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Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parflex Division
Ravenna, OH
Bulletin 4660-MiniKrimp
Crimping Machine
MiniKrimp™
Trouble Shooting Guide
If you have a problem with your MiniKrimp Portable Crimping Machine....
First, check that the proper tooling, hose and fitting combinations are being used.
Then check the following recommendations. If the following suggestions do not remedy the problem, call
the Parflex Technical Service Department (330) 298-4066 or (330) 296-2871.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
What to Do
Hand pump, air/hydraulic
pump, electric pump, pump
hose assembly, quick
disconnect problems
Refer to Enerpac instruction sheets or call Enerpac at
1-800-433-2766; in Wisconsin 1-800-242-6636.
Coupling crimp diameter
above or below
Wrong fitting style being used.
Only HY, 43, 55, 57, 58 and 91N Series fittings may be used
with MiniKrimp
™
machine. For 43 Series tooling and crimping
information, refer to Parker Hose Products Catalog 4400,
Section C.
Wrong die ring being used.
Refer to die selection chart in the Parker PFD Catalog 4660
for correct die ring.
NOTE
: Refer to the latest Parker Parflex Catalog 4660 for
approved hose and fitting styles and sizes.
Pump relief valve set too low.
Pusher is not be bottomed out on
die ring and base plate com-
pletely (usually inconsistent
crimp diameters).
Lubricate die cavity with Factran EP-2 lithium grease,
Dowel Corning GN assembly paste, or equivalent to
prevent dies from sticking in bowl. Bottom out the pusher on
the die ring completely. Also check for proper bottoming by
placing a piece of paper between die ring and base plate. If
properly bottomed, you should not be able to remove paper.
Vent must be open for Hand pump and Air over Hydraulic
pump prior to use.
Adjust relief valve setting to 10,000 psi. For assistance,
contact Enerpac's Technical Service Center at
1-800-433-2766; in Wisconsin 1-800-242-6636.
High or low voltage.
Call a qualified electrician.
Low on oil.
Refill oil reservoir with Enerpac recommended oil.
Crimp dies, die rings damaged,
worn, or faulty.
Visually inspect all wear surfaces for raised metal dents or
gouges. Replace damaged die sets and die rings. Worn or
faulty die sets will crimp above or below specifications by the
same amount with and without the die ring. Replace worn or
faulty die sets.
Lubricate the die cavity in the base plate frequently with
Factran EP-2 lithium grease, Dowel Corning GN assembly
paste, or equivalent to prevent wear.
Die cavity in base plate worn or
faulty.
Check crimp diameter of several different sizes of die sets
with and without the black spacer ring. If all crimp diameters
are out of specification by the same amount, the die cavity in
the base plate may be out of specification. Contact Parflex
Technical Service Dept. (330) 298-4066 or (330) 296-2871
for repair.
Lubricate the die cavity in base plate frequently with Factran
EP-2 lithium grease, Dowel Corning GN assembly paste, or
equivalent to prevent wear.
