Lockformer Pittsburgh 16 Parts list manual

INSTRUCTIONS &
PARTS DIAGRAM
Pittsburgh 16 Gauge
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Pittsburgh 16 Gauge
Instructions and Parts Diagram
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WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED WITH ALL COVERS
SECURED IN PLACE.
OPERATION WITHOUT THESE SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS
WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS TO THE OPERATOR AND OBSERVERS.
!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Before operating the machine, study and follow the safety precautions in this section. These precautions
are intended to prevent injury to you and your fellow workers. They cannot, however, cover all possible
situations. Therefore, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION and use COMMON SENSE before performing
any procedure or operation.
Safety Precautions BEFORE starting the machine(s)
•Only one person should control the machine(s). Never allow anyone to operate the controls while
you are operating or working on this equipment. In addition to disconnecting power always use
lock outs and tagouts to prevent accidental start-up when performing maintenance procedures.
•Keep your hands away from internal workings of the machinery when starting, running or
stopping.
•Keep your work area clean. Remove all scrap, oil spills, rags, tools and other loose items that
could cause you to slip, trip and fall.
•When cleaning the machine or any of its components, do not use toxic or flammable substances.
Do not perform any cleaning while the equipment is running.
•Never override or disable any safety switch or safety interlock.
•If so equipped, make sure that hydraulic and pneumatic pressures are at specified levels before
operating this equipment.
•Do not operate the rollformer unless all covers and guards are in place.
•Be sure that this Instruction Manual is kept near the machine so the operator can refer to it when
necessary.
•Keep this equipment properly maintained.
•Always turn off power to the machine(s) at the main disconnect before performing any
maintenance or adjustments so accidental start-up or electrocution cannot occur.
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Safety precautions WHILE operating the machine(s)
•Never leave the work area while the equipment is in operation.
•Never leave the machine unattended while it is under power or in operation.
•Always be alert while operating machinery.
•Be alert for loose, worn or broken parts. Do not attempt to operate any machinery with such parts
present or if the machinery is making unusual noises or actions.
•Avoid skin contact, prolonged breathing, or eye exposure to any stock lubrication fluid being
used.
•Be aware of the locations of the Power Off or Emergency Stop button in case of an emergency.
•Be sure all guards and covers are in place.
•Continually observe the rollforming process and related equipment. If any unusual condition
develops, immediately stop and inspect the machine.
•Protect yourself! Wear safety glasses. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry. If long
sleeves must be worn, avoid loose cuffs and buttons. Tie back and contain long hair.
•Never adjust any roll feature or perform work near the rolls, gears or power take off while they are
running.
General
If any pneumatic or hydraulic feature is used, disconnect the main supply and exhaust pressure and
bleed the lines to prevent cycling on retained pressure.
Always shut off the power at the main disconnect switch before entering the electrical control box.
Do not use compressed air to clean the machines. Air pressure may drive dirt and small chip into the
machine(s) bearing surfaces or cause bodily injury.
IMPORTANT
The information contained herein is to be use as a general guide only. For further safety information obtain and read the ANSI
bulletin entitled:
ANSI B11.12-1996 Rollforming and Roll-Bending Machines safety. Requirements for Construction, Care and Use.
CONTACT: American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street. New York, New York 10036
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CAUTION
!
To provide clarity to points in question the illustrations and photos appearing
in this manual are shown with covers and guards removed.
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS ALL COVERS AND GUARDS
ARE IN PLACE.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
You are NOT ready to operate this equipment if you have not read and
understood all of the safety information in this manual.
! WARNING
•Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, improper gloves, or jewelry while operating this machine. If
long sleeves must be worn, avoid loose cuffs or buttons, Tie back or contain long hair.
•Wear proper gloves to prevent lacerations caused by sharp edges of stock as it travels through
the forming operation.
•Never operate this equipment unless all covers and guards are properly installed.
•Be alert for loose, worn, or broken parts. Never operate this equipment unless it is in good
working condition.
•As the stock enters the guides and feeds into the rolls, a pinch point is created as the stock
advances. Keep hands clear of area and all pinch points.
•Always disconnect the main power supply power and install lock outs using a lockout / tagout
procedure when making adjustments or repairs.
•When transporting, take into consideration that the machine is top heavy and may suddenly tip
over.
•The machine is designed for fixed installations and is not intended for portability.
Remember that the information contained in this manual is only a portion of an adequate training
program. It must be coupled with specific instructions for your application along with full
information of national and local safety regulations that may apply.
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Recommendations
We recommend that shops that work lighter iron, such as is used on smaller pipes and fittings employ
5/16” Pittsburgh Lock Rolls mounted on the extended shafts of this machine. If production warrants, our
smaller machine (Lockforrner 22”) should be installed.
The reason for this recommendation is as follows:
As most hand brakes cannot be used to form a single edge smaller than 3/8” on heavy iron our
Lockforrner = 16 rolls a 1/2” pocket with the permanent rolls.
The lighter iron can be worked in the permanent rolls but the closing down of the lock over the 1/2” span
causes distortion of the material.
