Am - Strip.2 Am - Strip.2 V: Manual
Am - Strip.2 Am - Strip.2 V: Manual
1 Technical Data
4 Processing Possibilities
6 Maintenance/Service
6.1 General Remarks
6.2 Slip Guides
6.3 Clamp Spindles
6.4 Pneumatics
6.5 Machine Interior
7 Accessories
7.1 Blades
7.2.1 Standard Equipment AM.STRIP.2
7.2.2 Standard Equipment AM.STRIP.2 V
7.3 Special Equipment and Special Devices
8 Guarantee
8.1 Guarantee Concessions
8.2 Guarantee Restrictions
9 List of Spare Parts
9.1.1 List of Spare Parts - Single Parts
9.1.2 List of Spare Parts - Pneumatic Parts
9.1.3 List of Spare Parts - Construction Groups
9.2 Accessories and Special Devices
9.3 Standard Blades
9.4 Special Blades
9.5 Possible Structures of the AM.STRIP.-Machines
9.6 Operating Instructions SMC filter-regulator
1o Enclosures
1o.1 Drawings
1o.2 Other Documents
Preliminary Remarks
First of all, we would like to thank you very much that you decided for the AM.STRIP.2 resp. AM.STRIP.2V
of the be-ri cable processing machinery program. We hope that you can produce without further problems
and reliably with this machine for many years. Should any defects arise or should you need further infor-
mation concerning the application of the machine, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The manual on hand corresponds to the regulations in enclosure II A of the EC Machinery Directive
98/37/EG.
The manual is an important part of the supplied machine and should be kept near the machine for quick
access.
The manual has been structured chronologically and shows the necessary adjustments of the machine
parameters, the safety devices etc. step by step. Thus, it considerably facilitates the safe work with the
machine.
Before you take AM.STRIP.2/2V into use, you have to study the manual carefully.
It is important that the remarks in the manual are comprehensible. Please take
care that each machine operator knows and acts according to the descriptions in
the manual, especially to the remarks concerning the safety devices in chapter
3.4.2. If you should not understand the function descriptions, remarks, technical
explanations etc. in the manual, please contact your responsible representation
resp. our factory in Münster/Germany:
The AM.STRIP.2/2V-machines usually are set up ex works for delivery to cut wires of 1 x 0,75 mm², to a
stripping length of 10 mm, with a working pressure of 4 bar, and is equipped with prismatic blades (V-
1 2
blades) . On request, any other equipment is available, especially if special equipment or special devices
are needed.
The manual on hand is valid for the two machine types AM.STRIP.2 and AM.STRIP.2V. The
AM.STRIP.2V is an extended version of AM.STRIP.2, which allows stripping up to 230 mm length in total
stroke. A standard AM.STRIP.2 machine cannot be modified into an AM.STRIP.2V version.
Before removing the safety devices, the machine has to be disconnected from
the compressed air net!
1
see chapter 9.3
2
see chapter 9.2
For spare parts orders, please give the name of the part requested, the order number, the machine type
and the machine number.
While using the extended stop dog oo4.5127, the AM.STRIP.2 cannot be oper-
ated with prismatic blades resp. other overlapping blades.
1 Technical Data
Producer FEINTECHNIK
R.Rittmeyer GmbH
Höltenweg 103
D – 48 155 Münster
Tel.: +49 (0)251 . 96 115 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)251 . 62 45 25
Mail [email protected]
Internet www.rittmeyer-beri.de
AM.STRIP.2 AM.STRIP.2V
3
already fitted into the standard machine version
4
included in the standard accessories set
2 Short Description of the Machine
Please check the shipment for completeness, for visible or covered transportation damages
etc. immediately after delivery of the new AM.STRIP.2/2V. In chapter 7.2 you can find a list
of the standard accessories' set. Please contact the responsible forwarder in case of possible
transportation damages. Please contact your supplier if you miss accessory parts.
