Installation, operation

and maintenance manual

CAHB-21
Linear Actuator

Read this manual before installing, operating

or maintaining this actuator. Failure to follow
safety precautions and instructions could
cause actuator failure and result in serious
­injury, death or property damage.
Contents

1  General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6  Installation and first operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.1  Information on this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.1  Installation location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.2  Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.2  Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.3  Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.3  Inspections prior to first operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.4  Warranty terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.4  Connect to power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.5  Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7  Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2  Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.1  Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.1  Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.2  Action before operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2  Responsibility of the owner and processor. . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.3  Action during operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.3  Personnel requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7.3.1  Normal operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.3.1  Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7.4  Disengagement in case of emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.4  Specific dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7.5  Action after use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5  Safety equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6  Changes and modifications on the actuator. . . . . . . . . . 11 8  Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1 Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3  Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8.2  Maintenance plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.1  Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8.3  Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.2  Product label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8.3.1  Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.2 Inspections and readings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4  Structure and function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8.3.3 Check of visual condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1  Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8.4  Measures after completed maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2  Brief description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3  Special features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9  Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4  Construction group description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9.1  Malfunction table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5  Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9.2  Start of operation after fixing malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6  Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6.1  Limit switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10  Dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.6.2  Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 10.1  Dismantling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.6.3  Thermal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 10.1.1  Dismantling of CAHB-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.2  Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5  Transport, packaging and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1  Safety information for the transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11  Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2  Transport inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3  Return to the manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.4  Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5  Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1  General information

1.1  Information on this manual

! Note!
Emphasizes useful hints and rec-
This manual provides important information on how to work with ommendations as well as information
the actuator safely and efficiently. for efficient and trouble-free operation.
The manual is part of the actuator, must always be kept in the
actuator’s direct proximity and should be available for the personnel
at any time. All personnel working with the actuator must read and
understand this manual before starting any work. Strict compliance
with all specified safety notes and instructions is a basic requirement
for safety at work.
Moreover, the accident prevention guidelines and general safety
precautions applicable at the place of use of the actuator must also Caution
be complied with. Indicates a dangerous situation, which
For better representation of circumstances, the illustrations used can lead to minor or moderate personal
are not necessarily to scale and may vary from the actual design of injury or property damage, if the pre-
the actuator. cautionary measures are ignored.

1.2  Explanation of symbols and

signal words
Warning
Safety precautions
Indicates a dangerous situation, which
Safety precautions are identified by symbols and signal words. can lead to severe personal injury or
These signal words indicate the severity of the hazard. death, if the precautionary measures
Adhere to these warnings and act cautiously in order to avoid are ignored.
accidents, personal injuries and damage to property.

Danger

Indicates a dangerous situation, which

will lead to death or severe personal
injury, if the precautionary measures are
ignored.

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1.3  Limitation of liability
All information and notes in this manual were compiled under due
consideration of valid standards and regulations, the present status
of technology and our years of knowledge and experience.
The manufacturer will not be liable for damage resulting from:

• disregarding this manual

• unintended use
• employment of untrained personnel
• unauthorized conversions
• technical modifications
• manipulation or removal of the screws on the actuator
• use of unapproved spare parts

In case the actuator is customised, the actual product delivered may

be different from what is described in the manual. In this case, ask
SKF for any additional instructions or safety precautions relevant to
these actuators.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications to the actua-
tor to improve usability.

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1.4  Warranty terms
The applicable and effective warranty terms are those contained in
the manufacturer’s terms and conditions of sale.

1.5  Customer service

SKF Customer Service is always available to provide technical infor-
mation and answer questions.
See the contact information for SKF Customer Service on the
back cover.

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2  Safety

This chapter provides an overview of important safety precautions

and information necessary for safe and trouble-free installation,
operation and maintenance.
Disregarding this Manual and safety precautions specified therein
may result in considerable danger and possible serious injury or
death.

2.1  Intended use

The actuator has been designed and built exclusively for its intended
purpose as described in these instructions.

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Risk from misuse!

Any utilization of this actuator beyond its intended purpose may
lead to potentially hazardous situations.
Therefore:

• Strictly adhere to all safety precautions and instructions in this

manual.
• Do not allow this actuator to be subjected to weather condi-
tions, strong UV rays, corrosive or explosive air media as well
as other aggressive media.
• Do not modify, retool or change the structural design or indi-
vidual components of the actuator.
• Never use the actuator outside of the technical application
and operational limits.

Any injury, damage or loss caused by violation of these instructions

will be the responsibility of the customer.

