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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS MANUAL FLEXARM S-36 & M-60 FlexArm Inc. Division of Midwest Specialties, Inc. 705 Commerce Drive Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 419-738-8147 800-837-2503 (toll free) www.flexmachinetools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Safe Operation: Read This First
• Do not alter or modify the machine. • Read the FlexArm Limited Warranty before performing any maintenance or repairs. • FlexArm is not responsible for accident or injury resulting from the misuse of this machine or for use other than originally designed and intended. -
Page 4: Warranty
Freight can be credited up to $500.00 upon a positive warranty claim. What is not covered by a FlexArm Warranty FlexArm Inc shall not be liable for costs of repair or replacement of a product incurred as a result of: •... -
Page 5: Installation
Figure 1 3. Fasten the FlexArm base mount to the table and secure it with 3/8” bolts as shown in Figure 2. 4. Slide the angle mount over the shaft of the base mount as shown in Figure 3. - Page 6 6. Slide the rear pin of the FlexArm into the upper bore of the angle mount as shown in Figure 4. Note: Use caution not to damage the two roller bearings in the upper bore of the angle mount. 7. Install the unit’s airline into the press-to- release airline fitting (see Figure 4).
- Page 7 12. The filter is equipped with an auto drain and will automatically remove water from the filter bowl. 13. Check the counterbalance of the unit. a. The unit comes counterbalanced to factory specifications. b. The counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator’s preference. 14.
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Page 8: Counterbalance Adjustments
COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT Both the front and rear arms can be adjusted to meet the operator preference. To adjust the counterbalance, turn the adjuster screw located between the top plates for the front arms, and the adjuster screw located between the rear plates for the rear arms (see Figure 6). This will move the dowel pin up or down in the side plates slot. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Ensure the part to be tapped is secured and sitting flat on the same flat surface as the tapping arm is mounted. 2. Select the correct tap holder for the tap size required. Insert the tap into the holder by depressing the locking Figure 7 ring. - Page 10 8. When the hole is tapped (the torque holder rachets for blind holes or the tap extends past the bottom of through holes) actuate the throttle lever and reverse button at the same time to reverse the rotation of the motor and remove the tap from the hole. 9.
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Page 11: Adjusting Torque Holder Clutch Setting
ADJUSTING TORQUE HOLDER CLUTCH SETTING: The torque holders are factory preset to the standard break torque limits developed for each tap size in mild steel (approximately 229 BHN or 25 RC). The break torque limit protects the tap when tapping blind or bottom holes. -
Page 12: Torque Requirements For Tapping Chart
TORQUE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAPPING: Aluminum and 200 BHN 300 BHN 400 BHN Approx. Torque Holder Brass Tap Size leaded brass Steel Steel Steel Break Torque Factory Setting (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) 2.25 4.25 5/16 18.5 7/16 94.5 9/16 59.5 1,000... -
Page 13: Maintenance
• If the FlexArm has been sitting a while between jobs, it may be necessary to add 4-5 drips of oil directly into the motor inlet to place oil on the vanes before running. It will take the lubricator a short time to actually get the oil to the motor when first running the unit. - Page 14 considerably reduce, and may even eliminate, the need to disassemble the quick-change chuck to clean it. If, however, the chuck has accumulated so much dirt and grime that disassembly is necessary, follow the procedures given below: Quick Change Chuck with Knurled Collar: Lift the snap ring out of the groove and slide it towards the motor, resting on the chuck body.
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Page 15: Drawing
DRAWING: S-36 10/29/2020 REV. 003... -
Page 16: Drawing
DRAWING: M-60 10/29/2020 REV. 003... -
Page 17: Cylinder Replacement
When replacing a gas cylinder, make sure not to scratch, mar, or nick the shaft on either the old cylinder being replaced, or the new cylinder being installed. All warranty cylinders must be returned to FlexArm for evaluation. The warranty is void if the cylinder to be evaluated shows signs of scratches or nicks on the cylinder shaft or body. - Page 18 (see Figure 14) so that the rear arm is free and access to the rear cylinder can be made. Carefully lower and place the front portion of the FlexArm on the work surface after the rear arm screws have been removed. Care Figure 14 must be exercised when taking the arm apart! 4.
