Pneumatic Information - Signode TENSION-WELD VT-16HD Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

PNEUMATIC INFORMATION

AIR PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
The VT tools are designed to operate at an air pressure of 90 psig (6.2 Bar).
AIR PRESSURE VS. PERFORMANCE
The air pressure supplied to the VT tool must be a minimum of 85 psig (5.7 Bar) If the air supply
pressure can be adjusted within a range from 85 psi to 90 psi (5.7 - 6.2 Bar) the VT tool's
performance can be fine tuned to a particular application or operation preferences. Changing the
VT air supply pressure to the tool will directly alter the rate at which the tool will take-up the strap
slack and the strap tension. Increasing or decreasing the VT air supply within the suggested 85 to
90 psig (5.7-6.2 Bar) range will not seriously affect the actual welding portion of the strap cycle.
After an initial "Break-In" period, the air motor may become more powerful. If the tool's
performance is effected by this increase in performance, reduce the air motor output by turning
the adjustment screw (Key 98) clockwise as required.
AIR SUPPLY INSTALLATION
If compressor has a good dryer unit, use black pickled pipe. When a dryer unit is not installed,
use galvanized or copper pipe. To perform reliably, a pneumatic tool requires a continuous source
of clean, water-free air at adequate pressure.
Never operate this tool using a bottled air or gas source.
Bottled air/gas sources do not provide consistent operating pressure.
A filter-regulator-lubricator (FRL) unit
must be installed as close to the air
tool as possible, preferably within 10
feet. It should be placed in a
convenient location where it can
easily be drained, adjusted, and filled
with oil. The air hose must have at
least a 1/2" I.D. A quick disconnect
socket fitting is installed on the
stress spring end of the hose for
convenient hookup to the air tool.
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Unit, 1/2" NPT
(Signode Part No. 424773)
FRL Mounting Bracket
(Signode Part No. 071982)
Air Hose, 1/2" ID, 3/8" Fittings
(Signode Part No. 424774)
Quick Disconnect, 3/8" Fitting
(Signode Part No. 008569)
Reducer Bushing, 1/2" to 3/8"
(Signode Part No. 426767)
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