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User Guide: Pin Locator Clamps

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2. Reverse the procedure to install the new switch adhering to the configu ration shown above Note that the sensor head 502 is mounted to sense the clamp in the closed and clamped position BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 25 PROXIMITY SWITCH INFORMATION PDC PEPPERL FUCHS DC ADC ALLEN BRADLEY DC NBN2 F581 160S6 E8 V1 871D MW2GP165A D4 TDC TURCK DC TAC TURCK AC Ni2Q6 5AP6 0 10 FS4 4X3 S304 Ni2 Q6 5 ADZ32 0 16 FSB5 4X4 S304 47 0 1 850 Yellow LED EDC EFFECTOR DC NDC NAMCO DC IN5375 EE280 92140 DC S2 Output DC 18 0 708 1239 E S1 Output 2 1 M12x1 O 1 4 470 3 1 850 GNO AHI 4 Out S1 2 Out S2 26 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Keep clamps free of contamination build up Contamination build up could cause a change of material location or locating performance Keep the drain hole in the clamp body free from contamination This will allow fluid from weld guns to drain out of the upper body cavity Fluid build up could cause corrosion of the components and lead to clamp failure The drain hole is located at the bottom of the upper mounting area CAVITY DRAIN HOLE CYLINDER LUBRICATION Cylinder seals are self lubricating and do not require in line air lu
3. 1199 500 0 e L1 N L2 Mount xi 25 0 INSULATER 4X 010 K7 WASHER THRU INSULATER BUSHING BTM Part m Insulated mounts are used in welding applications Number 11111117 L1 L2 Insulated mounts come with insulating washers and insulating bushings in the screw holes 23 Note It is the customer s responsibility 794400B to insulate any dowels required for mounting 794400C 35 00 70 00 7944000 DESIGNING YOUR OWN MOUNT When designing your own mount it is critical to adhere to the configuration shown in the illustration below Clamp Size Diameter 0 13 PLC 45 50 04 223 PLC 63 SFC 63 LPLC38 LSFC38 0 75 07 p A MOUNT SCREW TORQUE Torque blade mount screws to 45 4N m 33 5ft lbs CAUTION Do not over torque This may cause cylinder distortion E DIAMETER BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 9 IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR CLAMP NOTE BTM implemented a new numbering system for its pin and finger clamps in 2006 In 2007 BTM added tapered pin styles standard or flanged hole pin options and optional chrome pin coating It is recommended to identify and record the model numbers before performing any service A label is affixed to each clamp prior to shipment which lists the model and serial numbers This label information must be
4. Location 28 0 2 18 0 12 2 Thru Hole for Pin Locator p eis THE ALLOWABLE ALTERATION DIMENSION OF THE REST BLOCK DONUT DETAIL TO THE LEFT IS BASED ON A 20MM HIGH REST BLOCK 10 0 Allowed for Alterations CET H Material 8620 Hardness 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5 2 0mm 02 08 6 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com DESIGN APPLICATION Standard Rest Block Dimensions for Finger Clamps With Pin Diameters 29 18mm SFC63 amp LSFC38 Drill amp C Bore for M5 SHCS As Shown 3 Holes Clamp Finger Location 064 0 Hole Pattern 06 F7 S F Dowel Thru One Hole WHEN ALTERING TAKE NOTE OF CLEARANCE POCKET IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REST BLOCK 45 00 DONUT 4g 100 6 30 Slot R Typ 038 1 As Shown Material 8620 Hardness R c 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5 2 0mm 02 08 Standard Rest Block Dimensions for Finger Clamps With Pin Diameters 40 30mm SFC63 amp LSFC38 Drill amp C Bore for M5 SHCS 78 5 As Shown 3 Holes Clamp Finger R Typ Location 064 0 Hole Pattern 06 S F Dowel Thru One Hole WHEN ALTERING TAKE NOTE OF CLEARANCE POCKET IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REST BLOCK DONUT 45 00 WS 4 6 039 9 Shown 28 7 12 7 Slot Thru
5. Number Assembly Number PLC45 amp PLC63 MOUNTING OPTIONS 773000B RSPTDC MOUNTING OPTIONS 773400 SPPDC P1 IBM SWITCH OPTION CLAMP ASSEMBLY NUMBER SWITCH LOCATION SWITCH OPTION CLAMP ASSEMBLY NUMBER AIR SUPPLY Recommended operating air pressure is SOPSI 5 5 BARs PORT INFORMATION PLC63 amp SFC63 Clamps 3 8 NPT or G1 4 PLC 45 LPLC38 amp LSFC38 Clamps 1 8NPTF or G1 8 All clamps are lubricated for the life of the unit at the factory Clean dry air is required for operation In line lubrication is not required but may be used Note Once lubricated air is used it must continue to be used for the life of the clamp BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com MANUALLY OPENING CLAMPS WARNING Make sure the air supply is disconnected NON LOCKING CLAMPS LOCKING CLAMPS Removal of the rear switch package is done by first removing the connector cord Next remove one 5mm S H C S located at the back of the switch package 4mm allen wrench required To manually unlock and open the LPLC and LSFC clamps pull the unlock rod Pushing the rod manually closes and locks the clamp PUSH TO MANUALLY OPEN CLAMP REMOVE SWITCH PACKAGE REMOVE M5 SHCS 4MM ALLEN WRENCH REQUIRED 12 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp co
