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SM-FT-3000 Banding Tool Operation, Parts & Safety Manual Original Instructions w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Index Tooling Depending on set up, this tool is designed to assemble: – Smart Tie 20mm (¾˝) ® – Smart Tie 32mm (1¼˝) ® – Smart Band 19mm (¾˝) Hybrid & Compact ® – Smart Band 32mm (1¼˝) Hybrid & Compact systems. ®...
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Health & Safety - Warning & Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully: Whilst Smart Band and Smart Tie are considered to be ® ® significantly safer than alternative metallic solutions, failure to follow these instructions can still result in personal injury. General safety considerations: 1.
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AIR LUBRICATOR mount the lubricator at least as high, or preferably higher than KNOB FOR ADJUSTING PRESSURE the tool. HCL recommend allowing 100ml/1000 strap fittings FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO THE PNEUMATIC All tools are supplied with a 5m supply hose.
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Continuous Tightening Tool - Tensioning Pressure Conversion (N/mm Triangle x 0.006895 x 0.1 x 145.03 x 10 (lb/in x 0.06895 x 14.503 32mm and 19mm Hybrid Buckle Recommended Pressure Settings WARNING – Do not exceed the maximum pressure settings recommended for the system being applied Dynamic Max System Force Min Retention Force...
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Continuous Tightening Tool - Operation Insert band into fixed end of the buckle* *Does not apply to Smart Band Compact ® TEETH ENGAGED Pull back band to engage latch and push latch down onto band* *Does not apply to Smart Band Compact ®...
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Continuous Tightening Tool - Operation Pull band tight by hand, making sure teeth are fully engaged with band SM-FT-3000-32 tool with trigger operation CUT BUTTON shown for reference. All other tool variants have a button to operate the tool TRIGGER Insert tool onto band, whilst holding down trigger –...
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Maintenance - Servicing – Gripping Wheel & Blade WARNING – Never service the tool whilst connected to a pressurised air line Remove any blockages from Gripping wheel teeth. To access all of the teeth, connect air line and press trigger to rotate Gripping wheel –...
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Maintenance - Servicing – Cutting Piston WARNING – Never service the tool whilst connected to a pressurised air line Remove the Banjo bolt and hose from the top of the Cutting piston. Remove the M4 Capscrews (7x) and the Cutting cylinder. Remove the Piston assembly from the Cutting cylinder.
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-32 w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-32 w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-19 w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-19 w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-20ST w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-20ST w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-32ST w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
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Maintenance - Parts List – SM-FT-3000-32ST w w w.h clfaste ne rs . com...
Maintenance - Troubleshooting Symptom 1: Smart Band or Smart Tie failure during fitting ® ® Failure Mode & Possible Cause Solution 1. Band/Buckle breaks due to incorrect input pressure Set correct input pressure (Refer to Section 2.3, Tensioning Table) 2. Buckle breaks due to incorrect tool positioning during fitting Ensure tool is correctly positioned in buckle.
CE Marking - EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1-2004 Document reference No. CE-1000 Name of manufacturer: HCL Fasteners Ltd Address of manufacturer: First Avenue, Westfield Industrial Estate, Radstock, Bath, BA3 4BS, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1761 417714 Email: sales@hcl-clamping.co.uk...
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Your attention is drawn to the following: HCL warrants that a new HCL banding tool will operate per functional specifications for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of shipment to the owners place of business. Normal wearing parts, as outlined in the Operations, Parts &...