PA Industries Transporter User Manual
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TRANSPORTER
Installation & Operating Instruction Manual
P/A INDUSTRIES INC.
The Original Transporter.
The Transporter is a totally unique material handling device.
Protected under USA and foreign patents, these low profile,
beltless conveyors are pneumatically powered and have
become a cost effective alternative to conventional conveyors.
There are no belts or bearings to wear out or maintain.
The rhythmic vibrating or shaking motion moves parts or
scrap along a custom tray or chute designed to fit your tool or
application. Trays can be fabricated out of various materials
to suit any size opening and transport the pieces into the
parts bin or scrap container.
Contact our Sales Application Engineering Department for a
free video showing several different ways customers have
used the Transporter.
APPLICATIONS .................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION .................................................................... 4
MODEL TP-3 SERVICE ....................................................... 6
MODEL TP-10 SERVICE ................................................... 10
MODEL TP-40 SERVICE ................................................... 14
MODEL TP-70 SERVICE .................................................... 18
MODEL TP-140 SERVICE ................................................. 22
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................. 26
RECOMMENDED TRAY SUPPORTS ................................ 27
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APPLICATIONS
Third Stage Blank
Second Stage Punch
First Stage
Pierce
U.S. PATENT NO.
4,444,346
Model TP-10
Transporter
Upper Tray for
Parts Removal
Model TP-10
Design the tray
configuration
to suit your application
Feed
Direction
Progressive Die
Lower Tray
Scrap
Slugs
Lower Tray for
Scrap Removal
Stamped Part
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INSTALLATION
60
(4)
75
(5)
1. Rigidly Mount the Transporter to a solid surface using
these recommended bolts sizes:
Model Quantity Metric Inch
TP-3 4 M 8 5/16
TP-10 4 M 8 5/16
TP-40 2 M10 3/8
TP-70 6 M 8 5/16
TP-140 6 M 8 5/16
2. Air line requires use of an oil mist-type combination
Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, and Pressure Gauge. Set
pressure to 4-5 Bar (60 to 75 psi). Do not exceed 5.5 Bar
(80 psi) as excess pressure will damage the Transporter.
Recommended Air Line
Connection to Eliminate Moisture
and Particles from Main Line
Main Air Line
Drain
To Transporter
4. Connect the Air Line with flexible poly-flow tubing into
the threaded inlet. On Model TP-3 use 1/4” tubing for
1/8” NPT. Models TP-10, TP-40, TP-70 and TP-140 use
3/8” tubing for 1/4” NPT.
5. A custom “U” profile tray or chute
must be designed to handle each
specific application or tool. Any
material can be used, but we
recommend aluminum or any light
gauge material to reduce tray weight.
Maximum tray weight should not
exceed the following table data:
Max. Weight Max. Weight
Tray & Scrap
Model
Tray Only of Parts
Kg Lbs. Kg Lbs.
TP-3 1,5 3.3 3 6.6
TP-10 3 6.6 10 20
TP-40 15 33 40 80
TP-70 50 110 70 140
TP-140 100 200 140 300
Filter/Regulator/Lubricator
3. Fill the Lubricator with a good grade of hydraulic oil
such as Shell Tellus 32 or equivalent. Set the Lubricator
for one (1) drop per minute.
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6. Fasten the tray or chute to the Transporter with metric
screws at all holes. Be sure to use spacers or washers
between the Transporter and the tray to reduce contact
friction between the moving tray and the Transporter
body. Refer to the following table.
INSTALLATION
Model Quantity Screw size Depth
TP-3 6 M6 8mm
TP-10 6 M6 8mm
TP-40 6 M8 9mm
TP-70 6 M8 8mm
TP-140 6 M8 8mm
7. The Conveyor tray or chute must be supported at
both ends to minimize vibration and deflection. A block of
Delrin GP-500 or Nylon, low friction material can be used
for the tray to slide. For optimum installation, use P/A
Roller Slides to rigidly control the tray movement and
provide trouble-free operation. See page 27.
Ball Bearing
Roller
Solid Slide Low Friction
Material
Transporter
Chute
or Tray
Feed Direction
Press Bolster
Roller Slide
Spacer
8. The Speed Adjustment is preset at the factory with
the correct frequency for a light weight tray or chute.
The speed can be adjusted by turning the screw or knob
clockwise to decrease the movement on the Models
TP-3, TP-10, and TP-40. The TP-70 and TP-140 are
adjusted by turning the screw or knob counter-clockwise
to decrease the movement. Maximum speed is not
required to move parts or scrap efficiently.
9. If the TP-40 Speed Frequency is inadequate, release
the Air Regulator Rod T40-029 and gently push forward
to increase speed or backward to decrease.
10. The TP-10 may require a slight adjustment to
maintain proper speed frequency after a period of
operation. If Speed Adjustment Screw T10-405 does not
slow the unit sufficiently, it may be necessary to slightly
snug the two screws at the Air Regulator Valve T10-401.
