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Smartflow FasTie Installation Instructions Manual

Quick-connect ejector tie-in system, 1"hs, 1-3/8", 2" & 3" components

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Sm rtflow®
FasTie® Quick-Connect Ejector Tie-In System
1"HS, 1-3/8", 2" & 3" Components, Installation Instructions
US Patent No. 6,379,072
General
FasTie Quick-Connect Ejector System "ties-in" the
mold ejector plate to the press ejection system. A
pneumatically-operated piston inside the coupler
releases the pull stud from the press ejection system
to reduce set-up and change-out times.
Fixed-length FasTie Knockout Bars may be used
with the couplers and pull studs. The FasTie air
manifold option distributes shop air to each coupler.
The aluminum manifold supplies air to up to four
couplers. Pneumatic fittings and tubing are included.
Caution: Couplers must be in the open position before
connecting with pull studs. See figure 1. Coupler
damage will result from improper set-up.
Maintenance
Use Ultra High Temperature Synthetic Anti-Seize grease regularly on
the couplers for smooth operation. Visually inspect coupler each
month or each tool change for the presence of grease. Generously
apply grease to pull stud end, connect the coupler to the pull stud,
then release and repeat.
Before Installation
Before clamping a mold to the injection molding machine, the
machine ejector plate must be completely retracted to the "home"
position.
Alignment
Per figure 2, maximum center line misalignment per coupler
outside diameter is as follows.
1" HS
±3.5mm (±0.138")
1-3/8"
±5mm
2"
±6mm
3"
±5mm
Multiple Knockout Bar Lengths
When using two or more knockout bars in an installation, knockout
bars must be the same length within .05mm (.002") to assure even
coupler operation.
4500 E. 142nd Street • Grandview, MO 64030 • Tel. (816) 878-6675 • www.smartflow-usa.com
Form #154 (08.17)
(±0.197")
(±0.236")
(±0.197")
Couplers shown in open position
Coupler
Open
(sleeve forward)
HS
FasTie Coupler
Ejector Bar Length Note:
Individual ejector bars should not exceed 24" in
length to prevent sagging and excessive
coupler/pull stud misalignment.
It may be necessary to use two ejector bars for
extra-long ejector bar applications, one for each
pull stud and coupler.
Minimum Clearance Needed to
Disengage Coupler and Pull Stud
1" HS
15mm
(0.59")
1-3/8"
21mm
(0.81")
2"
25mm
(1.00")
3"
34mm
(1.34")
Coupler
Closed
(sleeve back)
figure 1
Pull Stud
HS
Maximum Center Line
Misalignment
figure 2

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Summary of Contents for Smartflow FasTie

  • Page 1 .05mm (.002") to assure even 1" HS 15mm (0.59") coupler operation. 1-3/8" 21mm (0.81") 2" 25mm (1.00") 3" 34mm (1.34") 4500 E. 142nd Street • Grandview, MO 64030 • Tel. (816) 878-6675 • www.smartflow-usa.com Form #154 (08.17)
  • Page 2 11. Check that air supply to the coupler is off. If press ejector locking compound to prevent movement during use. plate and FasTie system are not set at machine zero, set 2. Install pneumatic fitting to the coupler per figure 3.
  • Page 3 11. Check that air supply to the coupler is off. If press ejector positions). Use thread-locking compound to prevent plate and FasTie system are not set at machine zero, set movement during use. Machine Ejector Back setting to match Mold Ejector Back 2.
  • Page 4 9. Check that air supply to the coupler is off. If press ejector 2. Remove the Cylinder Bolt (if present) from the press. plate and FasTie system are not set at machine zero, set Machine Ejector Back setting to match Mold Ejector Back 3.
  • Page 5 10. Check that air supply to the coupler is off. If press ejector knockout positions). Use thread-locking compound to plate and FasTie system are not set at machine zero, set prevent movement during use.* Machine Ejector Back setting to match Mold Ejector Back 2.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Test Installation Reconnect Couplers Verify Connection 1. Ensure that the FasTie couplers are in the open position 1. Open the mold. and the air pressure is off. See figure 1. 2. Activate the ejector system. 2. Move the ejector system forward 3.