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FLEX-5S
Repair Manual
Threaded Insert Power Tool
Pull to Stroke Set Up
Part of the FLEX family of modular-based tooling.
FLEX tooling has the capability to be upgraded from the
original base tool. Upgrades include process-monitoring,
conversion to an in-line tool, conversion to a split tool with a
remote booster, and conversion to a pull to pressure tool.
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- Page 1 FLEX-5S Repair Manual Threaded Insert Power Tool Pull to Stroke Set Up Part of the FLEX family of modular-based tooling. FLEX tooling has the capability to be upgraded from the original base tool. Upgrades include process-monitoring, conversion to an in-line tool, conversion to a split tool with a...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SHEREX PRODUCT LINE SHOWCASE........................23 Sherex Warranty Sherex Fastening Solutions FLEX-5S carries a 6 month warranty against defects that are caused by faulty materials or workmanship. Sherex warranty period commences from the date of delivery which is confirmed either by the invoice or delivery note. The warranty becomes invalidated if the installation tool is misused or not serviced, maintained, and operated according to the instructions in the Quick Start and Repair Manuals. -
Page 3: Safety
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED. DO NOT USE ANY EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH THE TOOL THAT HAS NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED OR PROVIDED BY SHEREX FASTENING SOLUTIONS. ▪ Failure to do so could result in voided warranty and/or personal injury... -
Page 4: Tool Overview
OOL OVERVIEW The FLEX-5S tool is designed for installing Sherex threaded insert/rivet nuts. The tool utilizes a pull to stroke installation method. The advantage with this method is that the pulling distance of the tool can be set to a specified distance ensuring the rivet nut insert is pulled to the same position (distance) with each actuation of the tool. -
Page 5: Tool Size Capabilities
Stainless Steel Consult Sherex Consult Sherex FLEX-5 Tool Recommended FLEX-5 Tool Not Recommended The FLEX-5P & FLEX-5S can install all RIV-FLOAT® & RIV-FLOAT®-SHORT Rivet Nuts up to 5/16-24 (M8) Reference Page 8 for RIV-FLOAT® & RIV-FLOAT®-SHORT Head Set Part Numbers... -
Page 6: Tool Specifications
Inserts M3 – M10 #4-40 – 3/8-24 Contact Sherex should you require a pull to stroke setup for this tool (FLEX 5P) F L E X - 5 S T O O L D I M E N S I O N S 10.24... -
Page 7: Air Service
Lock position by tightening lock nut 2 against the nose case. Head sets should be serviced weekly. Any damaged or worn out parts should be replaced. Check for mandrel wear and replace when necessary. Sherex recommends using high quality socket head cap screws such as Unbrako® and Holo-Krome®. -
Page 8: Head Set Components
EAD SET COMPONENTS Head sets vary in shape according to the insert thread size. Each head set represents a unique group of components that can be ordered individually and are unique to the size of the fastener. We suggest you keep the components listed below in stock to be used as replacements. (Numbers refer to sketch on previous page). - Page 9 EAD SET COMPONENTS - RIV-FLOAT® (Numbers refer to sketch on previous page 6) COMPLETE THREAD SIZE HEAD SET ANVIL MANDREL HEX DRIVER REDUCING SLEEVE RIV-FLOAT® Riv-float® is covered under U.S. Patent No. 7,713,011 FL5-HS-2528R FL5-HS-00848 M-2528-225 FL5-HS-00748 FL5-HS-09148 FL5-HS-2528R FL5-HS-00848 M-2528-225 FL5-HS-00748 FL5-HS-09148...
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Page 10: Stroke Adjustment Procedure
Ring (3) thickness. Contact Sherex should you require assistance determining the appropriate stroke. Warning** A stroke setting that is too large for the application may cause an over installed installation condition which may damage the mandrel, the base material, and/or the rivet nut insert. -
Page 11: Maintenance
® assembly. Only a trained technician should service the Flex 5S tool. Should the Flex 5S tool require repair, the tool can be sent to the Sherex authorized repair center: Alcorn Industrial, Inc 5412 Rock Hampton Court Indianapolis, IN 46268 sales@alcornindustrial.com... -
Page 12: Tool Disassembly
OOL DISASSEMBLY... - Page 13 FLEX-5S SPARE PARTS Sherex Sherex Ref. Description Ref. Description Part Number Part Number NOSE CASE O RING KIT 4 pcs FLEX5-12091 FLEX5-K4044 FLEX5-12092 ADAPTOR NUT FLEX5-K0045 TRIGGER KIT WITH OR JOINT KIT TRIGGER FLEX5-12093 FLEX5-00046 SPINDLE FLEX5-12044 FLEX5-00047 AIR CYLINDER...