2.2  Responsibility of the owner

and processor
The actuator is designed for personal use and is also used in com-
mercial applications by owner or processors.
The processor is the contracting partner of the reseller or the
manufacturer. The processor installs the actuator in a complete sys-
tem (application).
The owner of the system is therefore subject to requirements of
the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
In addition to the safety instructions in this Manual, the owner or
processor must do the following concerning these safety and acci-

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dent prevention guidelines and environmental protection regula-
tions applicable to the site of the system’s installation:

• Inform themselves of applicable industrial safety precautions and

determine additional hazards that arise due to the specific work-
ing conditions prevailing at the site where the actuator is installed
using risk assessment. The risk assessment must be implemented
in the form of work instructions for the actuator operation.
• Confirm that the work instructions created for the system includ-
ing the actuator satisfy current legal requirements and must alter
the instructions if they don’t.
• Clearly regulate and specify the responsibilities for installation,
operation, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Ensure that all employees who deal with the actuator have read
and understood this Manual.
• Provide personnel with the required protective equipment.

In addition, owner must train personnel at regular intervals and

inform personnel of the hazards.
In addition, owner or processors must ensure that the actuator is
in an adequate working condition. They must do the following:

• Ensure that the maintenance intervals described in these instruc-

tions are complied with.
• Have all safety devices inspected regularly for function and
completeness.

2.3  Personnel requirements

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Risk from misuse!

Improper installation, operation and maintenance can result in
serious injury, death or property damage.

Use only qualified, instructed, or trained personnel (as described

below) who have read, understand and follow these instructions.

2.3.1  Qualifications
The following qualifications are specified for different areas of activ-
ity listed in the Manual.

• An instructed person (Operator)

has been instructed by the customer in an orientation session on
the assigned tasks and possible dangers in case of improper
behaviour.

• Qualified personnel
based on their professional training, know-how and experience as
well as knowledge of the applicable standards and regulations is
able to perform assigned work activities and to detect and avoid
possible dangers on their own.

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• A professional electrician
based on his/her professional training, know-how and experience
as well as knowledge of the applicable standards and regulations
is able to perform work on electrical systems and to detect and
avoid possible dangers on his/her own.
The professional electrician has been trained for the special
location where he/she works and knows the relevant standards
and regulations.

Only persons who are expected to perform their tasks reliably are
permitted as personnel. Persons whose reaction capability is
impaired, e.g. through drugs, alcohol or medication, are not
permitted.

2.4  Specific dangers

The following section lists the residual risks that have been deter-
mined by the risk assessment.

• Heed the safety instructions listed here, and the warnings in

subsequent chapters of this Manual, to reduce health hazards
and to avoid dangerous situations.

Danger

Danger to life caused by electric current! Electric current

Touching conductive parts causes a direct danger to life. Dam-
age to insulation or individual components can cause danger to
life.
Therefore:

• In the event of damage to insulation, switch off the power

supply immediately and have the parts repaired.
• Work on the electrical system must be carried out only by
professional electricians.
• De-energize the system for all work on the electrical system.
• Before maintenance, cleaning or repair work, switch off the
power supply and perform lockout procedures so it cannot be
turned on again.
• Do not bridge fuses or make them ineffective. When changing
fuses, make sure you use the correct amperage.
• Keep moisture away from conductive parts. If you do not, this
can cause short circuit.

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Danger of injury caused by moving components!

Rotating and/or linearly moving components can cause severe
injury.
Therefore:

• Do not work on or place any of your body, hands, or arms near

moving components.

2.5  Safety equipment

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Danger due to malfunctioning safety equipment!

For safe operation, be sure all safety equipment is in good
working order.
Therefore:

• Always check functionality of safety equipment according to

the maintenance plan.
• Never disengage safety equipment.
• Safety equipment may never be by-passed or modified.

Integration in an emergency-stop system required (for certain

applications)
The actuator is only intended for installation into an an application
or system. It does not have its own operating control elements and
does not have an independent emergency-stop-function.
Install the actuator so that it is part of an emergency shut-off sys-
tem and can be stopped if necessary.
The emergency shut-off system has to be connected in such a
way that a disruption of the power supply or the reactivation of the
power supply after a power disruption cannot cause a hazardous
situation for persons and objects.
The emergency shut-off systems must always be freely
accessible.

! Note!
The processor decides which applications require the
installation of an emergency shut-off system.

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The following safety features may have been installed:
In its standard version, the actuator does not feature a thermal Thermal switch (optional)
switch protection and can be damaged through overheating.
A thermal limit switch is an option and can be integrated in the
motor housing.

Caution

To prevent damage from overheating, do not try to operate

actuator until its temperature has fallen below the threshold for
the switch to operate.

A ball screw nut converts the rotation of the gear unit into linear Overload protection
motion. If an overload occurs when the actuator is operating, a ball
detent clutch will operate, thus stopping linear motion.

Caution

Continued operation of the clutch can result in overheating and

damage to the linear actuator. If clutch activates, switch off
power immediately.

Caution

Clutch activation can cause the limit switch to stop functioning.

If this happens, have an SKF engineer adjust it so that it again
operates properly.

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2.6  Changes and modifications on
the actuator
To avoid hazardous situations and to ensure optimal performance,
do not make any changes or modifications to the actuator unless
they have been specifically authorized by SKF.