- Page 19 6. Remove the end fitting from the rod end of the new cylinder. Use care not to damage or scratch the cylinder rod. Dents or scratches on the cylinder rod will cause the nitrogen gas to leak, leading to the need for Figure 15 another cylinder.
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Page 20: Parts And Assembly
10-32 SHCS X 3/8" LG. FILTER / LUBE ASSEMBLY 360024 1/2" NYLON TUBE - A32/S36 S-36-B S-36 ARM ONLY FOR TAPPER / DIE GRINDER M-60-B M-60 ARM ONLY FOR TAPPER / DIE GRINDER FX900110 400 RPM MOTOR, 9/16" CAPACITY FX900115 400 RPM MOTOR WITH 3/8"... - Page 21 1/4-20 SHCS X 2 1/2" LG. 0376M 3/8-16 SHCS x 1 1/2" LG. 4400 MOTOR MOUNT, 400 RPM 15000 S-36 PARALELL ARMS SUB-ASY 15001 M-60 PARALELL ARMS SUB-ASY 15330 BASE & BEARING ANGLE ASSEMBLY 360601 #6 x 1/2" LG. SHEET METAL SCREW 10/29/2020 REV.
- Page 22 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0376M 3/8-16 SHCS x 1 1/2" LG. 14900 WASHER FOR ANGLE MOUNT 15100 BASE MOUNT (S36/M60) 15320 BEARING ANGLE ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0382M BEARING FOR FLANGE & ANGLE 15310 BEARING ANGLE MOUNT 10/29/2020 REV. 003...
- Page 23 FRONT SIDE PLATE (RIGHT) 7215 FRONT SIDE PLATE (LEFT) 15250 REAR PIN FOR BEARINGS 420120 CLEVIS FOR SMALL CYLINDERS 5350 S-36 FRONT ARM ASSEMBLY 5365 M-60 FRONT ARM ASSEMBLY 5355 S-36 REAR ARM ASSEMBLY 5370 M-60 REAR ARM ASSEMBLY 5360...
- Page 24 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0366 BLACK VINYL SOFT CAP 0371M 1/4-20 LOCK NUT 0374M 1/4-20 SHCD X 2 1/2" LG. 06100 TOP SIDE PLATE (RIGHT) 06150 TOP SIDE PLATE (LEFT) 12050 TOP ADJUSTER, UNDER 135# CYL. ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0131M 5/16 x 2"...
- Page 25 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 07220 REAR SIDE PLATE (RIGHT) 07225 REAR SIDE PLATE (LEFT) 12075 BOTTOM ADJUSTER, UNDER 135# CYL. ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0131M 5/16 x 2" DOWEL PIN 0387M RH-LH SOCKET SCREW 13100 BOTTOM ADJUSTER 13400 SWIVEL BAR - TAPPER 420120 CLEVIS FOR SMALL CYLINDERS 10/29/2020...
- Page 26 ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0150M ARM BUSHING 05310 S36 FRONT ARM 05330 M60 FRONT ARM 14700 ARM PIN ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0150M ARM BUSHING 05320 S36 CENTER ARM 05340 M60 CENTER ARM 14700 ARM PIN ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0150M ARM BUSHING...
- Page 27 PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 0385M ELBOW FITTING, 1/2" O.D. 0391M FILTER / LUBRICATOR, NO ELBOW PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 420004 FILTER / LUBE MOUNT BRACKET 420006 LUBRICATOR HALF 420012 FILTER HALF ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 420002 FILTER ELEMENT (5 MICRON) 420003 O-RING FOR BOWL 420005...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following list of common problems when it appears the FlexArm is not working properly. Most of these are resolvable by in-house technicians or operators. Compare any problems with those given in the examples below. Help is just a phone call away; always contact Factory Service at 800-837-2503 with any questions or concerns about operating the FlexArm Tapping Machine. - Page 29 Most air leaks at the top of the motor are found where the nylon hose connects to the push release fitting. It is not unusual for a slight leak to occur when the hose is being flexed. (When the FlexArm is fully extended). Disconnect the main air supply and remove the nylon hose from 10/29/2020...
- Page 30 Midwest Specialties and provide the model number off the air motor for service information. 8. The arm does not balance nor adjust to support the air motor. a) Replace the gas cylinder. Contact FlexArm for replacement cylinders. (Provide the “C16-xxxxx” number printed on the tube of the cylinder).