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SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS
SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control
(Continued on next page.)
Dual-Solenoid
Air Valve
Air Cylinder
or
Filter-
Regulator-
Lubricator
Counterbalance
Air Cylinder
Tank
Check
Valve
Air Pressure
Switch
Tank
Air Pressure
Switch
Filter-
Regulator-
Lubricator
Air
Supply
Figure 3.7
Illustration of where an air lockout valve could be located in the air line on part-revolution press brake
TYPES OF LOCKOUT VALVES THAT CAN BE FURNISHED
Air
Lockout
Valve
Air
Lockout
Valve
Clutch/Brake
Photo 3.44
Photo 3.47
Photo 3.45
Photo 3.46
Manual Valve
This valve is installed in the air line going to
the machine. To exhaust air in the line, the
handle is pushed in. This valve is available in
port sizes
3
⁄
4
” and 1”.
Slide-Operated Valve
This three-way valve is opened with the
manual movement of a slide that opens and
closes the valve. This valve shuts off air at the
press and then bleeds off downstream air. This
valve is available in port sizes
1
⁄
2
” and
3
⁄
4
”.
EEZ-On Valve
This valve shuts off air supply to the
machine and bleeds downstream air
when the valve is closed. When the
valve is open, it gradually allows air into
the air system to prevent damage to air
components. It can be locked only in the
off position. This valve is available in port
sizes
1
⁄
2
” and
3
⁄
4
”.
Manual Pilot Valve
This valve is used for air systems that
are larger than those that can be used
with the manual valve. Port sizes are
1
1
⁄
2
”and 2
1
⁄
2
”.
Note: When any of these valves are
manually closed, the downstream
air is automatically drained,
provided there is not a check valve
or obstruction in the air line.