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Threaded Insert Power Tool
Part of the FLEX family of modular-based tooling.
FLEX tooling has the capability to be upgraded from the original
base tool. Upgrades include process-monitoring, conversion to
an in-line tool, conversion to a split tool with a remote booster,
and conversion to a pull to stroke tool.
Quick Start Manual
FLEX-5P
Pull to Pressure Set Up
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Summary of Contents for Sherex FLEX-5P
- Page 1 FLEX-5P Threaded Insert Power Tool Pull to Pressure Set Up Part of the FLEX family of modular-based tooling. FLEX tooling has the capability to be upgraded from the original base tool. Upgrades include process-monitoring, conversion to an in-line tool, conversion to a split tool with a remote booster, and conversion to a pull to stroke tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SHEREX PRODUCT LINE SHOWCASE........................14 Sherex Warranty Sherex Fastening Solutions FLEX-5P carries a 6 month warranty against defects that are caused by faulty materials or workmanship. Sherex warranty period commences from the date of delivery which is confirmed either by the invoice or delivery note. The warranty becomes invalidated if the installation tool is misused or not serviced, maintained, and operated according to the instructions in the Quick Start and Repair Manuals. -
Page 3: Safety
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SET UP, ADJUSTMENT, OR REMOVAL OF THE HEAD SET. AIR INLET SHALL NOT EXCEED 7 BAR (102 PSI). DO NOT USE THE TOOL WITHOUT OIL PLUG IN PLACE. SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 4: Tool Overview
OOL OVERVIEW The FLEX-5P tool is designed for installing Sherex threaded insert/rivet nuts. The tool utilizes a pull to pressure installation method. The advantage with this method is that the same insert can be installed into different material thicknesses (within the part grip range) without any adjustments to the tool once the proper pulling pressure has been set. -
Page 5: Tool Size Capabilities
The FLEX-5P & FLEX-5S can install all RIV-FLOAT® & RIV-FLOAT®-SHORT Rivet Nuts up to 5/16-24 (M8) Reference Page 8 for RIV-FLOAT® & RIV-FLOAT®-SHORT Head Set Part Numbers SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 6: Tool Specifications
F L E X - 5 P T O O L D I M E N S I O N S 10.24 260.1 50.3 10.45 265.43 Dimensions shown in bold are in inches. The other dimensions are in millimeters. 4.32 109.73 SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 7: Air Service
Lock position by tightening lock nut 2 against the nose case. Head sets should be serviced weekly. Any damaged or worn out parts should be replaced. Check for mandrel wear and replace when necessary. Sherex recommends using high quality socket head cap screws such as Unbrako® and Holo-Krome®. -
Page 8: Head Set Components
FL5-HS-3118S FL5-HS-S0840 FL5-HS-S3118 FL5-HS-01010 XXXX 5/16-24 UNF* FL5-HS-S0840 FL5-HS-3124S FL5-HS-S3124 FL5-HS-01010 XXXX Headsets include p/n FL5-HS-12S92 adaptor nut RIVET NUT STUD HEAD SET ASSEMBLY Nose Casing SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 9: Head Set Components
FL5-HS-01005 FL5-HS-09105 # 8-32 UNC FL5-HS-0832SR FL5-HS-SR0858 M-0832-150 FL5-HS-00758 FL5-HS-09158 # 10-24 UNC FL5-HS-1024SR FL5-HS-SR0950 M-1024-225 FL5-HS-00750 FL5-HS-09150 # 10-32 UNF FL5-HS-1032SR FL5-HS-SR0950 M-1032-225 FL5-HS-00750 FL5-HS-09150 SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 10: Pull Force Regulation
IMPORTANT Do not push the mandrel without a rivet nut as this will cause the mandrel to spin automatically. Ensure pressure settings are correct. SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 11: Maintenance
• Re-tighten oil plug • If, at any time, oil is leaking from the reservoir, replace the o-ring located at the top of the threaded section. SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Sherex authorized repair center Auto reverse stops ⇒ Oil level ⇒ Check oil level and add more oil to the working but the tool manual reverse does work SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 13: Process Monitoring
PLC in order to increase assembly system functionality. Process Monitoring Example Result “OK”, installation Result “NOT OK”, installation (All control parameters achieved) (Full pull distance not achieved) SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 14: Sherex Tool Showcase
M4 Hand Tool 6-32 - 1/4-20 (M3 - M6) 6-32 - 3/8-24 (M3 - M10) 6-32 - 3/8-24 (M3 - M10) 1/4-20 - 1/2-20 (M6 - M12) SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... -
Page 15: Sherex Product Line Showcase
Whether you are using 10,000 pieces or 10 million pieces, Sherex offers different levels of automation and fastener capability to meet both your budget and performance requirements. SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com... - Page 16 No. 201, Sandong Road, Chungli City Tao-Tuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone: 011-886 3 4988689 Fax: 011-886 3 4989395 Email: sales@sherex.com.tw www.sherex.com.tw SHEREX MEXICO S. de R. L. de C.V. Riego 6 Col. Los Arquitos Queretaro, Queretaro C.P. 76090 Mexico Phone: 52 (442) 196-8075 Email: ventasmexico@sherex.com...
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