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ABOUT TRI TOOL TECHNOLOGIES At Tri Tool, we are committed to your success through relentless innovation and powerful partnership. We insist on developing tools and equipment that exceed your expectations of performance, precision, safety, and durability. As a full-service engineering firm, we are here to support you every step of the way.
TRI TOOL INC. TRI TOOL INC. Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY: All products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The period of this warranty shall be three years from the date of shipment for all products, except for welding and Non- Standard Products which shall be one year from the date of shipment.
Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Buyer’s notice of a defective Goods must identify the specific Goods affected, and the nature of the defect. It is required when returning the defective Goods, that it is suitably packed, fully insured, and transportation and insurance prepaid in accordance with instructions issued by Seller.
The instructions and descriptions in this manual were accurate when the manual was written. However, the information in the manual is subject to change without notice. Check for updated information before you start any job. The Tri Tool Inc. web site has the most current information.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell SAFETY GLASSES: Indicates a hazardous situation that requires the use of safety glasses. GLASSES HOT SURFACE: Indicates a hazardous situation that hot surfaces may be present. HOT SURFACE GLOVES: Indicates a hazardous situation that requires glasses.
TRI TOOL INC. 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In General Use standard safety equipment such as: hard hats, safety shoes, safety harnesses, protective clothes, and other safety devices when appropriate. Operate this tool only in accordance with specific operating instructions. WARNING: Do not override the dead-man switch on the power unit. Locking down, obstructing, or in any way defeating the dead-man switch on the power drive unit may result in serious injury.
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Before you start operating the equipment, do no-load tests and feed function checks. Tool Use Use the right tool and tool bit for the job. Contact Tri Tool to help with your application. Keep the tool bits fully engaged in the tool bit holders. Loose bits are sharp and can cause cuts or punctures.
The Model 601SBM Low-Profile Clamshell is a split-frame pipe lathe designed for severing and beveling in-line pipe with a minimum range of 1/4" through 1" pipe with minimal radial and axial clearance. Using Standard Tool Blocks the Model 601SBM may be configured to perform the following operations: • Sever in-line pipe.
Power Requirements: 55 cfm at 90 psi (26 L/s at 621 kPa) with the standard Air Motor. 548.3 21.59 4.17 88.9 3.50 3.03 234.3 9.22 HEIGHT NOMINAL SEVER LINE 5.32 36.8 50.8 ROTATION 1.45 2.00 BASIC MACHINE Figure 1: Envelope, Model 601SBM Clamshell Air Motor 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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TRI TOOL INC. NOTE: Capacity exceeds the maximum wall thickness for small pipe sizes. Cutting Capacities on 1/4" Through 1" Pipe Low Profile Tool Standard Tool Blocks Blocks Severing with standard procedures 38" wall (9.7 mm) .63" wall (16.00 mm) Severing with special procedures 1.00"...
Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell 5. MAINTENANCE All components should be cleaned and coated with a light film of oil prior to use. Use a clean, non-detergent oil, preferable SAE 10 (90 SSU or lighter). NOTE: The Motor warranty is void if damage occurs from contaminated air or lack of lubrication.
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TRI TOOL INC. After every 40 hours of actual operation Thoroughly clean and lubricate Main Gear, Drive Gear, male and female Tool Slides, Feed Screws, and Tripper Block Assy. Non-scheduled maintenance Readjust the Main Bearing pre-load if the Clamshell generates excessive heat or if the Main Bearing becomes loose.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Figure 3: Bearing Adjustment Screw Locations Over-tightening the Bearing Adjustment Set Screws will result in accelerated bearing wear and lower available power. Lock the Bearing pre-load by tightening the Bearing Adjustment Lock Screws (A through F).
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Check the Housing cavity for chips, dirt and/or corrosion. To reassemble, wipe clean all of the Bearing surfaces and clean the Housing cavity. Regrease the Gear using a lubricant approved by TRI TOOL Inc. Refer to ‘Lubricant Recommendations’ located later in this section.
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Inspect both Drive and Main Gears for chips or burrs and clean as required. Coat the teeth of the Drive Gear and the Main Gear with a grease which is approved by TRI TOOL Inc. Refer to the Tripper Block Assy. Lubrication and Tripper Shaft adjustment located later in this section.
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TRI TOOL INC. Figure 5: Tool Block Assembly Tool Holder Adjustment Loosen the Hold-down Screws on the Adjustable Slide Rail. Run the Tool Holder to the most outward position. Using the Adjustment Set Screws, apply a light force to the side of the Adjustable Slide Rail so that it is in positive contact with the Tool Holder.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Adjust only those screws, which bear directly in line with the Tool Holder. Tighten the Hold down Screws to about 12 to 24 in-lbs. (1.4 to 2.7 N-m). (Finger tight using a hex key) Using the Spanner Wrench, run the Tool Holder to the inward most position.
