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CLEATBENDER
FOR ALL 1836 MODELS
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manual# LM1836
October 2006

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  • Page 1 CLEATBENDER FOR ALL 1836 MODELS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Manual# LM1836 October 2006...
  • Page 2 © Copyright by Lion Machinery All Rights Reserved The information in this document has been reviewed and is believed to be completely accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, LION MACHINERY reserves the right to make changes to any products herein, at any time, to improve reliability, function, or design. LION MACHINERY does not assume any liabilities arising out of the application or any use of any product described herein, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1836 Cleatbender TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS (Back of Manual) Section/Page A MESSAGE FROM LION MACHINERY .................1-1 LOCKOUT GUIDE........................2-1 SAFETY SUMMARY .........................3-1 A. INTRODUCTION ..........................3-1 B. PROMOTING SAFETY ........................3-1 C. SAFETY PROGRAM......................... 3-1 D. REFERENCE SOURCES........................3-2 E.
  • Page 4 1836 Cleatbender GIB ADJUSTMENT: (ALL 1836 MODELS) ..................5-13 J. BACK GAUGE ADJUSTMENT: (MODELS 1836-1- 3 & 1836-2-3)..........5-14 Back Gauge Adjustment (1836-1-3): .................5-14 Back Gauge Adjustment (1836-2-3): .................5-14 K. BACK GAUGE ADJUSTMENT: (MODEL 1836-3-3) ..............5-15 Adjust 1 Back Gauge Position:.................5-15 Adjust 2 Back Gauge Position:................5-15 Adjust 3 Back Gauge Position: ................5-15...

  • Page 5: A Message From Lion Machinery

    1836 Cleatbender 1. A MESSAGE FROM LION MACHINERY Thank you for purchasing the LION 1836 (closed end) Cleatbender. The LION 1836 Cleatbender is manufactured with the highest quality material and workmanship. • This machine has a capacity of 18 gauge mild steel and lighter. It cannot accept heavier material.
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  • Page 7: Lockout Guide

    2. LOCKOUT GUIDE The protection of life and limb through responsible actions and adequate safeguards are the responsibility of all individuals in a workplace environment, or any environment where action or miss-action could possibly endanger the safety and wellbeing of others. All maintenance, repair and adjustment procedures performed on this equipment shall comply with existing established Lockout requirements.
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  • Page 9: Safety Summary

    3. SAFETY SUMMARY A. INTRODUCTION Safety is everyone’s business. Whether you are an equipment operator, a maintenance person, a supervisor, or business owner, you are directly responsible for the day-to-day safe operation of your LION Machinery equipment. It is your responsibility to maintain and operate this equipment in strict compliance with all applicable laws, safety regulations, and the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

  • Page 10: Reference Sources

    1836 Cleatbender D. REFERENCE SOURCES Questions concerning specific hazards or safeguarding of equipment may be addressed to the equipment manufacturer. For additional information, refer to the sources listed here: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI B11.18, ”Machinery and Machine Systems for the Processing of Coiled Strip, Sheet and Plate - Safety Requirements for Construction, Care and Use.”...

  • Page 11: Warning Messages In This Manual

    1836 Cleatbender It is important that the meaning of a safety sign be clearly understood by those who may come in contact with the hazard. To increase the understanding of a safety sign’s components, the ANSI Z535 committee encourages safety sign manufacturers and owners of facilities to publish and exhibit the following (above) information on safety posters, safety bulletins or the like.