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3  Technical data

! Note!
The technical data (dimensions, weight, output, connec-
tion values etc.) can be found in the enclosed drawings and data
sheets († Appendix).

3.1  Operating conditions

Environment

Information Value Unit

Temperature range –40 to +85 °C

Relative atmospheric humidity, maximum up to 85 %

(no build up of condensation)

Duration (intermittent)

Information Value Unit

Maximum operating time without a break 1 Cycles

Break until next operation 3 Times of

operating time

3.2  Product label

Fig. 1 The product label provides the following
information

1 Identification of actuator
2 Identification of actuator (Old type key)
3 Power voltage
4 Load capacity
5 Stroke length
1 6 Serial number
9 7 Part number
2
8 8 CE mark
3 9 ROHS mark
7
4
6
5

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4  Structure and function

4.1  Overview

Fig. 2 CAHB-21

1 Cable
1 2 3 2 Motor part
3 Gearbox
4 Front hinge head
5 Push tube
6 Guide tube
7 Rear hinge head

4 5 6 7

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4.2  Brief description
Fig. 3 Overview

1 2 3

4 5 7

This actuator is to be used exclusively for installation into a dynamic

centric-compression or tensile-loaded lift.
The linear actuator consists of a motor part (3) and a linear unit
(5), connected with each other by a bayonet joint.
The actuator consists of a direct current motor with spur gear
which sets in motion a trapezoidal sliding spindle system with shaft
joint. Via the ball screw mount, the sliding spindle transforms the
rotation of the gear into a linear motion of the actuator (1).
The front hinge head (4) and the rear hinge head (7) transmit the
actuator power to both sides of the application.

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4.3  Special features
Mechanical overload protection
The actuator contains a mechanical overload protection unit (clutch).
This overload protection unit will activate if the linear unit of the
actuator overloads. This activation will protect the motor and gear
unit from being damaged.

Caution

Continued operation of the clutch can result in overheating and

damage to the linear actuator. If clutch activates, switch off
power immediately.

Caution

Clutch activation can cause the limit switch to stop functioning.

If this happens, have an SKF engineer adjust it so that it again
operates properly.

Caution

Incorrect activation of clutch could cause actuator damage.

Limit stroke of linear actuator using internal/external limit switch
or other electrical component.

4.4  Construction group

description
Motor
The motor is a 12 or 24 V DC. The motor’s shaft powers a spur gear.
The lift speed depends on the load. The motor unit is surrounded by
metal housing. The metal housing cannot be opened.

Gear unit
The spur gear is directly powered by the motor shaft which moves a
trapezoidal sliding spindle.

Linear unit
The actuator extends and retracts the push tube. The linear unit is
surrounded and protected by the guiding tube. The push tube of the
actuator is connected to the spindle with a ball screw nut.
The linear unit is connected to the motor with several screws.
These screws should not be loosened or removed.

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4.5  Connections
Fig. 4 CAHB-21 connections

1 Wires to connect
1 actuator to power
supply or to an
external control.

4.6  Options
If not specified otherwise, the options listed below are available for
the entire series of CAHB-21 linear actuators.

4.6.1  Limit switch

The limit switch makes it possible to control the stroke of the linear
unit by internal setting.

Caution

If mechanical overload protection unit activates, the limit

switch can malfunction.
Contact SKF to adjust the setting of limit switch.

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4.6.2  Potentiometer
The potentiometer provides a signal indicating the postion of the lin-
ear actuator.
There are two types of settings for the potentiometer wire.

• Linear actuator with potentiometer and limit switch units: colours

of wire are white, red and black († Fig. 11).
• Linear actuator with potentiometer unit: colours of wire are white,
green and brown († Fig. 11).

Fig. 5 Potentiometer

Retract Extend

POT White Red Black

Limit + POT: (White) (Green) (Brown)
0 CW 10 kΩ

White
(White)
Red
(Green)

Black
(Brown)

4.6.3  Thermal switch

The thermal switch in the motor controls thermal overload by
switching off the motor in an emergency.

Caution

To prevent damage from overheating, do not try to operate

actuator until its temperature has fallen below the threshold for
the switch to operate.

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5  Transport, packaging and
storage
5.1  Safety information for the
transport

Caution Improper transport

Significant actuator damage can occur if not properly trans-
ported, unpacked and stored.
Therefore:

• Proceed carefully during the unloading of the packaged items,

during the delivery as well as during the transport to its final
destination and comply with the symbols and information
shown on the packaging.
• Only remove the actuator from its packaging right before
installation.
• Note storage requirements for return transport to the manu-
facturer († Chapter Storage).

5.2  Transport inspection

The CAHB-21 linear actuator is delivered as one packaged unit in a
box or on pallets.
Check the delivery for completeness and damage due to transport
immediately upon receipt. Send back actuator to manufacturer if it
has cracks in the casing caused during transportation.

