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Airbond Splicers

701 Series 2 Splicers

Splicers for heavy yarns and tows

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Summary of Contents for 701 1 Series

Page 1: ...bondsplicer com Email enquiries airbondsplicer com GTW Developments Ltd 2020 No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced by means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or stored in a r...

Page 2: ...started 7 Splicer threading 9 Important service information 11 General product information 12 701 Series Model range 15 Model 701 H 16 Model 701 HF 19 Model 701 HW 22 Model 701 HFW 25 Model 701 mainte...

Page 3: ...ler and even stronger We ve done this by investing in cutting edge new additive manufacturing 3d printing technology From 2020 onward all Airbond products will be printed in materials which are more d...

Page 4: ...jection moulded ABS outer shell has been replaced by one printed from polyamide The actual splicer body remains protected from wear and tear safe inside an impact resistant PA12 shell The connector sy...

Page 5: ...injection moulded ABS body shell Some fittings were made of metal and were held in place by elements of the body shell and screws An example of this construction was the hanger wedge which fitted int...

Page 6: ...cured by screws to the splicer body In the Series 2 the wedge at top centre of the HW model is printed into the splicer outer shell This example shows the body of the 701 HF Series 2 splicer In the Se...

Page 7: ...Getting started 7...

Page 8: ...the 701 HW If it has been supplied bolt the hanging clip to a convenient spot on a machine The splicer can then be placed in the hanging clip when not in use This reduces the likelihood of the splice...

Page 9: ...ice low to heavy count yarns in materials such as glass and carbon Airbond research has shown that standard splicers which typically make joints of around 30 mm in length produce splices which are wea...

Page 10: ...very successful with a number of materials the picture below shows splices in glass carbon and aramid It is clear that the result for carbon is excellent the fibre is very easily damaged by conventio...

Page 11: ...st important the valve which actuates the chamber need NO lubrication The only lubrication white grease should be placed on the 2 large O rings Item 218 The frequency of lubrication depends upon the n...

Page 12: ...Model 701 General product information 12...

Page 13: ...05 but capable of splicing neat strong joints in rovings The principles of the Model 113 led to the design of the Model 701 in making the splicer more robust with less maintenance needed The 701 set a...

Page 14: ...pad onto the splicing chamber prior to the splicing action Splicing chamber having a profiled recess on the front face which with the closed pad forms a chamber in which the splice is made Air enters...

Page 15: ...plicer with a hanging kit and flow control 15 701 Model range Example Splicer Model 701 HFW fitted with wedge hanger and flow control flow control is visible on the other side Note the QR code scannin...

Page 16: ...701 H 16...

Page 17: ...e real splicer this houses the identification label complete with QR code The inner surface of the lower shell of the 701 H Series 2 splicer Notes There are five locations for the securing screws fewe...

Page 18: ...The outer surface of the upper shell of the 701 H Series 2 splicer Note The five holes for the securing screws The inner surface of the upper shell of the 701 H Series 2 splicer 18...

Page 19: ...701 HF 19...

Page 20: ...splicer this houses the identification label complete with QR code The inner surface of the lower shell of the 701 HF Series 2 splicer Note The air connector at the base of the handle now incorporate...

Page 21: ...face of the upper shell of the 701 HF Series 2 splicer Note The markings 0 1 2 3 for the flow controller are visible at the base of the handle The inner surface of the lower shell of the 701 HF Series...

Page 22: ...701 HW 22...

Page 23: ...ll in the real splicer this houses the identification label complete with QR code The outer surface of the lower shell of the 701 HF Series 2 splicer Note There is no sign of the hanging wedge In this...

Page 24: ...wedge is visible at upper left It is clear how the wedge is printed as an integral part of this lower shell The outer surface of the upper shell of the 701 HW Series 2 splicer Note The hanging wedge...

Page 25: ...701 HFW 25...

