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Advanced Solid Pack
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2I-01160 Issue 5

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  • Page 1 Advanced Solid Pack User Manual 2I-01160 Issue 5...
  • Page 3 Advanced Solid Pack Advanced Solid Pack User Manual 2I-01160 Issue 5...
  • Page 4 ATA FOR OTASSIUM ROMIDE 8. U ........44 SE OF IAMETER ELLET HOLDER © April 2016 Specac Ltd. All rights reserved. Brilliant Spectroscopy is a trademark of Specac Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 5 Advanced Solid Pack 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Specac product. The Advanced Solid Pack P/N GS01160 consists of the Specac Atlas™ Manual 15T Hydraulic Press P/N GS15011, offered together with a 13mm diameter Evacuable Pellet Die P/N GS03000 for the formation of 13mm diameter KBr pellets/discs typically used for the study of solid samples by transmission IR spectroscopy.
  • Page 6 User Manual 2. Unpacking and Installation of the Press From the Advanced Solid Pack P/N GS01160 offering, the Atlas™ Manual 15T Hydraulic Press and 13mm Evacuable Pellet Die and other parts are shipped in appropriate packaging, primarily for safe transportation of the press itself.
  • Page 7 Advanced Solid Pack The press has internal transport packing around the top, by the lead screw handle. (See Fig 1.) This packing is four pieces of cardboard stacked on top of each other, held tight by the lead screw handle and supporting the pump handle in an upright position.
  • Page 8 User Manual Place the press in its working position. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to attach the press permanently to a laboratory bench. Two 10 mm diameter holes are provided in the base casting for this purpose. (See Fig 2.) It is recommended that M8 diameter bolts are used to secure the press and that the bench top is at least 25 mm thick to take the weight of the press.
  • Page 9 The serial number is also on the Test Certificate found at the rear of this manual. If you need to contact Specac regarding a service or repair issue relating to an Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press, please be as specific as possible regarding the nature of the enquiry.
  • Page 10 User Manual 3. Checklist of Contents Once the press has been removed from it packaging and safely positioned to where it will be used, check that the following items have been supplied in the Advanced Solid Pack. • P/N GS15011 Atlas™ Manual 15T Hydraulic Press.
  • Page 11 Section 6 is for the diagrams bubble part number explanations and for the respective spare parts. The Specac Atlas™ Manual 15T Hydraulic Press has been designed for a wide variety of pressing applications, but is specifically suited to the preparation of KBr discs using Specac evacuable pellet die assemblies.
  • Page 12 User Manual Specifications - Atlas™ Manual 15T Hydraulic Press Maximum Height (at pump handle) 610 mm Maximum Width 310 mm Maximum Depth 190 mm Weight 50 Kg Lower Piston Stroke 25.4 mm Upper Lead Screw Travel 89 mm Minimum Daylight (Distance Between Pressing Faces) 38 mm Maximum Daylight (Distance Between Pressing 152 mm...
  • Page 13 When using the Specac Film Making Accessories P/N's GS15640 and GS15800, although the tonnage loads to apply are typically 1 to 2 tons, Specac advise that the safety guards are used wherever possible. When using a Film Making Accessory it is a requirement that the pressure relief valve assembly (66 to 72) on the Atlas™...
  • Page 14 User Manual Operation of the Press (The text for “bubble part” number identification also refers to the 2D Diagrams Figs 13. to 18. found on pages 28 to 33 of this manual). The press is supplied filled with hydraulic oil and is ready to use. The only preparation required before operation is to remove the nylon vent screw (37) from the pump plate (36) of the pump block assembly.
  • Page 15 Advanced Solid Pack Raise the front safety guard (65) and place the work to be pressed on the lower bolster pressing face (5) covering the piston (4). Ensure that the work is positioned centrally and lower the safety guard. Screw down the top bolster pressing face (23) attached to the lead screw (21), by turning the lead screw handle (20) clockwise.
  • Page 16 User Manual Ring Fig 6. Maximum Limit of Piston (4) Travel (Red Ring Showing) If the work (e.g. a sample in a die set) is compressing to the extent that the piston (4) has travelled to show the red line but the compression load has not been reached, release the pressure by turning the pressure release handle (30) anticlockwise (slowly) by about one complete rotation.
  • Page 17 Advanced Solid Pack Note: If the applied tonnage load set at the load gauge (31) drops by more than one ton over a 15 minute period, this may indicate that there is a fault in the system for holding the applied pressure, rather than from any relaxation in the work being pressed.
  • Page 18 User Manual 66-72 Fig 7. Pressure Relief Valve for Setting a Maximum Load valve is fully open, there will be no pressure build up in the system (the pressure/load gauge (31) indicator will not rise and show a load) and excess pressure being pumped will vent off at the relief valve.

