Band-it IT1000-C, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...t BAND IT IDEX Inc 2015 All rights reserved Page 1 of 36 BAND IT IDEX Inc A Unit of IDEX Corporation 4799 Dahlia Street Denver CO 80216 3070 USA P 1 800 525 0758 F 1 800 624 3925 Operating Manual IT10...

Page 2: ...ion 7 8 Air System Air System Requirements 9 Air Control Regulator 10 11 Air System Settings 12 Tool Operation Tie Clamp Installation Procedure 13 IT Tool Orientation Requirements 14 Tie Clamp Inspect...

Page 3: ...this entire manual before unpacking setting up or operating this equipment Pay attention to all danger and caution statements Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or other...

Page 4: ...sabling of the tool When applying clamps care should be taken to insure fingers and loose clothing are not in the way of the clamp being applied Never attempt to clamp objects which have a potential t...

Page 5: ...force of the tool increases After a clamp tail is inserted into the tool the trigger is activated to begin tensioning During the tension cycle the tool continues to tension the band until the pre set...

Page 6: ...g 23 for additional information I17490 Foot Pedal Control Kit IT tools I17450 Manual Foot Pedal Kit The cutoff signal functions by a pneumatic switch set to trigger every cutoff cycle providing an eas...

Page 7: ...ntenance Cover w Tension Block Assembly Serial Location Tool Head with Knife and Cutter Blade see below Quick Connect Air Couplings Cut Off Cylinder Tension Cylinder Tool Mounting Locations Operating...

Page 8: ...IDEX Corporation 4799 Dahlia Street Denver CO 80216 3070 USA P 1 800 525 0758 F 1 800 624 3925 Operating Manual Packaging Option 0 Box includes IT tool owners manual air controller module coiled air...

Page 9: ...oisture Content 20 RH Although cylinders are permanently lubricated premature wear can be caused by contaminants in the air supply or the presence of water and oil The tool s internal valves can also...

Page 10: ...ure Regulator with Gauge Factory set to 70psi Do not set higher than tool manual listed maximum pressure pg 12 To adjust remove screw nut pull down on knob and twist Push back up and replace screw nut...

Page 11: ...ahlia Street Denver CO 80216 3070 USA P 1 800 525 0758 F 1 800 624 3925 Operating Manual Hole layout for mounting to a wall Regulator Mounting Holes Hole layout for mounting to a bench For proper perf...

Page 12: ...again if necessary Repeat until the desired pressure is shown on the tension pressure gauge Tension pressure may need to be adjusted to provide adequate tension for the specific application Initial S...

Page 13: ...e at least 2 5 6 4 cm long 4 Do not activate tool while inserting clamp tail because this can cause tie tail to jam in the Tension Block Assembly 5 Ensure proper tool orientation pg 14 6 Begin tension...

Page 14: ...proach the assembly in the same orientation that it will finish a clamp installation Typically around 20 relative to the surface of the work piece The tool head should come close to the buckle and wor...

Page 15: ...the preformed JR clamp and cuts the remaining tail When installing a JR clamp a visual check is recommended to verify the presence of the locking lip after the clamp has been applied Tie Clamp Inspec...

Page 16: ...clamp performance Use the following guidelines as a reference For specific questions contact BAND IT IDEX Customer Service at 1 800 525 0758 or 303 320 4555 for more information Band target area must...

Page 17: ...e Use the following guidelines as a reference On large oval shapes locate buckle on smaller radius Avoid installing buckles on flat surfaces On rectangular shaped parts locate buckle at corner with to...

Page 18: ...ps to reduce the occurrence of undetectable loose ties The presence of the punch provides a positive visual indicator to identify good vs bad tie installation Tool orientation is critical to proper fu...

Page 19: ...le Handle for Hand Use Be sure not to adjust the handle too far outward beyond interlocking legs or the handle will not function properly or provide support to the operator Tool Ergonomics Tool weight...

Page 20: ...l Flat width D Must be wider than the blade A 0 76 19 3mm 2 Raised width E Must be wider than flip cover B 1 38 35 1mm when between 0 23 1 5 5 8 38 1mm tall Must be wider than the pins C when taller t...

Page 21: ...Fixture Hanger Weight Balancer IT Tool Swing Arm Support boom Balancer 4 axis of movement to locate tool directly over target clamp location The balancer must support a tool weight of approximately 5...

Page 22: ...either end The center block should not induce a tight curve set in the band A tight set in the band will make lacing the band through the buckle more difficult Clamp guide material should be heat tre...

Page 23: ...emote actuation device Examples include palm buttons foot control pedals and others Various actuation devices can be incorporated based upon end user requirements Basic schematic for 2 way 3 way valve...

Page 24: ...45 15 psi during cutoff cycle The signal can be transmitted to a data collection device such as a PLC via the 12 foot extension cable and used as a counter to track the number of clamps applied by the...

Page 25: ...page Evaluate the clamp tail dimple pattern If elongated dimples are present the problem may be with the Tension Block or Front Gripper If a problem is indicated follow the instructions in the Mainten...

Page 26: ...s though it moves but the knife does not extend Remove the side body and verify all links are present and connected Verify there is a knife installed Tool attempts to cutoff and lock the clamp before...

Page 27: ...tructions at appropriate service intervals Do not remove factory applied lubrication from inside tool unless performing a thorough maintenance procedure and then replacing with fresh lubricant immedia...

Page 28: ...on may be affected Please have both the tool model and serial numbers available when calling the factory for service or assistance Contact BAND IT IDEX Customer Service at 1 800 525 0758 or 303 320 45...

Page 29: ...gs and two clevis pins Remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the tension block assembly by lifting it out of tension arm slot Tension block may come out with maintenance cover 3 Fully clean and lubric...

Page 30: ...r damage See the Trouble Shooting Guide Unable to Achieve Tension page 24 for details Reassembly 1 Thoroughly clean out any accumulated debris from inside the Tension Block 2 Lubricate the surfaces sh...

Page 31: ...ol fully assembled 2 Pull the cutter blade off of the two alignment pins in the tool head 3 Inspect cutter blade for chips and excessive wear on cutting edge Replace if blade is causing unacceptable c...

Page 32: ...the three cap screws 4mm hex and the one flat head screw 3mm hex as shown 2 Remove the side cover after screws are removed The side cover is a close fit and may require a screwdriver to pry off near t...

Page 33: ...it along keyway in tool body 4 Lift cutter arm and knife assembly out of tool head 5 Push the pin out of knife assembly to remove the cutter arm 6 Inspect cutting edge for chips and excessive wear Ma...

Page 34: ...elow Also lubricate the inside surfaces of the maintenance cover shown below 2 BAND IT recommends lubrication every 25 000 clamps Dirty environments may require more frequent intervals 3 Inspect all m...

Page 35: ...r Control Module then turn supply valve on Gently kink the coiled air supply tube connected to the bottom Quick Connect Air Coupling then activate the Tool Trigger This action causes the tool to cut o...

Page 36: ...les may include up to 12 month limited warranty Limited meaning that wear parts are not included such as blades and grippers BAND IT must be given the opportunity to physically examine all warranty cl...