TA-3E Manual - PT Coupling
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1. Pneumatic Control Assembly Figure 4 U 4 Port 2 Position V 755029 1 4 NPTM Air Muffler 755001 1 4 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Straight Connector 755043 3 8 Male Tubing x 1 4 Tubing Reducer 753313 1 4 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Elbow Connector 753222 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Elbow Connector 755041 1 4 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Run Tee Connector 753233 1 4 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing x 1 4 NPTF Tee Connector 753234 1 4 NPTM x 5 32 Tubing Double Branch Elbow Connector 755501 1 4 NPTM Brass Plug 753306 Air Filter Pressure Regulator 755006 3 8 NPT Brass Street Elbow Connector 753232 1 8 NPTM x 5 32 Tubing Elbow Connector 755045 2 in Pressure Gauge W Bracket 753223 1 8 FNPT x 5 32 Tubing Straight Connector 753332 Air Pressure Regulator 755015 Palm Button Body 755016 Palm Button 755019 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Head Bolt 755035 8x32x1 1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw 755565 8x32 Hex Nut 755021 1 4 20 Hex Nut 755056 4 Way Manifold Base 755026 3 8 NPTM x 1 4 Male Quick Coupling 756577 Water Separator 756578 Water Separator Mounting Bracket 755057 Supply Port Interface 755025 Complete Valve Manifold Assembly With all2. TENSION CYLINDER REGULATOR BACK UP CYLINDER REGULATOR Ir 21 PIPING SCHEMATIC 22 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT To make the TA 3E more functional should the need arise the following optional equipment may be ordered and adapted in the field 1 Alternate 3 8 clamp holder Used for 3 8 wide clamps Part No 755551 2 Alternate 3 8 punch cutter Must be used with number 1 Part No 755554 TA 3 8 Conversion Kit 755512 8 Tie Rod Extension
3. Safety Warning Never attempt to perform any maintenance function nor lubrication to this machine without first disconnecting the air source Very little maintenance is required to keep the TA 3E operating properly However the following maintenance should be performed periodically Place a few drops of light machine oil between operating surfaces of all moving parts especially between punch cutter holder and support block Periodically clean the unit particularly at the area around the clamp holder and inside the opening of the puller housing by the gripper dog Use a blow gun to remove chips galvanizing material and any other dirt and debris gt Safety Warning Always wear protective glasses Collect and clean out clamp tail pieces which have been discharged at the base of the unit A pan has been provided inside the frame to collect and more readily remove tail pieces AIR FILTERING AND LUBRICATION Keep incoming air from your compressor filtered at all times Keep the air filter clean and drained of collected water This machine is equipped with an automatic drain Filter Regulator To maintain maximum filtering efficiency and to avoid excessive pressure drops the filter must be kept clean at all times A visible coating of dirt on the filter element or an excessive pressure drop is an indication that cleaning is necessary To clean the filter disconnect the air line from the machine and de pressurize filter Remove the
4. see 9 following D Clamp diameter too large for hose see 8 following FIGURE 1 1 E Check for galvanizing material caught in gripper 3 Punch not deep enough A Main regulator set too low B Back up regulator set too low C Worn punch 4 Clamp cutter not cutting A Insufficient incoming air B Regulator set too low C Worn cutter D Worn or damaged clamp holder 5 Sluggish operation A Insufficient incoming air B Regulator set too low C Dirty air filter or water in air lines see 10 following 6 Punch off center of Lok A Clamp lok not bottomed in clamp holder i e gripper not holding tail piece 7 Tail piece caught in gripper A Press palm button for one or two seconds and disengage 8 Clamp too large for hose A Press palm button to activate gripper and tension cylinder When clamp tail stops pulling take hand off palm button to let machine reset then press palm button again to pull clamp tight or repeat as necessary until clamp is tight 9 Gripper slips off clamp tail A To determine if gripper is worn first use blow gun to clean gripper and clean any debris from puller housing then retry 10 Water in system A Turn drain screw on filter counter clockwise Allow excess water to drain then re tighten nut BILL OF MATERIAL amp PARTS LIST All component parts for the TA 3E are shown in the following section The machine has been subdivided into 4 groups Shown in each group