6. In addition to hole size other factors must be considered such as MUST THE PART BE LOCATED AND CLAMPED OR JUST CLAMPED LOCATED AND CLAMPED Pin Locating Clamp PLC CLAMPED Single Finger Clamp SFC MUST THE PART REMAIN CLAMPED WHEN THE AIR SUPPLY IS REMOVED Select a Locking Pin Locating Clamp LPLC or Locking Single Finger Clamp LSFC In cases involving an extruded flanged hole 12 18mm PLC45 Note PLC45 finger will clamp top of hole flange non locking PLC63 LPLC38 18 40mm Note PLC63 finger will clamp over hole flange non locking LPLC38 finger will clamp over hole flange and lock CONSIDER THE MATERIAL THICKNESS VARIATION RELATIVE TO THE SPECIFIED CLAMPING AND LOCKING RANGE FOR EACH SIZE TYPE OF PIN CLAMP 12 18mm PLC45 Clamping range 10mm from top of rest block donut 18 40mm PLC63 Clamping range 10mm from top of rest block donut 18 40mm LPLC38 Clamping range 3mm from top of rest block donut a 10 mm Clamping Range to rest block 3 mm Clamping Locking surface allow for material Range allow for material 4 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com DESIGN APPLICATION Now that the type of clamp has been selected consider the pin and rest block donut requirements Try to select a standard pin configuration to keep the cost down However when special pins and rest blocks donuts are
7. Material 8620 Hardness R c 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5 2 0mm 02 08 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 1 DESIGN APPLICATION MOUNTING GLOBAL STANDARD COMPONENTS Consider X Y and Z pin adjustment 162 Adjust the pin depth shimming blade mount SSS lee or machining the rest block Assembly BTM Blade Mount BTM Blade Mounts with NAAMS mounting patterns are compatible with NAAMS shims as defined in the following specifications Spec Name Description Numbers NAAMS 10 Construction Spacer 3 Slot ACSxxxS NAAMS J 11 Spacer for 70x70 Mounting NAAMS J 13 Construction Shim 2 Slot 220 REF 25 00 BTM Part 0 H1 4 2 NODE Mount Type L1 Thru 4 Holes z 11 i 794100A Insulated C Flex Mount 41 00 82 00 cp Insulator Bushing 075 07 008 E 0 00 11 794100 Mount 41 00 82 00 1 794100 Insulated NAAMS Mount 35 00 70 00 sso 7941000 Mount 108 35 00 70 00 E DAL T H1 10 K7 Thru 4 Holes 2 115 00 8 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com DESIGN APPLICATION 0 13 0 00 050 04 CLAMP MOUNTING DIAMETER H1
8. donut 2 SHCS and an alignment dowel Remove the 2 SHCS They are removed and the pin screws with a 4mm allen wrench Disengage the with a 4mm allen wrench pin flange from the dowel and remove the pin Remove the Cam Pin Screw using a With the retaining screw removed the cam pin can be pushed out 5mm allen wrench from the opposite end RE ASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS Make sure that the drive pin cam pin and finger are properly greased Re assemble the components using the procedure for the PLC63 adhering to the exceptions noted above BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 19 DISASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS LPLC 38 If the clamp still has air pressure cycle the clamp so that the finger is retracted inside of the pin If the clamp does not have air pressure you will need to manually retract the finger Please refer to p 12 for directions on this procedure CAUTION Before removing any components disconnect the Air amp Electrical Supply from the pin clamp Failure to do this could result in injury Remove switch package and cover plate using a The rest block donut is secured to the location pin by 3mm allen wrench M5 socket head cap screws and an alignment dowel 18 25mm pin clamps have 2 screws 26 40mm pin clamps have 3 screws Remove the rest block donut screws with a 4mm allen wrench The locat
9. used when reordering spare parts or complete pin clamps B 300 Davis Rd Marysville 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 CORPORATION HERI 2008 03 07 PLC63 G 25 00 PT SH BL PDC Assembly Description Date of Manufacture Distributor Phone Number Assembly Number CLAMP ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION BREAKDOWNS TAPERED PINS PLC45 amp PLC63 LPLC38 SWITCH OPTION PIN COATING SWITCH OPTION PIN COATING SWITCH POSITION BOLE SPECIAL OPTION HOLE SPECIAL OPTION LPLC38 25 00 PT FL CR PDC 1 XXXXXXX STRAIGHT PINS PLC45 amp PLC63 EXIT PLC63 N 20 00 P4 PDC XXXXXXX LPLC38 N 25 00 P4 PDC 1 XXXXXXX LOCATOR STYLE OCATOR STYLE PIN DIAMETER PIN DIAMETER PORT OPTION PORT OPTION CLAMP SERIES CLAMP SERIES 10 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com SINGLE FINGER CLAMPS LSFC38 SPECIAL OPTION a SFC63 N 40 30 PDC LSFC38 N 40 30 PDC 1 XXXXXXX N C XXXXXXX CLAMP SERIES CLAMP SERIES Clamps built prior to 2006 will have the following label configuration Pre 2006 Label B M 300 Davis Rd Marysville MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 Serial Number CORPORATION ADM 2 2004 06 13 777300B BM RSPPDC Assembly Description Date of Manufacture Distributor Phone
