Test Installation
Verify Connection
1. Open the mold.
2. Activate the ejector system.
3. Observe the ejector pins. They should move forward
and return. Visually inspect the FasTie couplers to
verify that they are connected to the studs.
Verify Release
1. Apply air to the
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couplers.
2. Activate the ejector system.
3. Observe the ejector pins. They should move forward,
but not return.
Reconnect Couplers
1. Ensure that the
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couplers are in the open
position. See figure 1.
2. Move the ejector system forward
3. Return the ejector system.
4. Observe the ejector pins. They should be retracted
If the system is not connected properly, open the platen,
disconnect the couplers and studs, and reconnect each
knock-out bar (repeat Steps 7 through the end of
installation, and re-test installation).
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Limited Warranty
Seller warrants that this product supplied will conform to the description herein stated and that the product will be of
standard quality. This is the sole warranty made by Seller with respect to this product. Seller expressly disclaims any other
express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
Seller shall not be liable for any cost or damages, whether direct, incidental or consequential, including, but not limited to,
any injury, loss or damage resulting from the use of this product, regardless of whether any claim for such cost or damages
is based on warranty, contract, negligence, tort or strict liability. The sole liability of Seller is limited to repairing or
replacing this product.
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shall not apply to any products subject to misuse due to common negligence or accident, nor to any products manufactured
by Seller which are not installed or operated in accordance with the printed instructions of Seller or which have been
operated beyond the rated capacity of the goods. Seller states that the product’s useful safe life is 5 years. Actual life may
vary widely depending on operating environment such as temperature, pressure, and chemical exposure.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Ejector pins don’t move
back when retracting ejector
system
Corrective Action
• Check air pressure
(should be between 80
and 100 psi) testing air
lines for leaks or breaks.
• Check coupler operation.
• Check stud and coupler
alignment.
If corrective action fails to correct the problem,
please contact the factory.
FasTie™
Quick-Connect Knock-Out System and
SpeedBar™
Adjustable Knock-Out Bar
FasTie uncouples during
ejector cycle
• Check mold position in
the machine. Mold must
be squarely installed and
must not contact the
ejector bars.
FasTie doesn’t uncouple
• Check length of fixed or
adjustable knock-out
bars.
• Check that the mold is
clamped squarely to the
machine.
• Check air pressure
(should be between 80
and 100 psi) testing air
lines for leaks or breaks.
• Apply grease to coupler
moving parts. See
“Maintenance” Page 1.
