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DISMANTLING OF THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD

DISMANTLING AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THX 35/75 CROSSHEAD

(For more details see the
operating instruction for the
head: E802650)

Table of contents
THX 35/75 CROSSHEAD................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

HANDLING EQUIPMENT FOR THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD ............................................................................................................................................. 3

DISMANTLING OF THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

CHANGING OF TOOLING............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

QUICK TOOL CHANGE.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

DISMANTLED THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

HANDLING OF DISTRIBUTOR..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

ASSEMBLING OF THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

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Bleed extruders with Die holder will be removed
cleaning or thermoplastic Die will be pushed out using
material. insulation extruder
Pull out the tip1 with holder
pipe
Connection parts are
removed and cleaned.
Screw for conductor screen distributor will be
opened. Do not open centering screws.
Note. If the water hoses are disconnected, the
head must be heated to correct operation
temperature before dismantling

Conductor screen distributor Open the screws from L-

and tip2 will be pushed stage.
together out. Tip2 and holder
will be taken out from the
The head can be lifted away from the
head. Tip 2 and holder will
base in catenary angle
be removed quickly from the
Change the head to vertical or
distributor and tip2 from the
horizontal position
holder
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DISMANTLING OF THX 35/75-CROSSHEAD
Loosen the centering
screws with scale (and
zero screws). Keep
centering position. Do not
open centering screws
with locking nut
Lifter is used to support the
distributor during handling.
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Remove centering
flange behind the
insulation distributor
Inside surface of the
insulation must be cleaned
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120° C
Lifter is connected to the Insulation distributor will be pulled
distributor. out and cleaned.
Note. Heat the body to When the distributor is moving,
120°C. power is switched off from water
tempering unit, water pressure is
If the water hoses are released, and water hoses are
disconnected, the head must removed.
be heated to correct operation Note! Beware of hot water that
temperature for min.15 may come out from quick
minutes before dismantling. connector.
Inside surface of the insulation
body is cleaned
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Front flange will be removed. Insulation screen distributor will be pulled out. The
distributor and the body are cleaned.

If it is necessary to change Tip3, front body will be

dismantled

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CHANGING OF TOOLING
Changing of the tip1 Changing of the tip2

Pull out the tip1 with holder

pipe

Open the Remove the tip1 from the Connect 85 mm key to wise bench.
bushing screw Note! Do not tighten cold tools to Connect tip 2 holder to the key
holder pipe.
for holder pipe, hot holder threads Connect round 86 mm tool to tip2.
Use preheated tools or let them Tight the tool with screw
heate up before tightening

Changing of the tip3

Rotate counter clockwise to

remove tip2

Locking screw will be Remove the tip 3

opened

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QUICK TOOL CHANGE

Changing of the die Changing of the tip1

Pull out the tip1 with holder

pipe

Die holder will be removed Open the bushing screw for Remove the tip1 from the
tip1 holder holder pipe. Connect new
Die will be pushed out using tip1 to the tube
insulation extruder

Changing of the tip2

Connect the puller to quick change tip Pull the tip4 out. Install new tip4. Push in new tip1 with
(Tip 4) holder pipe.
Note! Tools must be preheated

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HANDLING OF DISTRIBUTOR
Installation of distributor
Copper grease
• The distributor must to be pushed in
absolutely straight.
• Lubricate the sliding surfaces of
distributor thinly with silicon oil
using cloth.
• Add thin layer of copper grease
around the distributor flange
• Installation is easiest if the body is
turned to vertical position and
distributor is lowered using lifting
device
• Or the distributor is lifted in
horizontal position using lifter for
distributor.
• Turn the sharp edges of flow
channels down side.
• To make assembling easier, warm
the crosshead body beforehand
Avoid the greasing of Do not use with tempered fluid.
the distributor channel silicone spray! • Finally turn the distributor correct to
position.

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Copper
grease

Tip 3 will be changed if
necessary. Tip 3 is
connected with tightening
screw.
Don not tight the screw
Fit the front body to the main
body with two screws. Leave
screws loose. Screws only
keep the parts together
during assembly
Insulation distributor is Centering flange behind the
pushed inside the head insulation distributor is
connected to head.
Add thin layer of copper
grease around the
distributor flange

Copper
1. grease

4. 3.

2.

Push the tip2 or tip4 with Push the conductor screen distributor into the insulation
Fasten the flange first lightly by hand.
holder inside the head distributor
Fasten the centering screws.
Add thin layer of copper grease to the distributor
Fasten the flange with 160 Nm,
flange
when the head is in correct
Fasten the screws first lightly by hand..
temperature (120ºC).
Fasten the screws with 160 Nm, when the head is
Screws must be tightened in a
in correct temperature (120ºC).
crossed sequence
Screws must be tightened in a crossed sequence
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Tip1 and centering pin are Insulation screen distributor Fasten the flow piece with a
connected to holder pipe. pushed inside the head. front flange. Wind six screws
with a torque spanner using
the torque of 140 Nm.

It is impossible to adjust
the centering ring, if the
screws are too tight.
Install the tip1 and centering pin with
holder pipe and lock the tube with
bushing screw

Die is connected to the nut and is connected to the

head. If wanted, top position of die to is marked
Die is tighten so that it is slightly loose (1/4 turn
loosened after tightening)
The water connector will be attached.
Fasten the centering flanges and front
flange to final torque, when the head is
in correct temperature (120ºC)
Screws must be tightened in a crossed
sequence!

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