  • Page 12: Hazard Reminder

    1836 Cleatbender Maintenance Before performing any maintenance on a piece of equipment, insure that all power is locked off in accordance with your company’s lockout/tagout policy. Be sure that all movable members (such as rolls, arms, tables, etc.) are securely blocked from inadvertent motion which might be hazardous.
  • Page 13 1836 Cleatbender SAFETY FIRST THINK NIP POINT WHEN ONE OBJECT ROTATES NEAR ANOTHER, IT CAN PULL YOU IN and CRUSH YOU PINCH POINT WHEN ONE OBJECT MOVES CLOSER TO ANOTHER, IT CAN CUT or PINCH YOU. MOVING EQUIPMENT and COILS CAN KNOCK YOU OFF BALANCE or CRUSH YOU STRIP EDGES and ENDS CAN CUT or STRIKE YOU.
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  • Page 15: Safety Instructions For All Models

    1836 Cleatbender 4. Safety Instructions for all models This machine should only be operated with all guards in place! Review your machine to understand the location of all guards listed below. Finger Guard Top Cover Back Panel (Behind Unit) Foot Pedal Guard Machine Table Top WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FINGERS UNDER THE FINGER GUARD!
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  • Page 17: System Overview

    1836 Cleatbender SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5. SYSTEM OVERVIEW A. DESCRIPTION The LION 1836 Cleatbenders offers an economical way of producing a variety of seams, locks, cleats and bends. The four models available offer a wide range of back gauge positions, along with a variety of bend angles. These machines are easy to setup and minimal maintenance is required.

  • Page 18: Sequence Of Operations: (Models 1836-1-3/1836-2-3/1836-3-3)

    1836 Cleatbender 7. Limit valve causes table bar to retract. 8. Bending continues until angle cam depresses front limit valve. 9. Limit valve reverses bending bar motion. 10. Bending bar returns to upright position. 11. Formed part is removed from the machine. (3) Sequence of Operations: (Models 1836-1-3/1836-2-3/1836-3-3) 1.

  • Page 19: Test Bend Procedure (Model 1836-2-3)

    1836 Cleatbender (2) Test Bend Procedure (Model 1836-2-3) Place a piece of metal from 3 to 36 inches wide on the table and slide it into the machine until it contacts the rear gage. Depress the foot pedal and immediately remove your foot from the pedal. The table bar beneath the table should slide forward and lock the work in place.

  • Page 20: Cam Adjustment Procedures

    1836 Cleatbender WARRANTY NOTE: If adjustments are made that are not listed above and/or instructed by the factory, the machine warranty may be null and void. Call for assistance! C. CAM ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Each model of Cleatbender utilizes anywhere from two to three cams which are used to control the table bar during the bending cycle and when the bar returns to it’s “home”...

  • Page 21: Cam Adjustment Procedure: (All 1836-X-3 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender (b) Adjusting Cam #2 a. The #2 cam (Item B) reverses the bending action. b. If the machine makes a complete bend and stops with the bending bar locked against the hem; lower the #2 cam (Item B) to reverse the bending action sooner. (2) Cam Adjustment Procedure: (All 1836-X-3 Models) The control cams for Model 1836-X-3 models are mounted inside the door on the right side of the machine.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-3 Table Speed Valve

    1836 Cleatbender Moving the #3 or #4 cam down the bar causes it to contact the limit valve earlier in the cycle and results in a smaller angle of bend. Moving the cam up the bar delays the contact with the limit valve until later in the cycle and causes a greater angle of bend.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-4 Bending Bar Speed Valve Components

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-4 Bending Bar Speed Valve Components 1. To increase the table speed, loosen the locknut on adjustment screw A, and turn the screw counterclockwise. This opens the speed control and allows the table to move faster. Remember to tighten the locknut after the adjustment has been made. 2.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-5 Table Height Adjustment

    1836 Cleatbender NOTICE: The table height MUST BE raised for bending of lighter gauge metals. Figure 5-5 Table Height Adjustment To raise the table: 1. Loosen the lock nut on adjusting screw A. 2. Turn adjusting screw counter clockwise to loosen. 3.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-6 Table Position Adjustment

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-6 Table Position Adjustment 1. The table bar position is adjusted using the adjustment nuts (A) located under the main table. 2. The entire table bar assembly is moved by using the hex nuts located at the welded angle mounts on the sides of the machine.

  • Page 26: Bending Bar Speed Adjustment: (All 1836 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-7 Table Position 6. The front edge of the table should be 1/16 inch short of the centerline of rotation when the table is in the forward position. This dimension may be determined from the center mark on the bearing pins on each side of the machine.

