GC96
TM
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Before crimping a hose assembly, check calibration.
Calibration is the proper relationship between a setting and
the crimp diameter. It should be checked only if you find the
crimp measurements are no longer within Gates crimping
specifications or new parts have replaced old parts on
the crimper or if crimper has been used heavily or abused.
Calibration should be used if a large discrepancy, greater then
the Gates specified tolerance range of +/-0.010.
For the GC96 there are two possible methods to field calibrate
the crimper.
1. Calibration with the GC32-33 die and the GC96 Spacer
die set.
a. Install the GC96 spacer die set using the die
removal tool (Prod. No 7482-9181).
b. Press OPTIONS then TOOLS on the TOUCH
SCREEN control panel. Press Die CNG to adjust
the crimper head to accept the GC32 Quick
Change Tool.
c. Load the GC32-33 die set using the Quick
Change Tool.
d. Set the Set Point Value to 1.15.
e. While holding the thread end of an 8G
MegaCrimp
®
coupling, insert coupling into
crimper so that ferrule is 1/8” from front edge
of die shoe.
f. Press and hold top blue CRIMP button. Crimper
will close down to position defined by the Set
Point Value. Once it reaches that position,
crimper will automatically shut off.
NOTE:
CRIMP button and foot pedal operate on a “dead man”
control. It only operates as long as you depress the CRIMP
button or hold foot pedal down. It stops immediately when
switch is released.
!
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
■
Keep away from all moving parts! If bodily contact should occur with
a moving part, immediately release CRIMP button or foot pedal.
■
Do not operate crimper with hand, fingers, or any body part in crimp-
er mouth. Serious injury can occur.
■
Keep additional personnel away from crimper while operating.
g. Remove coupling and measure crimp diameter.
Crimp diameter must measure.
1.000” +/- .003”. To properly measure crimp
diameter, refer to the Hose Assembly Guide
in the General Information section at the
beginning of this manual.
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If the crimp diameter is acceptable, no adjustment
is necessary.
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If crimp diameter is not acceptable, crimper must be
calibrated. Proceed as follows:
h. Press OPTIONS then TOOLS on the TOUCH
SCREEN control panel. Press OFFSET. Then press
Open Keypad. Type in 4296 and press ENTER.
i. Use Calibration equation to determine
approximate new setting.
Adjusted Setting = Factory Offset Value- [ (Actual COD - Target
COD) x 2200]
Changing the Offset Value by approximately 2 will change crimp
diameter 0.001”. Changing the Offset Value by approximately
50 will change crimp diameter approximately 0.025”.
j. Type in the Adjusted Setting and press ENTER.
NOTE: If the ENTER key is not pressed, the new offset value will
not be loaded.
k. Repeat calibration steps until published crimp
diameter is achieved. Crimper is now calibrated.
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GENERAL
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GC32-XD/FLEX
GC96
PC707/SC32
GC16XD
MC 4-20 DD & PS
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CALIBRATION & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
