Air-Mite Devices, Inc.

Safety & Maintenance Procedures - Air Presses & Cylinders


1. Make certain you do not exceed maximum recommended operating line pressure of 100-120 psi. 2. Always detach air lines supplying air to presses & cylinders before attempting any maintenance or repair. 3. Presses & cylinders should be inspected at least once a week to see that proper lubrication is being maintained. Standard seals are Buna N material. 4. Whenever air presses are manually operated, two hand anti-tie down safety controls must be used. 5. If noticeable leakage develops as cylinders and presses are continually cycled, check all tie rods to see they have remained adequately torqued. Torque specs are as follows: 17 inch lbs. for 2-1/4" & 3" bore cylinders, 5 foot lbs. for the 4" & 5" bore cylinders, and 8 foot lbs. for the 5" tandem & triplex cylinders. 6. Any tooling or dies affixed to cylinder rods should be continually monitored to assure proper locking. If these loosen during normal operation of presses or cylinders, they should be tightened again at once. 7. Periodic inspection & maintenance of the bolts securing the brackets to press columns on air presses is mandatory. Disconnect all air lines before servicing. 8. All Air-Mite presses & cylinders are lubricated with Magnalube G lubricant. If additional quantities are required, please consult the factory. 9. Adhere to all applicable OSHA & ANSI regulations when affixing points of operation guards around fixtures or die sets attached to cylinder rods and/ or press bases. 10. Keep all points of operation guards in place & in proper condition. 11. All air valves should be guarded per OHSA & ANSI regulations & properly installed two-hand safety controls used on all appropriate circuits to effect a safe operating condition. 12. If constant leakage develops during the operation of air presses or cylinders these units should be disconnected & then disassembled for repair. Only the appropriate Air-Mite repair kits should be used to repair & recondition our products. If doubt exists as to proper repair, consult the factory or return item to us for inspection and repair.

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