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Trouble Shooting Guide
MiniKrimp™ Crimping Machine
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
Incorrect fitting crimp
Wrong fitting style being used.
diameter
Wrong die ring being used.
Pusher is not bottomed out
on die ring and base plate
completely.
High or low voltage.
Low on oil.
Crimp dies, die rings
damaged, worn, or faulty.
Die cavity in base plate worn
or faulty.
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What to Do
Refer to Parker hose manufacturer's catalog and/or
CrimpSource Online. www.parker.com/crimpsource.
Lubricate die cavity with Factran EP-2 lithium grease,
Dow 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.
Call a qualified electrician.
Refill oil reservoir to 1/2" to top of opening with
ENERPAC recommended oil. Do not overfill.
Visually inspect all wear surfaces for raised metal dents
or gouges. Replace damaged or worn die sets and die
rings.
Lubricate the die cavity in the base plate frequently
with Factran EP-2 lithium grease, Dow Corning GN
assembly paste, or equivalent to prevent wear.
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, Dow Corning GN assembly
paste, or equivalent to prevent wear.
Trouble Shooting Guide
MiniKrimp™ Crimping Machine
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Insufficient air pressure
Air inlet pressure at the
pump must be 60–100 psi
Hand pump, air/hydraulic
pump, electric pump, pump
hose assembly, quick
disconnect problems
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What to Do
If pump does not operate properly, it may have lost
its prime. Follow the procedure below to prime your
pump, if necessary.
1. Fill pump with ENERPAC hydraulic oil, if necessary.
2. Place pump on horizontal surface.
3. Set air supply pressure to 30 – 40 psi (2,1 – 2,7 bar)
4. Move pump treadle to RELEASE position.
5. Depress the button under the treadle to activate
the pump. Operate pump in RELEASE position
momentarily several times to allow oil to flow back
into pump and fill passage ways.
6. To verify that pump is primed, operate as normal
with cylinder attached. If cylinder does not advance,
repeat step 5.
If pump does not deliver oil, contact Parflex Technical
Services Department.
Contact: Technical Services Department,
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Parflex Division at
(330) 298-4066 or (330) 296-2871. The fax number
is (330) 296-8433.
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