Wintriss autoset 1500, User Manual

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Installation 2-11
1.
Select locations on the press where you plan to mount the strain links.
On gap-frame (OBI or OBG) presses, strain links can be mounted on the front, where they
measure tension, or on the rear, where they measure compression (see Figure 2-9). The
rear-mounting option is often preferred because the strain links are away from the work
area.
On straight side presses, strain links are typically mounted on both front and rear; they
measure tension, or stretching of the frame. On 2-channel AutoSets, strain links are
mounted diagonally–for example, one on the left front, one on the right rear (see
Figure 2-10, page 2-12). On 4-channel units, strain links are mounted on all four corners.
2.
Sand down the frame’s surface to remove all paint or plastic filler, which will affect strain
link readings. Cast frames may need light grinding to provide a flat surface.
STRAIN LINKS MUST BE MOUNTED ON A FLAT SURFACE
Make sure there are no imperfections, ridges, or cavities on the mounting surface. If strain
links are not mounted on a flat surface, they will be difficult or impossible to zero. Irregular
surfaces also cause inaccurate tonnage readings.
Figure 2-9. Strain Link Mounting Options on Gap-frame Presses
NOTICE
Front-mounting: strain links measure tension
A–Mounting locations on front sides of press
B–Mounting locations on front face of press Rear-mounting: strain links measure compression
C–Mounting locations on rear sides of press
D–Mounting locations on rear face of press