Gates GC32-XD, Safety And Operating Manual

Page: 12 / 36

10
Gates Corporation
HOSE PREPARATION
GLOBALSPIRAL™ COUPLINGS
1. Cut hose to desired length.
2. Using Gates Crimp Data Manual or our electronic
crimp data program, Ecrimp, select correct GS
stem and ferrule. (Visit our website to download
our electronic crimp data program at www.gates.com
/ecrimp.)
3. Slide ferrule over hose end.
4. Lubricate the first two or three serrations on stem
with lightweight oil (SAE 10W).
5. Clamp stem in vise on hex portion and push
hose onto stem until locking collar bottoms out
against hose. Hose should be flush against stem
shoulder.
6. Hose and coupling are now ready for crimping.
MEGACRIMP ® PRE-ASSEMBLED
COUPLINGS
1. Cut hose to desired length.
2. Using Gates Crimp Data Manual or Ecrimp,
select correct MegaCrimp coupling. (Visit our
website to download our electronic crimp data
program at www.gates.com/ecrimp.)
3. Place a visible mark on hose cover at the insertion
length shown in the crimp data manual, or by
using the MegaCrimp Hose Insertion tool, Part
No.: 78017, Product No.: 7482-1342.
4. Insert coupling into hose until the mark lines up
with coupling ferrule end.
5. Hose and coupling are now ready for crimping.
C C A A U U T T II O O N N ::
A new hose and end fittings (stem/ferrule) must be used when building a hose assembly. Reusing any components will
seriously affect performance and could result in serious injury or property damage.
!