10. 5mm FINGER TAPERED 0 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY 0 00mm DIA PIN 4 WAY 0 00mm DIA PIN TAPERED FL 40mm PIN 9 80mm DIA PIN TAPERED FL DIA CAM PIN 20 25mm CAM PIN 35 40mm 6 3 SHCS M5XO8X16 015218 8 1 SCS 018777 9 20r3 SHCS M5X0 8 X 12 11016045 U UIN Ug U Ul U 9 80 DIA PIN TAPERED SH D211002B PD211002BCR 0 00mm DONUT FINGER 753302 0 00mm DIA TAPERED SH Main 1 63mm CYL ASSY 318 ON CTR PD2001008 Assy 1 63 CYLASSY 014 OFF CTR PD200000A 1 65mm CYLASSY 61 4 ON C TR 202000008 SFC 29 18mm FINGER 743702 SFC 29 18 DONUT 7775028 SFC 40 30mm FINGER 752902A SFC 40 30mm DONUT 791102A BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com PLC45 Cylinder Components ay s weern rome 14 4_ NTERNALRETANNG RNG 0955 As z EXTERWALRETANNG RNG s woresocwormiver _ As _ _ vem s 1 scs wes won paron 99 Seal Kit BTM No 034390 includes all items marked 30 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Assembly Components PLC45 Lee
11. 732868AC User Guide Pin Locator Clamps Featuring information on all standard Pin amp Finger Locator Clamp models Pin amp Finger models available in standard or special sizes Locking amp Non Locking models available Can clamp over flanged holes CORPORATION www B IMcorp com LII f j 32 A 1 Wie UUO 11 17 qu S a Y j 4 R Y A 9 4 E t 810 364 4567 PIN amp FINGER CLAMPS Safety Note Customer is responsible for the safe operation and use of the products shown in this literature Before You Begin BTMs Pin and Finger Clamps are designed to provide long service a production environment For safe operation and best results read this guide thoroughly before installing or servicing BTM clamps For clamp application questions contact BTM s sales department at 810 364 4567 For service issues call our service pager at 810 340 3039 to leave a numeric message we will return your call promptly Non Locking Clamps PLC 45 PIN LOCATOR CLAMP Hole Slot Range 12 80mm 16 00mm clamping oi e 578N 5 5BAR ili 130Ibf 80 51 63 PIN LOCATOR CLAMP Hole Slot Range 19 80mm 40 00mm Clamping Force 1334N 5 5BAR PE 8OPSI SFC 63 SINGLE FINGER CLAMP Hole Slot Range 18mm 40mm Clamping Force 1334N 5 5BAR di 80PSI Locking Clamps LPLC 38 PIN LOCATOR CLAMP Hole Slot Range 19 80mm 40 00mm
12. 8 www BTMcorp com 21 PLC63 and SFC63 Cylinder Components s ricess soov cia a EN cae RNG mem mnsrcres twD CAPRING cia foros afore ines or rca STON ROD CENTERED FINGERS PLCe PISTON ROD OFF CENTERFNGERS e o Peasc 2 EXTERWALRETANNGRNG owe sucs nexioxzs voe oso Seal Kit BTM No 024357 includes all items marked 28 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Main Assembly Components PLC63 BTM No 63mm CYL ASSY 3 8 OFF CTR PD200100A MAIN 63mm CYL ASSY 3 8 ON CTR PD200100B CYL 1 ASSY 63mm CYL ASSY G1 4 OFF CTR PD200000A 63mm CYL ASSY G1 4 ON CTR PD200000B 20 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY PD200201B 20 00mm DIA PIN 4 WAY PD200201A 20 00mm DIA PIN TAPERED SH PD210601A PD210601ACR 19 80mm DIA PIN TAPERED SH PD210601B PD210601BCR 20 00mm DONUT 743706A 20mm FINGER 743702A 20mm FINGER TAPERED PD210602A 25 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY 791301B 2 20mm PIN DIA 30mm PIN DIA 35mm FINGER m 3
13. A Force 900 1334N 5 5BAR ping 200 300Ibf 80 5 LSFC 38 SINGLE FINGER CLAMP Hole Slot Range 18mm 40mm 900 1334 5 5BAR ping 200 80PSI Features Hardened pin Rc 58 62 Pin diameter range 12 8mm 16 00mm 0 Clamps on top of a flange 360 mounting surface 90 positive locating detents World switch package Features Hardened pin Rc 58 62 Pin diameter range 19 8mm 40 00mm Finger relief for flanged hole clearance 25mm 30mm 40mm 360 mounting surface 90 positive locating detents World switch package Features Hole or slot range 18mm 40mm 0 Finger relief for flanged hole clearance 360 mounting surface 90 positive locating detents World switch package Features Hardened pin Rc 58 62 Pin diameter range 18mm 40mm Finger relief for flanged hole clearance 25mm 30mm 40mm 360 mounting surface 90 positive locating detents World switch package front or rear pos Features Hole or slot range 18mm 40mm Finger relief for flanged hole clearance 360 mounting surface 90 positive locating detents World switch package front or rear pos 2 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com PIN amp FINGER CLAMPS rt o DESIGN APPLICATION 2 nune ss E 2 ae
