Piezoelectric Transducers Mounting Loactions for Four Point Presses, Four Pitman Mechanical Stamping Presses using IMCO Tonnage Load Monitors

LOCATIONS FOR MOUNTING TRANSDUCER BRACKETS

TWO POINT STRAIGHT SIDE PRESSES

COLUMN MOUNTING
IMCO 112G Piezoelectric Transducers on theses type of machines should be on the columns front and rear away from the keyways. One IMCO 112G Piezoelectric Transducer for each column should be mounted approximately on a center line (middle of die space)between the bottom of the ram and the top of the bed, excluding any bolster plates, to assure continued optimum output and positive response. Two IMCO 112G Piezoelectric Transducers tied in parallel, Left side of Press and two IMCO 112G Piezoelectric Transducers tied in parallel Right Side of the Press. Figure No. 1 & Figure No. 2

PITMAN MOUNTING
For pitman mounting attach two IMCO 112 Piezoelectric Transducers per pitman located 180 degrees from each other and as close to the directional axis of rotation as possible. Wiring will be in parallel. Location A-1, B-1. We do not advise pitman mounting if your pitman is split or it has an adjustment mechanism in the pitman.

Column Mounting
Two Point (Two Pitman's or Connecting Rods) Straight Side Presses
Two Belfoil Cables each with Two 112G Piezoelectric Transducers on each cable

NOTE: NEVER - Do not substitute or splice in an alternate type cable. Use only Belden #8451 OR #1503A

Pitman Mounting
Two Point (Two Pitman's or Connecting Rods) Straight Side Presses
Two Teflon Cables each with Two 112 Piezoelectric Transducers between a
24 Inch (.6 meters)jumper and a 25 Foot (7.50 meter) Tail on each cable.

Note: NEVER - Do not substitute or splice in an alternate type cable. Use only Belden #83319

                            ----24 inches-----------------25 feet----------
                                                                                                        .6 meters                                                                     7.50 meters

                            ----24 inches-----------------25 feet----------
                                                                                                        .6 meters                                                                         7.50 meters

Note: Do not substitute or splice in an alternate type cable. Use only Belden #83319.

Select the IMCO Piezoelectric Transducers mounting locations. Then use the provided self-adhesive templates TLD-3072 to determine the correct mounting distance between the top and bottom bracket for the appropriate IMCO Piezoelectric Transducer. Make sure that in drilling the holes, the piezoelectric transducers will remain parallel to the mounting surface (i.e. columns or pitman's). Use regular capacity 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch power drill; we suggest, if possible, a carbide tipped drill bit, because the outer skin surface of the machine has a tendency to be tempered hardened. Tap each hole using a tapered (do not substitute) pipe tap 1/8 INCH - 27, 11/32 IN. (8.7mm) drill. 7/8 INCH (2CM) deep.

Upon completion, apply a light oil or grease for lubrication and insert both top and bottom brackets; top brackets have the lock nuts and should be mounted on top. Jam the brackets into the frame with an open end wrench so as to get the square part of the bracket body as close as possible to column or frame. Make sure the brackets are tight. Lock nuts should be kissing the frame or column.

NOTE:
IMCO Piezoelectric Transducers are measuring micro strain in the frame of the press. Brackets should be tightened into press frame as close as possible to assure maximum transducer signal. Do not remove set screws when jamming brackets into Press frame.