SWAN-MATIC C960 User manual

C-960 Crimper Press
Thank You for purchasing the C-960 Swan-Matic Crimper and Corking Press. The C960
is proudly built in the USA by Automation Devices in Fairview, PA.
For any technique assistance please feel free to call 814-474-5561.
Contents
Set-up ………………………..………..…………………….. 3
Maintenance ………………………….……………………. 4
Swan-Matic Warranty .…..…………………………………….. 5
Machine Diagram ………………………………………….. 6
Parts List .………………………………….……………….. 7
Machine Specifications .…………………………….……. 8

Set-up and Operation Instruction
Carefully unpack the m a c h i n e and any other associated equipment which
may be in the container and check for damage. Set the machine on a level
surface. Please observe all a safety regulations in your facility. Do not place fingers
between ram head and cap/cork being pressed.
1. Add oil to air supply oiler on the side of the machine.
Use any type of light weight air tool oil. Food grade air
tools oils are also permissible. The oiler is located after
the high pressure air regulator. The fill cap is the small
Philips screw on top of the oiler. Fill to the top of the
glass bowl. Put cap back on.
2. Before connecting your air please note that the Ram
will move to the up position when air supply is
connected. Connect to clean air supply. Recommended
operating pressure is 80psi.
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3. DO NOT Cycle machine.
4. Loosen head lock handles on each side of the capping
head and slide head to upmost position. Slightly tighten
lock handles to temporarily hold head in place. Use
CAUTION when loosening head lock handles, the head assembly may feel
heavy to certain individuals.
5. Adjust the high pressure regulator (HPR) knob on top of the HPR to 20 psi by
lifting (unlocking) and rotating the knob counter clockwise to decrease regulated
pressure. Note: There are arrows printed in the top of the HPR knob indicating
pressure change directions.
6. Place bottle directly under driving ram.
7. Adjust the bottle locator blocks up to the back side of
the bottle in a “V” formation. Each locator block can be
adjusted left and right in addition to the angle of each
can be changed. Tighten down locator bolts.
8. Adjust head down to a position that will place the end
of the driving ram approximately .75 inch (2cm) above
the non-inserted insert to be press.
9. Tighten handles firmly.
10. Remove the bottle from the locator blocks.
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11. With the HPR still set at 20psi (minimum setting), cycle
the machine. The ram should cycle down when the
peddle is depressed, then return when the peddle is
released. If the cycle is abrupt or to fast for the operator,
adjust the flow control valve; located on the oiler, in a
clockwise direction. This will slow down cycle time.
12. Place the bottle under the ram with the insert in place.
13. Place hands away from the bottle, preferably on the table
surface.
14. With safety glasses on, cycle the machine.
15. It is very likely the ram will touch the insert but not
necessarily press it in completely. That’s OK.
16. If the insert did not press completely in, turn air pressure up 5psi at a time until
the desired result is achieved. To increase down stroke pressure, rotate the HPR
knob to the right (clockwise). To decrease down stroke pressure, rotate the HPR
knob to the left (counter clockwise).
17. Repeat steps 13-16 until desired results are obtained.
NOTE: The full length of the cylinder stroke is not used in most applications. In fact,
your air consumption will be less and your cycle times will be shorter with shorter
strokes.
Maintenance
There is only one required maintenance item. Add oil to air
supply oiler on the side of the machine when low. Use any
type of light weight air tool oil. Food grade air tools oils are
also permissible. The oiler is located after the high pressure
regulator. The fill cap is the small Philips screw on top of the
oiler. Fill to the top of the glass bowl. Put cap back on.
The oil flow adjustment has a range of 0-10. Swan-Matic
machines are designed to run at <1 on the dial. Just below
the adjustment knob there is a sight glass. In that sight glass
is a drip nipple. There should be a drop of oil on the end of
that nipple after cycling the machine several times. After
running the machine for an hour or so, you should see or
feel a light amount of oil in your airline to the cylinder. You
should never see oil dripping from any air cylinders or driving
tools.

SWAN-MATIC WARRANTY
Automation Devices, Inc. warrants the materials and goods supplied under the
subject customer’s purchase order to be as specified and of good quality. No
specific time life shall be stated, since the results of good workmanship are of
timeless age, and good quality, properly used, shall be self-evident.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, transportation,
normal wear of parts, negligent use or misuse of the product, incorrect electrical
voltage or current, usage contrary to operating instructions, alterations or repairs by
other than Automation Devices, Inc., factory personnel. In the case of
transportation damage, please pursue recovery for damage through your freight
carrier.
If the product should become defective, we will repair or replace it, at our option,
free of charge. This service is available by returning the product to our factory,
freight prepaid, and we will return your product to you, freight collect.
This warranty does not include cost of inconvenience, damage due to product
failure, transportation damage, or the like. This warranty applies only to the
physical repair or replacement of the defective goods and specifically excludes any
incidental or consequential damages or additional liability thereof. Some states do
not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty also gives specific legal rights, although you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state

C960 Insert Press
1008 Isolator Foot
C901 Main Column
C902L Base Plate, Left
C902R Base Plate, Right
C903 Base Plate, Front Rail
C904 Column Support Bracket 6 Hole
C908 V Block Mount Bracket
C909 V Block Back Stop
C910 Bolt Assembly: M8 x 16.00mm Black
C911 Anchor Fastener, Column
C912 Fasteners Push-in Plastic
C913 End Cap Plastic
C914 Tread Strip 10"
C916 T-Nut with Spring 5M-.80
C917 Pneumatic Tubing, Polyurethane, Black, 1/4" OD, per foot
C919 Fitting Elbow 1/4" tube to 1/4" NPT Flow Control
C924 Fitting Straight 1/4" tube to 1/4" NPT
C928 Regulator 20-130psi
C930 Pneumatic Lubricator
C932 T-Bracket Modular
C933 Pneumatic Foot Pedal 4 Way 5 Port
C940 M5-.8 x 12mm SHCS
C946 Street Elbow 1/4" NPT
C947 Quick Disconnect 1/4 M NPT
1046 5/16-18 x 1" SHCS
C905 Slide Block
C906 Unibearing Assembly
C907 40 Series “T” Handle Linear Bearing Brake Kit
C945 5/16 Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel Washer
C961 Air Cylinder 2” Bore
C906 Unibearing Assembly
C907 40 Series “T” Handle Linear Bearing Brake Kit
C925 Fitting Elbow ¼” tube to ¼” NPT
C942 M8-1.50 x 25mm SHCS
C943 M10-1.50 x 20mm FHHS
C962 Mounting Plate Air Cylinder to Slide
C963 Mounting Plate Air Cylinder to Unibearing
C971 Mounting Plate Drive Shell to Slide
HC002 Hand Capper Stud

C960 “The Bopper”

Machine Specifications
C960
“The Bopper”
By Swan-Matic
Cycles per Minute Variable Speed 45 cpm max
Down Force 279lbs @ 100psi
Stroke 2” inches
Weight 20 lbs
Shipping weight 30 lbs
Finish Hard Anodize Black
Air Supply Clean 130psi max