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The Air Clamp has begun to leak and needs replacement.

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Air Clamp Removal: CMC 8500, 8000 and 5000

  • When an Air Clamp blows/leaks, it needs to be replaced.

  • Move the Gantry to the right until it moves no further.

  • Determine which Clamp is leaking and remove the appropriate Clamp mounting screws with an Allen wrench.

  • Loosen the 7/64” Allen Screw holding the Air Clamp, and gently lift Vertical/Horizontal Clamp to view small air hose fitting.

  • Lift fitting from its groove and disconnect it by unscrewing the two halves.

  • Note that the CMC 5000 air fitting is straight, and the CMC 8000/8500 is an elbow fitting.

  • On later machines, simply pull the two hoses apart.

  • Lay the Vertical/Horizontal Clamp upside down to look at its construction.

  • Loosen the two Allen screws at each end of the rubber tube until you can pull the Air Clamp out.

  • The Air Clamp has been removed.

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