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SpeedCut

Models SCT78 & SCT98

Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Summary of Contents for SpeedCut SCT78

Page 1: ...www elliott tool com Tube Pipe Cleaners Tube Testers Tube Plugs Tube Removal Tube Installation SpeedCut Models SCT78 SCT98 Operating and Maintenance Instructions...

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Page 3: ...Components 10 Installation of Accessories 11 Bundle Setup Instructions 16 Operating Instructions 17 Blade Information 20 General Information 21 Notes on Sawing 22 Troubleshooting 24 Maintenance Instru...

Page 4: ...epeat purchase you can rest assured that the same value you have received in the past will continue with all of your purchases now and in the future The Elliott SpeedCut has been designed for cutting...

Page 5: ...rsonal injury To reduce the risk of injury always unplug your machine before performing any maintenance Never disassemble the machine or try to do any wiring on the electrical system Contact Elliott f...

Page 6: ...roper size for the electrical load and it is equipped with a ground wire and ground plug See Installation on page 7 and Electrical Systems on page 21 for further information Inspect all hydraulic line...

Page 7: ...d forklift pockets at the back and can be moved with a forklift Utility Hook Up The use of a qualified electrician is always recommended when connecting the saw to the main power supply Electrical cod...

Page 8: ...emote Pedestal Bundle Support Table Tube Sheet Support Table Ratchet Strap MQL Mist Lubrication System Control Panel Clamp Head Assembly Clamp Beam Hoist Mount Box Blade Guides SpeedCut Overview Lower...

Page 9: ...SpeedCut 9 SpeedCut Overview Limit Collars Hoist Baldor Blade Drive Motor Blade Micro Switch Assembly Control Panel Minimum Quantity Lubricant MQL System Blade Tension Nut Limit Switch rear of frame...

Page 10: ...21 SCT100628 023 Drive End Roller Support SCT102054 000 Bearings SCT100406 002 SCT100416 003 SCT100421 002 Roller Axles SCT101179 000 SCT101372 000 SCT101973 001 SCT102974 002 Blade Brush SCT100133 00...

Page 11: ...e the Adjustment and Repair section on page 32 To install the MQL Mist Lubrication System 1 Remove plug from inlet at top of MQL 2 Remove reservoir from shipping location inside bandwheel cover Thread...

Page 12: ...n at the rear of the Tube Sheet Support Table is placed inward toward the rear of the saw frame Using 130HL Hex Bolts 132K Washers and 170H Nuts secure the corners of the table onto the brackets 3 Pla...

Page 13: ...chments as lift points while placing the beam onto the center of the Tube Sheet Support Table Align the beam so the Hoist Mount Box is offset to the left Position the beam at a distance from the blade...

Page 14: ...to secure the cords in the rear channel Figure 7 NOTE Ensure both the pendant cord and the power cord are secured in the rear channel in a way that allows the clamp head assembly to freely slide up th...

Page 15: ...l so that it will support the tube sheet at the desired cut off distance for the bundle cut Figure 3 Using the 130GN Hex Bolts 132H Washers included in the box labeled Anvil Hardware secure the Anvil...

Page 16: ...of the sheet having maximum contact with the Anvil NOTE Ensure tube sheet is not tilted forward or backward while resting on the Anvil 2 After the tube sheet is centralized and making maximum contact...

Page 17: ...tton is deactivated and the light will turn off 9 With vessel in proper position for cutting and clamped push BLADE START button to start blade drive motor and wait for blade speed to be reached NOTE...

Page 18: ...llar and slide up the post to the maximum desirable height Tighten the thumb screw and the upper frame limit collar is now secured in place 3 Determine the minimum safe working height of the saw head...

Page 19: ...s The micro switch spring controls the pressure against the blade and considerable discretion should be used before making any change However it may be necessary at times to adjust the spring pressure...

Page 20: ...ver Blade Guides The blade guides are arranged to hold the blade in alignment both vertically and horizontally Before making adjustments always try a new blade to be sure that the old blade was not ca...

Page 21: ...low of oil through line as blade pressure increases and decreases actuated by blade micro switch Needle Valve Governs discharge of oil from cylinder as frame lowers Electrical Systems Control Cabinet...

