BAND-IT IT1000-AB 1/4 User Manual

Owner’s

IT1000-AB

Manual

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

IT1000 A B 0 0 0

Base part number

Product level Revisions are not compatible

Tool revision

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Other options: 0 – None (standard) 1 – Feedback system

Trigger options: 0 – Standard thumb trigger

1 – Connection for a remote trigger

(I17490, Foot Control Kit, is available to purchase separately)

Packaging options: 0 – Tool with all accessories (standard)

1 – Tool only

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Table of

IT1000-AB

Contents

Warranty & Safety Guidelines 3 Air System 4-6

Parts Identification 7,22

Tool Overview 8 Setup and Assembly Instructions 9-11 Remote Operations & Fixturing Tips 12,13

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

Table of Contents Page

Operating Tips 14 Operating Instructions 15 Troubleshooting 16-20 Maintenance 21-28 Tension Cylinder Pressure Monitoring

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Warranty &

IT1000-AB

Safety Guidelines

Warranty:

For Warranty information visit the following URL

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Safety Guidelines

• Read this manual and become familiar with the tool before installing any clamps.

• Protective eyewear should be worn when connecting and disconnecting the tool to compressed air sources and during operation.

• Wear appropriate gloves for handling steel while operating this tool, applying stainless steel clamps and removing scrap clamp tail.

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

• Clamp tensioning can be immediately stopped by releasing the tool trigger system.

• When applying clamps, care should be taken to insure fingers and loose clothing are not in the way of the clamp being applied.

• Never attempt to clamp objects which have a potential to burst, shatter or otherwise cause bodily harm.

• Disconnect air supply and electrical power prior to maintenance and disassembly of tool components.

• Liquids or lubricants should never be put into the air lines.

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Air System

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

The IT1000 is a pneumatic tool that needs a clean and dry air supply. The BAND-IT Air Controller Module includes a filter to meet these requirements. For proper tool performance, the air requirements at the inlet to the BAND-IT Air Controller Module of the IT1000 must be:

Item Min Max

Inlet Supply Pressure, PSI [kPa] 100 [690] 140 [965] Inlet Supply Air Flow, SCFM [L/s] 1.5 [0.71]

Particle Size In Air Supply, microns 5 Air Moisture Content 20% RH Tension Pressure Setting, PSI [kPa] 50 [345] 80 [550] Cut-off Pressure Setting, PSI [kPa] 100 [690] 110 [760]

Note – An Air Booster Unit is now available to meet air pressure requirements. Please

have tool model and serial #’s available when calling the factory for service assistance.

Contact BAND-IT-IDEX customer service, 303-320-4555.

Caution – Do not exceed a Tension pressure of 80 PSI (550 kPa). Pressures above that

may cause premature clamp failure.

Air Controller Module

Inlet Air Supply

Cut-off Pressure Regulator

Tension Pressure Regulator

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Air System

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

Inlet Air Supply

Quick Disconnect

Use one of two

quick-disconnects supplied or remove

and use 1/4” NPT

fitting

Air Shut-Off Valve

Cut-off Pressure Gauge

Air Filter Environment:

Standard Filters/Regulators

incorporate polycarbonate bowls and/or observation windows. DO NOT use in an environment that will expose the above mentioned components to synthetic fluids, organic solvents, chemicals, cutting lubricants, thread lock solutions or similar materials.

Air Controller Module

Exhaust Muffler

Filter

Fluid Drain

Release Valve

Cut-off Pressure Regulator

Factory set to 105 PSI (725 kPa) Do not adjust

Cut-off Outlet

Tension Pressure Gauge

Tension Pressure Regulator

Pull Regulator Knob and twist to adjust tension, push to lock

Tension

Outlet

Mounting Bracket

Unit may be mounted on wall or bench

Note: Air Controller Module must be mounted and operated in a horizontal position.

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Air System

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

The standard IT1000 shipping container includes: Air Controller

Module, IT1000 tool body, coiled air line, owner’s manual and tool kit.

(tools with packaging option 1 include the tool and manual only)

Pressure conversion: bar = kPa / 100

Initial Setup - Pneumatics

• Connect the tool body to the Air Controller Module using the included Coiled Hose Assembly. The hose assembly includes both a clear and black hose. Each hose end includes a female and male fitting, arranged to prevent reversing of connections.

• Connect Air Controller Module to air source (ensure air supply meets requirements on page 4) and turn RED Shut-off Valve counter clockwise to

pressurize tool (“SUP” position).

• Cut-off Pressure: 105 PSI (760 kPa) recommended. Make sure the Cut-off

Pressure Gauge located on the left side of the module reads a pressure of 100 PSI min and 110 PSI max.

• Tension Pressure: 70 PSI (480 kPa) recommended. The Tension Pressure Gauge monitors the tension applied to the clamp tail. Recommended air pressure at the Tension Gauge should be 50-80 PSI (345-550 kPa) for BAND-IT 1/4” Tie- Lok®Ties.

• Caution: Tension pressures above 80 PSI (550 kPa) may cause premature clamp failure and/or tool wear.

Setting the Tool Air Pressure

The tension pressure directly affects the force applied to the clamp. To correctly set the air pressure from the air controller module going to the tool, hook up

the air supply to the tool. Activate the tool by depressing the trigger for a few seconds. Re-read the pressure when the tool is at rest and adjust again if necessary. Repeat until the desired pressure is shown on the tension pressure gage.

Tension pressure may need to be adjusted depending on the application.

