Superior PBM-2500 User manual

SUPERIOR
PBM-2500
End Prep Machine
Operating Manual
Superior Plant Rentals, LLC.
NUMB
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informaon which is the property of Superior Plant Rentals
LLC (SPR). It is loaned for limited purposes only and
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part, use of the design, or distribuon of this informaon
to others is not permied without the express wrien
consent of SPR. This document is to be returned to SPR
upon request or upon compleon of the use for which it
was loaned. This document and the informaon contained
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SUPERIOR
Superior Plant Rentals, LLC. (SPR) specializes in portable machining, bore welding, line
isolaon, and tesng soluons, providing equipment and tools manufactured under the
highest standards of quality control and engineering experse along with 24/7 service and
support. Designed with the operator in mind, our tools and equipment deliver dependable
and precise performance, providing cost-eecve soluons and reduced downme, making
them benecial resources in the Oil and Gas, Mining, Heavy Construcon, Shipbuilding, and
Power Generaon industries.
SPR rents and sells equipment and tools; we oer our own line of portable ID/OD ange
facers, linear/gantry and rotary mills, end prep bevelers, isolaon and test plugs, line
boring, and bore welders, as well as custom-designed equipment and tools.
Our team includes machining, test and isolaon, and engineering experts, all with a
thorough working knowledge of applicaons to support you with our equipment on any
job. We understand the urgency of your projects and are commied to delivering the
highest quality equipment and tools to sasfy the requirements of your clients.
SPR delivers outstanding customer service, specialized training by seasoned professionals,
and tools as tough as the jobs you need them to do.
ABOUT US
YORK
PORTABLE MACHINE TOOLS
SUPERIOR
PLANT RENTALS
CLIFF’S BITS
PRECISION GRINDING & TOOLING

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WARNING:
SPR is commied to connued product improvement; therefore, the machine you received may be slightly
dierent than the one described herein. This manual and the informaon provided is a basic guideline for
our customers. SPR will do its best to ensure that the informaon and procedures contained in this manual
are correct and up-to-date. Superior cannot guarantee that the informaon and procedures contained
herein are correct for all applicaons or situaons.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without noce. It is the obligaon of the user to read all
informaon in this manual, become familiar with the equipment to be used, and exercise the utmost care
in equipment operaon. 
 Do not operate this equipment if all parts
are not funconing at 100% eciency. Nofy us immediately for any needed repairs.
Note: SPR will supply all repair and replacement parts necessary for maintenance and operaon
of this machine. For repair, service, or addional informaon, please locate repair and
replacement part descripon/part numbers within the O&M manual in the exploded view secon
and contact us for ordering.
USA
Superior Plant Rentals LLC.
2910 S Ruby St. Gonzales, LA 70737 | Phone: [phone]
Superior Plant Rentals LLC.
1530 Live Oak Webster, TX 77598 | Phone: [phone]
Superior Plant Rentals LLC.
2160 Wellspring Drive, Beaumont TX 77705 | Phone: [phone]
Superior Plant Rentals LLC.
8233 Leopard Street, Corpus Chris, TX 78409 | Phone: [phone]
Superior Plant Rentals LLC.
2030 Gladwick St., Unit B, Rancho Dominguez, CA 70220 | Phone: [phone]
INTERNATIONAL
York Portable Machine Tools
1641 17th Ave, Campbell River, BC, Canada, V9W 4L5 | Phone: [phone]

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1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS CHART ................................................................................. 2
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 3
4. STANDARD EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 4
5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 6
6. INITIAL SET-UP ............................................................................................... 7
7. SETTING AND SELECTING TOOL BITS ............................................................. 9
8. SETTING UP CLAMPING MANDRELS AND BLADES/SIZES ............................. 11
9. STARTING AND OPERATING THE MACHINE .................................................. 12
10. EXPLODED VIEWS......................................................................................... 14
11. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 19
12. WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 20
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APPLICATIONS
The PBM-2500 machine is lightweight, just 13 lbs. and is designed to bevel boiler tubes and small pipe.
The tool bits are held in place by our wedge lock system. The clamping mandrel with bolt-on locator pads
(no springs) stops any pieces from dropping down into the work piece. Our gear drive unit has spiral bevel
gears for backlash free moon and more teeth engagement.
When you receive the PBM-2500:
Inspect the machine for shipping damage. Verify that all of the parts listed below, or on the Bill
of Materials, are present. If any parts are missing, or if you have quesons regarding the PBM-
2500, please contact a Superior Plant Rentals or York Portable Machine Tools locaon nearest you.
immediately.
INTRODUCTION
13.13
13.63
2413
5
2.5
ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY.
1 PBM-2102 FEED HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1
2
PBM-2100 MAIN HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1
3
TOOL BIT 1
4
PBM-2101 MANDREL ASSEMBLY 1
5
13660 MOTOR AIR 1.1HP-280RPM-.5IN 1

