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  • Page 1 APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies User Manual 2I-26300-2...
  • Page 3 APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies User Manual 2I-26300-2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FILLING THE APEX DIE WITH A SAMPLE .......... 20 PRESSING TO MAKE THE SAMPLE PELLET ........26 REMOVING THE APEX DIE FROM THE PRESS DISASSEMBLY FOR THOROUGH CLEANING AND STORAGE OF THE APEX ....................27 ............27 DISASSEMBLY OF THE APEX DIE ............30 REASSEMBLY OF THE APEX DIE ......

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Specac’s 15 and 25 tonnes Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Presses. The APEX Quick Release Dies have an inner die body made of 440C hardened stainless steel that is contained within an outer sleeve jacket mechanism made of anodised aluminum components. The 440C die body has a Mohs hardness rating of circa 7.5 for the pressing of solid...
  • Page 6 User Manual The typical procedure for the steps in use of the APEX Quick Release Die are as follows: Step 1 – Load Sample The APEX Die is set to present a cavity hollow at the top of the Die to fill with sample inside the inner die body.
  • Page 7 Step 5 – Sample Released When the second pressing stage has completed and the top pressing anvil is withdrawn away from the APEX Die, the stainless steel polished plate and pellet sample is accessible from the top of the APEX Die.
  • Page 8 GS26311) is for use with ANY other Specac Press (Manual, Power or Autotouch variants.) When using the APEX Die, it is very important to position the Die centrally within the pressing sample compartment area of the Press. To help for a quick and consistent positioning of the APEX Die centrally in use, a base locator plate is provided with the APEX Die.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Checklist

    APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies 2. Unpacking and Checklist Remove the APEX Quick Release Die from its protective packaging. Please check that the following have been supplied: A 40mm or 32mm APEX Die complete with associated parts. To include: APEX Die complete assembly.

  • Page 10: Safety And Apex Die Care

    3. Safety and APEX Die Care Safety The APEX Quick Release Dies are inherently safe from correct use. It may be that the sample type to press within the Die could pose the most risk, so any health and safety instructions pertaining to the sample type itself in its handling should be observed.
  • Page 11 APEX Die in a desiccator. Note: When cleaning the APEX Die parts, do not use a cloth that has a hard, abrasive texture as scratches or imperfection to the surfaces may result. Always use a soft cloth or tissue.

  • Page 12: Preparation For Use Of The Apex Die

    4.Preparations for Use of the APEX Die Fitting the Top Pressing Anvil to a Press Leadscrew For use of the APEX Quick Release Die, there is a requirement to fit the appropriate top pressing anvil (1) part into the leadscrew assembly of the Press to be used.

  • Page 13: Fitting Of The Base Locator Plate

    APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies Fig 2. Top Pressing Anvil Fitted into the Leadscrew of the Autotouch (8T) Press Fitting of the Base Locator Plate into the Press When the top pressing anvil (1) has been fitted, the base locator plate (3) is placed into the Press to cover the lower pressing piston surface (4).
  • Page 14 User Manual Fig 3. Base Locator Plate – Top (Left) and Underside (Right) Views The circular recess on the underside surface of the base locator plate (3) allows for this part to simply fit over the main piston pressing surface of the Press for its correct and centralised positioning. (See Fig 4.) Fig 4.
  • Page 15 The two dowel location pins on the top surface of the base locator plate (3) are used to centralise the APEX Die when it is placed into the Press. The APEX Die is positioned such the outer sleeve diameter of the APEX Die touches both dowel pins.

  • Page 16: Loading A Sample In The Apex Die

    (See Apex Die Tips page 22.) Fig 6. APEX Die Set for Sample Loading Fig 6. shows the APEX Die complete assembly when set in its load position for filling with a sample. The inner die body (5) sits within the outer sleeve assembly (6) and is free to slide past the outer sleeve (6) during any compression event.
  • Page 17 The die body (5) is supported by an internal spring (8) (not shown) that is in turn connected to the plunger (9). During a compression event from application of a load to the APEX Die, the die body (5) is forced downwards to compress the spring (8) and the plunger (9) pressing face travels in an upwards direction within the bore of the die body.

  • Page 18: Filling The Apex Die With A Sample

    User Manual Filling the APEX Die with a Sample Having pressed the button (11) to reset the APEX Die, push down on the die body (5) to hold for its first latching position against the outer sleeve assembly (6) before filling with a sample. (See APEX Die Tips page 22.) A solid powder sample can be transferred for filling the die...
  • Page 19 32mm or 40mm to fit inside the die body (5). Fig 8. Top Polished Plate fitted over APEX Die Body With the top polished plate (12) fitted, the APEX Die can be installed into a Press. (See Fig 9.)

