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SSC-1500 Part Revolution Solid-State Control
SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS
Clutch/
Brake
Dual Valve
Air Cylinder
or
Filter-
Regulator-
Lubricator
Counterbalance
Air Cylinder
Tank
Check
Valve
Air Pressure
Switch
Tank
Air Pressure
Switch
Filter-
Regulator-
Lubricator
Tank
Die Cushion
Filter-
Regulator-
Lubricator
Air
Supply
Figure 3.6
Illustration of where an air lockout valve could be located in the air line on part revolution power press
Air
Lock-
Out
TYPES OF LOCKOUT/TAGOUT VALVES THAT CAN BE FURNISHED
AIR LOCKOUT VALVES
Photo 3.37
Photo 3.38
Air
Lock-
Out
Photo 3.36
Photo 3.39
Air
Lock-
Out
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Manual Valve
This valve is installed in the air line going to the machine. To exhaust
air in the line, the handle is pushed in. This valve is available in port
sizes
3
⁄
4
” and 1”.
Manual Pilot Valve
This valve is used for air systems that are larger than those that can be
used with the manual valve. Port sizes are 1
1
⁄
2
”and 2
1
⁄
2
”.
Slide-Operated Valve
This three-way valve is opened with the manual movement of a slide that
opens and closes the valve. This valve shuts off air at the press and
then bleeds off downstream air. This valve is available in port sizes
1
⁄
2
”
and
3
⁄
4
”.
EEZ-On Valve
This valve shuts off air supply to the machine and bleeds downstream
air when the valve is closed. When the valve is open, it gradually allows
air into the air system to prevent damage to air components. It can be
locked only in the off position. This valve is available in port sizes
3
⁄
8
”,
1
⁄
2
”, and
3
⁄
4
”.
Note: When any of these valves are manually closed, the downstream
air is automatically drained, provided there is not a check valve or
obstruction in the air line.
