23 Operations Manual
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Wall Extruder (Frame Nailer Gen IV and Tables)
Figure 4, Wall Extruder Co-ordinate system
Table 6, Pneumatic Control functions (see Figure 3)
Control
Qty
Function
Description
Pneumatic
1
2
Horizontal Stud Clamp Locks/releases stud horizontally, in the y direction, against the
stud pin
2
1
Rack Ram Clamp
Locks the plate against the stud/releases frame horizontally, in
the x direction, in preparation for nailing/moving frame onwards
3
1
Carriage Clamp
Locks/releases the floating carriage assembly, to set the wall
frame height
4
2
Vertical Stud Clamp
Locks/releases the stud vertically
5
2
Plate Clamp
Locks/releases the plate vertically
6
2
Stud Pin
Extends/retracts above/below table level. To provide a guide for
the stud to be pushed against when required
Sensors
A
2
Plate Sensor
Activates when the plate is in position in front of the guns, and is
held in place by one of the vertical clamps
B
2
Vertical Stud Clamp
Sensor
Activates when there is a stud in position beneath the clamp, and
the clamp has been activated. If the clamp is not yet in position,
or there is no timber in position and the clamp bottoms out, the
sensor will not activate
C
2
Plate Clamp Sensor
Activates when there is a plate in position beneath the clamp,
and the clamp has been activated. If the clamp is not yet in
position, or there is no timber in position and the clamp bottoms
out, the sensor will not activate
Note:
If the sensors are not activated, then the guns will not fire. The sensors ensure that there is
material positioned in front of the guns, and that the material is clamped correctly.
WARNING!
Do not operate Wall Extruder without the correct knowledge and
function of each of the controls.