  • Page 27: Speed Adjustment

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-8 Bending Bar Speed Valve (1) Speed Adjustment 1. To increase the bending bar speed, loosen the locknut and turn the screw counterclockwise, to slow the bending bar speed, turn the screw clockwise. Remember to tighten the locknut after the adjustment has been made. Figure 5-9 Bending Bar Speed Valve Components 2.

  • Page 28: Hold Down Bar Adjustment: (All 1836 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender b) The bending portion of the cycle should only take one to one and a half seconds. 3. The speed at which the bending bar returns to the start position is not critical. NOTICE Excessive return speed will cause premature wear and tear on the components. H.

  • Page 29: Gib Adjustment: (All 1836 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-11 Hold Down Bar Adjustment Components 4. Adjust until the surfaces of both bars are flush. 5. Once the bars are flush, use the lock screw (Item B) to secure the Hold Down Bar. 6. Finally, tighten the lock nut on the adjustment bolt (Item A) and retighten the Clamp Bolts (Item C).

  • Page 30: Back Gauge Adjustment: (Models 1836-1- 3 & 1836-2-3)

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 5-12 Gib Adjustment 1. If excessive play is present, loosen locknut (A). 2. Turn setscrew (B) until excessive play is removed. 3. Retighten locknut. 4. Recheck that the table operates smoothly and does not bind. IF the table does not move freely, loosen the setscrew an eighth of a turn and recheck.

  • Page 31: Back Gauge Adjustment: (Model 1836-3-3)

    1836 Cleatbender With the toggle on the switch panel in the up position turn the bottom bolt (B) to move the gauge in or out for the desired setting. Tighten the locknuts after adjusting the gauge. K. BACK GAUGE ADJUSTMENT: (MODEL 1836-3-3) The back gauge is moved in and out using the opposing bolts at the rear corners of the machine.

  • Page 32: Clearing Jams: (All 1836 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender Remove the cover to access back gauge adjustment. Loosen both locknuts (A). Rotate adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease the depth of bend or counter clockwise to increase the depth of bend. Tighten the locknuts (A) after adjusting the gauge and reinstall cover. Figure 5-15 Adjusting 3 Back Gauge Position L.

  • Page 33: Bend Chart

    1836 Cleatbender NOTICE! Do not get “Pittsburgh” edges caught under the fingers of the machine. Move “Pittsburgh” edges in between the fingers. M. BEND CHART LION metal benders and folders make difficult bends easy on flats, preformed duct, and transition pieces. BEND TYPE DESCRIPTION Activate either of the alternate angle of bend switches on...
  • Page 34 1836 Cleatbender NOTICE! Clamping gap may require adjustment depending on material thickness. SETTINGS Right Panel #1=180° #2=90° #3=45° Left Panel #1=1.000 Inches #2=.438 #3=.750...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Instructions: (All 1836 Models)

    1836 Cleatbender 6. Maintenance Instructions: (all 1836 models) WARNING! Do not remove guards or covers from the machine unless air supply is disconnected and air pressure has been released from all cylinders and valves. To bleed off the air pressure, depress the BEND START and TABLE RETRACT push buttons several times.

  • Page 36: Figure 6-2 Lubrication Points

    1836 Cleatbender Figure 6-2 Lubrication Points 6. Oil the bending bar pins by dropping oil between the gears and the bearing blocks on the inside of the machine. 7. On models with more than one back gauge position, place a drop of oil on the back gauge shaft at the bronze bushings on either side of the machine.
  • Page 37 1836 Cleatbender ASSEMBLY DRAWING LIST The following listed drawings are included in this manual. If replacement drawings are required, order by drawing number. DRAWING NO. TITLE CF1836-0 1836-0 CLEAT FOLDER ASSEMBLY 1838B-0 SCHEM VALVE & PIPING SCHEMATIC FOR 1836-0-REVISED 1836B-X-3SCHEM VALVE &...
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