Climax FF3000 User Manual

FF3000 FLANGE FACER

Compact, lightweight, and easy to set up.

Compact and Versatile

• Patented, low profile machine is one of
the most compact on the market today.

• Lightweight, weighing only 35 lbs (15.9
kg).

• Machine raised and flat flanges

• Bi-directional feed.

• Optional beveling head connects with
“Quick-Lock” system, making changeover
quick & easy.

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Quality Components

• Pneumatic motor comes complete with
filter, lubricator and flow
control.

• Compact, low-profile drive system
engineered for superior power to weight
ratio.

• Features rugged main body, heavy-duty
bearings, sealed lubrication, and rigid
mounting system.

Cost Effective

• Cuts costs in four ways:

- Reduces downtime

- Eliminates off-site machining costs

- Eliminates leak sealing procedures

- Reduces stock of replacement flange

• Recoup the cost of a Climax Flange
Facer in the first few flange facing jobs.

SPECIFICATIONS

US Metric

Flange Facing Diameter 1.5 - 12.0 inches 38.1 - 304.8 mm

Beveling Diameter 2.0 - 7.0 inches 50.8 - 177.8 mm
(w/ optional beveling head)

Pipe Facing Diameter 2.0 - 7.0 inches 50.8 - 177.8 mm
(w/ optional beveling head)

ID Mounting Diameter 1.5 - 6.86 inches 38.1 - 174.2 mm

Maximum radial travel of Chuck Ramps 0.23 inches 6 mm

Feed rate (reversible, variable) 0 to 0.025 inches/rev. 0 to 0.635 mm/rev.

Power, Pneumatic 0.79 Hp 0.59 kW

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Power Requirement 36 cfm, 90 psi 1.02 m

Operating Weight 35 lbs 15.9 kg

Shipping Weight (Machine w/ Facing Head Only) 102 lbs 46.3 kg

Shipping Weight (Machine w/ Beveling Head Only) 95 lbs 43.1 kg

Shipping Weight (Machine w/ Facing & Beveling heads) 109 lbs 49.4 kg

/m, 629 kPa

Shipping Dimensions 32 x 21 x 11 inches 812.8 x 533.4 x 279.4 mm

Tool Configurations

Congure your FF3000 in 2 easy steps.

To congure your FF3000 Flange Facer:

1 Select a Base Package
2 Select a Facing Head

To congure the ange facer you require, simply select the option

you need in each step, then contact your Climax representative.

1 Base Package

Main machine with .79 Hp (0.59 kW) 49592
pneumatic motor with air conditioning unit,
tooling, chuck, and chuck block set. Unit
comes packaged in a durable molded container.

2 Facing Head

12 inch (304.8 mm) facing head 35222
7 inch (177.8 mm) beveling head 34980

Optional Facing/Beveling Bits:

Facing bit 33141
Beveling bit 37.5 degrees 33136
Roughing tool bit 31867
Finishing tool bit 31858
5 degree chamfer tool bit 33315

Optional Facing/Beveling Heads:

Beveling head 7 inches (177.8 mm) 34980
Beveling head 12.75 inches (323.9 mm) 35439
Facing head, 1.5 - 12 inch (38.1 - 35222

304.8 mm) diameter
Facing head, 1.5 - 19 inch (38.1 - 34936

482.6 mm) diameter

Pneumatic motor

Clamp blade set

Chuck

Main body

Ball valve

Swivel fitting

Feed adjust

Facing head

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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Draw bar knob

OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS

Dimensions in Inch (mm)

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SETUP AND OPERATION

A Fast Five-Step Process

Setup of the FF3000 Flange Facer is quick and easy. The modular design and versatile setup options allow the chuck and main body to
be set up separately.

An experienced operator can set up the machine in 10 minutes or less.

Choose from facing or beveling heads.

Place tool bit in tool slot and tighten set screw.

1

Align the 3 pin “Quick-Lock” system and tap with plastic

mallet to seat.

2

Place the machine in the bore. Hold to good start height,

and tighten hand nut to snug. Push down on hand nut.

4

While holding nut down, turn rod handle to tighten chuck.

Set tool to desired cutting depth, and begin machining.

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Select jaw set according to the ID diameter that

the machine will chuck into.

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Training at the Global Learning Center

Climax has been teaching the fundamentals and fine
points of portable machine tool operation for practically as
long as we’ve been inventing and building the tools.

At the Climax Global Learning Center situated in our
corporate headquarters near Portland, Oregon, we
provide training for machine tool operators on portable
machine tool safety, and machine setup and operation.
Trainees also receive technical tips and tools to improve
operational efficiencies, with the vast majority of every
program devoted to hands-on activities and skill
development.

The Climax instructional team includes specialists in shipbuilding, power generation, civil engineering, bridge re-building,
petrochemical and other industries.

Whether it’s a regularly scheduled course at the Global Learning Center, or custom curriculum conducted at your facility,
your machinists will benefit from courses developed by some of the most respected authorities in the business.

Call us today to register for a regularly scheduled class, or talk to us about how we can customize a training program for
your specialized application.

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Newberg, Oregon 97132 USA
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