BarbLock® Tabletop Pneumatic Assembly Tool: Operations Manual
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9.0 Air Supply Connection
The BarbLock® Assembly Tool is powered by compressed air that enters the tool through a 1/4” female NPT fitting
behind the handle. The air supply is to be clean and dry, without lubrication, in order to prevent contamination of
the BarbLock® products being assembled by the Tool. The maximum allowable and optimal supply pressure is
100 psi (0.7 MPa). Exceeding the air pressure limit can damage components inside the tool. Damage to internal
components could lead to unpredictable operation, such as “drift” of the jaws toward the closed position. If this is
observed, then immediately discontinue use of the tool, remove it from the work area and contact Saint-Gobain
Performance Plastics Customer Service. Reduced air pressure may be used for smaller sizes of BarbLocks®, as long
as full closure of the BarbLocks® is consistently achieved. Pressure should be adjusted as needed to achieve full
closure of the BarbLocks® in use at the time.
The User/Owner of this tool is to select their own appropriate air fitting to adapt the tool to their air supply system.
Torque input to the 1/4” NPT fitting is not allowed at any time. Torque applied to any item being connected to the
tool must be reacted (backed up) by a wrench placed on the 11/16” external hex of the 1/4” NPT fitting. Failure to
properly react this torque can damage the plastic casing of the tool and possibly other internal components. This
warning applies to installation and to removal of any item that is attached to the tool’s 1/4” NPT air input fitting.
Minimum recommended inside diameter for the air hose is 3/8” (9.5mm). Smaller hose sizes may not perform well
with some of the larger BarbLocks® due to restriction of the air supply.
Figure 18: BarbLock® Assembly Tool
Compressed Air Connection
(Installed)
Tool Balance
Connection
Jaw set with
upper and
lower pieces
