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RAPID-AIR

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

AIR FEED

RAPID-AIR
4601 KISHWAUKEE ST.
ROCKFORD , IL. 61109-2925

PHONE: (815) 397-2578
FAX: (815) 398-3887
WEB SITE: www.rapidair.com

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Summary of Contents for AIR FEED A series

Page 1: ...RAPID AIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIR FEED RAPID AIR 4601 KISHWAUKEE ST ROCKFORD IL 61109 2925 PHONE 815 397 2578 FAX 815 398 3887 WEB SITE www rapidair com ...

Page 2: ... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 6 FEED ACTUATION 7 INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIMING 8 ELECTRIC VALVE SCHEMATICS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 A B SERIES EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 13 C D W F H FX L P LX SERIES EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING ...

Page 3: ...ATING VALVE MAIN BODY FEED CLAMP STOCK CLAMP SPEED ADJUSTMENT SCREW MOUNTING HOLES AIR INLET BOTH SIDES AIR FEED DESCRIPTION STOCK GUIDE ROLLERS ADJ SCREW Fine Adjustment STOP BLOCK CLAMPS Coarse Adjustment LOCKING NUT EXHAUST HOLE ...

Page 4: ...ir feed should be flush with the lower die face Air Supply A clean lightly oiled air with pressure set between 75 120 PSI is recommended to maintain feed in proper operating condition Do not use feed with air pressure over 125 PSI A filter lubricator regulator should be used for trouble free service Socket Head Cap Screw Lockwasher Flat Washer MODELS MOUNTING SCREW SIZE A B C D W F H FX L P LX 5 1...

Page 5: ...ber compounds Do not use spindle oils as they are too low in viscosity A recommended oil would be Mobil DTE 24 or equivalent light lubricating oil at one drop every 3 5 minutes of operation 3 Actuating Valve Adjustment Adjust the height of the actuating valve cap so that there is approximately 1 16 06 clearance between the bottom of the actuating valve cap and the top of the main body when the cam...

Page 6: ...ade by the adj screw in the stop block After final adjustment has been made secure adj screw with locking nut located at the rear of the stop block SETUP With air off insert stock between the stock guide rollers and then pass the stock under the feed clamp Lift the stock clamp and push the stock through to the starting position Turn air on install safety guards your feed is now ready for operation...

Page 7: ...and not release the air in the feed A quick disconnect coupling should also be used behind the shut off valve for easy removal of the feed from the press Make certain the slide block is forward at main body before turning air on If an electric valve or an electrical circuit is used on or with the feed it must be wired through the safety disconnects of the press it is used on The feed should always...

Page 8: ... RAPID AIR FEED WITH MANUAL ACTUATING VALVE WITH ELECTRIC ACTUATING VALVE ELECTRIC VALVE TO BE LOCATED AS CLOSE TO FEED AS POSSIBLE DIE BOLSTER PLATE RAPID AIR FEED RAM REFER TO PAGE 8 FOR PLUMBING SCHEMATIC ADJUSTABLE CAUTION OVER TRAVEL WILL DAMAGE FEED SEE PAGE 3 FOR SETUP ...

Page 9: ...shaft for the feeding of material See diagram below 180 180 CRANKSHAFT 1 2 3 4 M A T E R I A L F E E D C Y C L E M A T E R I A L W O R K I N G C Y C L E POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4 PRESS CRANKSHAFT TOP DEAD CENTER END MATERIAL FEED CYCLE PRESS CRANKSHAFT BOTTOM DEAD CENTER START MATERIAL FEED CYCLE C R A N K S H A F T R O T A T I O N ...

Page 10: ... 3 IN 2 CYL 1 EXH 3 IN AIR 75 125 PSI LINE VOLTAGE ROTARY CAM TO ENERGIZE DEENERGIZE SOLENOID VALVE switch actuated at bottom of press stroke feed retracts when circuit is closed STROKE SOLENOID VALVE N O DEENERGIZED NORMAL HOME POSITION STROKE SOLENOID VALVE CLOSED ENERGIZED IN OUT EXH FROM FEED TO VALVE port 2 FEED MODELS L FX LX HAVE ADDITIONAL QUICK EXHAUST PLUMBED BEFORE VALVE ...

Page 11: ...h operation of feed clamp pistons with actuating valve in up position a Leaking of O rings 85 90 check for wear 4 Excessive leakage of air from exhaust hole when actuating valve is in down position Note a slight amount of air leakage is normal in this position a Tight O rings or grit around pilot operated valve item 39 may prevent it from moving it s full stroke b Worn poppet item 40 c Poppet item...

Page 12: ...art of progression a Feed is not in line with die A slight angular adjustment of the feed will reduce the binding of the stock on the die guides 12 Under feeding a Insufficient air pressure b Feed is not in line with die c Stock and feed clamps are loose d Feed is not lubricated e Stock excessively dirty dirt maybe present between slide block and main body f Feed may be feeding before punches are ...

Page 13: ...will move out but will not return without hesitation a Check speed adjusting screw item 67 b Check pilot operated valve item 39 Swollen O ring could be binding until pressure build up breaks it free Check poppet item 40 15 Feed acts sluggish on start up acts fine after running for a while a Check pilot operated valve item 39 for O ring binding Valve should move freely in cartridge item 32 Section ...

Page 14: ...12 A B S E R I E S E X P L O D E D P A R T S D R A W I N G ...

Page 15: ...13 C D W F H F X L P L X S E R I E S E X P L O D E D P A R T S D R A W I N G ...

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