  • Page 19: Lead Screw Assembly

    Advanced Solid Pack Tip: This is a useful feature for pressing applications where a maximum load limit is required. For example, 10 Tons maximum for 13 mm evacuable pellet dies P/N GS03000. Beware! With the pressure relief valve set knob (69) turned fully clockwise it is possible that the press will reach and go beyond the maximum load rating for the press;...
  • Page 20 Specac may be contacted via email at techsupport@specac.co.uk. However, certain faults can be easily identified and repaired without the potential need for return of the press to Specac. The following information is provided to identify faults and carry out the necessary repairs and adjustments should you decide to do so.
  • Page 21 Advanced Solid Pack Remedy: By pumping the press without the pressure release handle (30) tightened, the foreign matter may be removed from the valve seat by a flow of oil washing through the system. Pump the press about ten times. If this does not work, then you will need to gain access to the non-return valve ball bearing (50) for inspection.
  • Page 22 User Manual Remedy: The procedure to gain access to the oil filter (55) for cleaning and/or replacement is found in the Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press Servicing Guide. Cause 5: Airlock in Pump Assembly. Remedy: The pump block assembly and possibly the piston side of the press must be bled of air trapped within the oil.
  • Page 23 Advanced Solid Pack Take a piece of work (for example, a block of metal) and place it into the pressing area on the lower pressing face, and press it in the usual way (Close pressure release handle (30) and pump via the pump handle (32)).
  • Page 24 User Manual Retighten the bleed screw (40) and wipe away any expelled oil. Now release the pressure from the system (open the pressure release handle (30)) and remove the work from the press. Carefully replace the pump block upper gasket (38) and the pump plate (36) and secure with the four fixing screws.
  • Page 25 Advanced Solid Pack access to the bleed screw (6). (The bolster simply lifts clear of the piston. There may be some suction due to a thin film of oil on the bolster and piston contact faces). Loosen, but do not remove this bleed screw and take a piece of work (e.g.
  • Page 26 User Manual 6. Legend (Bubble Number Part Identification) Item Description Item Description Base casting Pump block O-ring Cylinder block Pump block screw * Cylinder block screw * (4 off) (6 off) Pressure release Piston handle * Piston lower bolster Load gauge Piston bleed screw * Pump handle Bleed ball 3/16”...

  • Page 27: Spare Parts

    (2 off) Spare Parts The above list of parts can be ordered as spares from Specac. Note: When ordering spares, you must include a full description of the item (from the parts list) and where marked with an asterisk * also provide the serial number of your press.
  • Page 28 User Manual 2D Diagrams of Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press Fig 13. Front Cutaway View of Manual Hydraulic Press...
  • Page 29 Advanced Solid Pack 66-72 Fig 14. Front Cutaway View of Manual Hydraulic Press...
  • Page 30 User Manual Fig 15. Side View of Manual Hydraulic Press...
  • Page 31 Advanced Solid Pack Top View Underside View Fig 16. Top and Underside View of Pump Block Assembly...
  • Page 32 User Manual 45-47 Fig 17. Side Cutaway View of Manual Hydraulic Press...
  • Page 33 Advanced Solid Pack Fig 18. Side Cutaway View of Pressure Relief Valve Assembly...
  • Page 34 User Manual Test Certificate - Atlas™ Manual Hydraulic Press Product Number: GS15011 GS25011 Serial No:___________________ Order No:_____________________ Item Check/Test Checked Visual inspection of Guard Visual inspection of gauge nuts Visual inspection of bolts Condition of paint Correct function of gauge Check for oil leaks Check piston release Press able to reach 15 tons / 25 tons...

