If you have a problem with your MiniKrimp™ Portable Crimping Machine:
First, check that the proper tooling, hose and fitting combinations are being used. Then check the following
recommendations. If the following suggestions do not remedy the problem, call the Parflex Technical Service
Department at 330.296.2871.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
What to Do
Incorrect fitting crimp
diameter
Wrong fitting style being used .
Refer to Parker hose manufacturer’s catalog and/or CrimpSource Online .
www .parker .com/crimpsource
Wrong die ring being used .
Pusher is not bottomed out
on die ring and base plate
completely .
Lubricate die cavity with Factran EP-2 lithium grease, Dow Corning GN
assembly paste, or equivalent to prevent dies from sticking in bowl .
Bottom out the pusher on the die ring completely . Also check for proper
bottoming by placing a piece of paper between die ring and base plate . If
properly bottomed, you should not be able to remove paper .
Low on oil .
Refill oil reservoir to 1/2” from top of opening with ENERPAC
recommended oil . Do not overfill .
Crimp dies, die rings damaged,
worn, or faulty .
Visually inspect all wear surfaces for raised metal dents or gouges .
Replace damaged or worn die sets and die rings .
Lubricate the die cavity in the base plate frequently with Factran EP-2
lithium grease, Dow Corning GN assembly paste, or equivalent to prevent
wear .
Die cavity in base plate
worn, or faulty .
If all crimp diameters are out of specification by the same amount, the
die cavity in the base plate may be out of specification . Contact Parflex
Technical Service Dept . at 330 .296 .2871 for repair .
Lubricate the die cavity in base plate frequently with Factran EP-2 lithium
grease, Dow Corning GN assembly paste, or equivalent to prevent wear .
Insufficient air pressure
Air inlet pressure at the
pump must be 60–100 psi
(9 CFM recommended)
If pump does not operate properly, it may have lost its prime . Follow the
procedure below to prime your pump, if necessary .
1 . Fill pump with ENERPAC hydraulic oil, if necessary .
2 . Place pump on horizontal surface .
3 . Set air supply pressure to 30 – 40 psi (2 .1 – 2 .7 bar)
4 . Move pump treadle to RELEASE position .
5 . Depress the button under the treadle to activate
the pump . Operate pump in RELEASE position
momentarily several times to allow oil to flow back
into pump and fill passage ways .
6 . To verify that pump is primed, operate as normal with cylinder
attached . If cylinder does not advance, repeat step 5 .
If pump does not deliver oil, contact Parflex Technical Services
Department .
Hand pump, air/hydraulic
pump, electric pump, pump
hose assembly, quick
disconnect problems
Contact: Technical Services Department, Parker Hannifin Corporation,
Parflex Division at 330 .296 .2871 - Fax: 330 .296 .8433 .
MiniKrimp™ Crimping Machine
Troubleshooting
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