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The Air Motor requires a Class 2 lubricant, viscosity of 100 to 200 SSU at 100OF (38OC) minimum aniline point of 200OF (93OC). Tri Tool Inc.– Air Tool Lubricant (P/N 68-0022) AMOCO – American Industrial Oil No. 32 Atlantic Richfield – Duro Oil S-150 Chevron –...
Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell 6. OPERATION Read the operation instructions before operating the Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell. Configure the clamshell for the specific task required. Mount the Tool Blocks and Tripper Bracket onto the Clamshell. Select and install the proper Clamping Pad Set into the Clamshell. Refer to the section on ‘Clamping Pad Sets’...
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TRI TOOL INC. Secure the Clamshell to the Pipe Clean the mating surfaces and the ID of the Clamshell halves. Wipe clean the mounting surface of the pipe. Check to ensure that the Tool Blocks will clear the pipe when the Clamshell is mounted.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell If using Fixed Clamping Pads; P/N 26-0537, 26-0539, 26-0543, or 26-0545, the following procedure must be used for mounting them into the Housing of the Model 601SBM Clamshell. Insert the Screw (P/N 33-1305) into the housing from the outside with a blade type Screwdriver to the depth shown in “Fixed Pad installation”.
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TRI TOOL INC. Figure 10: Air Motor Alternate Positions Figure 11: Approach of the Feed Pin to the Feed Sprocket Figure 12: Dead Man Switch Warning WARNING: DO NOT OVERIDE THE DEADMAN SWITCH. Locking down, obstructing, or in any way defeating the deadman switch on this unit may result in serious injury.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Check for proper alignment of the Feed Sprockets. Refer to the picture “Approach of the Feed Pin to the Feed Sprocket.” Run the Headstock slowly with the Feed Pin ‘in’ to insure that the Sprocket is set right. (Do not run at full speed during the first revolution.)
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TRI TOOL INC. Configure the Clamshell for the Specific Task Required Select the proper Tool Blocks Tool Block Selection Tool Block Height from Centerline of the Tool Block Travel Assy cut to the Headstock Face 08-0036 1.50" 38.1 mm .63"...
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Select the proper Tool Bit set. Refer to the section “Tool Bits.” WARNING: Use of dull or improperly designed Tool Bits or Tool Bits not manufactured by Tri Tool Inc. may result in poor performance and may constitute abuse of this machine and therefore voids the Tri Tool Inc. factory warranty.
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TRI TOOL INC. Socket Weld Removal Install the Tool Bit in the Socket Weld Tool Holder (Optional) as show. See the picture below. When the Tool Bit first cuts the parent metal, stop the machine and retract the Tool Holder.
Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell 7. CUTTING SPEEDS The chart shows RPM to obtain the specified Tool Bit surface cutting speed on the surface of the pipe. Cutting Speeds (Approximately) RPM for 200 RPM for 250 Pipe RPM for 300 in/min...
67-3162 26-0533 26-0535 .750" 19.1 mm 67-3163 26-0533 26-0537 3/8" .675" 17.1 mm 67-3164 26-0541 26-0539 .625" 15.9 mm 67-3165 26-0541 26-0543 1/4" .540" 13.7 mm 67-3166 26-0541 26-0545 Contact TRI TOOL Inc. for sizes not listed 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell 9. TOOL BITS Sever and Double Bevel Tool Bit Sets Sever and Double Bevel Tool Bit Sets have been designed to leave a bevel on both pieces of pipe or tube which has been severed.
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TRI TOOL INC. Sever and Bevel Tool Bit Sets Left Hand Sever and Bevel Tool Bit Sets have been designed to bevel the end of the pipe or tube, which is cut from the pipe, or tube on which the Clamshell is mounted.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Right Hand Sever and Bevel Tool Bit Sets have been designed to bevel the end of the pipe or tube on which the Clamshell is mounted. Figure 18: Right Hand Sever and Bevel Tool Bit Set...
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TRI TOOL INC. Sever Tool Bit Sets Left Hand Sever Tool Bit Sets sever the pipe or tube away from the clamshell relative to the Tool Holder. Figure 19: Left Hand Sever Tool Bit Set Standard Tool Blocks (P/N 08-0036)
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Right Hand Sever Tool Bit Sets sever the pipe or tube close to the clamshell relative to the Tool Holder. Figure 20: Right Hand Sever Tool Bit Set Standard Tool Blocks (P/N 08-0036) Max Wall...