5. 755557 9 3 8 Clamp holder 755551 Puller Housing Assembly Figure 2 Assembly Part Name Part No 14 Pneumatic sensor 753202 6 Pulling dog 252140 16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING PARTS gt Safety Warning Before attempting to replace any part the air line must be disconnected from the TA 3E To Replace Punch Part No 252020 See Figure 5 Four parts are involved in replacing the punch Punch Part No 252020 Guide Block Part No 755510 Punch Set Screw Part No 252030 Guide Block Allen Bolt Part No 753213 Unscrew the 4 guide block allen bolts 2 Remove the guide block The punch holder will now be exposed 3 Remove the single set screw from the top of punch holder cutter 4 Replace worn punch A 3 32 hole is provided in case the punch is stuck 5 Tighten set screw 6 Replace all parts in their original position Figure 5 GUIDE BLOCK ALLEN BOLTS 4 NN XZ NS A OS N NN NON Y PUNCH HOLDER CUTTER 17 To Replace Punch Holder Cutter Part No 755553 or 755554 See Figure 6 Five parts are involved in changing the punch holder cutter Guide Block Allen Bolts Part No 753213 Guide Block Part No 755510 Linkage Pin Punch Drift Pin Part No 755531 Hair Pin Cotter Part No 755532 Punch Holder Cutter Part No 755553 or 755554 1 Unscrew and remove the allen bolts from the guide bl
6. filter no tools required and clean with household soap TROUBLE CHECK LIST Your TA 3E should give you trouble free performance if you check the following components and items carefully before operating 1 Filter is clean and drained of water 2 Machine connected to air source 3 100 PSI available from compressor 4 All regulators properly set 5 Clamp holder is free of chips and debris 6 Punch is sharp 7 Proper diameter clamp is used 8 Proper width clamp used 9 Moving components lubricated with machine oil 10 All machine covers are in place 11 Clamp tail pieces have been removed 12 Machine is on flat level surface 13 Operator has been trained to operate machine If 1 Machine will not operate d d 5 A Check item 1 2 and 3 above E P ext B Check for jammed Griper see figure 1 1 E j e E E C Check for water or moisture in air lines d D Fault Im butt If Gripper is jammed insert a flat screw driver into the re GP Ore TOE puller housing and place it on the gripper housing as shown 2 Improper clamp tension Using a hammer tap the end of the screw driver to dislodge the pulling dog A Insufficient incoming air B Tension regulator set too low Note Cycling the machine without inserting a hose clamp can cause the gripper to jam C Worn or dirty gripper
7. information vital to the operation and maintenance of your TA 3E As with most machines the TA 3E Tension Air Machine has many moving components Wherever possible moving parts have been covered However by necessity some parts are exposed to the operator The operator or any observer is cautioned to keep all bodily extremities away from moving components while the machine is in operation IT IS IMPORTANT TO 1 Familiarize yourself with operating controls 2 Never allow untrained personnel to operate this machine 3 Wear proper attire Do not dress in loose fitting clothing that may become caught in a moving part of the machine 4 Never place fingers or hands between pistons punch holder cutter backup cylinder or any of their supporting surfaces whether such components are in motion or at rest so long as the air feed line is connected to the unit 5 Always disconnect the air line from the unit when the machine is not in use or an operator is not present 6 Do not operate the machine with any covers removed If maintenance or troubleshooting is required which necessitates removing any covered surfaces first disconnect the air line Immediately replace all covers when maintenance has been completed SPECIFICATIONS The model TA 3E fully automatic hose clamping machine is designed for use with Punch Lok punch type hose clamps Clamps are manufactured in 3 8 and 5 8 widths using stainless steel or high carbon galvani
8. is a numbered parts drawing and the corresponding Bill of Material Each Bill of Material lists the part assembly description and the quantity required The 4 groups are as follows Top Assembly Fig 1 Frame Assembly Fig 3 Puller Housing Assembly Fig 2 Pneumatic Controls Fig 4 Top Assembly Figure 1 Pinch point 10 Top Assembly Figure 1 755552 Support Block 753209 Guide Plate 753208 8 32 x 5 Flat Head Cap Screw 755510 Guide Block 753213 1 4 28 x 1 1 2 Socket Head Cap Screw 755553 5 8 Punch Holder amp Cutter 1 755554 3 8 Punch Holder amp Cutter Optional 252020 Punch 252030 10 24 x 3 16 Set Screw 755557 5 8 Clamp Holder 755551 3 8 Clamp Holder Optional 755526 10 32 x 1 2 Flat Head Cap Screw 2 755556 Clamp Holder Support 756582 10 32 x 3 8 Socket Head Cap Screw 755529 3 8 16 x 2 Socket Head Cap Screw 755530 3 8 16 x 1 Socket Head Cap Screw
