Air Clamp

Usage:

• Before cutting, the Air Clamps inflate to secure the matboard in place.

• After cutting, the Air Clamps deflate, allowing for easy removal of the matboard.

Connections:

• Air Clamps are located in the Air Clamp Rails of the 5000, 8000 and 8500 CMC models.

  • One Air Clamp is in the Vertical Rail and two in the Horizontal Rails.

Controlled by:

• The Air Clamp is controlled by the Air Compressor, the Air Regulator, the Air Valve Assembly in the Gantry and the ECU/Driver Pack signals.

• The Gantry controls the Head Z-Axis, Gantry X and Y-Axis, Head Lift/Drop, Footblock Rotation and Clamp Activation.

• The ECU/Driver Pack controls the electrical signals and powers the CMC and its functions.

Troubleshooting:

• The matboard is being pushed aside when you try to cut:

  • Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.

  • Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.

• If the Air Clamps are not inflating:

  • Listen for the sound of an air leak in the Clamp; if the Clamp is leaking, the Air Clamp needs to be replaced.

  • Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.

  • Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Are the connection cables for the ECU/Driver Pack, Gantry, Computer and Control Panel (if appropriate) tightly connected?

  • Turn off the ECU/Driver Pack and close the software. Turn on the ECU/Driver Pack and restart the software.

  • The Clamps are not inflating/engaging: Check the Clamp Test Button on the Actuator Valve of the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry. The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.