The AM.STRIP.2/2V is a semi-automatic stripping machine for stripping (and simple cutting)
of round or flat cables with insulations made of different materials like synthetics, rubber,
PUR, Teflon etc. for cables and wires.
The use of special blades5 that are adapted to the cable in process, allows the processing of
nearly all common cables. The blades can be changed within seconds.
The AM.STRIP.2/2V is not made for the processing of materials other than those, which are
normally used for insulation and jacket materials of wires and electric conductors, or for other
functions as those described in chapter 2.1.
The machine is also not made for the processing of massive shields made of copper or
harder materials, steel wire networks etc.
The AM.STRIP.2/2V has been constructed as a table instrument. Please take care that the
room climate corresponds to the usual factory conditions. The machine is not intended to be
operated in humid or wet rooms, in rooms with excessive dust production or in an environ-
ment containing explosives.
The round cable is put through the red cable guide 004.0049 (resp. a flat cable is put through
the slit in the front plate 004.5140) up to the adjustable stop dog. The single working steps
are released with a foot switch 003.6033.
5
also see chapter 9.3 and 9.4
The working cycle for the stripping process functions as follows:
A Initial position A: the blades are opened, the long cylinder 004.6060 is placed in the
front6. The machine is in operating condition.
B After release of the front switch: the cross cylinders move together - and accordingly
the clamp jaws 004.5036/004.5121 and the stripping blades. The cable is clamped,
and the blades cut into the insulation.
C The long cylinder moves back to the stop dog - the insulation is removed by the
blades. The stroke limitation 004.51267 can be used for partial stroke.
D In the final position of the long cylinder, the stripping blades open again, and the
clamp jaws set the cable free.
E You now have to remove the cable from the machine in order to exclude
malfunctions caused by the blades that move forward again.
F The long cylinder moves to the initial position, and the open blades accordingly.
The machine is equipped with all necessary safety devices. In order to avoid
injuries, the machine always has to be disconnected from the compressed air
net, before performing any adjusting, modifications or maintenance work!
After you have checked the machine for completeness and covered resp. visible
transportation damages, please put it on a secure working bench - preferably a bench with a
slit for the accumulated insulation waste.
The connection places on the machine are marked with the corresponding colors.
6
"the long cylinder (resp. the blades) is placed in the front" implies that the blades are placed in this
position directly behind the front plate
7
also see chapter 9.2
3.1.2 Connection for Compressed Air
The filter regulator 004.6124 (with the pin nipple 004.6122) for the compressed air
net is placed at the right back wall of the machine (seen from the front). The standard
equipment includes the locking coupling 004.6121.
Fix the compressed air tube with the tube seal of the locking coupling and put it on the
pin nipple.
By pulling back the release sleeve at the locking coupling, the AM.STRIP.2/2V can be
disconnected from the compressed air net at any time. The pneumatic components of the
machine will be automatically ventilated.
Please take care that only properly prepared compressed air is used which does not
contain aggressive media.
The working pressure is adjusted to 3 - max. 6 bar. The compressed air display oo3.6o19 is
placed on the right back side of the machine (seen from above).
Put the plexiglass safety cover 004.0204 (AM.STRIP.2) resp. 004.0207 (AM.STRIP. 2V)
into the groove up to the stop and screw the front plate 004.5140, 004.5142 or 004.5144
with a fixed spanner, 3 mm.
The RESET press key is located in the left cover sheet (drawing number 009.6009). After
pressing the RESET press key and when safety cover and front plate are in the correct
position, the machine is ready for operation.
Depending on the cable quality it is possible to regulate the stripping diameter up to 6 mm²
with the pressing power of the clamp jaws9 by means of the mechanic coupling of the clamp
jaws 004.5036/5121 with the blade heads 004.5132/..33, when prismatic blades (V-blades)
are used. However, the use of die blades is recommended for usual stripping works.
10
The machine has to be adjusted according to the blade type chosen.
