Engineering Bulletin: How to Keep Attachments Running Efficiently

Protecting your assembly from moisture and debris is critical to avoid leaks and contamination.

Over CJWinter’s 60 years of experience in the industry, we’ve identified a number of ways to keep thread rolling attachments running efficiently. Let’s look at an airline assembly as an example.

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1. Maintain proper air pressure and volume.

To run an airline assembly at its highest performance, air must be maintained at a proper pressure and volume to operate the attachment. This includes:

  • A minimum of ½ inch inside diameter through the control valve connection fitting in order to provide ample air volume
  • Air pressure up to 80 to 100 psi

2. Use an “Upside-Down Trap”

As the diagram shows, an upside-down trap helps tap into the airline from the main supply line. When connections are made at the bottom of the line, moisture and debris can drain into the airline and end up contaminating the control valve and attachment. Using an upside-down trap keeps most of this moisture and debris from moving down the line.

3. Use a T-Connection adjacent to control valve mounting.

The connection acts as an additional measure to keep most of the moisture and debris from moving down the line into the purge shut-off valve.

4. Check for leaks.

To check for leaks on cylinder, please contact factory for instructions.

For Optimal Efficiency, Consider CJWinter Attachments

img-ebook-top10.pngWhen you order from CJWinter, you receive attachments that perform to your exact specifications and last longer.

We’ve equipped our pneumatic attachments with the ability to easily control speed and penetration rate. The roll feed rate can be adjusted on the fly, allowing for no extended downtime and ensuring the perfect roll.

For more information about our attachment capabilities, download our brochure, 10 Reasons to Use CJWinter Attachments.

Lib has been with the Brinkman International Group, Inc. for the last 30 years. Currently the Director of Global Sales, Lib has held numerous positions in Engineering, Operations, Sales and Product Management with CJWinter and its manufacturing divisions. Lib is a member and has served on governing boards for the Society of Automotive Engineers, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Precision Machine Products Association.










Topics: Engineering Bulletin, attachments, thread rolling attachments, airline assembly


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