14. APERED SH PD210601A PD210601ACR 20mm PIN DIA 19 80mm DIA PIN TAPERED SH PD210601B PD210601BCR 20 00mm DONUT 743706A 4 20mm FINGER PD201701A 20mm FINGER TAPERED PD211101A 25 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY ae 25 00mm DIA PIN 4 WAY 24 80mm DIA PIN TAPERED FL D210702ACR D2107028CR PD210801A PD210801ACR 30mm PIN D 35mm FINGER 3omm FINGER TAPERED PD211401A 40 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY 6 2 DOWELPULLMEX16 018002 LSFC38 Main Cyl 38mm CYL ASSY G1 8 NPT PD201700J Assy 38mm CYL ASSY 1 8 NPT PD201800J 29 18mm CLAMP FINGER PD201701A 29 18mm DONUT PD202401A 40 30mm CLAMP FINGER PD202402B 40 30 DONUT PD202401B BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 33 CYLINDER SEAL REPLACEMENT After extended service it may be necessary to replace the clamp seals Seal kits are available from BTM See Cylinder Components breakdown for your specific cylinder To replace the seals follow the procedure outlined below 63MM CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY Disassemble the Pin Rest block donut and Finger Refer to pp 16 18 Remove the rear switch package Refer to p 12 Remove the rear adjustable Next remove the two external flag retaining rings that retain the front 5mm allen wrench required stationary flag and remove flag Remove the end cap The piston rod and piston assembly can now be w
15. Approved By Engineering ubsystem Name Function amp Performance Pin Locator Clamp 300 Ibs clamping force at 80 psi Function Positively locate and retain materials into fabrication systems 3 000 000 if designed air pressures are maintained orp Pin Locator Clamp 300 Ibs clamping force at 80 psi Function Positively locate and retain materials into fabrication systems MCBF 3 000 000 if designed air pressures are Pin Locator Clamp 300 Ibs clamping force at 80 psi Positively locate and retain materials into fabrication systems MCBE 3 000 000 if designed air pressures are maintained orp Pin Locator Clamp 300 Ibs clamping force at 80 psi Function Positively locate and retain materials into fabrication systems 3 000 000 if designed air pressures are maintained Failure Mode Effect s of Failure 055 0 of clamp primary finger function 055 or loss of primary clamp force function locational tion quality repeatabil reduced ity to N C surface amp wi not cycle primary function Cause s of Failure Clamp subjected to excessive air pressure gt 90psi MTTR 15min replace PLC unit 2a Clamp subject to excessive external load MTTR 15min replace PLC pressure MTTR Improper torque of mounting screws MTTR 15min replace PLC unit 3b Mounting inadvertently hit or mov
16. IS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 23 CHANGING PROXIMITY SWITCHES NON LOCKING CLAMPS ONLY Remove the shielded electrical cable Remove the screw which retains Remove the rubber retainers and from the connector on the switch the switch to the sensor block remove the sensor heads from the Remove the the two screws which block Sensor heads are retained retain the sensor block to the sensor by a slip fit can remove the block OPEN POSITION 501 CLOSED POSITION 502 Pass the sensor heads through the Reverse the procedure to install the new switch adhering to the clearance hole in the sensor block configuration shown above Note that the sensor head 502 15 to remove the switch mounted to sense the clamp in the closed and clamped position 24 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com LOCKING CLAMPS ONLY Remove the shielded electrical cable from the connector on the switch Remove the two screws which retain the sensor block to the clamp body and remove the block Pass the sensor heads through the clearance hole in the sensor block to remove the switch Remove the screw which retains the Remove the rubber retainers and switch to the sensor block remove the sensor heads from the block Sensor heads are retained by a slip fit OPEN POSITION 501 CLOSED POSITION 502
17. Power Clamps Tog L Loc Clamps range from light duty omni directional head clamps to heavy duty precision sealed power clamps BTM s Tog LLoc sheet metal joining system is a cold forming process that quickly joins pre painted galvanized coated and dissimilar metals WWW TOG L LOC COM 9 Power Grippers BIM s Gripper line ranges from compact light duty models to locking amp non locking heavy duty models Lance N Loc BIM s Lance N Loc Joining System produces clean strong and consistent joints in most coated or uncoated metals Ways to Tog L Loc Press Brakes Handheld Units PIN PRODUCTS Precision Shot Pin cylinders BTM s Precision Part Locators are used whenever your production needs require locating precise holes in a workpiece Pin Locator Clamps BTMs Pin Locator Clamps and Single Finger clamps are used in stationary part nests welding fixtures transfer systems robot end effectors and numerous other clamping applications These clamps locate and hold the work while other operations are performed Die Sets Universal Presses Standard pin sizes range from 12 5mm 40mm 6 9 O
18. SVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com ubsystem Name Function amp Performance Requiremen Potentia Effect s of Failure Potentia Failure Mode not cycle orp primary Pin Locator function Clamp 300 Ibs clamping force at 80 psi Positively locate and retain materials into fabrication systems MCBF 3 000 000 if designed air pressures are maintained Potentia Cause s of Failure E V 4c Heavy weld slag build up on clamp MTTR 15min replace PLC unit 4d Corro sion or water Accumulating in upper finger cavity MTTR 15min replace PLC unit urrent Design amp Machinery Controls D gt C E C T 510 clearances amp wiper seal ES testing 20 Electro lytic Pow der and 80 zinc metal powder to simulate plant condition Black oxide components wiper seal amp flash chrome piston rod Recommended Corrective Action s Person Respon sible Comp Date Flash Chrome cam pin amp Add drain hole in body cavity BTM Corp Brian Petit 5 11 01 Approved By Engineering Action s O gt C E V T chrome added to cam pin detail Ref EC100159 drain hole in body detail EC100173 39 CORPORATION BTM has a wide range of products to meet your needs including but definitely not limited to PNEUMATIC CLAMPS amp GRIPPERS SHEET METAL JOINING
19. brication In line air lubrication can be used but once used it must not be discontinued SPARE REPLACEMENT PARTS STANDARD CLAMPS A complete listing of components for all of BTM s standard pin and finger clamps is shown on the following pages If your clamp is standard it will have a part number similar to PLC63 N 20 00 P4 PDC or PLC63 G 25 00 PT SH BL PDC See pp 10 11 for more details on identifying part numbers There will be no special part number designation Spare parts for stan dard clamps can be ordered by using the BTM part numbers shown in the tables next to the exploded views SPECIAL CLAMPS To order spare components for a Special BTM pin or finger clamp you may need to contact BTM to obtain a list of com ponents used in your clamp If your clamp is special it will have a part number with either a special assembly number at the beginning or at the end of the part number such as 5 PLC63 N 22 25 P4 PDC PDxxxxxxx or PLC63 G 25 00 PT SH BL PDC PDxxxxxxx See pp 10 11 for assembly number Or you can order the component by referencing the component description along with the special assembly number For example you can order the component by referencing the component description along with the speicial assembly number For example you can order Locating Pin for 7 or Locating Pin for PDxxxxxxx BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 617
20. d serina 4 DESIEN SLEDS ee ee 5 Rest Block Donut AIEeFallOD 6 iei EE OEA E E EEEE 8 9 Designing Your Own MOUNE aaraa ua Ei OR a d D V Uu 9 INSTALLATION id ntification of Your 9 ONE 10 11 Wc E EEEE SE 11 Manually Ope ing 12 I AE io 13 MAINTENANCE Main Component Identa uscnsscxncacuxionsnsze2xxs 14 15 Replacing 5 cR REPE 16 22 c c ene 16 18 sell T ce V EN 18 ivo co MX 19 Hiec c 20 21 M 22 Proximity E Eco ces aos ashes adn a 88 23 Changing Proximity Switches iussi ate ri DERE pEEEREVE DEVE SN UNE SER EVER FERRE XX eI X DIA 36412440 24 25 Proximity Switch In
21. ects in material and workmanship for one 1 million cycles or a period of three 3 years after the ship date from which ever comes first This warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at BTM s option F O B BTM s factory any part found by BTM to be defective in materials and or workmanship Any application of a BTM product outside the intended use of the product shall not be warranted by BTM Corporation Furthermore BTM will not be liable for any expenses incurred for repairs or replacement made outside BTM s facilities without written consent or damages arising out of such replacements or repairs Under no circumstances will BTM be held responsible for any consequential damages The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective part s and does not include installation This warranty is the only warranty extended by the seller in connection with any sale made hereunder andis in lieu of all other warranties express implied or statutory including warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 37 Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Machinery Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Machinery FMEA Part Number 756400A Part Description Customer BTM Standards B P Date Lev 11 8 99 Updated 5 11 01 Prepared By Brian Petit PLC2 Pin Locator Clamp
22. ed MTTR 15min replace PLC signal MTTR 15min replace PLC unit 4b Con taminated air system MTTR N A a LOSS OT air urrent Design amp Machinery Controls ing with Air pressure maintained at 60 90psi Sensing of Prox Target in opened amp close position ing with Air pressure maintained at 60 90psi esting a torque specifi cations Plant supplies guarding for mount ycle tested at assembly Carboxilated Nitrile seals ES testing 20 Elec trolytic Iron Powder and 80 zinc metal powder to simulate plant condition Corrective Action s Air pressure regulators maintaining 60 90psi in the plant scheduled maintenance Review part mass and exter nal interference s djust close position sensing target to material thickness Add air filter in air supply line Plant scheduled maintenance Local Plant Person Respon sible Comp Date orque mount ocal Plan ing screws installation of Pin Locator Clamp No action at this time Local Plant BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Part Number 756400 Part Description PLC2 Pin Locator Clamp Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Machinery FMEA Customer BTM Standards Prepared By Brian Petit B P Date Lev 11 8 99 Updated 5 11 01 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARY
23. formatio aaa aaea 26 Preventative Maintenance 27 52 2 25522222 ERR 27 Sparo Replacement 27 COMDONGNTS 28 33 PLC 63 amp SFC 63 Components 28 29 Components 30 31 LPLC 38 amp LSFC 38 Components 32 33 Cylinder Seal Replacement 12 a 34 36 63mm CIE DURO OO UA INC 34 s spiele 35 aomm OVI del 36 FMEA 38 39 MIM UGC 37 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com DESIGN APPLICATION CLAMP SELECTION Hole size determines pin clamp model
24. ger may be necessary to use the head of the screw falls into the groove on the head of Be sure to align the dowel pin brass hammer a rubber the cam pin Tightening the screw will draw the cam pin in the clamp body with the mallet to gently tap the pin into place dowel hole in the pin flange so it is seated properly Replace the 3 screws and torque them to 85 in Ibs Install the rest block donut over the Replace the 2 or 3 screws pin Be sure to align the dowel pin in depending on the size and the finger flange with the dowel hole torque them to 85 in Ibs in rest block donut DISASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS SFC 63 To disassemble the SFC63 follow the same procedure as for the PLC63 The only difference is that there is no locating pin to remove The rest block donut of the SFC63 is mounted using the same screw holes and alignment dowel as the PLC63 Locating Pin 18 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com DISASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS PLC 45 Disassembling the PLC45 is virtually the same as disassembling the PLC63 with a few minor exceptions as noted below For any steps that are not clear reference the disassembly procedure for the PLC63 in the previous pages A The rest block donut is There is no alignment dowel The pin is fastened to the clamp housing with fastened to the pin flange with between the rest block
25. ing pin is secured to the clamp Remove the snap ring from one end Push the drive pin through the housing by 3 M5 socket head cap of the drive pin rollers and remove it from the screws and an alignment dowel located opposite side of the clamp at the base of the pin Remove the three mounting screws using a 4mm allen wrench Disengage the locating pin from the alignment dowel and pull it striaght up to clear the finger and remove it from the housing of the clamp 20 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Remove the retaining screw located above the cam pin A 5mm allen wrench is required The head of the retaining screw will act as a jack to help remove the cam pin from the clamp housing Before re assembly make sure that the clamp finger cam pin drive pin and all three rollers are properly greased Hold the roller in place while the pin is inserted ROTATEPISTONRODTO ACCESS CAM SLOT The center roller can only be Pull the cam pin straight out to remove accessed through the top of the it Pull the clamp finger straight up to clamp Rotate the piston rod to remove it from the piston slot orient the cam slot to access the center roller Install one roller into the cam slot in the piston Orient the piston so the roller is perpendicular to the drive pin hole and the finger slot is facing up Install one roller onto
26. ithdrawn from the back of the clamp cylinder Remove old seals and discard Clean all components thoroughly Spanner wrench is required RE ASSEMBLY The wiper seal is inserted in the clamp body with the lead wiper edge facing the pin end top of the clamp body The rod seal in the body is inserted in the clamp body with the sealing edge facing the cylinder bore The rod seal inserted in the end cap with the sealing The piston seals are installed with the sealing edges edge facing facing the cylinder bore The end cap o ring facing away from each other Grease the piston rod piston is installed at the base of the threads on the end cap with extreme pressure rated grease Amoco Rykotac EP or equivalent and insert it into the cylinder Thread on the end cap and install the front stationary sensing flag and retaining clips Reinstall the rear adjustable sensing flag and the sqitch package Reinstall the clamp finger locating pin and rest block donut 34 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 45MM CYLINDER The process for changing the seals in the 45mm cylinder is essentially the same as in the 63mm cylinder The only difference is that the 45mm piston uses 1 o ring on the piston CYLINDER BODY SEALS END CAP SEALS PISTON SEAL BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 w