Page 22: ...mine which blade speed and feed will achieve the most satisfactory results Cutting charts indicate a good starting point but must be modified by direct experience if optimum performance is desired Her...

Page 23: ...Speed Selection The SpeedCut provides a range of blade speed from 80 SFPM to 210 SFPM Generally softer materials require faster speeds and slower feed while tougher materials require slower speeds an...

Page 24: ...32 7 Increase blade speed Gullets of Teeth Loading 1 Blade pitch too fine 2 Blade speed too fast 3 Insufficient coolant flow 1 Use coarser blade pitch 2 Decrease blade speed 3 Turn coolant on and or a...

Page 25: ...Wear on Back of Blades 1 Feed too heavy 2 Blade tension too light 3 Guide rolll frozen damaged and or worn 4 Blade rubbing on wheel flange 1 Decrease feed 2 Increase blade tension to 35 ft lbs 3 Exami...

Page 26: ...se coarser blade pitch 4 Replace chip brush Crooked Cut Portions of Bundle Inconsistent 1 Incorrect speed or feed 2 Blade teeth are worn on one side 1 Adjust blade speed and feed 2 Replace blade Motor...

Page 27: ...e Squealing 1 Feed rate too light 2 Blade running against flange on wheel 1 Increase feed rate 2 Ensure blade is tensioned properly to 35 ft lbs Slow meter operation 1 Insufficient inlet air pressure...

Page 28: ...28 SpeedCut Troubleshooting MQL Mist Lubrication System Problem Cause Solution MQL System Is Flooding Lubricant 1 Lubricator is not adjusted properly 1 See pages 11 34 for proper lubricator adjustment...

Page 29: ...se blade tension to 35 ft lb 2 Decrease feed 3 Use finer pitched blade 4 Consult warranty information and contact Elliott Saw Blade Vibrates 1 Tubes loose within bundle 2 Blade speed incorrect 3 Blade...

Page 30: ...ower to the bottom Repeat this 3 times then allow the machine to rest for a few hours with the saw head down 3 Please contact the manufacturer for assistance Frame Arm Is Slowly Lowering Even When Sys...

Page 31: ...Hydraulic Oil or equivalent e Remove safety tag Energize circuit NOTE To access the fill port on the standard pump the case for the hydraulic pump may need to be temporarily removed Once removed the...

Page 32: ...To Gear Box a Apply one stroke of high quality lithium base NLGI 2 or NLGI 3 to Gear Box top bearing via the grease fitting Quarterly 6 Inspect Flexible Hoses Fittings a Inspect hoses for cracks break...

Page 33: ...in plug and drain oil d Reinstall drain plug e Remove filler cap f Fill reservoir to proper level with MOBIL DTE 25 Hydraulic Oil or equivalent The tank will hold approximately 10 gallons g Remove saf...

Page 34: ...verify that blade tracks on wheel properly touching wheel flange but not rubbing f Remove safety tag 3 Adjust Blade Micro Switch Assembly a To check operation of the switch remove control cover Now tu...

Page 35: ...it collar approximately 1 below the lowest tubes of the bundle to be cut This ensures that the cut is completed and the saw head stops slightly below the cut without bottoming out on the frame d Loose...

Page 36: ...2 Bandwheel Adaptor SCT105782 3 Pulley Motor SCT100141 012 4 Drive Belt SCT100140 007 5 Pulley Gearbox SCT100141 013 6 Belt Guard SCT105792 No Part Name Part Number 7 Motor Base SCT100898 001 8 Motor...

Page 37: ...ade Speed typical speed 50 275 FPM Infinitely Variable 15 84 mpm Blade Size 1 5 x 05 x 375 38mm x 1mm x 9 779mm 1 5 x 05 x 402 38mm x 1mm x 10 211mm Typical Bundle Cutting Time 20 60 minutes Dimension...

Page 38: ...t to control weight of saw head Position of Blade Guide on the Beam distance between the guides Saw Blade speed Saw Head Feed Rate Control Selection of the appropriate blade pitch and type for each jo...

Page 39: ...iginal manufacturer s warranty to Seller Seller shall not be liable for any damages or delays caused by defective material or workmanship No allowance will be made for repairs or alterations made by o...

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