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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Troubleshooting Tips

If properly maintained, the Kurt DX6 Series vise will operate trouble free 
for many years. In some cases, it will be necessary to troubleshoot. Use 
the information below to help in the process.

Problem: 

 

My vise turns hard.

Tip:

  As a new vise the brush seal could be stiff.  Allow for break in of vise. 

Tip:

  As a used vise, it could be filled with chips and threads could be 

jammed.  Properly clean and grease vise.

Problem:

 

 

My vise will not turn in either direction.

Tip:  

The vise is jammed with debris.  Disassemble and clean as needed.

Problem:

 

 

My vise won’t hold tolerance.

Tip: 

 You may be experiencing jaw lift from clamping too high or on one 

side of the jaw.  Lower the part in the vise jaw and clamp more material.

Problem: 

 My vise is stiff when clamping on a part or is difficult to back 

off a part.
Tip:  The vise's thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.

Problem: 

 My vise is not clamping at a high clamping force. 

Tip:  The vise's thrust bearing pack may need to be replaced.  

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Summary of Contents for VERSATILELOCK 3600H

Page 1: ...3600H VERSATILELOCK HYDRAULIC VISE Operating Instruction Manual 3600H 3610H Reverse ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...on about your vise for quick reference __________ _________ __________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ N...

Page 3: ...psi ductile iron body hardened vise bed jaw plates semi hard steel screw Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Kurt 3600H You have just purchased one of the best machine vises in the i...

Page 4: ...dirt or debris of any kind The mounting surface can be honed if necessary Clean the bottom of the vise with solvent or another cleaner if needed To minimize vise bed deflection clamp your Kurt vise t...

Page 5: ...The KHU6 can be used in both single and double acting applications For single acting a spring will return the vise to the opened position when hydraulics are disengaged If double acting is desired bo...

Page 6: ...igure 3 above This is done manually by putting the handle onto the hex end and turning the screw until the jaws are in position 2 Make sure the jaws are less than 1 4 inch from the part since the hydr...

Page 7: ...t the hydraulic line to the hydraulic unit on the vise and then to the output side of the hydraulic pump Fig 2 4 7 If using a hand valve or foot valve connect the 3 line color coded airline cluster to...

Page 8: ...Fig 3 HYDRAULIC SET UP Fig 4 HYDRAULIC SET UP NOTE The following set up is specifically for the KHP3 pump 8...

Page 9: ...aulic Flow in GPM Hydraulic Pressure in PSI Max Flow 68 gpm Max Pressure 4 000 psi Flow and Pressure Performance Guides Air Pressure at 100 psi 90 psi 75 psi 60 psi 45 psi 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 30...

Page 10: ...you need more clamping force you may require a larger vise To properly clamp a part in your Kurt vise you should place the part in the center of the jaws resting on the ways of the vise Clamping only...

Page 11: ...Fig 5 Sketch 2A Incorrect part clamping Vise width centerline Sketch 2B Correct part clamping Sketch 2C Correct part clamping Sketch 2D Correct part clamping Dummy spacer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11...

Page 12: ...12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS JAW POSITIONING Fig 6 Note Dimensions below are in inches unless specified...

Page 13: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIDE END VIEW 13 Fig 7 Note Dimensions below are in inches unless specified...

Page 14: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING LOCATIONS Fig 8 Note Dimensions below are in inches unless specified 14...

Page 15: ...nd safety needs SURFACE MOUNT USING SINE KEYS Mounting the new 3600H can be done by the use our new sine keys as well as our standard keys The fixture keys are available in several different sizes tha...

Page 16: ...3600H Parts List 3600H PARTS LIST 16...

Page 17: ...3600H MECHANICAL DRAWING 9 ENLGISH DX6 Mechanical Drawing DX6 Mechanical Drawing 3600H Mechanical Drawing 17 Fig 10...

Page 18: ...18 3610H PARTS LIST 3610H Parts List...

Page 19: ...3610H MECHANICAL DRAWING 3610H Mechanical Drawing 19 Fig 11...

Page 20: ...KHU6 MECHANICAL DRAWING KHU6 Mechanical Drawing Fig 12 20...

Page 21: ...Jaw off of the vise bed 3 Slide the Jaw slightly toward the stationary jaw and lift up to remove the jaw from the beak of the nut Note A spherical segment shaped as of a steel ball is inside the cavi...

Page 22: ...e nut Back off the setscrew turn approx Note DO NOT leave the setscrew tightened firmly to the nut as this may cause improper operation The movable jaw is designed to move slightly pivot side to side...

Page 23: ...0 Apply water resistant grease to the bearing pack i e marine grade grease 11 Install bearing pack assembly on the screw in the reverse manner 12 Install the first collar by threading onto the screw u...

Page 24: ...be jammed Properly clean and grease vise Problem My vise will not turn in either direction Tip The vise is jammed with debris Disassemble and clean as needed Problem My vise won t hold tolerance Tip...

Page 25: ...25 MAINTENANCE LOG NOTES MAINTENANCE LOG NOTES...

Page 26: ...shall be limited to the replacement or repair of any Kurt product or part by an authorized Kurt technician which are returned to Kurt Manufacturing Company s place of business transportation shipping...

Page 27: ...y feedback or questions please contact us at kurtworkholding com Kurt Industrial Products A Division Of Kurt Manufacturing 9445 East River Road NW Mpls MN 55433 workholding kurt com Phone 763 574 8309...

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