Aeroquip by Danfoss FT1380P Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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Operating Instructions
Loading and Unloading Die Cages
Select proper crimp cage for style and size of desired hose. Refer to
Danfoss PowerSource Crimp Spec Tool at danfoss.com/crimp for com-
plete and detailed crimp specification information for each hose and
fitting style. To load the die cage, extend the crimp ring to its fullest
length by releasing the hydraulic pressure from the power source (Fig-
ure 1). The die cage may be inserted or removed in this position.
Establishing Crimp Setting
The three-digit micrometer display setting determines the crimp
diameter for each combination of hose, fitting and crimp cage. The
three-digit value is not the desired crimp diameter, but rather a setting.
Refer to the table listed in the back of this manual for target settings for
popular MatchMate Plus hoses. These target settings are provided to
aid in establishing actual settings.
The ratio of micrometer display change to crimp diameter change is
approximately 2 to 1. For example, if a fitting is crimped at a microme-
ter display setting of 438, and the crimp diameter is .025 too large, the
micrometer should be increased by 050 ( 2 x .025 ) to 488 in order to
produce the correct crimp diameter.
Figure 1
