Uniflex UA 4, Operation Manual

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Design and function
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Figure 3-3 Hit push ram to the back
Figure 3-4 Insert die half at the back
Figure 3-5 Insert die half at the front
The minimum requirements for an accurate
crimping process are:

Fitting and workpiece match each other. The nominal di-
ameter of the workpiece must not deviate from the crimp-
ing diameter of the workpiece by over 3 mm, otherwise
there may be increased crimping conicity. Die sets may
be ordered from UNIFLEX-Hydraulik.

Mount the appropriate die set.

Push the compression die backward to the stop – this
provides a large clearing in the device. Place
the first die half into the 4 grooves at the back .

Place the second die half into the 4 grooves
at the front . Check whether all dies are fully inserted in
the grooves.

Mark the fitting's plug-in depth on the hose.

Mount the fitting on the hose in accordance with the plug-
in mark.

Manually place a pre-fabricated workpiece into the de-
vice from below. (Minimum safe distance of 120 mm)

Position and hold the workpiece in the device (minimum
safe distance of 120 mm).
Never like this!
Never position the die halves with an offset of 90 o .

Pull the push ram forward to the zero position