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precision.

power.

simplicity.

Operating

instructions

Pipe Cutting and

Beveling Machine

RA 41 Plus (H)

Code 790 046 773

Translation of original operating instructions

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Summary of Contents for RA 41 Plus

Page 1: ...recision power simplicity Operating instructions Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine RA 41 Plus H Code 790 046 773 Translation of original operating instructions Machine no ________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...ed in particular the rights of duplication and distribution as well as translation Duplication and reproduction in any form print photocopy microfilm or electronic require the written permission of Orbitalum Tools GmbH ...

Page 3: ...ope of delivery 11 6 Transport and assembly 12 6 1 Fitting the quick mounting plate 12 6 2 Transporting and fitting the pipe cutter 13 7 Operation 14 7 1 Setting the saw position 1 15 7 1 1 Preparatory work 15 7 1 2 Fitting the saw blade or bevel cutter 16 7 1 3 Fitting the saw blade and supplementary cutter 16 7 2 Setting the saw position 2 17 7 2 1 Fitting the saw blade 17 7 3 Adjusting the pipe...

Page 4: ...7 7 Simultaneous cutting and beveling only at saw position 1 27 7 7 1 Simultaneous cutting and beveling of thin walled pipes s 1 2 mm 27 7 7 2 Simultaneous cutting and beveling of pipes s 2 4 5 mm 28 7 7 3 Bevel correction only at saw position 1 29 8 Maintenance 30 8 1 Checking the level of the gear oil 32 8 2 Topping up gear oil 32 9 What to do if 33 9 1 General trouble shooting 33 9 2 Servicing ...

Page 5: ...material damage Always read and observe these warning messages This is a warning symbol It should warn you against dangers of injury Follow all instructions which are identified with this safety symbol in order to avoid injuries or death Warning symbol Meaning DANGER Direct danger Non observance could result in death or critical injury Restrictions if applicable X Measures to prevent danger WARNIN...

Page 6: ...ion Instruction You must take notice of this symbol 1 Request for action in a sequence of actions You have to do something here X Single request for action You have to do something here Z Conditional request for action You have to do something here if the specified condition is met 0 3 Abbreviations Abbr Meaning RA 41 Plus Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine type RA 41 Plus RA 41 Plus H Pipe Cutting...

Page 7: ...cutting and beveling of pipes For damages caused by using not according to regulations is just the user responsible 1 2 Safety regulations Only use the dimensions and materials specified in this manual Always consult Orbitalum Tools after sales service personnel before using other materials Only use original Orbitalum Tools spare parts and auxiliaries Inspect the RA 41 Plus H every day for visible...

Page 8: ... from the mains before cleaning maintenance and repair work the RA 41 Plus H and let the machine leak Keep the RA 41 Plus H dry do not use in the rain Do not use the RA 41 Plus H in areas subject to explosion hazards Danger of death by electric shock If the mains cable is damaged live parts may cause death when being touched directly Keep the mains cable of the pipe cutter motor away from the saw ...

Page 9: ...ve 2002 96 EC By actively using the offered return and collection systems you actively contribute to the reuse recycling and utilization of electrical electronic devices Electrical electronic used devices contain parts which must be handled selectively according to the EU directive Separate collection and selective treatment is the basis for environment friendly disposal and the protection of huma...

Page 10: ...Vice 12 Speed setting 3 Clamping lever for pipe dimensioning 13 Quick mounting base plate 4 Dimension plate to adjust the pipe 14 Mounting plate diameter 15 Saw blade guard position 1 5 Saw blade position 2 16 Saw blade position 1 6 Saw blade guard position 2 17 Aluminum clamping jaws 7 Rotary element 18 Fixing bolt RA to quick 8 Electric motor mounting base plate 9 Motor grip 19 Rating plate mach...

Page 11: ...73_04 doc 7 2 2 Accessories Not contained in the scope of supply Cast iron clamping jaws Aluminum clamping shells for deformation free clamping of thin walled metal tubes Intermediate gear H for cutting high tech materials nickel alloys special stainless steel Get further information from our current product catalogue ...

Page 12: ...ng tool Self centering vice Low maintenance gearing with oil bath lubrication Variable speed electric motor with restart inhibitor Right angled burr free cold separating cut Cold machining process Quick cutting process Easy and space saving assembly Fabrication of standardised welding bevels Quick tool change Simultaneous cutting and beveling of thin walled metal pipes only at saw position 1 Saw p...

Page 13: ...120 16 saw blade Ø 68 mm 4 saw blade Ø 80 mm 0 6 7 Stainless steel with the following mass fractions Wall thickness mm Cr 12 Mo 2 Ni 26 1 7 Cr 20 Mo 0 Ni 13 1 7 Cr 28 Mo 8 Ni 30 1 2 5 Unalloyed and low alloyed steel High alloyed steel stainless steel material no 1 40 1 45 in accordance with DIN 17455 and 17456 Copper Brass Annealed cast iron pipe nodular graphite iron Aluminum Consult Orbitalum To...