Check completeness of delivery:

• A complete actuator unit.
If damage to the exterior of the actuator has occurred during
transport, do the following:
• Do not accept delivery or do so only with reservations.
• Record scope of damage on the transport documents or on the
bill of delivery of the shipping company.
• Initiate complaint.

! Note!
Report any damage as soon as it has been identified.
Damage claims can only be asserted within the transporter’s
applicable complaint period.

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5.3  Return to the manufacturer
Proceed as follows for the return transport:
1 Dismantle the actuator if necessary († Chapter Dismantling).
2 Pack the actuator in its original packaging. Follow storage condi-
tions († Chapter Storage).
3 Send to manufacturer. The address is listed on page 46.

5.4  Packaging
For packaging
The individual packaged pieces have been packaged appropriately
according to the expected transport conditions.
The packaging is supposed to protect the individual components
from damage caused by the transport, corrosion and other damage
until they are ready for installation. Therefore, do not destroy the
packaging and only remove the actuator shortly prior to the installa-
tion. Keep packaging for possible return shipment to the manufac-
turer († Chapter 5.3).
If the packaging is to be disposed off, please adhere to the
following:

Caution Handling of packaging materials

Environmental damage due to incorrect disposal!
Packaging material consists of valuable raw materials, which,
in many cases, can be recycled.
Therefore:

• Dispose of packaging material in an environmentally

correct way.
• Comply with locally applicable disposal regulations.

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5.5  Storage
Pack the actuator in its original packaging for storage.

• Do not store outside.

• Dry and dust-free storage.
• Keep away from any aggressive media.
• Protect from UV radiation.
• Avoid mechanical vibrations.
• Storage temperature: –20 to 40 °C.
• Relative atmospheric humidity: max. 95% (no build-up of
condensation).
• For storage for longer than three months, check the general
condition of all parts of the packaging on a regular basis.
If necessary, refresh or renew the conservation.

! Note!
It is possible that there are notices on the packaging
concerning additional storage requirements. If so, follow all
requirements.

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6  Installation and first operation

Authorized personnel
• The installation and first start of operation may only be conducted
by qualified personnel.
• Work on the electric system may only be performed by trained
electricians.

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Electric shock and moving parts hazards Electrical equipment

Serious injury or death can be caused by touching live electrical
components and by unexpected movement of the actuator.

Be sure the system’s power supply is off and actuator is

locked out before installing.

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Danger if restarted without authorization! Safeguarding against restart

When correcting faults, there is danger of the energy supply
being switched on without authorization. This poses a life-
threatening hazard for persons in the danger zone.
Therefore:

• Prior to starting work, switch off the system and safeguard it

from being switched on again.

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Risk of injury and material damage due to incorrect installa- Optional devices
tion of the optional devices!
Therefore:

• Optional devices, in particular components that are part of

a retrofitting, may only be installed in accordance with the
respective instructions (circuit diagram).
• The electromagnetic compatibility must be tested for the
routing and appropriate measures must be carried out if
necessary.

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6.1  Installation location
• Adhere to the technical data in accordance with operating condi-
tions († chapter 11 Appendix).
• Install in a location where the actuator is not exposed to strong
UV radiation or corrosive or explosive air media.

6.2  Installation
The CAHB-21 linear actuator is attached to two elements via the
hinge heads.

1 Connect the hinge heads (1 and 2, Fig. 6) to the appropriate

elements of the application with the fastening bolts.

Fig. 6

1 2

! Note!
Information concerning the dimensions of the drill holes
for fastening bolts can be found in the respective data sheets.
(† Appendix).

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Risk of injury and material damage due to insufficient

fastening!
Only use fastening bolts and secure them adequately. Do not
use screws to install. Never loosen or otherwise manipulate
screws on actuator or options.

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2 Ensure that the applied force on the fastening bolts is always cen-
trically directed on the actuator († Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

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Risk of injury and material damage due to incorrect

installation!
During installation, do not subject the actuator to side-impact
or to turning forces.

3 During installation, be sure that the linear actuator is not

impacted in its movement over the entire stroke area.
4 During installation, be sure that the motor cable is not squeezed,
clamped or pulled.
5 Connect linear actuator to power supply († Subchapter Connect
to Power Supply).
6 Ensure that none of the supply or control cables can be pinched
by the kinematics of the application or by the linear actuator dur-
ing the extension or retraction

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6.3  Inspections prior to first
operation
Prior to the first operation, a professional electrician must perform
and document the following tests and readings:
• Check visual condition
• Function check of operating features and safety features
• Reading of protective conductor resistance
• Reading of leakage currents
• Reading of insulation resistance

! Note!
Additional information concerning inspections and read-
ings († Chapter Maintenance).

6.4  Connect to power supply

Danger

Electrical shock hazard Electrical equipment

Incorrect installation can result in serious injuries, death or
damage.
Only professional electricians should work on electrical
systems.

