Danfoss
FT1370 Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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Operating Instructions
Loading / Unloading Die Cages and Shims
Select the proper crimp cage and shim for the style and size of
desired hose (refer to JA906 Die Cage / Shim Selection Table). To
load the cage, retract the crimp machine cylinder by releasing
the hydraulic pressure from the power source. The die cage may
be inserted or removed from this position. The shim can also be
inserted and removed from this posi¬tion. To load the shim, place
the shim between the pusher and cylinder and rest it (the shim) on
one of the tie bars.
Crimp Diameter Control
The crimp diameter of a hose fitting is dependent on the
combination of die cage and shim selected. Refer to JA906 for
proper die cage and shim selection.
The cylinder of the machine will fully extend for each crimp.
Assuming the same die cage is used, a smaller shim pro-duces a
larger crimp diameter and a larger shim produces a smaller crimp
diameter. Shim sizes have been the pre-determined for hoses listed
in JA906. The dash size of a shim reflects the thickness (inches) of
the shim and is not relat¬ed to the desired crimp diameter.
Note:
Do not adjust the location of the cylinder on the FT1370. This
will alter the calibration of the machine. Your new crimper has been
calibrated at the factory to produce correct crimp diameters when
combined with the proper dies and shims.