MODEL 2200
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Tapped Air System (optional)
omtec’s “Tapped Air” system is meant to ensure that finished crusts release
properly from the forming die. Not all Comtec dies are equipped with a
tapped air system. Please read your order invoice to see if your die is equipped
with tapped air. Dies equipped with a tapped air system will have a threaded
hole marked “AIR” on the top or side of the upper die half.
In order to use your tapped air system, you will need to connect the upper die half to a
compressed air supply. The air supply can be either an installed air system or a portable
air compressor. The portable air compressor can often be acquired at hardware or
home improvement stores. The compressor must be able to provide a minimum of 20
to 30 psi of pressure.
The threaded “AIR” inlet on the upper die half is threaded to a 1/8 NPT (National
Pipe Thread) standard. Because of the wide variety of compressed air systems, Comtec
only provides the 1/8 NPT fitting that connects to the hole in the die. It is the user’s
responsibility to provide any other fitting necessary to connect the upper die half to the
compressed air supply. Most hardware stores carry fittings that are threaded to the
NPT standard.
Thread one end of the brass fitting into the 1/8 NPT hole. If you have an air
compressor, attach a line from an air compressor to the other end. Set the pressure
regulator to 25 PSI (pounds per square inch), and let it run continuously. There is no
need to cycle the pressure. Once the compressed supply is connected and operating,
you should hear a small amount of air escaping from the air outlet on the center
bottom of the upper die half. This is normal.
Now use the die like any other die from Comtec.
Please Note: Depending on your dough formulation, you made discover that your
finished crusts will release correctly without the tapped air. In this case, you can
disconnect the tapped air system.
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