1 Connect cable to electric grid.

2 Actuator performs the extending and retracting as defined in
Table 1.

Table 1

Cable Cable Actuator Actuator

(Red) (Black) (Standard) (with limit switch)

! – + Extending Retracting

!! + – Retracting Extending

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7  Operation

7.1  Safety

Danger

Risk of crushing!
Actuator may cause serious injuries while moving.
Therefore:

• Ensure that there are no persons in the stroke area of the

actuator while in operation.
• Take note of maximum permissible operating data for the
actuator († Data sheets in Chapter 11 Appendix).
• Never tamper with the elements that are connected to the
actuator while the actuator is in operation.

Caution

Risk of injury through contact with the hinge head!

Therefore:

• Do not let objects or body parts come in contact with the

hinge head of the actuator.

Caution

Material damage due to static and dynamic overload of the

actuator!
Therefore:

• Adhere to maximum permissible operating data for the actua-

tor († Data sheets in Chapter 11 Appendix).
• Never exceed nominal load.
• Never tamper with the elements that are connected to the
actuator while the actuator is in operation.

Caution

Actuator may be damaged if liquids penetrate the actuator

during extension and retraction. Keep liquids away.

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 Caution

Material damage through overheating!

Therefore:

• Only use control integrated thermal switch.

• Never exceed nominal load. († technical data in Chapter 11
Appendix).
• Always adhere to idle times and operating times († technical
data in Chapter 11 Appendix).

7.2  Action before operation

Ensure that there are no persons or objects in the stroke area of the
actuator.

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7.3  Action during operation
7.3.1  Normal operation
During normal operation, the linear actuator lifts and lowers the
elements that are connected with the CAHB-21 linear actuator via
the hinge head.
The linear actuator can directly connect to electrical grid or be
controlled by an operating element.
The linear actuator extends or retracts as long as the power is
being supplied or until the linear actuator is completely extended or
retracted.
The clutch will activate if the linear actuator is completely
extended or retracted (except the linear actuator with an integrated
optional limit switch). Prevent the linear actuator from completely
extending or retracting by cutting off power before the end of the
stroke or setting up the external limit switch.
The external limit switch has to cut off the power supply to the
linear actuator immediately when the limit switch is activated and
before the actuator is completely extended or retracted.
Any component that can perform the same function described
above can be used.

Caution

Material damage through overheating!

Therefore:

• Only use control integrated thermal switch.

• Never exceed nominal load.
• Always adhere to idle times and operating times († technical
data in Chapter 11 Appendix).

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 Caution

Material damage due to incorrect set up of the limit switch!

Therefore:

• Select limit switch or other electrical component that is ade-

quate for the rating voltage and current of linear actuator
(† Chapter Technical data).
• Consider the inertia of the movement of the linear actuator
while setting up the position of the limit switch.
• Prior to starting work, run a function test to confirm that the
external limit switch is operating properly.

Danger

Electrical shock hazard Electrical equipment

Incorrect installation can result in serious injuries, death or
damage.
Only professional electricians should work on electrical
systems.

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7.4  Disengagement in case of
emergency
In hazardous situations, all movements of the actuator must be
stopped as quickly as possible and the power supply must be turned
off.

Proceed as follows in hazardous situations:

1 Immediately engage emergency shut-off, if present, or cut off
power for actuator.
2 Evacuate people from the hazard zone, initiate first aid measures.
3 Notify responsible person on-site.
4 If rescue vehicles have been requested, keep access paths open
for rescue vehicles.
5 Based on severity of emergency, notify the authorities if
necessary.
6 Order specialized staff to repair malfunction.

W ARNING

Do not restart until all persons are outside the hazard zone.
Check the actuator and application that uses the actuator
prior to restarting the operation and ensure that all safety
equipment is installed and fully functional

7.5  Action after use

Separate the actuator from the power supply.

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8  Maintenance

Personnel
• The maintenance work described herein can be performed by the
operator unless otherwise indicated.
• Some maintenance tasks should only be executed by especially
trained, qualified personnel, or exclusively by the manufacturer;
specific reference will be made in each case in the description of
the respective maintenance task.
• Only professional electricians should perform work on the electri-
cal equipment.

Danger

Electrical shock hazard Electrical equipment

Incorrect installation can result in serious injuries, death or
damage.
Only professional electricians should work on electrical
systems.

Danger

Danger if restarted without authorization! Safeguarding against restart

When correcting faults, there is danger of the energy supply
being switched on without authorization. This poses a life-
threatening hazard for persons in the danger zone.
Therefore:

• Prior to starting work, switch off the system and safeguard it

from being switched on again.

8.1  Spare parts

The CAHB-21 linear actuator is not designed for repair work by the
customer. All warranty and service claims become void without
notice if any screws on the linear actuator have been manipulated.