We, therefore, suggest that you use the 5/16” Pittsburgh Lock auxiliary rolls on 22 gauge to 28 gauge
iron. These rolls may be installed or changed in about 20 minutes by an experienced operator and the
lock resulting is much more accurate and neat,
Operating Instructions
VERY I M PORT AN T ! TO SET THE CALIBRATED DIAL FOR 16 AND 18 GAUGE, TURN DIAL (RIGHT
HAND THREAD) DOWN TO THE BOTTOM WITH THE LETTER “S” IN LINE WITH THE ARROW
MARKED ON COVER OF MACHINE. THEN RELEASE TO SETTING OF MATERIAL TO BE USED.
THE CALIBRATED DIAL: The purpose of this dial is to regulate the width (not the depth) of the pocket.
For example, when forming 16-gauge metal, the pocket must be wide enough to take the 16-gauge single
edge which fits into it; and should become narrower correspondingly, for lighter gauges. This is done by
setting the dial to whatever gauge you are running through the machine.
Should the dial get out of adjustment, re-set by:
(1) loosening the set screw,
(2) turning the stud all the way down,
(3) setting the “S” mark on the dial opposite the pointer on the cover.
Example:
If the dial is set for 16 ga. the lock is wide,
3-1/16 far from rolls.
When set for 24 ga. it becomes narrow, 3
closer from rolls
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Turn CALIBRATED DIAL all the way down and then back to gauge of metal to be run through the
machine. Hold material against the angle gauge and slide it into the forming head. Be sure to hold the
material to the gauge.
Your Lockforrner has been adjusted at the factory, but on account of the difference in materials in various
localities it is sometimes necessary to readjust it. Proceed as follows:
(1) If material slips or sticks on leaving forming head, tighten Hold Down Stud at finishing end
slightly.
(2) If the material works away from the feed gauge tighten Hold Down Studs at starting end until it
corrects itself.
(3) If the material shows heavy pressure marks, loosen Hold Down Studs slightly.
If a wider or narrower hammer-over edge is desired, move the angle gauge forward or back. Be sure to
keep the gauge parallel with the front edge of the tap plate of the machine.
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT TOUCH GAUGE ON FINISH END OF MACHINE.
It is very important that long sheets be held flat and against the angle gauge when starting through the
forming head.
The Lockforrner 18 will handle pieces 8” and longer. If shorter length is required, NOTCH LONG LENGTH
AND CUT AFTER FORMING.
Lubrication
There are seven alemite fittings located on the underside of the stand roller case on the auxiliary side of
the machine. These fittings lubricate the main reduction bearings and should be lubricated after every
four hours of operation.
Recommended lubricant:
Standard Viscous #3 (Product of the Standard Oil Company) or equivalent. The slow speed shafts do not
require additional lubrication. Grease gears periodically or as needed. If machine is to be used out of
doors, an oil or grease film will prevent rusting of surfaces.
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To install supplementary rolls, proceed as follows:
1. Remove top cover.
2. Remove rear section of top plate. This will expose the extended shafts on which the rolls are to
be mounted.
3. Select the first pair of rolls, which are marked “T1” and “B1” and slip them on the shafts at the left,
or feed side of the machine, placing “T1” on the upper shaft and “B1” on the lower. Repeat this
procedure with rolls T2 and “B2”, ‘T3” and “B3” etc., until all rolls have been mounted. All rolls
marked “T” should be mounted on the top shafts and “B” rolls on the bottom shafts, in numerical
order, reading from left to right, facing the shafts. NUMBERED SIDE MUST FACE OUTWARDS.
4. Install keys and fasten rolls to shafts with capscrews and special washers which are provided.
5. Mount entrance and exit gauges onto stand using slotted holes provided in stand table top. Set
entrance gauge by placing a straight edge along the outer edge of the auxiliary rolls, Measure in
from this straight edge to the extreme ends of entrance gauge bar the required amount. See
Sketch (1). When using the Drive Cleat Rolls the straight edge is placed along the entrance
gauge and the measurement is made from the distance between the straight edge and the
number one and seven roll stations.
SKETCH No.1
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Auxiliary roll gauge settings
A. Type “S” Double Seam: (22-26 Gauge) 5/16” Pocket. Uses approximately 1” material.
Gauge setting……………1-1/8”
B. Type “L” Double Seam: (16-20 Gauge) 7/16” Pocket. Uses approximately 1-1/8” material.
Gauge setting…………….1-5/16”
C. Standing Seam Rolls: (16-20 Gauge) 3/4” Height. Uses approximately 2-1/8” per completed
seam. Forms both single and double edge by simple gauge attachment. Note: Two piece
entrance gauge supplied. Drilled bar mounted to stand with clips attached, to form standing
seam.
Gauge setting……………... 2”
Second Gauge edge bar snaps under clips and is used for right angle flange.
See Sketch below: (2)
SKETCH No. 2
The top seven roll is not fastened by bolt and washer but allowed to float.