27. m ADJUSTING REAR SENSING FLAG NON LOCKING CLAMPS ONLY The rear sensing flag should be properly adjusted to match the thickness of the material being clamped To adjust the rear flag you must first remove the rear switch package Remove the two screws holding the sensor block to the sensor can and remove the block Use the sensor block as a reference for adjusting the rear flag see below With the appropriate material thickness clamped in place adjust the 6mm S H C S enclosed in the rear flag so the flag is in line with the closed position sensor head a 5mm allen wrench is required Re assemble and replace the switch package Check for proper sensing CLAMPED IN PLACE USE SENSOR RE INSTALL BLOCK AS SWITCH REFERENCE PACKAGE SENSOR BLOCK REMOVE SWITCH PACKAGE ADJUST M6 SHCS 5MM ALLEN REMOVE M5 SHCS WRENCH REQUIRED 4MM ALLEN WRENCH BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 13 MAIN COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION NON LOCKING CLAMPS 14 Cylinder assembly is common between PLC63 and SFC63 models There are 3 main components that may be replaced or altered in PLC and LPLC clamps the Pin the Finger and the Rest block donut In SFC and LSFC clamps there are 2 main components which may be replaced the Finger and the Rest block donut With PLC s the Rest block donut is matched with a pin diameter so if the
28. pin diameter changes the rest block donut will automatically have to be changed also The fingers typically work in a range of pin diameters so it may not be necessary to always replace a finger if the pin diameter changes BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com MAIN COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION LOCKING CLAMPS Q LSFC38 Cylinder assembly is common between LPLC38 and LSFC38 models LPLC38 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 15 DISASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS PLC 63 If the clamp still has air pressure cycle the clamp so that the finger is retracted inside of the pin If the clamp does not have air pressure you will need to remove the switch package to manually retract the finger Please refer to p 12 for directions on this procedure CAUTION Before removing any components disconnect the Air amp Electrical Supply from the pin clamp Failure to do this could result in injury 18 25mm Pins 26 40mm Pins The rest block donut is secured to locating by Remove the mounting Once the screws have been M5 socket head cap screws and an alignment dowel 18 screws from the top of the removed disengage the 25mm pin clamps have 2 screws 26 40mm pin clamps rest block donut using a rest block donut from the have 3 sc
29. r La 1 16mm PIN DIA BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 31 LPLC38 and LSFC38 Cylinder Components bet Jay s reme 1 LPLC38 CYL 1 SENSING ROD 1 8 766301 __ _ LPLC38 CYL CAN 1 SENSING ROD 618 PD201701 1 LPLC38 CYLINDER CAN 18 766302A LPLC3 amp CYLINDERCAN 618 201702 icono ew Ce z smosteucwseu ve mom gt 1 sics 1 icover eNTRe Co Pos To 2 EXTERNALRETANNGRNG n 1 arenas roan o 8 Seal BTM No 032303 includes all items marked 32 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Assembly Components LPLC38 BTM No er LOCKING CYL SUB ASSY G1 8 PD201700J ASSY LOCKING CYL SUB ASS 1 8 NPT PD201800J 20 00mm DIA PIN 2 WAY PD200201B 20 00mm DIA PIN 4 WAY PD200201A 20 00mm DIA PIN T
30. required please consider the following IS THE HOLE FLANGED OR STANDARD 10 0 ENGAGEMENT 4 0 ENGAGEMENT FLANGED HOLE STANDARD HOLE Properly apply clamping force to the part while Clear the flange maximum flange considering material thickness relative to clamping height from top of part is 5 5mm range starting at the top of the part Flanged pin option only available on 25 24 8 30 29 8 and 40 39 8mm sizes DESIGN STEPS Turn the clamp to locate the finger to PIN FINGER Avoid weld tooling or contamination Clear other part features FINGER Design the shape of the pin and orient the pin shape to the pin s mounting hole pattern When designing your own rest block donut design the shape relative to the mounting hole pattern and the clamp finger location see 6 7 PIN BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 5 DESIGN APPLICATION O T REST BLOCK DONUT ALTERATION The donut clamping surface may be altered to suit specific applications The donut may be removed cut down or cut away to allow for work clearance or excessive material thickness The standard donuts are made from 8620 and are carburized to Rockwell 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5mm 2 0mm 02 to 08 When altering a donut be sure to leave adequate clamping surface for the clamp finger to clamp against If your clamp is non standard con
