Climax FF1000 User Manual

FF1000 FLANGE FACER

Easy OD-mount Flange Facer For Repairs of Flanges
2 to 12 inches (50.8 to 304.8 mm) in Diameter.

The Model FF1000 Portable Flange Facer
comes complete with all the components
you need to get started. It consists of a

mounting bell, a power module, and a ange

facing module. A 115V power vertical feed
module is offered as an option. Individual
components and accessories are available
for replacement or when required for some
applications. See the Components page for
the package that's right for you.

The Climax FF1000 Flange Facer

• Sets up and operates easily.

• Cuts O-ring grooves.

• Uses standard 3⁄8-inch, square tool bits.

• Includes 1.22 hp (0.91 kW) pneumatic

motor.

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Two Mounting Bell Sizes

• 8 inch module mounts on anges 4 to 8

inches (101.6-203.2 mm) in diameter.

• 12 inch module mounts on anges 8
to 12 inches (203.2 to 304.8 mm) in

diameter.

Two Power Modules

• Use with either mounting bell.
Variable radial feed rate.Manual depth
adjustment / longitudinal feed.

• 100 rpm with a 15:1 gear reduction,
1-inch (25.4 mm) stroke, 105 ft•lb
(142.7 N•m) of torque.

• 200 rpm with a 7.5:1 gear reduction,
1-inch (25.4 mm) stroke, 52.5 ft•lb
(71.4 N•m) of torque

Optional Power Feed Module

• Some applications require a remotely
operated power axial feed. This 115V
unit attaches to the power module.

Axial feed rates are available from 0.04 to

1.6 inches/minute (1.0 to 40.6 mm/min.).

Two Facing Heads:

• 8 inch module faces 0 to 8 inches
(0 to 203.2 mm) in diameter.

• 12 inch module faces 0 to 12 inches
(0 to 304.8 mm) in diameter.

Optional Small Flange Adapter Plate

• Attaches to the bottom of the 8 inch
(203.2 mm) diameter mounting bell

to allow re-facing anges from 2 to 4

inches (50.8 to 101.6 mm) in diameter.

• Unit comes complete with setup ngers

to accommodate smaller diameter

anges.

Quick and Easy Setup

• An experienced operator can set up the
FF1000 Portable Flange Facer in less
than half an hour.

• Once you are familiar with the machine,
re-facing 2 to 3 standard anges per

hour is typical (depending on the

size and type of anges, access and

general working conditions).

New low-prole

power module

New centering/leveling

plate for easier setup

New mounting bell

with wider access
windows

Feed cam

Flange facing
module

The new,
wider access
windows make
adjustments to
the facing head
gearbox easier
than ever.

OperatiOnal DimensiOns

10.81

(274.6)

9.31

(236.5)

E

1.0 (25.4)

Specications in inches mm)

2.56

(65.0)

2.5 (63.5)

4.80

(121.9)

1.5 (38.1)

2.0

(50.8)

B

14.19

(360.4)

7.3 (185.4)

8.75

(222.3)

B E
A min max C D min max

D

C

A

Shipping dimensions:

19.75 x 30.5 x 22.5

30717 200 rpm --- --- --- --- --- 11.86 13.31

power module (301.2) (338.1)

31679 100 rpm --- --- --- --- --- 11.86 13.31

power module (301.2) (338.1)

30719 8" 4.1 12.0 14.25 9.0 11.75 --- --­ mounting bell (104.1) (304.8) (361.9) (228.6) (298.5) --- ---

30990 12" 6.1 16.0 18.0 13.0 15.75 --- --­mounting bell (154.9) (406.4) (457.2) (330.2) (400.0) --- ---

All dimensions should be considered reference. Contact your Climax Representative for precision dimensions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. There are no systems or components
on this machine that are capable of producing hazardous EMC, UV or other radiation hazards. The machine does not use lasers nor does it create hazardous materials such as gasses or dust.

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Machine net weight: 74 (33.6 kg)

(Typical machine including power module

30717 and 8" ange facing module 30718.)

Accessories

No. Description

35178 FF1000 ange facer with

8 inch (203.2 mm) bell

100 rpm includes spindle, quill,

alignment plate, quill clamp, drive
gear box, 1.22 hp (0.91 kW) air
motor, air conditioning unit, 8 inch
(203.2 mm) OD mounting bell

(p/n 30718, also sold separately)

with setup hardware, facing head
assembly, dial indicator, 1⁄4 inch
and 3⁄8 inch HSS tool bits, tool
kit, and wooden storage crate.
Air motor requires: 90 psi (620
kPa) at 30 ft3/min (.85 m3/min) at
maximum power. Vertical feed is
manual. Spindle free speed 96

rpm max. Spindle provides 42.5
rpm and 105 ft-lb (142.7 N•m)

torque at rated hp.

1 inch (25.4 mm) travel.

35179 FF1000 ange facer with

12 inch (304.8 mm) bell

100 rpm. Same as p/n 35178

above but with 12 inch (304.8

mm) bell (p/n 30996, also sold
separately).

35180 FF1000 ange facer with

8 inch (203.2 mm) bell

200 rpm. Same as p/n 35178

above except spindle free speed
is 192 rpm max. Spindle provides

98.4 rpm and 52.5 ft-lb (71.4
N•m) torque at rated hp.
1 inch (25.4 mm) travel.

35181 FF1000 ange facer with

12 inch (304.8 mm) bell

200 rpm. Same as p/n 35180

above but with 12 inch (304.8

mm) bell.

FF1000 Flange facing module
includes OD mounting bell with setup

hardware, facing head assembly,

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⁄4 and 3⁄8 inch HSS tool bits.

30718 FF1000 ange facing module,

8 inch (203.2 mm) diameter.

Mounts onto anges 4 to 8 inch

(101.6 to 203.2 mm) in diameter.
Faces 0 to 8 inch (0 to 203.2 mm)
diameters. Radial feed is manual
or automatic. Radial feed speed
is variable, up to 0.035 inches/rev.

(0.89 mm/rev.) Net weight 23 lbs

(10.5 kg).

No. Description

30996 FF1000 ange facing module,

12 inch (304.8 mm) diameter.
Mounts onto anges 8 to 12
inches (203.2 to 304.8 mm) in

diameter. Faces 0 to 12 inch (0

to 304.8 mm) diameters. Radial

feed is manual or automatic.
Radial feed speed is variable, up
to 0.035 inches/rev. (0.89 mm/

rev.) Net weight 29 lbs (13.2 kg).

Replacement tool bits

One of each tool listed below is

included with each ange facing

module.

31863 Tool bit, roughing

3

⁄8 inch square x 1.3 inches long

31854 Tool bit, nishing

3

⁄8 inch square x 1.3 inches long

11863 115V Power vertical feed module

Module mounts securely to the

quill support shaft to automatically

feed the machine axially. Feed

rate is adjustable from 0.04 to

1.6 inches (1.0 to 40.6 mm) per

minute. Values are theoretical
and may vary in actual use.

10993 Tool kit

Complete set of tools for the
FF1000 Flange Facer. Tool kit is
included with complete machine
packages.

10991 Small ange adapter plate

Attaches to bottom of 8 inch
(203.2 mm) diameter mounting
bell. Allows attachment of

mounting bell to 2 to 4 inch (50.8
to 101.6 mm) diameter anges.
Net weight 11 lbs (5.0 kg).

NOTE: Drawings are for reference only, are not to scale, and may not represent actual product.

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