Summary of Contents for Partial Hand Solutions Partial M-Finger
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Technical Instructions Partial M-Finger PACKAGE CONTENTS RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES (1) Partial M-Finger Assembly Tweezers (1) Grip Tip (installed) S mall eyeglass Phillips (1) Cable Anchor Packet screwdriver (1) Hardware Packet Air hose fitting (1) 2mm Allen Wrench Superglue Sewing thread...
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M-Finger Assembly 1. Partial M-Finger Base 2. Partial M-Finger Tip 3. Grip Tip 4. C able Anchor Packet: spectra cable beige dacron strap black dacron strap black cable cleat speedy rivet head and body black plastic cable connector 5. Hardware Packet: (2) Flat Head Solid Rivets, 1/8”...
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Partial M-Finger Assembly Installation of fingertip into finger base Insert fingertip into base. Insert washer on other side of Insert rivet. finger. Insert retaining ring. Only Secure retaining ring in place install retaining ring at final with air hose fitting (not assembly.
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Partial M-Finger Assembly Installation of spring Insert spring into base of Insert long 0-80 screw to finger. secure spring into fingertip. Tighten with small Phillips screwdriver. Insert thread through spring loop and pull through with tweezers then exit both ends of thread through oval slot on finger base.
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Partial M-Finger Assembly Cable Assembly Prepare cable anchor Insert both ends of cable assembly This step is usually through hole in fingertip and done at the fabrication exit through the bottom. The facility. The finished assembly photo on shows the 2 cables...
Partial M-Fingers are fabricated directly into the socket; no additional mounting hardware is necessary. Note: College Park Industries and Partial Hand Solutions do not provide fabrication services. As fabrication of sockets for thumbs, partial fingers, and fingers is not routine for most facilities, the use of a fabricator, such as SPS National Labs in Cromwell, CT, is recommended.
loosen the tension. The cable cleat converts the two cables into one allowing the two cables to become in-line with each other so they enter the finger base straight and not at an angle. If the cleat was not installed the cables would have to enter the finger base at angles and this would cause unnecessary wear on the cable.