Eaton FT1380e - Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance Intervals and Lubrication; Die Cage and Machine Maintenance

Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Intervals:
Die Cage Lubrication
Every 50 crimps: Relube sliding surfaces of dies
Every 500 crimps: Remove old grease and relube
Every 1000 crimps: Die cage maintenance
Crimp Ring Maintenance
Every 500 crimps Remove old grease and relube
Every 2000 crimps Remove old grease, inspect for wear or
damage and relube if okay
Use high efciency PTFE grease (part number T-400-G for 4 oz tube, FF91455 for 16 oz can)
Die Cage Maintenance Procedures
1. Lubricate the die cage. For maximum service, FT1380 die cages
require lubrication at 50-crimp intervals with high efciency PTFE
grease. FF91455 is a 16 ounce container that will provide sufcient
lubricant for about 10,000 crimps.
Periodically remove grease residue that has built up on the sides of the dies and in
the crimp ring during the crimping process. Residue becomes contaminated with
metal and plating chips and airborne contaminants, which can cause premature
wear of the dies and crimp ring. It should carefully be removed without mixing it
with newly applied grease.
2. Die cage maintenance should be performed at 1000- crimp intervals
or every six months, whichever occurs rst. Die cages should be free
of grease and debris and inspected for worn or damaged components.
a. The sliding surface of the dies should appear smooth with no apparent
galling. Galled dies must be replaced. Individual dies in a cage can be
replaced without replacing all eight dies.
b. Replace springs that show any sign of damage or collapse such as
those which are shorter than the other springs.
c. The spring plate should appear smooth with no apparent galling.
Galled spring plates must be replaced.
d. Inspect remaining components, and replace those that are
badly worn.
Reassemble components, and liberally apply high efciency PTFE grease to
the die surface which slides along the spring plate. Torque the die cage bolts to
50 in. -lbs. Ensure that all dies slide in and out freely.
Machine Maintenance Procedures
1. Sliding surfaces must be kept free of dirt and other abrasive materials.
2. All exposed black metal surfaces should be coated occasionally with a
light lm of oil to prevent corrosion.
3. Periodically check the oil level in the uid reservoir of the hydraulic
power unit. Maintain the oil level according to the indicator on top of
the reservoir. Add hydraulic oil as needed.
Note: Completely retract the crimp ring when checking the oil level.