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CHALLENGE 12 

Original Instructions

rev.2011

in compliance with the paragraph 1.7.4 of the Machinery 

Directive 2006/42/CE

 

G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. 

Via Artigiani,17 

 25030 Torbiato di Adro (Bs) 

 Italia 

 Tel. + 39 030 7451154 

 Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629

 

PRESENTATION OF THE COMPANY AND 

PRESENTATION OF THE COMPANY AND 

PRESENTATION OF THE COMPANY AND  

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

 

 

G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. is known worldwide for the quality of its machines and accessories 
for pipe cutting and beveling procedures of any sort and plate beveling machines..  

The Headquarters are located in Torbiato di Adro (BS) where are currently operanting the General 
Management,  the  sales  de-department,  as  well  as  the  main  workshop  and  the  shipping  de-
partment.  

QUALITY STANDARD

All our machines are assembled acording to the highest quality stan-

standard. Since 1996 G.B.C. In-dustrial Tool S.p.a. has implemented management procedures in 
compliance  with  the  quality  system  regulations  UNI  EN  ISO  9001  (SGS  ITALIA  S.R.L.  N°  IT 

96.088 / 1996).  

 

 

This Manual is supplied together with the machine it makes reference to. The customer may apply 
for fur-ther copies to G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a. Our company owns the copyright of this docu-
ment and any partial or complete copy or distribution to natural persons or to corporate bodies is 
strictly forbid-den unless our prior approval to do so is obtained. G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a.  
informs  its  customers that any  operation  carried  out  on  the  machines  which  is  not  prescribed in 
this manual entails the automatic invalidation of the warranty. G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a.  
recommends to contact the Maintenance Service in Torbiato di Adro 

 Italy prior to proceed with 

any modi-fication on the machine.  
You are invited to scrupulously adhere to the information written on the identification tag.  
For any further information you are invited to contact us at these numbers: 

 

 

Tel. +39 - 030 -7451154  

Fax +39 - 030 

 7356629  

 

 

Summary of Contents for CHALLENGE 12

Page 1: ...CHALLENGE 12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL G B C Industrial Tools S p A Via Artigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 Versione 00 2012 ...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual 3 Warranty General Clauses 4 General Safety Regulations 5 Safety Prescriptions 7 Transport Recommendations 8 Intended Use Of The Machine 9 Technical Data 10 Machine Standard Equipment 12 Machine Stability 13 Workplace 13 Emergency Stop 13 Machine Setup 14 Plate Beveling 18 Short Plate Beveling 19 Milling Tools Replacement 21 Roller Kit for Optional Angles 22 Pipe Beveling With C...

Page 3: ...y stan standard Since 1996 G B C In dustrial Tool S p a has implemented management procedures in compliance with the quality system regulations UNI EN ISO 9001 SGS ITALIA S R L N IT 96 088 1996 This Manual is supplied together with the machine it makes reference to The customer may apply for fur ther copies to G B C Industrial Tools S p a Our company owns the copyright of this docu ment and any pa...

Page 4: ...ligations will cover the defect resolution the general maintenance and the inspection of the parts subject of the claim only The component replacement is at G B C Industrial Tools S p A discretion only The shipmen to costs from and to the MSS as well as the direct and indirect costs rising from repair of the prod uct are at user s charge Any warranty repair or extraordinary repair must be executed...

Page 5: ...nd of the instructions attached hereto 1 Accurately read all the following regulations and the attached instructions before starting any operation Ensure that the operator and the foreman using the machine have full knowledge of all the regulations and instructions 2 All the setting and maintenance operations shall always be performed with the machine unplugged from any power source 3 Do not get y...

Page 6: ...ia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 8 Do not try to remove chips or burr with your hands Always help yourself with a tool 9 The machine should always be lifted by the lifting hoop and never by the side handles 10 Do not exceed the single passes figures shown in the chart 11 In case of flame cut or burred plates we suggest to clean the edge with grinder before starting the beveling procedure...

Page 7: ...ons and that they are qualified to operate the unit Strictly attain to the indications given by the international symbols applies on the ma chine and or on its case Do not perform any maintenance operation when the machine is plugged to the power supply Before every use ensure the power supply connections to be conform to the specs given by our manual The authorized operator in any case will not h...

Page 8: ...kg 100 No lifting devices are required under 25 Kgs 1 Always wear gloves and goggles during every operation 2 Any adjustment or inspection of the machine shall be done with the unit unplugged from the power source 3 During the operations the hands shall be kept on the security valve and on the hand wheel 4 The Use and Maintenance Manual as well as the drawings will always supply quick and adequate...

Page 9: ...RS WHO HAVE BEEN DULY TRAINED ON THE UNIT FOLLOWING TO A SPECIFIC FORMATION WE DO NOT ENVISAGE ANY REASONABLY PREDICTALBE MISUSE OF THE UNIT INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE The machine shown in the drawing is intended to be used for prepping plates for the welding It works while applied and and locked on both sides of the plate The bevel is obtai...