9. must be maintained If your plant contains other equipment requiring the use of air consideration must be given to such requirements Storage must be sufficient to operate all such equipment so that the TA 3E will not be starved for air Note If there are irregularities in air flow a low pressure malfunction may occur UNPACKING AND SETTING UP The TA 3E is shipped on wooden skids so as to prevent damage in shipment The skids do not need to be removed The skids permit ease of mobility should the machine need to be relocated Locate the TA 3E on a flat level surface After receiving the machine thoroughly inspect it for visible damage If damage is evident do not attempt to proceed to connect or use the machine Immediately contact the carrier and place a claim Failure to do so may relieve the carrier from responsibility If no physical damage is evident proceed to determine a suitable location where the TA 3E will be used A work table placed to the right or left of the machine will prove valuable in the event that long lengths of hose need to be coupled INCOMING AIR SUPPLY Safety Warning Cylinders may move when the air supply is hooked up to the TA 3E machine Keep all extremities away from moving components As noted in the Specifications section of this manual your available air supply for use with the TA 3E must be 100 PSI Incoming air pressure should be regulated between 90 95 PSI This adjustment has been
10. pre set at the factory A second regulator is used on the tension cylinder The tension cylinder regulator should be set between 50 75 PSI 50 65 PSI for 3 8 clamps The exact pressure will be determined by trial and error depending on the construction type of hose being coupled In order to set the tension cylinder regulator depress palm button and hold Let the machine cycle While still holding palm button in adjust regulator with opposite hand Upon releasing the palm button the gauge on the tension cylinder regulator should then return to 0 PSI Another regulator is used to adjust the force exerted by the back up cylinder Normal operating pressure should be 50 65 PSI This pressure may be set as low as 20 PSI if the higher pressure is breaking or crushing the fittings The higher the pressure setting will result in better installed clamps The back up cylinder regulator is adjusted in the same manner as the tension cylinder regulator After adjustments have been made run the machine through one complete cycle to verify proper regulator settings If the pressure readings are not correct repeat the above procedures Note If incoming air pressure falls below 50 PSI the TA 3E will not function properly Note Cycling the machine without inserting a hose clamp can cause the gripper to jam The air pressure settings indicated are for all Punch Lok clamp diameters up to 6 1 4 Variations in material used in clamp manufacturing variation f
11. 755513 Backup Block 8 Machine 756590 3 8 x 16 x 2 1 2 SHCS 756591 3 4 10 x 2 3 4 SHCS 756592 3 8 FPT x 3 8 MPT SHCS Adapter 756593 3 8 NPT Coupling 756594 3 8 NPT Hex Coupling 756595 1 8 NPT Coupling 756596 1 8 NPT Hex Coupling 1 1 4 4 1 3 3 2 2 23 LIMITED WARRANTY Punch Lok Company warrants each new TA 3D Tension Air Machine for one 1 year according to the following terms This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and commences from the original date of shipment Any part of the TA 3D manufactured by Punch Lok Company and found in the reasonable judgment of Punch Lok Company to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor but without obligation to pay the cost of transportation of the machine if returned to the factory or back to the purchaser nor any transportation costs of replacement parts This Warranty does not cover any TA 3E that has been subject to misuse negligence accident alteration or modification The warranty is voided if the TA 3E is not operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual or if the machine is used for any purpose for which it was not designed Air cylinders controls valves regulators sensors or other components not designed nor manufactured by Punch Lok Company are not covered under this warranty but are subject to the warranty of the respective manufacturer of such co
12. 755532 Hitch Pin Clip 755555 Punch Linkage 755502 1 2 20 Jam Nut 755531 Punch Pin 755521 Punch Cylinder 753222 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Elbow Connector 755519 3 4 MNPT X 3 8 FNPT Brass Bushing 754014 Pinch Point Warning Decal 753202 Pneumatic Sensor 755517 Punch Cylinder Spacer 755533 Backup Cylinder 755514 Backup Block 755525 3 4 10 x 1 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screw 755528 Support Block Spacer 753227 3 8 Male Tubing Nipple Connector 753231 3 8 NPTF x 3 8 Tubing Elbow Connector 755030 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Flow Control Muffler 755027 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Straight Connector RADA UA D m 1 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 2 2 1 1 8 2 1 1 1 1 11 Puller Housing Assembly Figure 2 754501 754502 754520 754505 754506 252140 252120 754521 753263 754507 754514 754509 754510 753202 753222 755030 754512 Puller Housing Gripper Cylinder Gripper Cylinder Pusher 1 4 20 x 13 4 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 8 NPTM x 1 4 Tubing Elbow Connector Pulling Dog Pulling Dog Pin Gripper Housing 5 16 x 1 3 4 Dowel Pin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Set Screw Tension Cylinder 3 4 16 Jam Nut 1 2 MNPT x 3 8 FNPT Brass Bushing Pneumatic Sensor 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Elbow Connector 3 8 NPTM x 3 8 Tubing Flow Control Muffler 5 8 11