Page 14: ...Plus 150 270 rpm Speed RA 41 Plus H incl intermediate gear box 40 70 rpm Versions 1 phase AC 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Vibration level in accordance with EN 28662 part 1 2 5 m s2 Sound pressure level at workplace at idle approx 76 dB A under load approx 85 dB A As the noise level may also exceed 85 dB A under unfavorable operating conditions we recommend the use of suitable ear protect...

Page 15: ...g parts or transportation damage to your supplier immediately 5 1 Included with the machine 1 Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine RA 41 Plus H 1 Transportation box 1 Saw blade Code 790 042 064 1 Quick mounting plate 1 Tool set 1 Tube of saw blade lubricating compound GF TOP Code 790 060 228 1 Tube of special gear oil Code 790 041 030 1 Operating instructions with spare parts list Subject to modifica...

Page 16: ...ther to the quick mounting plate or to the quick mounting plate with screw clamps special accessory 1 Mark and punch the bolt holes on the work bench Use the quick mounting plate as a template 2 Drill 13 mm Ø holes 3 Fasten the quick mounting plate with screws Mount the pipe cutter directly and without further belongings on the mounting base plate 1 of the pipe feeder base unit optional accessory ...

Page 17: ... injured during transportation Never carry and fit the pipe cutter alone X Transport and fit the pipe cutter with the aid of a crane or a similar lifting device 1 Clamp a suitable piece of tubing of an adequate length in the middle of the vice 2 Position lifting belts around the piece of pipe on both sides of the vice 3 Use the belts to lift the pipe cutter and slide onto the fitted quick mounting...

Page 18: ... regulations is just the user responsible Saw position 1 Saw position 2 1 sawing 1 sawing 2 beveling 3 sawing and beveling simultaneous Danger of being injured by sharp cutting edges or electric shock Keep hands away from the saw blade bevel cutter when inserting or changing the tool Never equip both saw positions with saw blade bevel cutter simultaneously X Wear safety gloves X Disconnect the mai...

Page 19: ... blades and cutters X When employing an additional cutter only use the special Orbitalum Tools clamp washer not the normal clamp washer X The inscription 1 on the saw blade saw position 1 must always be facing towards the pipe cutter Consider the assembly sign at the saw blade guard 7 1 1 Preparatory work 1 Swivel the pipe cutter upwards by 180 in a clockwise direction 2 Clean the saw blade shaft ...

Page 20: ...e 3 2 Tighten the nut 4 counter clockwise left hand thread 3 Swivel the pipe cutter down into its starting position in a clockwise direction 1 2 3 4 7 1 3 Fitting the saw blade and supplementary cutter 1 Fit the following on to the shaft 1 saw blade 2 supplementary cutter 3 and clamping plate 4 2 Tighten the nut 5 counter clockwise left hand thread 3 Swivel the pipe cutter down into the starting p...

Page 21: ...wn by max 90 X Mount the saw blade saw position 2 with the inscription facing to you The teeth will then be pointing to the correct direction 7 2 1 Fitting the saw blade 1 Turn the saw blade guard 1 down for approx 90 2 Loosen the hexagon nut 4 Remove the clamping plate 3 and the saw blade 2 3 Clean the saw blade shaft and vicinity 4 Fit the saw blade 2 and the clamping plate 3 5 Tighten the hexag...

Page 22: ...2 Applies to standard saw blade OD 68 mm only 1 Measure the inner diameter ID of the pipe to be cut 2 Release the clamping lever 1 and set the stop 2 to the required inner diameter ID on the upper scale then tighten 3 Insert the pipe until it is just in front of the saw blade 4 Use the grip to swivel the motor upwards in a clockwise direction The saw blade must now project approx 1 5 mm into the p...

Page 23: ...the grip swivel the motor upwards in a clockwise direction until the outer diameter of the cutter projects approx 1 to 2 mm above the inner diameter of the pipe 5 Tighten the clamping lever Setting ensures a minimum bevel height See section 7 6 1 p 26 7 3 3 Simultaneous cutting and beveling of thin walled metal pipes s 1 2 mm dimension setting only at saw position 1 Only for Mannesmann Pressfittin...

Page 24: ... 2 4 5 mm dimension setting only at saw position 1 Dimension setting only applies to Orbitalum Tools supplementary cutters for the simultaneous beveling and cutting of metal pipes 1 Place the pipe in the vice and slide it until it is just in front of the bevel cutter then tighten 2 Release the clamping lever 3 Using the grip swivel the motor in a clockwise direction until the saw blade projects ap...

Page 25: ...40 1 45 with wall thickness of between 1 mm and max 3 mm 1 3 150 190 Low alloy steel 2 4 175 200 RA 41 Plus Unalloyed steel copper brass aluminum plastic annealed cast iron pipe 4 6 220 270 Stainless steel high grade 1 6 40 70 RA 41 Plus H High tech material nickel chrome molybdenum alloy 1 3 40 55 H with intermediate gear Select low speed for large diameter pipes for thick walled pipes when a sup...

