Aeroquip FT1360 Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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Operating Instructions
Hose Preparation
1. Hose Preparation and Pre-Assembly
Select the proper hose, nipple and socket combination. Cut the hose to length, assemble and crimp. Skiving is required for flat factory
crimp.
2. Crimp Machine Setup
Determine the correct crimp die cage to be used to crimp the assembly you have selected. With the cylinder retracted fully, install the
crimp die cage by sliding it downward against the pressure plate until the shoulder bolts on the pressure plate are seated in the slots on
the back of the crimp die cage and the bolt on the back of the crimp die cage is seated in the slot at the top of the pressure plate.
3. Positioning The Fitting Locator
Straight Fittings
If only one hose assembly is being crimped on this setup, you will probably choose to locate the fittings visually rather than set the locator.
Whether the fitting is positioned within the dies visually or with the aid of the locator, the proper position will be the same. The scribe line
at the skirt end of the socket must be lined up with the face of the jaw inset. The locator, can be moved forward by loosening the locking
knob. When the locator touches the end of the fitting tighten the knob. The locator is spring loaded to accommodate for hose growth
during crimping operation.