This reduces the air being released from the valve and
decreases speed. Snugging the screws too tightly will
cause bending of the Air Regulator Rod and poor
performance.
11. Spray the same Tellus oil used in lubrication on the
pistons each week.
12. If there is a build-up of sticky oil on the conveyor tray
or if the parts or scrap are very oily, they may stick to the
surface and reduce movement. To reduce the coefficient
of friction, try dimpling the surface of the conveyor chute
with a ballpeen hammer or use a different material like
expanded metal or profiled, roll formed material.
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MODEL TP-3 SERVICE
Factory Repair & Rebuild Service
Return the Transporter by UPS Prepaid to our repair center.
After teardown and inspection, P/A Industries will notify you
of the recommended cost for spare parts and labor.
Disassembly Reassembly
1. Remove both Snap Rings and push the Front and
Rear Pistons inside Body.
2. Remove the Screws from the Rear Guide Holder
T3-204. Pull out together with Speed Adjustment
Knob T3-401.
3. Remove the Front Guide Holder T3-203.
4. Remove both Guide Holders (L & R) T3-201 and the
twelve (12) Ball Bearings.
5. Back out the Locking Screw T3-406 and remove the
Speed Adjustment Valve T3-603.
6. With both T3-701 Tools provided in the kit, remove the
Valve Discs and the Rod.
7. Check all “O” Rings, Springs, Discs, and Seals for
damage and replace as needed.
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1. Install the Speed Adjustment Valve T3-603 and align
with the groove for the Locking Screw T3-406.
2. Insert the Front Piston T3-302 into the Body with the
Bumper Ring.
3. Mount the Bumper Ring and insert the Rear Piston
T3-303 into the Body.
4. Grease both Guide Holders T3-201 and put twelve (12)
Ball Bearings into both Bearing Plates T3-210. Hold
the Bearing Plates by hand while attaching Front and
Rear Holders. The Guide Holder assembly must run
smoothly in both directions without side-to-side
play.
5. Pull both Pistons T3-302 and T3-303 back into position
and secure the Snap Rings.
MODEL TP-3 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
1/8” NPT
4.7”
120mm
5.5”
140mm
1.3”
34mm
Speed Adjustment Knob
3.3”
83mm
.75”
19mm
Use Four
M8 Bolts for
Mounting
7”
178mm
5.1”
130mm
Use Six M6 Screws
8mm Deep Thread
for Tray Mounting
2”
51mm
5.9”
150mm
.4”
10mm
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TP-3 Parts Description
TP-3 Assemblies
Part No. Description Qty
T3-105 Screw 8
T3-107 Air inlet 1
T3-110 Mounting plate 1
T3-111 Mounting plate screw 4
T3-112 Spring pin 4
T3-201 Guide holder (L&R) 2
T3-203 Front guide holder 1
T3-204 Rear guide holder 1
T3-210 Sleeve retainer 2
T3-211 Stainless Steel Ball 12
T3-302 Front piston 1
T3-303 Rear piston 1
T3-307 Grease O-ring 1
*
T3-308 Grease ring 1
T3-311 Valve seal 2
*
T3-322 Rear cup seal 1
*
T3-323 Front cup seal 1
*
T3-327 Bumper ring 2
*
T3-401 Speed adjustment knob 1
T3-402 Speed adjustment rod 1
T3-404 Threaded bushing 1
T3-405 Plug 1
T3-406 Locking screw 1
T3-407 Speed valve O-ring 2
*
T3-309 Knob locking nut 1
T3-412 Speed valve O-ring 1
*
T3-601 Valverod assembly 1
T3-602 Spring assembly 2
T3-603 Valve assembly 1
T3-701 Assembly tool 2
*
T10-209 Snap ring 2
T10-313 Spring 1
T70-306 Knob O-ring (*14208-011) 1
*
Included in Repair Kit 3-001 (17269)
*
8
T3-601 Valve Rod Assembly Qty
T3-310 Valve rod 1
T3-325 O-ring 1
T3-602 Spring Assembly Qty
T3-315 Spring holder 1
T3-407 O-ring 1
T10-313 Spring 1
T3-603 Valve Assembly Qty
T3-402 Valve bar 1
T3-407 O-ring 1
T3-411 Valve 1
T3-412 O-ring 1
TP-3 PARTS DRAWING
T3-105
T3-203
*T3-327
T3-110
T3-111
T3-323
*T3-602
T3-601
T3-325
*T3-311
*T3-602
*T3-307
T3-308
*T3-322
T3-303
T3-201
*T3-327
T3-107
* Included in Repair Kit 3-001 (17269)
T10-209
T3-302
T3-112
T3-405
T3-210
T3-211
*T3-407
T3-406
*T3-412
T3-603
T3-402
T3-204
T3-404
*T70-306 (*14208-011)
T3-401
T3-309
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