  • Page 35: Unpacking And Checklist

    Unpacking and Checklist On receipt of your evacuable pellet die (specifically the 13mm diameter pellet die P/N GS03000 with Advanced Solid Pack P/N GS01160), please ensure that the following parts have been supplied. ● 1 Die body (this part carries the evacuation port on dies of 20mm diameter sizes and above).
  • Page 36 User Manual Die Care and Use with KBr Powder The dies are made from corrosion resistant steel, but because of the corrosive nature of wet KBr or possibly from other substances used with the dies, it is necessary to take certain precautions. A) When not in use always ensure that the die and its component parts are thoroughly clean and dry.
  • Page 37 Advanced Solid Pack Place the base (2) of the die onto a work surface. (For dies up to 13mm in diameter the base will include a black colored surrounding evacuation ring and port (5)). For dies of 20mm diameter and above, the base does not have the surrounding evacuation ring and port.
  • Page 38 User Manual Filling the Evacuable Pellet Die with Sample This procedure is typically for the filling of a 13mm die, but can be adapted for your specific sample and size die. Using a paper chute, funnel or spatula, pour a well ground and mixed powder (2 to 4mg sample in 175 to 225mg KBr mixture) to be compacted into the bore of the cylinder body (4).
  • Page 39 Advanced Solid Pack Note: The following table gives typical loads to produce good quality KBr pellets. Die Size Typical Load Maximum Load Limit 10mm 3.00 tons 5.00 tons 13mm 7.00 tons 10.00 tons 20mm 18.00 tons 25.00 tons 32mm 25.00 tons 50.00 tons 40mm 25.00 tons...
  • Page 40 User Manual Replace this inverted assembly into the press and apply a light load between the plunger (6) and the extractor ring (8). The load can be applied by rotation of the lead screw assembly in the manual hydraulic press or by pumping the piston of the press. As the load is applied the bottom stainless steel pellet (1) will emerge first from the bottom of the cylinder followed by the compacted sample pellet and then the top stainless steel pellet.
  • Page 41 Advanced Solid Pack extractor ring (8) as shown in Fig 23. The die is assembled inverted with the pellet (1) and ultra-micro frame in place. The aperture is carefully filled with the powder sample such that it is heaped 1 to 2mm above the surface of the frame (9).
  • Page 42 Blending can be achieved either by using a mortar and pestle (P/N GS03600 – supplied with the Advanced Solid Pack P/N GS01160 offering), or by using a grinding mill such as the Specamill (P/N GS06000).
  • Page 43 Advanced Solid Pack Safety Data for Potassium Bromide (KBr) General Medium for making Potassium Bromide pellets for IR spectroscopy. When fused together as a solid can be polished and used as a transmission window material. Hygroscopic material similar to Sodium Chloride (NaCl). Soluble in water, glycerine and alcohols.
  • Page 44 User Manual 8. Use of the 13mm Diameter Pellet Holder Supplied with the Advanced Solid Pack is the 13mm diameter pellet holder P/N GS03410. The pellet holder consists of a 3” x “2 slide mount plate (1) with a central 11.8mm diameter aperture and circular clip mount and retainer assembly.

  • Page 45: Notes For Use

    Advanced Solid Pack Notes for Use...
  • Page 46 User Manual Notes for Use...
  • Page 47 Systems Engineering Inc. -Tokyo Fax: 215 793 4011 Tel: 03 3946 4993 Fax: 03 3946 4983 United Kingdom email:systems-eng@systems-eng.co.jp Specac Ltd. - London Website: www.systems-eng.co.jp Unit 12, Science & Innovation Centre Halo Business Park Spain Orpington Teknokroma S.Coop C. Ltda...
  • Page 48 Brilliant Spectroscopy™ www.specac.com SPECAC INC. SPECAC LTD. 414 Commerce Drive Unit 12, Science & Innovation Centre Suite 175, Halo Business Park Fort Washington, Orpington PA 19034, USA Kent BR5 3FQ Tel: 215 793 4044 Tel: +44 (0) 1689 873134 Fax: 215 793 4011...

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