Page 10: ...39 030 73 56 629 TECHNICAL DATA Electrical Power System Volt Hz Phase 380 50 3 Bevelling Speed m min 2 6 Electric Motor Power Kw 2 2 Plate Thickness mm inches 6 40 0 23 1 57 Std Bevelling Angle 30 Plate Minimum Length Mm inches 60 2 36 Machine Weight Kg 65 MACHINE DIMENSION A mm 416 B mm 426 C mm 530 OPTIONALS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Different Voltage Roller Kit for bevelling angles 35 37 30 45 Milli...

Page 11: ...inal Instructions rev 2011 in compliance with the paragraph 1 7 4 of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 CE G B C Industrial Tools S p A Via Artigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 ...

Page 12: ... p A Via Artigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 MACHINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT MACHINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT MACHINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT The machine is supplied with 22 24 mm wrench Allen Key Instruction Manual And Exploded Drawings Plate Bevelling Machine Service Tools Instruction Manual And Exploded Drawings ...

Page 13: ...NE STABILITY MACHINE STABILITY Considering the mass of the machine no particular problem has been detected in regard to the operator safety WORKPLACE WORKPLACE WORKPLACE By always using both hands for operating the machine the operator is unable to reach the bevelling tools as the unit would suddenly stop motor brake EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP The Emergency Stop Button is located...

Page 14: ...he knob A is positioned on 0 and that the button B is NOT engaged Now plug the machine to the electric power supply Move the selector A on the position 1 or 2 Press the button B and verify the direction of rotation of the milling tool Should the direction be counter clockwise you will need to rotate the selector on the correct position Turn off the machine with the emergency red button WARNING In ...

Page 15: ...of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 CE G B C Industrial Tools S p A Via Artigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 The plate shall always be feeded into the machine from right to left The machine is delivered with a standard bevelling angle of 30 ...

Page 16: ...rtigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 Measure the exact thickness of the plate you need to bevel and the length of the diagonal bevel you want to obtain The formula written below will give you the number to set on the vernier of the machine S L X S WALL THICKNESS L BEVEL LENGTH X RESULT To be set on the vernier ...

Page 17: ...CE G B C Industrial Tools S p A Via Artigiani 17 25030 Torbiato di Adro Bs Italia Tel 39 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 Example S L X S Wall Thickness 20 L Bevel Length 10 X 20 10 10 The vernier setting is achievable by loosing the nut on the roller kit Now act on the regulation screw to move up or down the mobile part ...

Page 18: ...apply a constant pressure on the lever PLATE BEVELING PLATE BEVELING PLATE BEVELING Set the bevel angle only whan the machine is turned off Adjust the roller plate using a small plate ha ving the same thickness of the plate you are going to work on Hoist the machine with a security cable and position it at the same height of the plate Connect the plug Turn on the machine with teh start button B Pu...

Page 19: ... 030 73 56 629 SHORT PLATE BEVELING SHORT PLATE BEVELING SHORT PLATE BEVELING Secure the machine over a steady base at head height Set the bevel an gle only whan the machine is turned off Adjust the roller plate using a small plate having the same thickness of the plate you are going to work on WARNING The plate must be in straight line with the roller and the roller case must touch it as shown in...

Page 20: ...030 73 56 629 Move the selector A on the position 1 or 2 Press the button B and verify the direction of rotation of the milling tool Should the direction be counter clockwise you will need to rotate the selector on the correct position Turn off the machine with the emergency red button WARNING BE VERY CAREFUL WHERE YOU HOLD YOUR HANDS NO YES Now place the plate in correspondence of the milling too...

Page 21: ...9 030 7451154 Fax 39 030 73 56 629 MILLING MILLING MILLING TOOL TOOL TOOL REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT Ensure the machine in unplugged from the power supply Now remove the fixing screws of the roller case sup port Remove the roller case assembly Loose the screw of the roller kit and helping yourself with the adjusting screw lowerthe roller kit in order to increase the space to remove the mi...

Page 22: ...move the nut and the washer from the milling tool holder shaft and replace it with a new one pa ying attension to the direction of rotation OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ROLLER ROLLER ROLLER KIT KIT KIT FOR FOR FOR OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL ANGLES ANGLES ANGLES The CHALLENGE 12 is equipped with a roller kit for 30 bevel Upon request are also available roller kit for 35 37 30 45 and 55 The replacemen...

Page 23: ...CHALLENGE 12 PIPE BEVELING WITH CHALLENGE 12 The CHALLENGE 12 if equipped with the specific optional can also be used as pipe beveler Set the bevel angle only whan the machine is turned off Connect the plug and start the machi ne When the setting is done place the pipe in position The optional is a flange and a pin for the correct positioning of the pipe which replace the ROL LER SUPPORT The repla...

Page 24: ... service c o G B C Industrial Tools S p A premises e very 400 hours working cycles PERIODICAL PERIODICAL PERIODICAL CHECKS CHECKS CHECKS Verify the general conditions of the machine Perform a compressed air periodical cleaning on the threaded part of the gui ding shaft and in the rear part of the machine Always use well sharpened tools to obtain the maximum result G B C Industrial Tools is at your...

Page 25: ...d sui table in regard to the motor power consumption The machine does not run properly Check the condition of the shaft and verify it to perfectly spins around its axis of rotation The machine does not bevel Check the milling tools conditions and ensure that the plate you are working does not require special bevelling tools due to its composition Always ask suggestions to your referent in G B C as...

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