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 Package
1 was designed to retain
the existing mechanical foot pedal for machine actuation in conjuction
with the use of a Triad SuperLight-W FLOATING BLANK infrared
light curtain as the point of operation guard. Excellent for
the long run and where versatility is needed during the forming
cycle.
Meets current OSHA standards
for control reliability and component monitoring and also incorporates
brake monitoring.
Includes the
following components
 No. 300 Calibrated Switch Actuator (Activates
Select-O-Stop) |
 No. 301 Limit Switches (Five) |
 No. 303 Dual Solenoid Valve with muffler |
 No.
304 Air Cylinder Assembly |
 No.
306 Heavy Duty Pressure Switch |
 No. 311 Filter, Regulator, Lubricator |
A proper point of operation guarding
device is required when using the mechanical foot pedal as the
press brake actuating device. Refer to SuperLight
VI Programmable Safety Light Curtain
for proper guarding device
specifications.
Operational
Description
Package 1 allows an operator
to engage and disengage the mechanical friction clutch on a mechanical
press brake with the existing mechanical pedal. The light is
activated at the top of the stroke (Top Stop) when the operator
depresses the mechanical foot treadle and the ram begins its
downward travel. This is the hazardous portion of the stroke.
The light curtain stays on and the machine cycles until the light
curtain is interrupted by the operator or passerby. When interrupted,
the solenoid valve is de-energized and the air is dumped from
the air cylinder causing the press brake to stop and the mechanical
foot pedal to fall to the floor. When the interruption is cleared,
the SuperLight VI light system automatically resets and the foot
pedal gently rises to continue the machine cycle. The operator
has total control on the machine cycling speed and the forming
speed, (Slow-forming) as they currently do by retaining the
mechanical pedal as the actuating device.
This system is excellent for
the press brake that is working at the top end of the tonnage
spectrum and that works with a wide range of products and where
the operator must have control of the forming speed.
Select-O-Stop
function is activated by the calibrated
switch actuator which is mounted on the side of the ram. Select-O-Stop
allows the operator to bring the ram down to a preset position
which is 1/4" above the material being formed and will automatically
stop the ram. This gives the operator the opportunity to realign
the work piece and then slow form the workpiece if desired. Select-O-Stop
is a keyed function on/off on the main control panel.
Automatic
Ram Cycling
AUTO
CYCLE-Package 1 is designed
for single stroke only. Auto Cycle allows the press to continue
past top stop as long as the operator has maintained foot pedal
contact, and stop at the Select-O-Stop position. Auto Cycle may
only be used with a light guard, which will prevent the press
from continuing past top stop, if the operator has his/her hand
in the die area when the press reaches top of stroke. Auto-Cycle
is controlled by a keyed selector switch on the control panel,
on/off. Excellent for small part production and workpieces with
flanges.
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