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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF AIRTACT!

This is the most versatile control system ever developed with an 

expandable range of actuation. The heart of the Airtact system is 

the air control unit where the throttle command is processed. This 

simple and robust system requires dry, clean, oil-free air, and 

a GraverMate, GraverMax, GraverMax SC, or GraverMach as 

engraving system. Hook up is easy; just follow these step-by-step 

instructions and the instructions provided with the connection kit if 

required for your machine.  

TERMS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Control box or air control unit: Airtact and Touch Elements

GETTING STARTED

Decide on a location for the control box. This needs to be a 

place where you can easily access the front of the unit for hose 

connections and air adjustments. If you are connecting your 

Airtact to a GraverMax or GraverMate, an additional kit will be 

required.

#004-971 

GraverMax A/T Filter Hook Up Kit

#004-972 

GraverMate A/T Filter Hook Up Kit

NOTE: The black hose (#044-136) is for connecting the HIGH 

pressure air coming from your compressor. The clear hose 

(#044-135) is for connecting LOWER pressure air from the 

“THROTTLE CONNECTION” port to the Airtact

.

Turn off the air supply to your engraving system and bleed off 

any remaining air in the line. Depending on the engraving system 

that will be used, install the hoses as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2. 

Make sure to press them into the quick connect fittings all the 

1

2

3

5

4

  1 

Airtact pressure gauge

  2 

Airtact pressure regulator

  3 

Twist-lock control port #1

  4 

Twist-lock control port #2

  5 

Control port switch

Fig. 2: GraverMax SC & older GraverMach to Airtact Hook-up

Fig. 1: GraverMach to Airtact Hook-up

Summary of Contents for Airtact

Page 1: ... access the front of the unit for hose connections and air adjustments If you are connecting your Airtact to a GraverMax or GraverMate an additional kit will be required 004 971 GraverMax A T Filter Hook Up Kit 004 972 GraverMate A T Filter Hook Up Kit NOTE The black hose 044 136 is for connecting the HIGH pressure air coming from your compressor The clear hose 044 135 is for connecting LOWER pres...

Page 2: ...the handpiece begin to buzz then vibrate and knock lightly When the knocking stops on a GraverMach or SC your handpiece is considered tuned NOTE If you are using a Generation 1 GraverMax or GraverMate add 2 psi 0 1bar to the gauge reading where the handpiece stops knocking Check for proper handpiece operation by placing the paddle switch in the center position This should immediately give full han...

Page 3: ...ce for proper function Unhook the twist lock connector holding the small hose from the Airtact unit Place your finger over the now open port on the Airtact face You can also check handpiece operation by moving the selector switch to the center position This over rides the Touch Element and will allow continuous handpiece operation Your handpiece should now run consistently as long as your finger i...

Page 4: ...anel for Airtact 044 098 Side panel for Airtact box 044 099 Airtact rear panel 044 100 Airtact front cover machined from plastic billet 044 101 spool body 7 profile 044 102 Spool valve control end cap 044 103 Screw to adjust initial spring load on spool 044 104 Extruded corner 044 105 Airtact servo spool 044 106 Airtact switch cover 044 111 Black pressure hose from inlet to regulator supply side 0...

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