Lockformer Pittsburgh Machine Adjustment

This is a lockformer 22 ga pittsburgh equipped with acme lock rolls double seam.

Lockformer pittsburgh machine adjustment.

Rolls mounted on the extended shafts of this machine. This machine will handle 7 and longer. Do not adjust unless material slips tends to leave gauge or curls up at finish. 5 16 pittsburgh lock rolls mounted on the extended shafts of this machine.

The reason for this recommendation is as follows. We are proud to carry lockformer machines and parts such as. Contents pittsburgh lockformer machine pictures machine model and technical parameters performance and usage pittsburgh locking machine structure adjustment and use electrical schematic diagram guiding rule adjustment schematic diagram 1. The pittsburgh lock former machine can be used to connect or fold but can t roll so when using the machine some gap between the upper roller and lower roller is necessary and the gap is about the minimum plate thickness plus 0 1 0 2 3.

Lockformer pittsburgh machines use a series of rolls to fold metal into the form of a pittsburgh. If production warrants our smaller machine lockformer 22 should be installed. Pittsburgh lock model 14 16. Lockformer machines also use case hardened precision ground gears shafts and rolls.

Lockformer sets the standard for product. Place the two 3 8 x 1 1 4 hex head cap screws. Remove top cover from lockformer by removing the two hold down studs and lifting the cover from the machine. This extends the life of these important lockformer parts.

As most hand brakes cannot be used to form a single edge smaller than 3 8 on heavy iron our lockformer 16 rolls a 1 2 pocket with the permanent rolls. As most hand brakes cannot be used to form a single edge smaller than on heavy iron our lockforrner. Perfect roofers pittsburgh machine plugs into 110 volt outlet. If shorter leave on long piece notch and cut later.

For over 75 years lockformer has been the most recognized name in the sheet metal machinery industry. An improperly adjusted lockformer will cause the metal to split from excessive pressure or form a loose seam that does not create an airtight seal. We have led the world in the production of hvac rollforming equipment such as our lockformer pittsburgh machines and vulcan plasma cutting systems plus the tdc rollformer has revolutionized the ductwork connection method around the world. Make hold down adjustment to meet any variation in the material of you locality.

If production warrants our smaller machine lockforrner 22 should be installed. Tighten hold down studs until snug and then. Set the flanging attachment over the forming head so that the combination bevel and spur gear meshes with the pittsburgh lock roll no. Replace the two hold down studs and adjust.