8
also see chapter 2.4
9
see chapter 3.3.4
10
see chapter 3.3.2
3.3 Machine Adjusting Possibilities
You can - indirectly - adjust the cable diameter (3.3.1ff.), the stripping length (3.3.2), the
removal length (3.3.3) and the pressing power of the clamp jaws (3.3.4) on the
AM.STRIP.2/2V.
3.3.1 Diameter
The operation mode of the machine also allows stripping (up to approx. 6 mm²) with
V-blades. However, it is not common use. It is more recommended to use adapted
die blades for stripping.
Our standard machines are supplied with V-blades that can be applied many-sidedly. Thus, it
is possible to either cut or strip cables.
A Connect machine to compressed air net according to chapter 3.1.1. - take care that
the protection devices function correctly – press RESET press key.
B The clamp jaws have been adjusted ex works such that they clamp the cable
centered to the blades. Take care that this central position is kept while you change
diameters.
Release a working cycle with the foot switch -without any cable inserted into the
machine. Take care that the opening, formed by the V-blades, is larger than the inner
cable-∅ to be processed, in order to avoid that the blades cut into the cable and are
exposed to unnecessary wear. Chapter 2.4 B describes the status of the machine
when checked.
In order to change the requested diameter, please set the adjusting screws 004.5035
for the adjustment of the clamp jaws symmetrically right and left.
When the preselected diameter the V-blades form after the lateral clamp cylinders
have moved together is optically bigger than the inner cable diameter to which you
want to strip, you can start the first stripping tests.
C Now insert your cable through the red guide sleeve and start the machine. Optimize
the adjustment of the clamp jaws, until you gain the requested stripping results.
Please remove the processed cable from the machine, after the cable
insulation has been stripped.
Take care that you never keep a firm hold to a cable which runs into the
machine because of wrong adjustment of the clamp jaws - you could
probably injure your hands.
Die blades do not shear but hit each other. The so formed die has to be adapted to the
preselected cable diameter. In order to use optimum die blades, we recommend to send
cable samples (approx. 0,5-1 m) for the necessary tests to your supplier or directly to us.
You can be sure of always using optimum die blades.
Take care that the machine is adjusted the way that the clamp jaws do not clamp the cable
too strong, to avoid clamp marks or damages to the cable11. The centering tools of the die-
blades have to be adapted to the outer jacket of your cable to be processed.
You can preadjust the stripping length with the stop plate with bar 004.5050. At first
disconnect the machine from the compressed air net. For that remove the plexiglass cover
004.0204 and the front plate 004.5140/..42/..44. Unscrew the clamp screw 004.0007 on the
piston rod of the stripping cylinder 004.6060 and adjust the stop dog to the requested length.
There are two possibilities to adjust the stripping length on the AM.STRIP.2V:
1 As already described in chapter 3.3.2.1, with the stop plate with bar 004.5050. In the
V-version, the stop plate is placed below the piston rod of the cylinder 004.6114.
2 With the stop dog 004.0062 in the angle bar 004.0063 below the cylinder 004.6114.
See also General View AM.STRIP.2V 004.9021 in chapter 1o.1.
12
3.3.3 Removal Length
You can adjust the removal length with the stroke limitation 004.5126 (optional for
AM.STRIP.2) resp. 004.5124 for the AM.STRIP.2V (see 9.2).
11
also see chapter 3.3.4
12
"Removal length" is the distance to which the insulation coating of a medium is removed - measured
from the round cut in removal direction. If the removal length is smaller than the stripping length we
speak of a "partial stroke"
Without stroke limitation, the long cylinder always makes the complete stroke movement of
130 mm (AM.STRIP.2). For economical reasons, we recommend the use of a stroke
limitation13 for mostly short stripping lengths.
In chapter 3.3.1 ff we have already described the mechanical adjustment of the pressing
power of the clamp jaws.
If unwelcome markings should remain on the insulation coating of the cable, you can
regulate the air pressure with the pressure regulating valve so far that you obtain an
optimum adjustment of the pressing power. If still unwelcome clamp marks remain on the
cable, you have the option of using special clamp jaws14.