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SPECIFICATIONS CHART
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ID Mounng Range: Small Mandrel (Oponal) 0.500 in - 1.250 in (12.7 mm - 31.8mm)
Standard Mandrel 1.000in - 2.500 in (25.4 mm – 63.5 mm)
Large Mandrel (Oponal) 2.500 in – 4.000 in (63.5mm – 101.6mm)
Cung Range 0.500in - 4.000in (12.7 mm – 101.6 mm)
Radial Clearance 2.500in (63.5 mm)
Max Wall Thickness 0.625 in
Oponal Flange Facer Yes
Drive System
Motor 1.11 HP (827.73 W)
Recommended Air Pressure 40 CFM @ 90 PSI
Speed 290 rpm @ Max output
Electric Motor Available Upon Request
Measurements
Machine Weight 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Shipping Weight 29 lbs (13.15 kg)
Dimensions
Machine (LxWxH) Refer to drawing below
Crate/Shipping (LxWxH) 25 in x 20 in x 10 in (635 mm x 508 mm x 254 mm)

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Please follow this list of general safety guidelines when operang the PBM-2500 tool. Safe machining
pracces should always be followed when operang SPR machines.
Before operang this machine, read the enre operang manual. Inspect machine, cord, and accessories
for any damage.
Wear safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes while operang the PBM-2500 machine. For maximum
protecon keep your equipment clean and in good condion. Follow company and OSHA safety rules when
operang equipment.
The motor should always be disconnected from the air supply or drive baery when servicing the machine
or when changing cung inserts, collets, or other components.
Moving machine parts can seriously injure operators. Understand and read all instrucons before operang
this machine.

WARNING!
MOVING PARTS.
Keep hands, loose clothing, and hair away from rotang or moving parts. Disconnect the air
supply from the machine and unplug all equipment prior to adjusng or servicing. If electric,
remove power from the machine prior to adjusng or servicing.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Possible shock if not handled properly.
WARNING!
KEEP DRY.
Keep all equipment and components away from any water source.
WARNING!
EYE PROTECTION.
Eye protecon must be worn while operang or working near powered equipment.
WARNING!
EAR PROTECTION.
Ear protecon should be worn while operang or working near loud equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

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The PBM-2500 is a right-angled pipe (tube) end-prep machining tool designed to face, bevel, and
counterbore for cung end-prep conguraons for welding. These operaons can be performed
separately or simultaneously. The current model uses a pneumac powered motor. An oponal electric
motor is available upon request.
This machine uses an internal expanding clamping mandrel with interchangeable pad sets, which will
accommodate internal diameters from a 1.000” to 2.50” ID (standard mandrel). Oponal mandrels are
available and will mount from 0.5” to 1.25” ID (small mandrel) and 2.50” to 4.00” ID (large mandrel)
Components, operaon and maintenance are covered in further detail in this manual.
The PBM-2500 beveling machine is capable of tube and pipe weld-end preparaon that meets all exisng
convenonal codes including the more stringent nuclear codes.
The expanding mandrel provides fast, accurate, self-centering alignment to the pipe or tube to be
machined.
The standard PBM-2500-10 package includes:
• Beveling Machine assembled with air or electric motor (air motor comes with in-line oiler)
• Custom carrying case
• Mandrel pad set (standard mandrel 1.00” to 2.50” ID)
• Tool Bits - OD bevel angle, ID bevel angle, facing
• Allen keys t-handle: 5/32” & 3/16”
• Operang manual
• In-line oiler whip hose
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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INITIAL SET-UP
CHANGING A MANDREL
1. In the event you need to change or install a mandrel, make sure to loosen the torque adjustment set
screws on the beveling machine in order to allow alignment with the slots on either side of the mandrel
sha:
2. Gently feed the desired mandrel into the cuer head end of the tool (front end) unl the mandrel is
seated. Once seated, twist the mandrel in a clockwise direcon (this will engage the mandrel into the
feed wheel’s nut). Once the mandrel begins threading into the nut you may also turn the feed wheel to
install the mandrel.
Mandrel Slots
(one on either side)

First, slide the mandrel Second, rotate CW once
mandrel is seated
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3. When the mandrel has been fed through the feed nut enough to see it from the back side of the
tool, hold and twist the mandrel to align the two mandrel slots to the two dowel pins, once aligned,
connue turning the feed nut unl the threads on the end of the mandrel begin to extend beyond the
feed nut.