The exit angle gauge has an adjustable bar that can be lowered to exert pressure on the
material as it emerges from the rolls, thereby straightening the finished section.
See Sketch (3) below: Set exit gauge to the standing seam shape.
SKETCH No. 3
D. Right Angle Flange Rolls: (16-24 Gauge) on straight pieces only. Adjustable to 7/16” high.
Gauge setting……………….1-5/16”
E. 5/16” Pittsburgh Lock Rolls: (22-26 Gauge) 5/16” Pocket.
Gauge setting………………..1-11/16”
To install auxiliary opening roll holder remove rolls, from the number six roll station and bolts
that straddle bottom six roll shaft (See Sketch 4 and 4A). Place opening roll holder onto
machine and fasten with the two ½”-13 NC x 2” HHCS provided.
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SKETCH No. 4 SKETCH No. 4A
F. Drive Cleat: (20-26) Gauge Material) Cleat width, 1-1/8”, 2-1/8” stock width.
Gauge setting (See Sketch No. 5)…………….. 1” to 1-/32”
Note: The top =3 roll is not fastened by bolt and washer but allowed to float.
SKETCH No. 5
G. Combination 3-in-1 Rolls: (22-28 Gauge) Uses approximately 1-3/4” on “T” Section 1-1/8”
on standing seam ½” on right angle flange.
Three Step Entrance Gauge
Top Step “T” Section Gauge setting………..2-1/16”
Middle Step Standing Seam
Gauge setting………………………………….1-1/2”
Bottom Step Right Angle Flange
Gauge setting………………………………….15/16”
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Note:
When the First setting is made the other two will be automatically correct The other two shapes can be
made by placing material to the proper gauge step.
There are two top seven rolls, one stamped T-7, 22-24 gauge which has a wide slot and should be used
with 22 and 24 gauge material. The second roll is stamped T-7, 26-28 gauge and should be used for the
lighter materials. The exit angle gauge has an adjustable bar that can be lowered to exert pressure on the
material as it emerges from the rolls, thereby straightening the finished section. (See Sketch 3).
Ca ution: When adjusting exit gauge be sure it is set to the “T” section shape or damage will result by
material interference with the gauge bar.
Note:
When changing rolls, loosen the exit gauge and move it to the extreme end of the table slots, away from
where the material will pass. Run a test piece of material through the rolls and stop machine as the lead
edge of the formed material reaches the end of the exit table.
Set exit gauge to the formed material; the gauge should be set flush to, but not bearing against, the
material unless side pressure is required for straightening. Adjustment of the tension on the 3/8” studs
that pass through the plates will affect the shape and tendency of material to hold to the entrance gauge.
It is im portant: that when changing rolls all parts pertaining to each set be removed from the machine
and all parts included on assembly.
6. Replace top cover and back plate
7. Hold material against gauge and feed into machine.
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Lockformer Pittsburgh 16 Gauge
Parts List
Please use New Number when ordering parts.
New
Part No. Description Pieces per Unit
20003
20004
20001
20002
11001
11002
11003
11004
11005
11006
13127
14621
14160
11014
11016
14724
60652
42700
*71018
60097
40270
66507
66508
14881
11007
11008
11009
11010
11011
11012
11013
70411
70480
70054
13552
13553
13652
13656
13404
13505
66100
Lower Front Plate
Lower Back Plate
Upper Front Plate
Upper Back Plate
16 Pitts T1
16 Pitts T2
16 Pitts T3
16 Pitts T4
16 Pitts T5
16 Pitts T6
T7 Roll Shaft
16 Pitts Cir.
Drive Gear
Knurled Ring
Plain Ring
Adjustable Dial
Set Screw
Dual Pin
Comp. Spring
3/8 16 x 1-3/4 HHCS
Adjusting Block Fin.
1/2 Steel Ball
3/8 Steel Ball
Adjusting Dial Screw
16 Pitts B1
16 Pitts B2
16 Pitts B3
16 Pitts B4
16 Pitts B5
16 Pitts B6
16 Pitts B7
2 BK 28 7 & 8 Sheave
2 BK 80 HX. 1 Sheave
5L-520 Belt
Spacer Dr. off Center
Spacer Dr. on Center
Idler Spacer off Center
Main Idler Spacer
Idler Spacer Plain
Plain Spacer
B1612 Torr. Bearing
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
8
30
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LKF Pittsburgh 16 Gauge
*66101
68111
66090
66040
37000
60154
42001
14161
14162
*62633
*51900
*52504
14622
60450
B1612 OH Torr. Bearing
HJ 1624 12 Torr. Bearing
B1416 Torr. Bearing
1610 Grease Fittings
Greese Fitting Shim
½-13 x 1-1/2 Hex Hd. C Screws
Lube Bolt
Idler Gear (Uses 1- #66090 Bearing)
Main Idler Gear (Uses 2- #66100 Bearings)
3/8 x 1 Dowel Pin
Fibre Gear Assembly
Opening Roll Bracket Assembly
Saddle Washer
½-13 x 1 SHCS
4
2
5
7
1
32
1
5
1
2
1
1
3
1
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