General Characteristics - Cembre RHM50 Operation And Maintenance Manual

1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

– Application range: the head is suitable for compression of electrical connectors on conductors
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up to 300 mm (600 MCM).
– Crimping force: ................................................................................................................50 kN
– Max operating pressure: .............................................................................................700 bar
– Oil necessary (displacemnet): ....................................................................................13 cm
– Dimensions: length .......................................................................................................210 mm (8.26 in.)
width ........................................................................................................70 mm
– Weight: (without dies) ...................................................................................................1,6 kg
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1) Setting
The head is equipped with a "self-lock" quick male coupler suitable for connection to a hydraulic,
pneumatic or electrical pump from the Cembre range.
2.2) Die insertion
– Select the appropriate die set for the connector.
– Push up the plate (23) and fi rst insert the lower die (90) into the die holder (20) until locked by
the springs (21) (see fi g. 2).
– Push up the plate (23) and insert the upper die (91) into the guides on the head (see fi g. 2a)
– Release the plate (23) (see fi g. 2b).
– Removal of the dies is a reversal of the above. Always remove the upper die fi rst.
2.3) Die advancement
– Insert the conductor into the connector.
– Locate the connector between the dies at the desired crimp position.
– Operate the pump to advance the main ram (16).
Make sure that dies are exactly positioned on the area to be crimped; otherwise, re-open dies fol-
lowing instructions as per § 2.5 and reposition the connector.
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HYDRAULIC PRESSHEAD
RHM50
(Ref. to Fig. 2)
ENGLISH
(6 sh ton)
(10,000 psi)
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(0.8 cu. in.)
(2.75 in.)
(3.5 lbs)