4. Aer you have installed the mandrel into the beveling machine, check the backlash on the mandrel and
ghten the torque adjustment set screws to take out the backlash as required. Make sure you do not




Mandrel Slots

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SELECTING & SETTING TOOL BITS



1. Select the correct Tool Bit or combinaon of Tool Bits and slip them into the cuer head. When pung
in the Tool Bits, ensure the tapered surfaces align with each other, fasten the 2x set-screws to lock in
Tool Bit.



Tighten 2x set screws
using 5/32” T-Handle
Allen Key provided
Ensure Tool Bit is
fully seated and
ush with bottom of
Cutting Heads Slot
Ensure Tool Bit
is NOT touching
the Mandrel

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TOOL BIT SELECTION
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
14687 Facing Bit
14688 37.5 Deg OD Bevel Bit
14813 37.5 Deg ID Bevel Bit
14689 30 Deg Bevel Bit
14690 25 Deg 'J' Bevel Bit (Upper Range)
14691 25 Deg 'J' Bevel Bit (Lower Range)





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SETTING UP CLAMPING MANDREL AND PAD/SIZES
1. Measure the inside diameter of the tube or pipe to be beveled or faced. This measurement is important
for correct sizing and selecon of the clamping mandrel and components.
2. Select the proper clamping mandrel and set of clamping pad blocks from the chart:
3. Install the correct clamping pad set on the ID clamping mandrel, being sure all mandrel pads are secure
and seated properly.
PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION SIZES
Without Pads 1.125" - 1.30"
14624 3 BLOCK A 1.30" - 1.60"
14625 3 BLOCK B 1.60" - 1.90"
14626 3 BLOCK C 1.90" - 2.20"
14627 3 BLOCK D 2.20" - 2.50"
STANDARD MANDREL
SMALL MANDREL
LARGE MANDREL
PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION SIZES
14837-A 1 Collet A .500" - .567"
14837-B 1 Collet B .567" - .633"
14837-C 1 Collet C .633" - .700
14837-D 1 Collet D .700” - .767”
14837-E 1 Collet E .767” - .833”
14837-F 1 Collet F .833” - .900”
14837-G 1 Collet G .900” - .967”
14837-H 1 Collet H .967” - 1.033”
14837-I 1 Collet I 1.033” - 1.100”
14837-J 1 Collet J 1.100” - 1.167”
14837-K 1 Collet K 1.167” - 1.233”
14837-L 1 Collet L 1.233” - 1.250”
PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION SIZES
Without Pads 2.50" - 2.80"
14849 3 BLOCK A 2.80" – 3.10"
14850 3 BLOCK B 3.10" – 3.40"
14851 3 BLOCK C 3.40" – 3.70"
14852 3 BLOCK D 3.70" – 4.00"

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STARTING AND OPERATING THE MACHINE
1. Once the correct mandrel, tool bit(s) and mandrel pads have been installed, slide the mandrel into the
inside of the tube/pipe. Leave about 1” clearance from tool bit to end of pipe. Then, gently ghten the
mandrel clamping nut (draw rod nut) unl the internal clamping mechanism begins to grip the work
piece.


2. Once the pads begin to touch the ID of the pipe, ghten the draw rod nut with the 1/2” wrench
provided while gently working the tool back and forth so that the clamping pads seat evenly. It is very
important to make sure the mandrel pads are fully set on the ID of the work piece; this will cause the
misalignment of the head. The clamping mandrel must be ght to prevent slippage; however, do not
over-ghten.






3. Posion the machine with the tool bit roughly 1/8” above the pipe surface to be cut. Connect the air
supply line to the tool and jog the motor throle to ensure that the cuer(s) are not touching the tube/
pipe.
4. Depress and hold the throle on the air motor and feed the cuer head forward using Feed Knob.
5. Connue feeding the beveling head into the work piece unl you begin to get a smooth curly (ribbon)
chip. Do not over-feed the tool bits; this will cause the machine to torque, resulng in damage of the
machine and tool bits. You may wish to add a small amount of cung oil to the cut as the beveller is
cung the work piece.
6. Do not stop the air motor while the tool is cung the work piece. When the desired bevel is present
on the end of the tube or pipe, let the cung head rotate a few turns without feeding the machine
forward. As the chip diminishes, reverse the feeding moon and back the cuer head assembly away
from the work piece.
7. Release the throle on the air motor assembly and disconnect the air supply hose. Back o the feed
mechanism unl the threads on the mandrel sha assembly are even with the end of the feed nut.
Loosen the draw rod nut and gently rock the tool to loosen the clamping mandrel and remove the
beveling machine from the work piece.

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Mandrel Pads
Clearance Distance

Pipe
Tool Bits


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EXPLODED VIEWS