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TRI TOOL INC. Special Tool Bit Sets Socket Weld Removal Tool bits have been designed to remove the weld from a weld type socket joint. These Tool Bits also require special Tool Holders. Figure 21: Socket Weld Removal Tool Bit...
TRI TOOL INC. 11. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The Tool Bit Chatters Probable Causes: The tool bit is loose or overextended. The tool bit is damaged. The tool holder is too loose in the slides. The cutting speed is too fast. The clamping pads are loose on the pipe or tube.
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Problem: The Headstock is hard to rotate by hand. Probable Causes: The Air Motor is still engaged. The Clamping Pads are too tight on the pipe or tube. Foreign material is on the mating surface of the split-lines.
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TRI TOOL INC. Problem: The Clamshell is slipping on the pipe or tube. (Fixed Pads) Probable Causes: The clamping pads are not in full contact with the pipe or tube. The clamping pressure is too light. Scale and/or other foreign material is present on the pipe or tube.
• Clamping Pad Sets (Refer to the Chapter on Clamping Pad Sets) • Lathe Stand Kit (P/N 60-0042) A portable Air Caddy (FRL) is required to protect the warranty on all TRI TOOL INC air driven tools. 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
TRI TOOL INC. 13. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL 601SBM CLAMSHELL SUB-ASSEMBLY 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Parts List, Model 602.5SBM Clamshell Sub-Assy. Part Item Description Qty. 19-0280 HOUSING, MAIN 24-0371 PLATE, BEARING BACKING 24-0381 PLATE, BEARING BACKING 24-0500 PLATE, THRUST BAR ASSY, ADJUSTABLE REFER TO SECTION ON CLAMPING PADS FOR OPTIONS...
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TRI TOOL INC. HOUSING, ASSY, DRIVE (P/N 19-0285) 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Parts List, Housing Assy, Drive (P/N 19-0285) Part Item Description Qty. 19-0284 HOUSING 29-0065 BEARING BALL 30-0294 RING, RETAINING, EXTERNAL 30-0411 RING, RETAINING, INTERNAL 33-0048 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 33-0288 SCREW, BUTTON HEAD, 1/4-20 X 7/8...
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TRI TOOL INC. MOTOR ASSY, AIR (P/N 57-0083) 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Parts List, Motor Assy, Air (P/N 57-0083) Part Item Description Qty. 33-0965 SCREW, SHOULDER, 1/2 X 1" 53-0029 VALVE ASSY, FLOW CONTROL 53-0016 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL 54-0050 NIPPLE, EXT PIPE TO EXT PIPE 54-0126 COUPLING, MALE, QUICK DISCONNECT...
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TRI TOOL INC. TOOL BLOCK, STANDARD (P/N 08-0036) 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Parts List, Tool Block, Standard (P/N 08-0036) Part Item Description Qty. 33-0032 SCREW, CAP, #10-24 X 1" 33-0043 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 1 1/4" 33-0279 SCREW, BUTTON HEAD, #10-24 X 1/2" 33-0639 SCREW, SET, 5/16-24 X 5/16" CUP PT 33-0642 SCREW, SET, 5/16-24 X 1/2"...
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TRI TOOL INC. TOOL BLOCK, LOW PROFILE (P/N 08-0096) 92-0092 Rev. 210701...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell Parts List, Tool Block, Low Profile (P/N 08-0096) Part Item Description Qty. 33-0027 SCREW, CAP, #10-24 X 3/8" 33-0031 SCREW, CAP, #10-24 X 7/8" 33-0040 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 3/4" 33-0501 SCREW, SET, 1/4-20 X 3/8" CUP PT 33-1377 SCREW, SET, 1/4-28 X 3/8"...
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TRI TOOL INC. BLOCK, ASSY, TRIPPER LEVER (P/N 47-2388) Parts List, Block Assy, Tripper Lever (P/N 47-2388) Part Item Description Qty. 14-0138 SHAFT ASSY, TRIPPER, SB 24-3901 GUARD, TRIPPER, SB 30-0125 PLUNGER, BALL, 1/4-20 X 17/32" 30-5686 LABEL, HAND CRUSH/TRIANGLE 33-0042 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 1"...
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Model 601SBM Low Profile Clamshell 14. RECOMMENDED SPARES Recommended Spares for the Low Profile Clamshell Part Item Description Qty. 14-0138 SHAFT ASSY 32-0126 PIN, FEED SPROCKET 33-0040 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 3/4" 33-0043 SCREW, CAP, 1/4-20 X 1 1/4" 33-0965...
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