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Parts

IT1000-AB

Identification

Tool Hanger Mounting Holes

Operating Trigger

IT1000-AB Tool Body

Model I.D. Plate

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

Quick Connect Air Couplings

(Do not add lubricants)

Tension Cylinder

Cut-off Cylinder

Reset

Button

Tool Head with Cutter Knife and Blade

Flip Cover

Head Screws

Important: Before disassembling tool, be sure to shut-off air supply on theAir Controller Module.

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Flip Cover

Tightening Screw

Serial #

Location

Quick Release Pins

Maintenance Flip Cover

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Tool

IT1000-AB

Overview

Pneumatic System:

The pneumatic valves and cylinders contain seals and o-ring components which can experience accelerated wear associated with the quality of the air supply. Worn cylinder orings allow air to bypass the pistons in the cylinders, affecting the performance of the tool and cause the output force of the tool to drift. Although cylinders are permanently lubricated, premature wear can be caused by contaminants in the air supply or the presence

of water and oil. The tool’s internal valves can also be affected by contaminants in the air

lines causing a valve malfunction. BAND-IT recommends the use of an Air Booster System to address the potential problems

associated with low air supply. In addition to filtering and drying the air supply, it will assure pressure of 100 -110 PSI (690-760 kPa) improving the consistency of tool performance.

Tool Function:

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

The IT1000 tool utilizes the conditioned air supply to actuate the mechanical linkage. The linkage activates a gripping system which tensions the Tie-Lok ties. This tension output of the tool can vary depending upon the air pressure supplied to the tool. If the pressure is increased, the output force increases.

During the tension cycle, the tool continues to tension the band until the pre-set tension is achieved. The tool stops tensioning when the pressure in the tension cylinder equals the inlet tension pressure coming from the air controller module. After the tool has achieved the preset tension, its valve switches over to the cutoff cycle. The gripping system retains force on the tie until a knife is actuated down, forming a dimple lock and cutting the excess clamp tail.

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Setup & Assembly

Instructions

Handle adjustment:

• Using 1/4” hex key (supplied), adjust

the Support Arm/Handle to

ergonomically match the operator’s

hand.

• Be sure not to adjust the Handle too far outward (beyond interlocking legs) or the handle will not function properly or provide support to the operator.

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

Hanger Support Instructions:

1. An aluminum hanger (accessory) can be utilized for supporting the tool.

2. The hanger should be installed (as shown) into the two threaded holes.

3. Secure the hanger against the tool body with the two supplied screws.

4. A light application of vibratite is

already included on the screw’s

thread.

Hanger Mount

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Setup & Assembly

Instructions

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

Fixture Locating Points

Three additional fixture mounting holes are available

to assist with mounting the IT1000. Thread size is #10-32 for each of the holes. Usable thread depth is

.400” for two of the three fixture holes. One hole is

utilized to attach and lock the tool body halves together. This hole may also be used for fixturing, provided the #10-32 cap screw is replaced with a similar threaded screw with appropriate thread length secure the two halves together in addition to fixturing.

Fixture Mounting Locations

Note: Hole locations

are .750” to

centerline of holes and edge of tool as indicated by the detail to the left.

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Setup & Assembly

Instructions

Part of insuring that the tool is producing a strong lock is making sure that it approaches the application correctly and is fixtured to allow repeatability of application. The tool should approach the surface tangent to where the buckle of the band is to be applied.

The tool should be allowed to float 1/8” – 1/4” above the surface to allow the buckle to

move to the proper position for cut-off. Once the tool begins tensioning, the band will pull the tool down to the surface.

IT1000-AB

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

1/8” – 1/4”

Buckle LocationPivot Point

As the band is tensioning, the tool may rotate clockwise up to 5 degrees about the pivot point (Green Arrow). During the cut-off cycle, the tool must be allowed to rotate counterclockwise up to 35 degrees (Blue Arrow). Because of this movement, BAND-IT

recommends that the tool be mounted in a fixture that will provide adequate rotation during both cycles.

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Remote Operation

IT1000-AB

& Fixturing Tips

IT1000 Orientation Requirements:

• The IT1000 tool has a number of Tool/Clamp/Object Being Clamped orientation requirements that must be followed in order to reach an acceptable end result.

• In concept, the fixture maker should attempt to replicate the natural human wrist/elbow/shoulder motions that would occur when operating the tool in the hand-held configuration, allowing the tool to float along a plane through the entire Tension (pull-up) and Cut-Off (lock) process.

The Tool MUST:

• Contact the object being clamped without restricting or forcing.

Suggestions Include:

1/4” Tie-Lok®Tool

• The tool fixture should be able to accommodate some longitudinal rotational

movement, i.e. “wrist like”, at the final moment of applied tension. The

purpose being, to allow the tool freedom of movement to orient itself in its best natural orientation as relates to the clamp and the object-being-clamped.

• A home or neutral position should be established at the optimal final position with +/- 10-12½ degrees of rotational freedom being allowed from the pivot point.

• The tool fixture should be able to accommodate some extensive movement,

i.e. “elbow like”, during the tension phase to allow the tool to be “pulled” up to

the object being clamped.

• Deviations from accommodating the natural inclination of the tool/clamp/object being clamped, may negatively impact the integrity of the final assembly. The clamp should fully rest upon the object being clamped at the time of final tension and cut-off. If the tool can not reach the object being clamped and attempts to cut-off, the clamp and/or lock may not form optimally.

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