dtp AP1, AP2 Instruction Manual

AP1 & AP2 CURTAIN EYELET PRESS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AP1 and AP2 Manual

INTRODUCTION

The AP1 and AP2 are manually operated robust presses specifically designed for setting curtain eyelets up
to a maximum internal diameter of 66mm. See below for a full list of sizes. A wide range of smaller eyelets
can also be set on the AP1 or AP2. Please ask for details.

The machine head can be supplied either bench mounted or as a head only. If required a bench can be
purchased retrospectively.

The rack and pinion assembly should be lubricated with thick grease such as Delta 2EP. Thin grease or oil
will run down the spindle and onto the material to be eyeleted.

Health and Safety Note

The AP1 and AP2 machines are operated using only manual effort and are not covered by the Supply of
Machinery Regulations.

Do’s & Don’t’s

Do keep the machine head bolted to a stable level surface. Adjust the feet on the bench if necessary.

Do lubricate the rack and pinion with thick grease (Delta 2EP or similar).

Don’t use the cutting tools to cut metal or anything other than fabric. This can result in chips on the

cutting edge.

Don’t put limbs, hair, jewellery or other loose or trailing items of clothing between the closing or cutting

tools.

Curtain Eyelet Sizes

Eyelet Reference Internal Diameter

VL100 25mm
VL130 30mm
VL150 40mm
VL170 50mm
VL200 66mm

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INITIAL SETUP

If the bench mounted variant of the machine has been ordered, the head will already be mounted. If the
head only has been ordered it is necessary to mount the head on to a sturdy stable work surface using the
bolts, washers and nuts supplied.

When the machine is removed from the packaging the handle will be enclosed separately. Before adjusting
the machine ensure that the handle is inserted into the pinion as shown and that it is pointing backwards at
the lowest position. Secure the handle using the winged bolt and split pin as shown in the quick reference
guide (page 8).

There will be one or more sets of tools supplied with the machine, rolling tools and/or cutting tools. Each
rolling set consists of two parts, a face die with a protruding spring loaded centre and a rolling die which is
solid. The size of eyelet that the tool is designed to set is printed on the side of each part, ensure that you
have a matching set. The face die should be inserted into the bottom die holder and it is then secured by
tightening the grub screw at the front of the base plate. The rolling die is inserted into the top die holder
and is secured using the grub screw at the front of the rack.

The cutting sets consist of two parts, a bottom die with a flush spring loaded centre and solid top die. The
size of hole that the tool is designed to cut is printed on the side of each part, ensure that you have a
matching set. The bottom die should be inserted into the bottom die holder and it is then secured by
tightening the grub screw at the front of the base plate. The top die is inserted into the top die holder and is
secured using the grub screw at the front of the rack.

Top
Closing
Die

Top
Cutting
Die

Bottom
Closing Die
(Spring

Bottom
Cutting
Die
(Spring
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ADJUSTING THE CLOSING PRESSURE

1. Close the dies by turning the handle from the rear through 180o to the front. Maximum force is
exerted when the handle is at 90o to the machine head. The handle should stop in this position
when the closing pressure is correctly set.

2. The gap between the tools should be approximately the same thickness as the material the
eyelet is to be set into.

Material

3. Adjustment of the die gap is achieved by removing the handle and releasing the collar by
loosening the grub screw shown. Remove the collar and pull the pinion out to disengage it from
the rack. The rack can now be moved by hand from the top. Set the gap to the approximate
thickness of the material.

Grub Screw

Collar

Rack

Pinion

Secures Collar

4. Once the die gap is set, test the setting by inserting an eyelet into the material by following the
instructions below. Perform further adjustments until the die gap is correctly set.

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ADJUSTING THE DIE CUTTING PRESSURE

1. Close the dies by turning the handle from the rear through 180o to the front. Maximum force is
exerted when the handle is at 90o to the machine head. The handle should stop in this position
when the cutting pressure is correctly set.

2. There should be no gap between the tools.

3. Adjustment of the die gap is achieved by removing the handle and releasing the collar by

Grub Screw
Secures Collar

loosening the grub screw shown. Remove the collar and pull the pinion out to disengage it from
the rack. The rack can now be moved by hand from the top. The two die parts should meet.

Collar

Pinion

Rack

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