Section Rev. February 2017
Section 5: Adjustments
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SPOTTING TONG DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
The spotting tongs are driven closed and open through a clutch and gear assembly. Refer to
Figure
5-48.
Figure 5-48. Spotting Tong Spindle Shaft Clutch.
(1) SPINDLE SHAFT
(2) 3 NOTCHES USED FOR
(3) SAFETY CLUTCH
ADJUSTING
Two adjustable stops on the ends of setting table’s main spotting tong tooth rack stop the closing and
reopening of the tongs causing the spotting tong clutch to slip. The clutch has 3 tension setting to
provide compesate for clutch wear and ensure proper torque on the drive shaft. The normal position for
the tension setting is the either the first or middle notch. If the table drops pins during a standing pin
cycle verify that there is sufficient spring tension in the clutch, the stops are adjusted properly and the
damper inserts in the tongs are not worn. . Refer to
Figure 5-49.
Figure 5-49. Adjustable Stops on Setting Table Tong Rack.
(1) OPEN STOP
(2) GEAR RACK
(3) SPOTTING TONG SWITCH
(4) RIGHT-HAND SQUARE SHAFT (5) CLOSED STOP
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