Rapid-Air SERVO FEED WITH PILOT RELEASE: KBX SERIES - Manual (Page 10)

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KBX Servo Straightener
OPERATION
For set up only, place a short length of stock about four feet on bottom rolls, between the
pinch rolls. Set the entrance guide rolls before lowering the cover. Make sure the top rolls
are retracted to prevent stock deformation. Apply light pinch roll force on the stock to in-
sure adequate assisting pulling force on the stock and to prevent slippage of the stock over
the straightener rolls. Never overload the pinch rolls. This could damage the stock by ex-
trusion causing permanent deformation.
With the cover down and the stock in place, position the idler rolls such that they are mid
way between the drive rolls. The windows in the side of the cover are visual indicators of
the idler rolls relative position to the drive rolls.
Do not lock the cover down at this time. With the cover held down firmly by hand, lower
the vertical entrance knob until the first idler roll contacts the stock with only slight deforma-
tion (crease) at that station. Observe the degree of deformation at this first station by lifting
the cover and noting the pattern of light reflecting off the stock surface. Rotate the vertical
entrance knob 1/4 turn down and lock in place.
Close the cover, hand hold in place while lowering the exit knob. Continuously observe the
changing deformation pattern until all but the last station reflects a change. The stock
should reflect a diminishing deformation pattern until the final set of exit rolls afford no de-
formation. Lock the exit knob. Close the cover and latch.
CAUTION
Lateral adjustment, generally, requires no more than two or three turns either side of cen-
ter. Never force idler rolls against the powered rolls. This will deform the stock.
CAPACITY
KBX104S 4” wide x .004 to .090 thick
KBX108S 8” wide x .004 to .080 thick
KBX112S 12” wide x .004 to .070 thick
Max thickness increases by same percentage as stock width decreases—up to max. of
150%.
LUBRICATION
GEAR TRANSMISSION: Use Mobil 600W cylinder oil or equivalent. Reservoir is 4 oz. Oil
should be changed every 2000 hours. Fill to oil level plug.
GREASE FITTINGS: Use Mobilux No. 2 or equivalent.