Dixon 25 TON RAM User Manual SEC05

25 Ton Ram Operating Instructions

Section 5

Converting from Swaging to Expansion

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company

800 High Street • Chestertown, MD 21620

ph: 800•355•1991 fax: 800 •283•4966

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25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Converting from Swaging to Expansion

Before you begin make sure the Ram is fully
retracted. Remove the 25PUSH400
(also referred to as the pusher hat) from the main
pusher plate, if installed on the Ram.

Loosen the keeper plate bolts, and remove all die
holders.

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Install the retaining bolt with washer into hole of
the main Ram pusher plate (25T5).

Laying the 25IXATTACH on it’s side, move the
guide plate to the center. Slide the retaining collar
up until it contacts the guide plate. Tighten the set
screw in the retaining collar.
Stand the 25IXATTACH up so that the end with the
slot is on top.

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Install the 25IXATTACH by aligning the large hole
with the slotted guide to the retaining bolt and
washer. When installed the 25IXATTACH will hang
freely.

While lifting up on the 25IXATTACH, tighten the
bolt by hand in the main Ram pusher plate until it is
snug.

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Note: To make this step easier, stand in front of the
ram and place one foot on the cross bar closest to
you. Place you knee under the 25IXATTACH and
lift up. Tighten the bolt by hand until it is snug.

Install Die Holder DH9-004.

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Loosen the retaining collar and allow the guide plate
to slide down and fit into the die holder. Secure die
holder and guide plate with keeper plates. Tighten
evenly or else the Ram will jam.

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25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Converting from Swaging to Expansion

Remove the safety bolts behind the 1” nuts. Loosen
the left 1” nut (when facing ram), then the right 1”
nut (when facing ram). If this sequence is reversed
(right, then left) the cylinder will rotate backwards
on its own.

There are two options for positioning the ram for
internal expansion:

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Install the 45° angle bracket.

Lower the Ram carefully until it rests on the
bracket. You are now ready to internally expand.

CAUTION! The ram is extremely heavy. It may
be necessary to have 2 people (1 on each side) to
lower the ram.

Option #2 - Do not install the 45° bracket.

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Lower the Ram completely until it rests on the
safety bumper. You are now ready to internally
expand.

CAUTION! The ram is extremely heavy. It may be
necessary to have 2 people (1 on each side) to lower
the ram.

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