31. rews 4mm allen wrench alignment dowel and pull it off the pin The locating pin is secured to the clamp housing by 3 M5 socket head cap screws and an alignment dowel located at the base of the pin Disengage the locating pin Remove the three mounting screws from the alignment dowel and using a 4mm allen wrench pull it straight up to clear the finger and remove it from the housing of the clamp 16 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Remove the retaining screw located above the cam A Pull the cam pin straight out to Slide the finger off of the drive 5mm allen wrench is required The head of the retaining remove it pin and out of the clamp screw will act as a jack to help remove the cam pin from the clamp housing RE ASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS Make sure that the finger and the drive pin are properly Slide the finger onto the drive pin on the piston rod of greased the clamp CAM PIN DRIVE PIN PISTON ROD Make sure that the cam pin is Slide the camp pin into the cam pin hole The finger must be trapped properly greased and through the cam slot in the finger between the piston rod and the shoulder of the cam pin BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 17 Insert the guide screw above the cam Make sure that Install the pin over the fin
32. tact BTM for a drawing of your specific donut When designing your own donut design the shape relative to the mounting hole pattern and the clamp finger location Standard Rest Block Dimensions for Pin Clamps With Pin Diameters 25 5 18 PLC63 amp LPLC38 Drill amp C Bore for 5 SHCS As Shown 3 Holes 36 0 Hole Pattern 0 i gt Clamp Finger lt Location PUER monite Tii THE ALLOWABLE ALTERATION DIMENSION OF One Hole THE REST BLOCK DONUT DETAIL TO THE LEFT IS BASED ON A 35MM HIGH REST BLOCK 0 25 5 18 0 Thru Hole for Pin Locator 25 0 Allowed for Alterations 35 0 Lm up Material 8620 46 Hardness 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5 2 0mm 02 08 Standard Rest Block Dimensions for Pin Clamps With Pin Diameters 42 0 25 0mm PLC63 amp LPLC38 DrillDrill amp C Bore for Mb SHCS As Shown 3 Holes 064 0 Thru Hole for Pin Locator Hole Pattern Clamp Finger Location 32 0 THE ALLOWABLE ALTERATION DIMENSION OF THE REST BLOCK DONUT DETAIL TO THE LEFT ES DII owns IS BASED ON A 35MM HIGH REST BLOCK 06 F7 S F Dowel Thru One Hole 25 0 210 0 Allowed for 35 0 Alterations 211 ME TOE Material 8620 Hardness R c 58 62 to a case depth of 0 5 2 0mm 02 08 Standard Rest Block Dimensions for Pin Clamps With Pin Diameters 18 0 12 5mm PLC45 Clamp Finger 6 15 E
33. the drive pin Insert the drive pin until it engages the center roller Install the finger so the drive pin Install the final roller and replace hole lines up with the drive pin the snap ring Finish installing the drive pin BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com 21 22 Insert the camp through cam slot in Install the pin over the finger Be sure to align the the finger Install the cam pin screw dowel pin in the clamp body with the dowel hole in the pin flange Replace the 3 screws and torque them to 85 in Ibs Install the rest block donut over the pin Be sure to align the dowel pin in the finger flange with the dowel hole in rest block donut Replace the 2 or 3 screws depending on the size and torque them to 85 in Ibs Replace the switch package and cover plate DISASSEMBLING MAIN COMPONENTS LSFC 38 To disassemble the LSFC38 follow the same procedure as for the LPLC38 The only difference is that there is no locating pin to remove The rest block donut of the LSFC38 is mounted using the same screw holes and alignment dowel as the LPLC38 Locating Pin BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com PROXIMITY SWITCH PACKAGES NON LOCKING CLAMPS PLC 63 PLC 45 SFC 63 Switch Position 1 Position 2 Description BTM CORPORATION 300 DAV
34. ww BTMcorp com 35 38MM LOCKING CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY Disassemble the Pin Rest block donut and Finger Refer to pp 20 22 Make sure that all of the rollers are removed from the clamp Remove the switch package and cover plate Refer to p 20 P Remove the screw retaining the Push out the 2 roll pins which unlock rod and remove the retain the cylinder can with the Remove the cylinder can and the piston 5mm allen wrench required open end A 3 16 diameter Remove old seals and discard Clean all punch is required components thoroughly The wiper seal is inserted into the cylinder can with the lead wiper edge facing the small opening of the can The rod seal in the cylinder can is inserted with the sealing The piston seals are installed with the sealing edges facing away from each other Grease the piston rod piston with extreme pressure rated grease Amoco Rykotac EP edge facing the large opening of the can or equivalent Reinstall the cylinder can and piston assembly Replace the 2 roll pins which retain the cylinder can Replace the unlock rod Assemble the finger pin and rest block donut Install the switch package Insert the piston rod into the cylinder can and through the seals 36 BTM CORPORATION 300 DAVIS ROAD MARYSVILLE MI 48040 Tel 810 364 4567 Fax 810 364 6178 www BTMcorp com Warranty Information BTM Corporation warranties its Pin and Finger Clamps against def

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