Air Clamp Replacement: CMC Models with Air Clamp Rails

Removing the Air Clamp

Removing the Air Clamp

  • When an Air Clamp blows/leaks on the CMC 5000, 8000 and 8500, it needs to be replaced.

  • Determine which Clamp has blown.

    • If necessary, run a large mat without the Blade in the Blade Cartridge (Blade Cartridge must still be inserted in Head) and listen for air escaping.

  • Turn off the air supply.

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

  • Remove the appropriate Clamp mounting screws with an Allen wrench.

Remove Screws
  • Loosen the 7/64” Allen Screw holding the Air Clamp, and gently lift the Vertical/Horizontal Clamp to view the 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 has an elbow fitting.

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

 

Locate the Air Clamp Inside the Rail

Air Clamp Replacement

Air Clamp Replacement