Page 26: ...eries 2 splicer The inner surface of the lower shell of the 701 HFW Series 2 splicer Note The air connector at the base of the handle now incorporates a part of the flow control system the small hole...

Page 27: ...of this lower shell is clearly visible at upper right The flow control scale 0 1 2 3 is visible at the base of the handle The inner surface of the upper shell of the 701 HFW Series 2 splicer Note The...

Page 28: ...28 Model 701 Maintenance...

Page 29: ...x Item 1194 Note that the screw Item 1194 at the base of the handle is shorter than the others Remove all of the screws to detach the upper case from the lower The splicer after the upper case has be...

Page 30: ...mber facing closure pad Aluminium splicing unit carrying splicing chamber Item 1600 This action reveals the trigger return spring TAKE CARE at this point the trigger return spring may escape from its...

Page 31: ...th the chamber pad Keep the assembly as one unit unless you need to remove the chamber for maintenance or replacement Here is the splicer with its principal components disassembled Body shell with low...

Page 32: ...em 1610 The closure pad mounting pin is an interference fit in the splicer trigger lever This arrangement retains the closure pad while allowing the pad to be a loose fit so that it can align itself t...

Page 33: ...the chamber securing pin Item 1604 until it slides out The chamber can then be removed from the Valve Item 1606 If you are simply replacing the splicing chamber and not doing a full strip down Slide...

Page 34: ...the pins so that they come free from the main splicer body With the chamber removed the compression washer can be seen it is retained in place by two pins Item 1603 With the two pins removed removal...

Page 35: ...rawn from the splicer body Grip the end of the valve and gently withdraw the inner assembly The inner assembly in process of being dismantled into its component parts The inner assembly with all compo...

Page 36: ...g Item 787 Bottom valve body Item 1600 with Connector Item 1618 To reassemble Locate the return spring in the end of the valve Push the internal components one by one into the splicer body starting wi...

Page 37: ...kes contact with the front face of the chamber it aligns itself automatically and applies a force to the chamber When pressed by the pad the splicing chamber slides back into the block moving the air...

Page 38: ...ng chamber part number to be specified by customer Chamber retaining pin 1604 Valve 1606 O ring 1651 placed on the valve NOTE NO LUBRICATION ON VALVE OR O RING Retaining disc 1601 Spacer 1602 O ring 2...

Page 39: ...weak splices may result Compressed air installations should therefore be designed to minimise pressure drop Never use narrow bore supply tube this introduces resistance When there is doubt about the q...

Page 40: ...s ensure that any flexible hoses are unblemished if there are any cuts or abrasions to the outer surface of the hose stop using the splicer and have the hose replaced by qualified personnel Do not loo...

Page 41: ...smaller blast hole and allow less air to emerge Our noisiest splicer with the biggest blast hole in our range generates a noise spectrum as shown in the table below In practice splicers are barely no...

Page 42: ...f the splicer If you have a splicer with flow control has the position of the flow controller shifted This can happen if the clamping screw has come slightly loose Are there any obstructions in the ma...

Page 43: ...ight solvent Examine the components for signs of damage particularly a damaged or displaced O ring or extension spring If there is damage to any of the components proceed as in the maintenance section...

Page 44: ...03 10 137 157 2 Chamber pin 1604 10 137 158 1 Shutter pad pin 1605 10 137 159 1 Compression Valve 1606 10 113 127 1 Shell 1607 2200 54 05 1 Trigger return spring 1609 10 100 128 1 Pad 1610 10 113 129...

Page 45: ...10 156 709 1 Outer Case Right 701HW 1648 10 156 713 1 Flow Control parts O ring BS006 788 01 10 06 2 Flow restrictor valve 1623 10 113 128 1 Outer Case Left 701HF including bottom connector 1645 10 15...

Page 46: ...46 Model 701 Series 2 Exploded diagram assembly...

Page 47: ...47 Model 701 Valve body exploded diagram assembly...

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