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 W ARNING

Safety hazard caused by wrong spare parts!

Wrong or faulty spare parts can adversely affect safety and
cause damage, malfunctions or total failure.
Therefore:

• Use only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer.

• Spare parts in/on the actuator may only be replaced by SKF.

The device must be dismantled and sent to the manufacturer. The

address is listed on the cover back.

Maintenance plan
Maintenance tasks that are required for optimal and trouble-free
operation are described in the sections below.
If increased wear is detected during regular inspections, shorten
the required maintenance intervals according to the actual indica-
tions of wear.

Linear actuator CAHB-21 maintenance plan

Interval Maintenance work To be carried out by

Daily Check actuator for visible damage Operator

(† see below Check of visual condition)
Clean off dust and dirt if necessary Operator
(† see below Cleaning)

Monthly Function check of operating features and safety features († see Qualified personnel
below Inspections and readings)
Check tight fit of the actuator to the hinge head. Tighten if necessary Qualified personnel

Annually Check connection for tight fit Professional electrician

As suggested Conduct visual inspection of the condition of the permanent Qualified personnel
by processor safeguard and the routing of the supply and control cable within the
application. Cable routing elements may not be loose or broken.

! Note!
If the linear actuator is used outside of the environmental
conditions specified earlier in this manual, check such compo-
nents once a month for any changes such as oxidation or
sedimentation.

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8.2  Maintenance work
8.2.1  Cleaning
To be performed by operator

Caution

Damage due to incorrect cleaning!

Therefore:

• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents. Water used for

cleaning including the chemical additives must be pH-neutral.
• Liquids must not touch the actuator during the retraction or
extension.
• Only use additional cleaning materials listed by the
manufacturer.
• No steam jets or pressure washers may be used for cleaning.
• Other cleaning agents or cleaning devices may only be utilized
with the manufacturer’s approval.

Clean line actuator:

1 Separate the actuator from the energy supply.
2 Clean dirty parts with a damp cloth.

8.2.2  Inspections and readings

To be performed by professional electrician
• The inspections and readings must be performed as required by
the applicable standards and regulations. The list of the applicable
standards can be found in the appendix.
• The inspections must be documented († “Service Log”).

Service log
Complete the following entries in the service log:
• Name of the executing body (company, department).
• Names of the staff on duty.
• Identification of the actuator/system (type, serial number, inven-
tory number) and the respective accessories.
• Completed inspections and readings.
• Scope and results of the inspections.
• Measuring method, measuring device, measuring results for
readings.
• Overall assessment.
• Date and signature of the assessing person; personal coding is a
viable alternative for IT applications.

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8.2.3  Check of visual condition
To be performed by qualified personnel
1 Separate the actuator from the energy supply.
2 Check the following structural components for visible external
damage:

Fig. 8 1 Check connecting cables for cracks, cuts and

pinched sections
1 2 2 Check hinge hole for cracks, deformation and
broken pieces
3 Check stainless steel tube for scratches and
indentations

3 Notify processor or SKF in case of damage

4 If there is no damage and the processors/manufacturer has not
communicated any concerns, reconnect the actuator to the power
supply.

8.3  Measures after completed

maintenance
Upon completion of the maintenance work, the following steps have
to be performed prior to restarting the actuator.

1 Check all previously loosened screw connections for a tight fit.

2 Ensure that all tools, material and other equipment used during
maintenance have been removed from the work area.
3 Clean work area and remove potential spills such as liquids,
processing material or similar.
4 Ensure that all safety measures of the system work properly with-
out a problem.
5 Check to be sure that all actuator and system functions are oper-
ating correctly.
6 Document maintenance in the service log.

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9  Malfunctions

The following chapter describes potential causes for malfunctions

and the work that is necessary to restore operation.
In the event of frequent malfunctions, shorten the maintenance
intervals.
Contact the manufacturer concerning malfunctions which are not
solved by the following suggestions.

Personnel
• Unless indicated otherwise, the work described herein to solve
malfunctions may be performed by the operator.
• Some work may only be carried out by qualified personnel, which
is specifically indicated in the description of the individual
malfunction.
• Work on the electric system may only be performed by profes-
sional electricians.

Danger

Electric shock and moving parts hazards Electrical equipment

Serious injury or death can be caused by touching live electrical
components and by unexpected movement of the actuator.

Be sure power supply is off and actuator is locked out before

installing.

Danger

Danger if restarted without authorization! Safeguarding against restart

When correcting faults, there is danger of the energy supply
being switched on without authorization. This poses a life-
threatening hazard for persons in the danger zone.
Therefore:

• Prior to starting work, switch off the system and safeguard it

from being switched on again.

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 Danger

Risk of injury and material damage due to incorrect repair Optional devices
of malfunction
Therefore:

• Never loosen the screws on the linear actuator or try to open

the linear actuator.
• In the event of a malfunction that cannot be fixed by adhering
to the subsequent notices, dismantle the actuator and send it
to the manufacturer for repair. († Chapter Transport, packag-
ing and storage).