13. Fittings 753229 5 32 Tubing Flow Control Valve 755024 10 32 UNF X 5 32 Tubing Straight Connector 755022 Palm Button to valve interface latch 755023 10 32 UNF MUFFLER 755038 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 755039 5 16 18 Hex Nut 755037 10 24 x 5 8 Socket Head Cap Screw 755036 10 x 75 Fender Washer S LL 10 Un Bb Y WN 4 5 2 6 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 2 2 2 1 1 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 15 PARTS REPLACEMENT Five component parts of the TA 3E will need to be periodically replaced frequency dependent upon the machine use and the type of hose clamp material used These five parts are Punch Part 252020 Clamp Holder Part 755557 5 8 or 755551 3 8 Pulling Dog Part 252140 Punch Holder Cutter Part 755553 5 8 or 755554 3 8 Pneumatic Sensor Part 753202 The use of stainless steel hose clamps will wear dull these parts more rapidly than with the use of cold rolled steel clamps The listing below identifies these wear parts by Drawing Assembly number Also listed are other components which may need to be replaced if damaged in use or where necessary to change over to a different type component i e change from the use of 5 8 wide clamps to 3 8 clamps wide clamps Top Assembly Figure 1 Assembly Part Name Part No 23 Pneumatic sensor 753202 7 Punch 252020 6 5 8 Punch holder cutter 155553 6 3 8 Punch holder cutter 755554 9 5 8 Clamp holder
14. Tension Air Operating and Service Manual TA 3E Automatic Hose Clamping Machine Model No Serial No Owner Owner Address Date Purchased P O Number Optional Equipment Air Lubricator 3 8 Clamp Holder 3 8 Punch Cutter 3001 N 4 Street Enid OK 73701 Ph 888 306 FAX 580 233 2405 1353 Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND SETTING UP INCOMING AIR SUPPLY OPERATING INSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION AIR FILTERING AND LUBRICATION TROUBLE CHECK LIST BILL OF MATERIAL amp PARTS LIST Top Assembly Puller Housing Assembly Frame Assembly Pneumatic Control Assembly PARTS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING PARTS To Replace Punch To Replace Punch Holder Cutter To Replace Clamp Holder To Replace Gripper Pulling Dog PIPING LAYOUT PIPING SCHEMATIC OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY MAINTENANCE PARTS REPLACEMENT RECORD VD 0 00 N A a a A gu Ra eS pa BO D nN D FF Fe oO OO N N D N N N N a A Q N SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY Safety symbols are intended to attract your attention to possible danger If you don t understand any portion of this manual contact Punch Lok or your authorized Punch Lok representative before operating machine SAFETY SYMBOLS gt Safety Warning Failure to obey a safety warning may result in injury to you or to others Note Advises you of instructions or
15. mponents This warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear Due to varying material characteristics this warranty remains effective only if the TA 3E is used to couple hoses with genuine Punch Lok punch type hose clamps Punch Lok Company reserves the right to make design and manufacturing changes without responsibility to modify any machine previously manufactured The implied warranty of merchantability is hereby expressly disclaimed There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof 24 Maintenance Parts Replacement Record 25
16. nder Pusher 754520 Remove one side cover Remove four screws holding the gripper cylinder to the puller housing Loosen set screw punch out the gripper pivot pin using a drift pin punch Remove the gripper housing and gripper cylinder from puller housing Note how pulling dog is located on gripper housing Remove pulling dog pin and remove pulling dog replace with new pulling dog Replace pulling dog pin Align gripper housing back into puller housing and insert gripper pin Make sure the gripper cylinder and gripper housing stay assembled Tighten set screw and reinstall gripper cylinder mounting screws 10 Replace side cover Figure 8 r GRIPPER HOUSING PIVOT PIN GRIPPER PULLING GRIPPER HOUSING DOG PI ae 7 GRIPPER CYL PUSHER 7 GRIPI ER CYLINDER GRIPPER k PULLING DOG GRIPPER PULLING RN DOG PI NLGRIPPER CYLINDER FITTINGS S PULLER HOUSING TENSION CYLINDER ROD 20 PIPING LAYOUT
17. ock The punch holder will now be exposed 2 Remove the hair pin cotter 3 Remove the punch drift pin 4 Replace punch holder cutter 5 Replace all parts in their original position Note A new punch should be used when replacing punch holder cutter See To Replace Punch on Page 17 Figure 6 E BLOCK ALLEN BO DRIFT PIN 18 To Replace Clamp Holder Part No 755557 or 755551 See Figure 7 Two parts are involved in changing the Clamp Holder Clamp Holder Flat Head Screw Part No 755526 Clamp Holder Part No 755557 or 755551 Unscrew the two flat head cap screws using an allen wrench key 2 Remove worn or broken clamp holder and replace 3 Reverse the procedure for assembly Note The clamp holder is two sided and may be flipped over for continued use Figure 7 GUIDE BLOCK 7 p CLAMP HOLDER SCREV DE eee SUPPORT BLOCK 19 To Replace Gripper Pulling Dog Part No 252140 See Figure 8 Seven parts are involved in replacing the gripper dog 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part Name Part No Side Cover 754033 Puller Housing 754501 Gripper housing Pivot Pin 753263 Gripper Housing 754521 Gripper Pulling Dog 252140 Gripper Pulling Dog Pin 252120 Gripper Cyli
