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Model PG-20
Manual Grommet Machine
Operating Manual
(800) 624-2408 (530) 626-9386 Fax (530) 626-5144
6686 Merchandise Way Diamond Springs, Ca 95619
www.sineqco.com
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INTRODUCTION
MANUAL MACHINE MODEL PG-20 FOR PLACING APPLICATIONS BY HAND
The function of this machine is the placement of applications or to punch holes (interior
diameter of tube grommet 8mm or 12mm) in materials that need these applications.
Specially recommended for placing grommets and washers in: awnings, curtains, advertising
signs, etc.
THIS MACHINE WILL PUNCH THE MATERIAL WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SETTING THE GROMMET.
WARNINGS!
We hope you will take notice of these warnings and we would like to thank you for the
purchase of this machine.
User unawareness of the machine leads on many occasions to elementary doubts about its
operation.
Please read this instruction manual carefully for your guidance, in order to make the most of
your machine.
Always use extreme caution when operating machine. Keep hands free of cutting surfaces.
SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT DECLINES ALL RESPONSABILITY ON THE INCORRECT USE
OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Grommet Grommet Measurements Washer Measurements
8mm Plastic Grommet A: 8mm
12mm Plastic Grommet A: 12mm
B: 15mm
C: 8mm
B: 26mm
C: 8.3mm
No washer is used for
8mm grommet.
A: 15mm
B: 24mm
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Installation of PG-20
Install grommet machine on secure table top with the front of machine base flush
with table edge. Use four bolts with lock nuts/washers to secure machine.
Adjusting both the cutting and the grommet pressure.
ALWAYS ADJUST FIRST THE CUTTING PRESSURE, NEVER TRY DO CUTTING AND
SETTING AT THE SAME TIME.
Each time you change material or change grommet sizes, it will be necessary to
adjust the pressure for the machine to work properly.
In order to adjust the cutting pressure: ( Refer to diagram below )
- Loosen lock nut #1 with the supplied punch tool.
- Tighten die #2 close to top with the supplied punch tool.
- Loosen #5 set screw
- Loosen #6 away from upper die #3
- AVOID DAMAGES ON THE DIES. IF THE DIES COME TOO CLOSE AND YOU TRY TO SET A GROMMET,
YOU WILL BREAKE THE EDGE OF THE LOWER ONE.
- While frequently pulling lever, adjust #6 up gradually ¼ turns until two die
pieces #3 & #4 come together just enough to cut material in use.
- Test cut material to make sure cutting is properly adjusted.
- Tighten set screw #5
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2
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4
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In order to adjust the grommet pressure.
- Insert grommet on die #3 as shown in figure 1 below. Make sure bottom of
grommet is up above bottom of top die. No washer is needed for 8mm
grommets. For 12mm grommets, insert washer on die #4 as shown in
figure 2.
- Do a test grommet with the material you are using,
- Slowly loosen #2 die to tighten grommet fit. Use ¼ turns or less at a time.
- Try to spin grommet in material. If grommet is loose, continue to bring die
#2 down until grommet is secure in material and won’t spin.
- When grommet tension is correct, tighten tension nut #1
FIG 1
FIG 2
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Change Of Dies
The PG-20 will take two die sets. If you want to change out sizes, you will need
to replace parts. Please refer to the following diagrams.
8mm Die Set
12mm Die Set
Only used in 12mm die set.
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Parts Schematic
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Schematic #
Part # Description
30 PGR2030 Machine Head
31 PGR2031 Die Holder Pin
32 PGR2032 Driving Stem
33 PGR2033 Driving Stem Guide Wheel Pin
34 PGR2034 Driving Stem Guide Wheel
36 PGR2036 Eccentric Part
37 PGR2037 Connecting Rod
38 PGR2038 Connecting Rod Pin
39 PGR2039 Adjusting Nut For Top Die
40 PGR2040 Screw For Fixing Lever
41 PGR2041 Lever Pin
42 PGR2042 Draw Back Spring
43 PGR2043 Driving Stem Control Part
44 PGR2044 Driving Stem Control Pin
45 PGR2045 Pin For Top Set Spindle
46 PGR2046 Lever
48 PGR2048 Die Holder For Machine
49 PGR2049 Top Die
50 PGR2050 Bottom Die
51 PGR2051 Top Set Spindle
52 PGR2052 Top Set Spindle Spring
58 PGR2058 Screw For Fixing Die Holder
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NOTES
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