Behavior during malfunctions

In principle:
1 In the event of a malfunction that may present an immediate
danger to persons or assets, turn off the actuator or control unit
immediately and safeguard against a restart.
2 Determine cause of malfunction.
3 Depending on the type of a malfunction, have it repaired by quali-
fied personnel.
4 Inform responsible party on-site concerning malfunction.

! Note!
The following malfunction table provides information as
to who is authorized to perform the repair.

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9.1  Malfunction table

Malfunction Possible cause Repair malfunction To be repaired by

Linear actuator doesn't move No supply voltage Check power supply Professional electrician

Lack of plug contact or plug has not Plug contacts: Operator

been inserted properly Device control unit,
control of voltage network.
Check control operating element

Defective network cable or power plug Supply cable and plug of the lines: Professional electrician
Check actuator control unit,
control of voltage network
control operating element
for damage, if necessary replace defective
elements

Obstacle in the stroke area of the linear Remove all obstacles in the stroke area Operator
actuator

Incorrect load Measure static and dynamic load and compare Qualified personnel
with information concerning the product label.
If the load capacity is exceeded, check the
nominal load and install stronger actuator if
necessary.

Lifespan of the actuator is exceeded If the actuator has performed more than Qualified personnel
20,000 double strokes (100 mm stroke, 25%
duty cycles, nominal load, 25 °C), the actuator
needs to be replaced.

Linear actuator cannot be set in motion Exchange actuator Qualified personnel

by any of the above listed measures.

Linear actuator cannot be lifted Obstacle in the stroke area of the linear Remove all obstacles in the stroke area Operator
actuator

Incorrect load Remove all loads that are on the elements. Operator

Defective screw nut Exchange actuator Qualified personnel

Significantly reduced speed Obstacle in the stroke area of the linear Remove all obstacles in the stroke area Operator
actuator

Incorrect load Remove all loads that are on the elements. Operator

Defective motor, gear or screw nut Exchange actuator Qualified personnel

Significant increase in noise Obstacle in the stroke area of the linear Remove all obstacles in the stroke area Operator
actuator

Incorrect load Remove all loads that are on the elements. Operator

Defective motor, gear or screw nut Exchange actuator Qualified personnel

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9.2  Start of operation after fixing
malfunction
After the malfunction has been fixed, perform the steps from the
chapter Installation prior to restart.

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10  Dismantling

Personnel
• The dismantling may only be carried out by specifically qualified
personnel.
• Work on the electric system may only be performed by profes-
sional electricians.

Danger

Electric shock and moving parts hazards Electrical equipment

Serious injury or death can be caused by touching live electrical
components and by unexpected movement of the actuator.

Be sure power supply is off and actuator is locked out before

installing.

W ARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrect dismantling! Safeguarding against restart

Stored residual power, sharp-edged components, pins and cor-
ners on the individual components or at the required tools can
cause serious injuries.
Therefore:

• Ensure there is ample space for dismantling prior to starting

with the work.
• Use caution when working with open, sharp-edged structural
components.
• Ensure order and cleanliness at the dismantling site! Loosely
stacked structural components or structural components and
tools on the floor may present a source for accidents.
• Dismantle structural components professionally pursuant to
applicable local regulations.
• Secure structural components in a way so they would not be
able to fall or tip over.
• Contact the manufacturer if you have any questions or
concerns.

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10.1  Dismantling
10.1.1  Dismantling of CAHB-21

1 Separate actuator from energy supply († Chapter Operation †

Disengagement in case of emergency).
2 Secure elements of the application in such a fashion, that no loads
can impact the hinge heads.
3 Loosen and remove fastening bolts from the mounting strap of
the hinge heads.
4 Separate linear actuator from application elements.
5 Clean the actuator.
6 Carefully package for shipment to the manufacturer († Chapter
Transport and packaging).

10.2  Disposal
To the extent that no take-back or disposal agreement has been put
in place, disassembled components should be recycled:

• Dispose of metals and plastic components at an appropriate

recycling center.
• Sort remaining components based on the respective material and
dispose of according to applicable local occupational health and
environmental regulations.

Caution

Damage can be caused to the environment due to incorrect

disposal!
Electronic waste, electronic components, lubricants and other
additives are subject to special waste treatment regulations and
may only be disposed of by approved specialized companies!

The local municipal authorities or specialized waste management

companies can provide information concerning environmentally
appropriate disposal.

