Aeroquip by Danfoss FT1380P Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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Crimping Procedures
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WARNING:
Maintain clear distance from all moving parts.
Refer to the current Aeroquip Crimp Secifications bulletin for complete
and detailed crimp specification information for each hose and fitting
style.
1.
Select and load the proper die cage according to the current Aero-
quip Crimp Specification bulletin.
2.
Adjust the micrometer display to the proper setting (see Example).
Target settings for popular MatchMate Plus hoses are listed in the
back of this manual.
3.
Position the fitting within the crimp cage according to the cor-
responding figure in the current Aeroquip Crimp Specifications
bulletin (A MatchMate Plus fitting is shown in Figure 2).
4.
To crimp fitting, activate hydraulic power source (i.e. hand-pump,
air/hydraulic foot pedal, etc.). The crimp ring will rise until the fitting
is fully crimped.
NOTE:
The use of a 10,000 psi hydraulic power source is required to op-
erate the FT1380P crimp machine. If lower rated power units are used,
improper crimping may result.
5.
When the fitting is fully crimped, the crimp ring will stop moving,
indicating the crimp operation is complete. Internally, a hydraulic
valve shifts to divert the fluid back to the reservoir. Further pump-
ing will not result in additional crimp stroke.
6.
Release the hydraulic pressure on the power source to retract crimp
cage.
7.
Verify correct crimp diameter.
Example:
Adjust the micrometer setting to “.300” and start the crimping process.
If the dies crimp the fitting, measure the crimp diameter and INCREASE
the setting by twice the amount that you wish to decrease the crimp
diameter. If the dies do not touch the fitting, increase the microme-
ter setting by .115 to “.415” and try to crimp the fitting again. If that is
still not enough, continue to increase the micrometer setting by .115
increments until the dies make contact with the fitting. Then, measure
the crimp diameter and INCREASE the setting by twice the amount that
you wish to decrease the crimp diameter.
If the micrometer setting of “.415”, using GH793-8 hose with TTC fittings
produces a crimp diameter of 1.124 inches, subtract the crimp specifi-
cation (0.990 inches) from the diameter you measured. (1.124 - 0.990 =
.134). Then add “.268” (.134 x 2 = .268) to the micrometer setting (.415 +
.286 = .683) and change the setting to “.683”. If the crimp diameter is still
too large, repeat this process.
Figure 2
Scribe Line
Proper Crimping Position
for MatchMatte Plus Fittings
Die