Page 26: ...e pipe cutter has not been used for a long time Turn the motor by 180 Switch the motor on and let it run for approx 10 s This will ensure that all gear components are lubricated 1 Set the pipe dimension see section 7 3 1 p 18 2 Mark the cutting point on the pipe 3 Tighten the hexagon nut securing the saw blade see section 7 1 p 15 4 Slide the pipe through the vice to the desired length and clamp t...

Page 27: ...the RA 41 Plus H to the mains 8 Switch the motor on 9 Using the grip 1 turn motor carefully in a clockwise direction until the wall of the pipe has been pierced 10 Continue turning smoothly until the pipe has been cut off and the marks 2 on the rotary element and housing are in line 11 Turn the pipe cutter counter clockwise until it is back in its home position 12 Switch the motor off After cuttin...

Page 28: ...t and allow the machine to run a stop If the pipe cutter has not been used for a long time Turn the motor by 180 Switch the motor on and let it run for approx 10 s This will ensure that all gear components are lubricated 1 Adjust the bevel cutter see section 7 3 2 p 19 2 Tighten the hexagon nut securing the saw blade if necessary see section 7 3 2 p 19 The pipe must not project beyond the cutter d...

Page 29: ...he slide housing starts rotating 6 Connect the RA 41 Plus H to the mains 7 Switch the motor on 8 Using the grip 1 turn the motor carefully in a clockwise direction until the bevel cutter engages 9 Continue to turn smoothly until the pipe has been beveled and the markings 2 on the rotary element and housing are in line 10 Switch the motor off After cutting loosen the hexagon nut on the saw blade to...

Page 30: ...he bevel is larger 1 Release the clamping lever 1 2 Move the stop 2 to the right 3 Switch the motor on 4 Using the grip turn the motor carefully in a clockwise direction until the bevel cutter engages 5 Continue to turn smoothly until the pipe has been beveled and the markings on the rotary element and housing are in line 6 Switch the motor off If the cutter does not have a very wide bevel X The b...

Page 31: ... both saw positions with saw blade bevel cutter simultaneously X Wear safety gloves X Disconnect the mains plug before mounting or dismounting maintenance or adjustment and allow the machine to run a stop 1 Connect the RA 41 Plus H to the mains 2 Apply saw blade lubricant to the teeth of the saw blade and cutting surfaces Relubricate after every cutting operation Use Orbitalum Tools lubricating ge...

Page 32: ...moothly until the tube has been cut and the markings 2 on the rotary element and housing are in line 10 Turn the pipe cutter back to its home position 11 Switch the motor off After cutting loosen the hexagon nut on the saw blade to prevent damage caused by tension 7 7 2 Simultaneous cutting and beveling of pipes s 2 4 5 mm 1 Set the pipe dimension as described in section 7 3 4 p 20 2 Proceed accor...

Page 33: ...ncing the cutter 1 Release the clamping lever 1 2 Move the stop 2 to the right 3 Switch the motor on 4 Using the grip turn the motor carefully in a clockwise direction until the bevel cutter engages 5 Continue to turn smoothly until the pipe has been beveled and the markings on the rotary element and housing are in line 6 Switch the motor off The cutter moves further into the pipe wall and the bev...

Page 34: ... Interval Activity Before starting work X Remove any chips and dirt from the saw blades X Keep vent holes free from chips Every week X Remove the saw blade and use the brush to clean off any chips X Oil the 4 points marked with arrows X Check the oil level in the gear through the oil level viewglass and top up with gear oil if necessary see Topping up gear oil After the first 150 operat ing hours ...

Page 35: ...BA_04_790046773_04 doc 31 Interval Activity Every time the cutter is cleaned Every tool change X Do not use compressed air to clean the area at the end of the shaft marked with an arrow as the rotary shaft seal may otherwise be damaged by chips Use a cloth or brush to clean the end of the shaft ...

Page 36: ...ith the notch on the housing approx 8 o clock position The oil level should be visible in the middle of the oil level viewglass 1 8 2 Topping up gear oil X Check the oil level through the oil level viewglass as described above and top up with oil if necessary 1 Undo the oil filler plug 2 2 Fill with special Orbitalum Tools gear oil 3 Keeping the motor in this position check the oil level Continue ...

Page 37: ...lipping Hexagon nut on saw blade shaft not tightened X Tighten the hexagon nut The saw blade will not cut Saw blade mounted the wrong way round X Fit the saw blade correct see section 7 1 p 15 and section 7 2 p 17 The pipe is not beveled concentrically Pipe 1 mm not clamped properly X Use pipe support or pipe feeder Thin walled pipe clamped too tightly X Release the tension slightly or use clampin...

Page 38: ...04 doc orbitalum tools gmbh 9 2 Servicing after sales service For ordering spare parts see the separate spare parts list For trouble shooting please contact your competent branch office directly Please state the following details Machine type RA 41 Plus H Machine number see identification plate ...

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