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11  Appendix

Technical data sheets

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Linear actuator
CAHB–21 series

Benefits
• High efficiency ball screw
• Extension tube (stainless steel)
• Protection tube (steel)
• Enhanced corrosion resistance
• Mechanical overload protection (clutch)
• Lubricated for service life
• Robust, designed for tough environment
• No back driving
• Certified (CE: EN 55011)

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Connecting diagram Dimensional drawing

+
12/24 V DC Basic configuration (dashed line for optional limit switch)

L1
76 24,5 73,5 28(53)* 11,5
14 15,5

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†50,8

†28,6
†26
†13,1 +0,1

150,5
–0 †13,1 +0,1
–0

47,5

†63,5
M

†72
47,5
35 161,5

Different rear attachment

C0–C5 C3
C4
C2 30°
30°
30
°
°

C5
30
C1

Without limit swicth:

30°

RED (+) & BLACK (–) = retraction

RED (–) & BLACK (+) = extension
C0

With limit switch:

RED (+) & BLACK (–) = extension
RED (–) & BLACK (+) = retraction

Legend:
L1 = retracted length
* 53 = dimension with limit switch

With limit switch1) Without limit switch2)

Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305 457 610 102 153 204 305 457 610

L1 Retracted length 393 444 495 659 811 964 317 368 419 521 735 888

1) Tolerance: S, L1 and L2 = ± 5,0 mm (If S≥305 mm, S = ± 7,5 mm) 2) Tolerance: S = ± 2,5 mm and L1, L2 = ± 3,8 mm

Technical data

Unit CAHB–21... 1 CAHB–21... 2 CAHB–21... 3

Push load N 2 300 3 500 4 500

Pull load N 2 300 3 500 4 500
Speed (full load to no load) mm/s 45 to 65 24 to 36 14 to 19
Stroke mm 102 to 610 102 to 610 102 to 610
Retracted length mm –* –* –*
Voltage V DC 12 or 24 12 or 24 12 or 24
Power consumption W N/A N/A N/A
Current consumption 12 V DC A 22 17 13
24 V DC A 11 8,5 6,5
Duty cycle % 25 25 25
Ambient temperature °C –40 to +85 –40 to +85 –40 to +85
Type of protection IP 66 66 66
Weight (at 305 mm stroke) kg 6,5 6,5 6,5
Color – Black Black Black

* see above table

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Performance diagrams

Current consumption (A)

Speed (mm/s) 12 V DC 24 V DC
75 25 12,5
1

60 20 10
2
45 1 15 7,5
3

30 10 5
2

15 3 5 2,5

0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000
Load (N) Load (N)

Speed-load diagram Current-load diagram

Dimensional drawing
Optional potentiometer
L2
76 24,5 115,5 28(53)* 11,5
14 15,5
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†28,6
†50,8
†26

Retract Extend
150,5

†13,1 +0,1
–0 †13,1 +0,1
–0
†63,5

POT White Red Black

Limit + POT: (White) (Green) (Brown)
0 CW 10K

199

White
(White)
Without limit swicth: Red
RED (+) & BLACK (–) = retraction (Green)
RED (–) & BLACK (+) = extension Black
Legend: With limit switch: (Brown)
L2 = retracted length RED (+) & BLACK (–) = extension
* 53 = dimension with limit switch RED (–) & BLACK (+) = retraction

With limit switch1) Without limit switch2)

Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305 457 610 102 153 204 305 457 610

L2 Retracted length 431 482 533 697 849 1 002 355 406 457 559 773 926

1) Tolerance: S and L2 = ± 5,0 mm (If S≥ 305 mm, S = ± 7,5 mm) 2) Tolerance: S = ± 2,5 mm and L2 = ± 3,8 mm

Potentiometer resolution

Stroke (mm) 102 153 204 305 457 610

Ohm/mm 59,0 59,0 29,5 29,5 9,84 9,84

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C A HB – 2 1 – N– – A – 0 0 0
Type

Voltage:
12 V DC A
24 V DC B

Load:
2 300 N 1
3 500 N 2
4 500 N 3

Screw:
Ball screw N

Stroke:
102 mm 102
153 mm 153
204 mm 204
305 mm 305
457 mm 457
610 mm 610

Retracted length:
Stroke
with L.S.1) w/o POT2) with POT2)
102 mm 393 mm 431 mm
153 mm 444 mm 482 mm
204 mm 495 mm 533 mm
305 mm 659 mm 697 mm
457 mm 811mm 849 mm
610 mm 964 mm A02 mm (1 002 mm)
w/o L.S.1)
102 mm 317mm 355 mm
153 mm 368 mm 406 mm
204 mm 419 mm 457 mm
305 mm 521 mm 559 mm
457 mm 735 mm 773 mm
610 mm 888 mm 926 mm

IP:
Standard (IP 66) A

Front attachment:
Standard (hole: † 13 mm) A
Customized 4

Rear attachment:
Standard (0° and hole: † 13 mm) A
30° B
60° C
90° D
120° E
150° F
Customized 4

Option 1:
None 0
Limit switch (only for load version 4 500 N) L

Option 2:
None 0
Potentiometer P

Option 3:
None 0
Thermal protection T
1) L.S.= Limit switch
2) POT= Potentiometer

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