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Rev M2

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2.1. Applicator with Mechanical Feed System

With this applicator, the terminals are fed by the action of the feed cam and a series of rods and levers, which

move the feed pawl. Two feed cams are available and can be mounted in two different mounting holes

depending on machine stroke length and feed type. See Figure 5. The spare feed cam, when not in use, can

be mounted to the applicator housing in the spare feed cam storage location shown in Figure 6.

NOTE

Pacific applicators can only be used with 30-mm stroke machines and, therefore, only have the 30-mm feed cam mounting

positions on the applicator ram.

The post-feed feed cam advances the lead terminal over the anvil on the downward stroke of the ram

assembly, which leaves the anvil clear when the machine is at rest.

The pre-feed feed cam advances the lead terminal over the anvil on the upward stroke of the ram assembly so

that a terminal is over the anvil when the machine is at rest.

2.2. Applicator with Air Feed System

With this applicator, the mechanical feed system feed cam and its mechanical system of rods, levers, and

springs are replaced by an air cylinder module. In the air feed module, the feed action is started when the

applicator ram moves. At the beginning of the ram’s downward stroke, the ram-mounted cam pushes the push

rod. This actuates the valve inside the air feed housing causing the retract side of the cylinder (closest to the

anvil) to be filled, shifting the feed pawl to the rear of the strip guide.

NOTE

The air supply connection (shown in Figure 2) must be connected to an air supply line providing continuous pressure of 5.00 to

6.00 bars [72 to 87 psi] at the applicator.

CAUTION

There is a marking (vertical etched line) on the air feed housing (shown in Figure 2) to use as a visual aid to ensure that the

piston assembly is located within the limits of the air cylinder position. The feed pawl holder must be positioned to the right of

the marking. Incorrect feed pawl positioning relative to the marking may contribute to premature failure of the air feed module.

Figure 5

Mounting Feed Cam

Mounting Screw

Post-Feed

Pre-Feed

Post-Feed

Pre-Feed Feed Cam

Post-Feed Feed Cam

Feed Cam

Installed

Pre-Feed

Feed Cam

Installed

Mounting Screw