18. rom your main air source the construction type of hose and the type of fitting to be coupled all may contribute to slight changes being needed to one or both of the regulators Slight adjustments to the regulator may be required due to the following 1 Variations in steel used for clamp manufacturing 2 Air pressure variation in building 3 Construction type of hose to be coupled 4 Type of fitting being coupled Safety Warning If any adjustments are to be made on either regulator keep hands and bodily parts away from any moving components OPERATING INSTRUCTION The TA 3E has been designed to operate in a cycling sequence for the safety of the operator and to safeguard components of the machine from damage The cycle sequence is A Grip tail piece and tension clamp B Back up block moves into position and holds clamp C Punch holder cutter moves forward to punch the clamp D Punching and cutting operations completed The TA 3E has 3 pneumatic sensors which control the operations of the above sequence Cycle A is started by depressing the Palm Button Cycles B C and D are initiated at the proper times by the sensors mentioned Safety Warning Always wear protective glasses while operating Hose Coupling Adjust the tension cylinder regulator and the back up cylinder regulator to the proper settings as describe in Incoming Air Supply on page 5 To couple hose first select the proper size clamp for
19. the hose diameter being coupled Place the proper amount of clamps on the end of the hose and install the fitting in the hose Insert the clamp tail of the clamp closest to the end of the fitting into the clamp adapter slot with the lok facing the punch Note Push the clamp all the way down until the base of the lok bottoms against the support block Failure to do so may cause the gripper to not grip the clamp With one hand steadying the hose and the other hand on the palm button depress the palm button This button is located on the front side of the machine beneath the back up cylinder This starts the coupling cycle Safety Warning It is important to keep one hand on the palm button and your other hand on the hose being coupled Keep your hand on the hose far away from the clamp being assembled and far from all other moving components Note The operator must keep the palm button depressed through the complete coupling cycle If the cycle is interrupted by the release of the palm button prior to the final punching of the clamp lok it will be necessary to recycle the machine An exception to this is if an oversized clamp is being used the button can be released before the back up cylinder extends so that another grip can be made on the clamp Note Cycling the machine without inserting a hose clamp can cause the gripper to jam Repeat the procedure until all clamps have been installed MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
20. x 1 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screw Frame Assembly 12 Ree me ee eB Re ei ND BRR Se 754030 754033 754004 754013 754006 754015 Figure 3 Frame Side Cover Metal Screw Back up Cylinder Nameplate Tension Pull Up Cylinder Nameplate Air Line Warning Decal 13 Pneumatic Control Assembly Figure 4
21. zed steel It may be used to couple hoses up to a maximum outside diameter of 6 1 4 inches To prevent attack by moisture or corrosive elements most components have been plated or painted Note If other styles or other manufacturer s brands of center punch clamps are used it may damage the clamping machine or result in the clamp not being properly installed on the hose which could cause the hose to come off the fitting Note The TA 3E is equipped with an automatic drain filter which needs periodic cleaning See specifications Air Filtering amp Lubrication on page 7 The following chart shows overall dimensions and requirements for the TA 3E Chart 1 Height to work surface 32 Less skid Height overall 39 Weight shipping 290 Ibs Weight un crated 245 Ibs Width 18 Depth 36 Air Requirement 100 PSI 3CFM Machine Air Adjustments See Incoming Air Supply Pg 5 Air Filter Automatic Drain Standard Clamp Use 5 8 or 3 8 optional The TA 3E operates in a 3 stage cycle with a slight time delay between each function Once the machine is properly adjusted for a given application each hose clamp will be identically tensioned and locked in place For more details see page 6 entitled Operating Instructions Since the TA 3E is pneumatically operated an air source is required While air compressors are available in various sizes types and styles the requirements see Chart 1 to keep the TA 3E operating satisfactorily
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