Aeroquip by Danfoss FT1380P Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance Procedures
Die Cage Lubrication
Every 50 crimps
Relube sliding surfaces of dies
Every 500 crimps
Remove old grease and relube
Every 1000 crimps
Die cage maintenance
Crimp Ring Maintenance
Every 500 crimps
Remove old grease and relube
Every 2000 crimps
Remove old grease, inspect for wear
or damage and relube if okay
Use High Efficiency PTFE Grease (Danfoss part number T-400-G) lubricant
(Aeroquip part number FT1092)
Machine Maintenance Procedures
1.
Sliding surfaces must be kept free of dirt and other abrasive materials
2.
All exposed black metal surfaces should be coated occasionally with
a light film of oil to prevent cor rosion.
3.
Periodically check the oil level in the fluid reservoir of the hydraulic
power unit. Maintain the oil level of according to the indicator on top
of the reservoir. Add pump manufacturer’s hydraulic oil as needed.
NOTE:
Completely retract the crimp ring when checking the oil level.
Die Cage Maintenance Procedures
1.
Lubricate the die cage. For maximum service, FT1380 die cages
require lubrication at 50-crimp intervals with High Efficiency PTFE
Grease (Danfoss part number T-400-G) (Aeroquip part num ber
FT1092). FT1092 is an 8-ounce container that will provide sufficient
lubricant for about 5,000 crimps.
Periodically remove High Efficiency PTFE Grease (Danfoss part num-
ber T-400-G) residue that has built-up on the sides of the dies and the
crimp ring during the crimping process. High Efficiency PTFE Grease
(Danfoss part number T-400-G) residue becomes contaminated with
metal and plating chips and airborne contaminants, which can cause
pre mature wear of the dies and crimp ring. It should carefully be
removed without mixing it with newly applied High Efficiency PTFE
Grease (Danfoss part number T-400-G).
2.
Die Cage maintenance should be performed at 1000-crimp intervals
or every six months, which ever occurs first. Die cages should be
clean of grease and debris and inspected for worn or damaged com-
ponents.
a.
The sliding surface of the dies should appear smooth with no
apparent galling. Galled dies must be replaced. Individual dies
in a cage can be replaced without replacing all eight dies.
b.
Replace springs that show any sign of damage or collapse (are
shorter than other springs).
c
The spring plate should appear smooth with no apparent
galling. Galled spring plates must be replaced.
d.
Inspect remaining components and replace those that are
badly worn.
Reassemble components and liberally apply High Efficiency PTFE Grease
(Danfoss part number T-400-G) to the die surface which slides along the
spring plate. Torque the die cage bolts to 50 in. -lbs.
Ensure that all dies slide in and out freely.
