a power supply,
and follow the
directions.

Step 1)
Fully open the
fingers.

When a workpiece is held (Normal operation):

Switch to turn OFF (Light not illuminating)
When a workpiece is not held (Abnormal operation):
Switch to turn ON (Light illuminating)

Switch turned on when gripping a

workpiece.
(Light ON)

Two auto
switches

3. Confirmation of workpiece released

Position of
fingers fully
closed

Position
when
gripping
workpiece

Switch turned on when fingers return.

(Light ON)

One auto
switch

How to
determine
auto switch
installation
position

2. Confirmation of workpiece held

Step 1)
Fully close the
fingers.

Step 1)
Position fingers
for gripping a
workpiece.

Step 2)
Insert the auto switch into the switch installation groove in the
direction shown in the drawing.

Step 3) Slide the auto switch in the Step 3) Slide the auto switch in the direction of the arrow until the light illuminates and
direction of the arrow until the indicator fasten it at a position 0.3 to 0.5 mm in the direction of the arrow beyond the position
where the indicator light illuminates.
light illuminates.

Step 4) Slide the auto switch further in

the direction of the arrow until the
indicator light goes out.

Step 5) Move the auto switch in the

opposite direction and fasten it at a
position 0.3 to 0.5 mm beyond the
position where the indicator light
illuminates.

Fitting position

Position where light turns ON

0.3 to 0.5 mm

Position to be secured

0.3 to 0.5 mm

Note 1) It is recommended that gripping of a workpiece be performed close to the center of the finger stroke.
Note 2) When holding a workpiece close at the end of open/close stroke of fingers, detecting performance of the combinations listed in the above table may
be limited, depending on the hysteresis of an auto switch, etc.

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Auto Switch

Series

MHF2

Various auto switch applications are possible through different combinations of auto switch quantities and detecting positions.

2) Detection when Gripping Interior of Workpiece

Detection example

Position to be
detected

Detection
combinations

Operation of
auto switch

1. Confirmation of fingers in
reset position

Position of
fingers fully
opened

Switch turned on when fingers return.

(Light ON)

3. Confirmation of workpiece released

Position
when
gripping
workpiece

Position of
fingers fully
closed

Two auto
switches

Step 1)
Position fingers
for gripping a
workpiece.

MHL
MHR
MHK

Step 1)
Fully open the
fingers.

When a workpiece is held (Normal operation):

Switch to turn OFF (Light not illuminating)
When a workpiece is not held (Abnormal operation):
Switch to turn ON (Light illuminating)

MHZ
MHF

Switch turned on when gripping a

workpiece.
(Light ON)

One auto
switch

How to
determine
auto switch
installation
position

2. Confirmation of workpiece held

MHS

MHC

Step 1)
Fully close the
fingers.

MHT
MHY
MHW

Step 2)
Insert the auto switch into the switch installation groove in the
direction shown in the drawing.

At no pressure or
low
pressure,
connect the switch
to a power supply,
and follow the
Step 3) Slide the auto switch in the Step 3) Slide the auto switch in the direction of the arrow until the indicator light
directions.
direction of the arrow until the light illuminates.
illuminates and fasten it at a position 0.3
to 0.5 mm in the direction of the arrow
beyond the position where the indicator
light illuminates.
Indicator lighting position

Step 4) Slide the auto switch further in the direction of the arrow until the indicator light
goes out.
0.3 to 0.5 mm

Fitting position

Step 5) Move the auto switch in the opposite direction and fasten it at a position 0.3 to 0.5
mm beyond the position where the indicator light illuminates.
Indicator lighting position

0.3 to 0.5 mm

Fitting position

Note 1) It is recommended that gripping of a workpiece be performed close to the center of the finger stroke.
Note 2) When holding a workpiece close at the end of open/close stroke of fingers, detecting performance of the combinations listed in the above table may
be limited, depending on the hysteresis of an auto switch, etc.

12-12-5

MRHQ
Misc.
D20-