BAND-IT SM1700 Pneumatic Center Punch Tool - Manual (Page 5)

Document# SM1750 Rev. E
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SM1700
Pneumatic
Center Punch
Tool
Rule: Always approach pull-up pressure setting from below and hold pressure setting from above the
recommended value.
1. Set the speed control to blue for all BAND-IT 5/8” wide Center Punch Clamps.
2. Set pull-up pressure: pull knob and turn clockwise to reach pull-up pressure. Approach
pressure setting from below by increasing pressure. Suggested settings are listed below.
Adjust as necessary for the clamping application. Caution! Do not adjust below 20 psi or
head misfires may occur.
35 PSI for 5/8” wide GCS clamps
40 PSI for 5/8” wide SS clamps
3. Set holding pressure to 8 – 12 PSI. With foot pedal at rest, increase pressure until it is above
recommended setting. Slowly lower pressure by turning knob counterclockwise to
recommended setting.
4. Check pressure setting by cycling tool until holding pressure gauge stops.
5
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With foot pedal still depressed, verify all settings and adjust if necessary.
6. Reset tool by depressing heel end of foot pedal. Remove foot.
7. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5. At pressure kick down, verify all settings and adjust if necessary.
Caution: Always allow air to completely exhaust after resetting tool and before pull-up. Failure to
let air completely exhaust may result in clamps not pulling up tight.
Dual function foot control valve.
Pressing forward activates
clamp installation. Heel action
activates tail return and
prepares for next clamp.
Air pressure setting can be
made using the regulators and
gauges on face of the tool.
Setting Controls
End-of-Stroke Indicates the
desired clamp tension and cut-off
has not occurred. Also shown is
speed control with red lock ring.