- Page 14 AIR MOTOR FLEX-5S AIR MOTOR SPARE PARTS Sherex Description Part Number PLANET GEAR SPINDLE FLEX5-12063 FLEX5-09208 PLANET SPACER FLEX5-12066 FRONT WASHER FLEX5-09210 FLEX5-09211 STATOR WING FLEX5-09213 PLUG FLEX5-09216 FLEX5-12061 SEEGER BEARING FLEX5-12062 CROWN FLEX5-12065 BEARING FLEX5-09206 ROTOR FLEX5-12070 BACK WASHER...
- Page 15 Safety Instructions appear on pages 2. The operator should not be involved in maintenance or repair of the tool unless properly trained. The air line must be disconnected before any servicing or dismantling. It is recommended that any dismantling operation be carried out in clean conditions. ...
- Page 16 1 PNEUMATIC CYLINDER Remove rubber base cover Remove the snap ring 3: Remove the plate and O Ring Remove pneumatic piston assembly. This should release itself under the pressure of spring (however it maybe necessary to push the piston against the spring to activate the release) Remove spring and inspect...
- Page 17 2 ROD GUIDE Ensure oil is drained Unscrew rod guide Unscrew the nut Remove the seals Complete kit - 5 pcs.) Seal kit - 3 pcs.) 3 TRIGGER O Ring kit 4 - pcs. Trigger Kit with O Ring Remove nut Remove pin Remove O ring Remove trigger...
- Page 18 4 PRESSURE REGULATOR Remove rubber cover Remove end cap Internal Parts Complete kit 17 - pcs. Seals kit 7 - pcs. Springs kit 2 - pcs. 5 MANUAL REVERSE Seat Complete kit valve and O Ring 8 - pcs. O Ring kit 5 - pcs.
- Page 19 6 SWIVEL AIR INLET Complete kit swivel air inlet 7 AIR MOTOR 8 HYDRAULIC PISTON Remove Screws Motor Cover Screws Air Tubes O Ring Screw off the ring nut Spring Piston rod Seal O Ring Seal Piston Spring Spindle...
- Page 20 7.1 AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 Components 11A to 7A can be A pulled out all together, making sure not to drop pin 7A. A 2 Using a soft mallet, tap splined head of rotor 12A. A 3 Bearing 11A and the front washer 4A will come out with stator 5A and five rotor blades 6A (rotor 12A A ...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Set distance between 1.5 and 2 mm locknut and spindle Air motor jammed Lubricate through air inlet or if required contact Sherex authorized repair center Auto reverse stops Oil level Check oil level and add more oil to the... -
Page 22: Process Monitoring
LEX-5 Process Monitoring Features & Benefits 10 inch color touch panel Connect up to 4 hand tools to each panel Measure installation force and stroke distance For blind rivet nuts form M3 to M10 & #4-40 to 3/8-16 Archive installation data through Ethernet/USB port Prestroke feature accounts for any gaps between rivet nut &... -
Page 23: Sherex Tool Showcase
Tool Showcase Sherex offers installation tools to meet any & all requirements no matter the size of the application or the size of the rivet nut FLEX-18 SSG Pneumatic Series Known as “Spin-Spin Tools,” this line of tooling is designed to... -
Page 24: Sherex Product Line Showcase
CLINCH NUTS Sherex offers three different kinds of clinch nuts to meet the specific requirements of the customer’s application. Sherex clinch nuts can be used in various high strength steels such as dual phase alloy, HSLA, and TRIPS to meet class 10 nut strength requirements. - Page 25 No. 201, Sandong Road, Chungli City Tao-Tuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone: 011-886 3 4988689 Fax: 011-886 3 4989395 Email: sales@sherex.com.tw www.sherex.com.tw SHEREX MEXICO S. de R. L. de C.V. Riego 6 Col. Los Arquitos Queretaro, Queretaro C.P. 76090 Mexico Phone: 52 (442) 196-8075 Email: ventasmexico@sherex.com...
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