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5.15 Shuttle - Extraction / Introduction Cylinder
Caution never adjust the air valves without being properly trained
Caution Personal injury could result
The Patriot is equipped with a robust extraction and insertion system designed to provide
exceptional durability. The operation of this cylinder is known as the shuttle.
During introduction of the bar feeder collet onto the bar end, the servo drive motor is engaged
with the shuttle (air cylinder) moving simultaneously. The process is the same during the
extraction step. The movement between extraction and introduction should always be fluid with
the servo drive motor.
The air cylinder piston shaft is attached to the balance block. The balance block contains a
spring loaded finger which fits into a cavity of the carriage (bar pusher bracket). This finger will
move the carriage forward and rearward. The chain guide, once installed into the chain cover
will cause the finger to slide down and allow the carriage to move forward the length of the bar
feeder.
Shuttle - Extraction /
Introduction Cylinder used in
unison with the servo motor to
press and extract material onto
the bar feeder collet.
Pusher introduction sensor
MS30, must be in correct
position or incorrect or no
cylinder operation will occur.