3.4.1 Preparation
The AM.STRIP.2/2V is equipped with all necessary safety devices. However, no system can
be completely protected against misuse. All modifications or amendments that are not made
ex works by the manufacturer, or other measures that are not given in writing, will cease all
guarantee and liability claims to be in force.
Never reach hands into the working area of the machine from below.
13
standard for AM.STRIP.2V
14
also see chapter 9.2 - clamp jaws with vulcollane 004.5056
15
also see chapter 2.4
16
The following safety acts, regulations and standards have been considered for the construction of the
AM.STRIP.2/2V:
-EC Machinery Directive 98/37/EG, Anhang II
Because the insulation waste drops down from the machine, the AM.STRIP.2/2V is
consequently not equipped with a bottom sheet. But since the machine is very heavy,
the danger of an operator reaching his hand into the working area of the machine is not
necessarily given. Despite this, we would like to point to the fact that such an accident could
happen.
The individual safety functions and elements17 are described in the following:
Two micro ram valves oo3.6o27 are placed at the end of the grooves, where the plexiglass
safety cover is put in. They will be activated in the moment of installing the safety cover.
A small pin at the back side of the front plate oo4.5o45/..46 causes a ram to release a
third safety switch.
By releasing the RESET press key, and with all safety switches activated and all safety
covers correctly assembled, the pneumatic safety stop will be neutralized.
The cylinders move back to the initial position and the machine is ready to use.
It should not be possible to press the RESET press key and to start the
machine with the foot switch while the front plate or safety cover are
removed.
When you put in the safety cover or screw the front plate, the machine
should not switch into the operating condition – this should only be possi-
ble after releasing the RESET press key.
17
also see paragraph 6.1
4 Processing Possibilities
The basic construction corresponds to the standard delivery state of the AM.STRIP.2/2V -
described in detail in chapter 9.5 I.
C Loosen screw 5M in front of blade head with a fixed spanner (Standard Equipment)
and pull out the blades upwards.
D Put in necessary blades (see chapter 9.3/9.4 and enclosure Application Possibilities)
in reverse order.
The stripping blades are provided with an adjusting drill-hole that guarantees
automatically the right position of the blades when put into the blade head.
Shear blades and intermediates are not provided with such a drill-hole and therefore
have to be pressed downwards to the right resp. to the left while tightened.
Do not put down the blade heads on the running surface because they are
finely grindled. Even slightest dirt could cause unnecessary wear.
C Remove long cylinder upwards after disconnecting the air connection-plug couplings.
E Put in necessary blades (see chapter 9.3, 9.4 and enclosure Application Possibilities,
10.1).
6 Maintenance/Service
To comply with the legitimate claims to optimum operating and machine security we
recommend a regular safety check of all construction parts and function cycles, according
to the frequency of their use.
You can easily check the safety devices of the AM.STRIP.2/2V by testing whether the
compressed air is immediately blown off, if one of the safety devices18 described above is
removed.
Never operate the machine, while the safety devices do not work correctly.
Clean and grease the blade head-slip guides and their running surfaces once a week. We
recommend additional cleaning in case of great dirtiness due to talcum and stripping rests.
Oil the clamp spindles oo3.oo22 once a month with medium heavy machine oil.
6.4 Pneumatics
The control valves and cylinders have been durably oiled with pneumatic oil and do not need
further maintenance. For maintenance and service references of the regulator valve see also
chapter 9.6 of the SMC - manual.
Clean the working area of the machine from time to time carefully with brush and duster,
depending on is dirtiness. We recommend an intermediate cleaning in case of great
dirtiness due to talcum and stripping rests. Take care that no foreign parts or liquids get into
the casing openings.
Do not use compressed air in order to clean the working area! Foreign parts
or talcum could get into unwelcome places and spoil the function.
18
see chapters 3.4.2.1 and 3.4.2.2
7 Accessories
7.1 Blades
The standard versions of the AM.STRIP.2/2V.-machines are fitted with prismatic blades (V-
blades). However, we recommend die blades, adapted to the cable, for optimum stripping
results. Sometimes it can be useful to put in die blades "negatively" - the cutting bevel
directed towards the machine interior - to achieve better stripping results. The available
blade types are listed in chapters 9.3 and 9.4.