  • Page 20: Pressing To Make The Sample Pellet

    User Manual 6. Pressing to Make the Sample Pellet Place the prepared APEX Die with sample in its upright position carefully into a Press fitted with a top pressing anvil (1) and lower base locator plate (3). Fig 9. APEX Die with Sample as Fitted into a Press...
  • Page 21 The way a load can be applied to the APEX Die and sample depends upon the Press to be used. The APEX Die can be used in all Specac’s range of Manual, Power and Autotouch Presses.
  • Page 22 “Click” latch position before filling with a sample and placing in a Press. Top of APEX die body (5) at the 1st latch position with hinge tab pieces (10) level with the top of the die body To set to the 1...
  • Page 23 Set Up for Placing a Filled APEX Die in a Press When the APEX Die is filled with a sample and the top polished plate (12) is fitted, the complete Die assembly can be put in a Press onto the base locator plate (3).
  • Page 24 Note: A stated 13mm minimum piston travel for correct operation is conditional on the set up of the APEX Die for a fill of sample into the die body (5) at the recommended 1 latch position. (See page 22.)
  • Page 25 APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies The following images help illustrate the effects of correct 1) and incorrect 2), 3) and 4) sample filling in set up for operation of the APEX Die. 1) Sample has compressed, anvil (1) is released and hinge tab pieces (10) parts lie flat on the die body (5) 2) Compressed sample too thick –...

  • Page 26: Removing The Apex Die From The Press

    If any of the pressing situations 2), 3) or 4) are encountered from an incorrect filling of the APEX Die after compression of an applied load to a sample powder, please contact techsupport@specac.co.uk to help if you have difficulty in removing a sample pellet that is too thick from the die body (5).

  • Page 27: Disassembly For Thorough Cleaning And Storage Of The Apex Die

    8. Disassembly for Thorough Cleaning and Storage of the APEX Die When the APEX Quick Release Die is not in use, ensure it is clean and stored correctly. (See Die Care – pages 10 and 11.) Depending on the sample types (inorganic or organic chemicals) that...
  • Page 28 It is not necessary to remove these grub screws completely from the inner sleeve (7) assembly. Fig 10. APEX Die in Set/Load Position and Inverted When the three grub screws (13) have been loosened sufficiently the outer (6) and inner (7) sleeve assembly parts can be pulled up and away from the die body (5), spring (8) and plunger (9) parts assembly.
  • Page 29 APEX Quick Release Pellet Dies Fig 11. APEX Die, Die Body, Spring and Plunger Assembly...

  • Page 30: Reassembly Of The Apex Die

    Allen tool to free the spring (8) away from this assembly of parts. Fig 12. Individual Components of Die Body, Plunger and Spring Reassembly of the APEX Die Once the parts have been cleaned, the APEX Die is reassembled as a reverse procedure.
  • Page 31 Compress the spring slightly while tightening the grub screw ensuring it locks into place correctly. Fig 13. Reassembly of Spring to Plunger for APEX Die 2) Now place the spring (8) and plunger (9) assembly of parts back into the die body (5). Align the plunger (9) carefully into the bore of the die body (5) and push in.

  • Page 32: Legend ( Bubble Part Numbers ) For The Apex Die

    3 grub screws (13) around the base of the plunger (9). 6) Retighten the 3 grub screws (13). 7) Reinvert the complete APEX Die assembly in readiness for use with a new sample. 9.Legend for the APEX Quick Release Die (1) Top pressing anvil for APEX Die.

  • Page 33: Spare Parts For The Apex Die

    P/N GS26321 – Plunger for 40mm APEX Quick Release Die. P/N GS26322 – Plunger for 32mm APEX Quick Release Die. P/N GS26310 – Top pressing anvil assembly of APEX Dies for the 40T Autotouch Press. P/N GS26311 – Top pressing anvil assembly of APEX Dies for the 15T/25T Manual and 8T/15T/25T Power/Autotouch Presses.
  • Page 34 User Manual Blank Page for Notes in Use of APEX Die...
  • Page 35 Tel: 215 793 4044 Systems Engineering Inc. -Tokyo Fax: 215 793 4011 Tel: 03 3946 4993 Fax: 03 3946 4983 United Kingdom email:systems-eng@systems-eng.co.jp Specac Ltd. - London Website: www.systems-eng.co.jp River House, 97 Cray Avenue, Orpington Spain Kent BR5 4HE Teknokroma S.Coop C. Ltda...
  • Page 36 Brilliant Spectroscopy™ www.specac.com SPECAC INC. SPECAC LTD. 414 Commerce Drive River House, 97 Cray Avenue, Suite 175, Orpington Fort Washington, Kent BR5 4HE PA 19034, USA Tel: +44 (0) 1689 873134 Tel: 215 793 4044 Fax: +44 (0) 1689 878527 Fax: 215 793 4011 Registered No.

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