Our stripping machines have been constructed for industrial use and are correspondingly
robust. We therefore grant a guarantee of three years from the date of dispatch on all
AM.STRIP.1, AM.STRIP.2 and AM.STRIP.2V machines for one-shift operation. Excluded are
as well parts from other manufacturers we have to buy, and for which we only obtain a
restricted guarantee period, as parts subject to wear and tear like blades, blade guides etc.
The guarantee includes material defects and processing defects for the case of appropriate
use19, according to the applications described in this manual.
The above guarantee time does not include machines which have been repaired without
allowance resp. in connection with misuse, carelessness or an accident. If it is to our
point-of-view proven that the machines were used in a way other than appropriate20, or that
the serial number has been changed or removed, a guarantee concession is excluded.
FEINTECHNIK R. Rittmeyer GmbH refuse any guarantee for the suitability or qualification
for a special purpose. In no way, FEINTECHNIK R. Rittmeyer GmbH are liable towards the
buyer or a third person for casual damages or consequential damages, loss in profit or
production, which come up due to a defect or failure of the machine.
In case you want to use the machine for applications apart from those in the manual, you
should first contact us for a written confirmation of its applicability and suitability.
No person and no company has the right to somehow change, modify or amend the
guarantee rules.
19
see also chapters 2.1 and 2.2
20
according to chapters 2.1 and 2.2
9 List of Spare Parts
AM.STRIP.2 AM.STRIP.2V
004.0207 elevated cover necessary accessory for the use of the slitting
equipment
standard for AM.STRIP.2V
004.5014 slitting equipment for slitting and stripping of wideband cables
max. cable width: up to 30 mm
max. stripp. length: up to 70 mm
max. outer-Ø of the single stranded wire: 2,5 mm
not possible for M.STRIP.2V
004.5015 cutting guide for flat cable allows the exact cutting of flat cables
max. cable thickness: 3 mm
max. cable width: 47 mm
004.5016 stripping guide for flat cable allows the exact stripping of flat cables
(with front plate) max. cable width: 45 mm
004.5023 holding plate with special for guidance of round cables while cutting -
pipe the inner-∅ of the pipe is adapted to each cable
004.5127 extended stripping stop dog allows the adjustment of stripping lengths up to
(with partial stroke)
420 mm in partial stroke
standard for AM.STRIP.2V Additionally, the working stroke of the long cylinder
under 004.5124 can be adapted to the stripping length, and the
working cycle time is shortened.
004.5062 blade head construction I allows cutting and stripping of two-core cables in one
"cutting and stripping" step
(see enclosure Application Possibilities, cable
not possible for AM.STRIP.2V example 2)
004.5063 blade head construction II the cutting and stripping of two-core cables in steps is
"cutting and stripping in released by means of offset installed, one-sided die
steps" and cutting blades
(see enclosure Application Possibilities, cable
not possible for AM.STRIP.2V example 8)
004.5064 blade head construction III same as construction II, but without cutting blades
"stripping in steps" (see enclosure Application Possibilities, cable
example 7)
not possible for AM.STRIP.2V
004.5065 clamp jaws with vulcollane for a more careful treatment of the insulation
004.5032 blade head, right necessary for use of two or more pairs of blades (kits)
not possible for AM.STRIP.2V
004.5033 blade head, left necessary for use of two or more pairs of blades (kits)
not possible for AM.STRIP.2V
Basic structure
(for all standard stripping operations)
Stripping
(for greater stripping length with partial
stroke)
Cutting B
(with stop dog)
1. remove long cylinder
2. put in plate with guide pipe (Pos.
11)
3. fix stop dog (Pos. 17) into frame
4. open clamp jaws with adjusting
spindle (Pos. 3) completely
5. clamp blade heads (Pos. 12)
10.1 Drawings