Overview: The document is a comprehensive catalog for Enerpac Workholding products, detailing hydraulic components and systems used in manufacturing. It includes product specifications, application guidelines, and selection criteria to assist users in choosing the right products.
Main Sections:
- Product Index: Lists products like swing cylinders, linear cylinders, valves, and system components with page numbers for navigation.
- Power Sources: Details pumps and power units, including air hydraulic, electric, and manual pumps, with applications and specifications.
- Valves: Covers manual, electric, and air poppet valves, their functions, and installation.
- System Components: Describes components like accumulators and digital gauges essential for hydraulic systems.
- Yellow Pages: Offers resources such as safety instructions, basic hydraulics, and best practices for optimizing hydraulic systems.
Key Features:
- Global Resource: Provides imperial and metric specifications for workholding solutions.
- Quality Assurance: Enerpac products are ISO 9001 certified.
- Logistics Excellence: Emphasizes global distribution expertise.
- Product Selection Guide: Step-by-step guide for selecting products based on function, mounting style, and capacity.
Conclusion: The Enerpac Workholding catalog is a valuable tool for engineers and manufacturers, enhancing productivity and ensuring effective use of hydraulic systems.
Swing Cylinders Overview: Enerpac's swing cylinders offer maximum
clamping force in compact designs, suitable for various mounting and operation styles. They feature a patented clamp arm design for versatility and high performance.
Specifications: Available in single and double-acting models, with forces from 500 to 8500 lbs, strokes from 0.32 to 1.87 inches, and pressures from 500 to 5000 psi.
Mounting Methods: - Upper Flange (SU series): Manifold or threaded port connection, easy installation.
- Lower Flange (SL series): No fixture hole required, suitable for large parts.
- Threaded Body (ST series): Precise height positioning.
- Cartridge (SC series): Minimal space required.
Features: - Compact design for efficient fixture layout.
- Double and single-acting cylinders for various hydraulic requirements.
- Innovative clamp arm design for quick positioning.
- Collet-Lok® positive locking for mechanical holding without hydraulic pressure.
Applications: Used with work supports for machining operations, ensuring unobstructed part fixturing.
Additional Information: Custom cylinders and specific swing angles available upon request. Technical support and safety instructions provided in the catalog's "Yellow Pages."
Specifications: The document outlines specifications for swing cylinders and clamp arms with force capacities ranging from 500 to 8500 lbs and pressure range between 500 to 5000 psi.
Procedures: Do not exceed maximum oil flow to prevent damage. Adjust flow rates based on the mass and center of gravity of custom clamp arms.
Recommendations: Double-acting cylinders recommended for high cycle applications. Pivoting T-arms suggested for use with SU, SL, ST, and SC-series swing cylinders.
Options: Various rotation angles available upon request. CAD files downloadable from the Enerpac website.
Charts and Graphs: Includes charts showing the relationship between arm length and allowable oil flow, and pressure versus clamping force for different models.
Important Notes: Support force should be at least 200% of the clamping force. Always center the load over the work support to avoid premature lockup.
Work Supports: Describes various work support methods, including hydraulic advance, spring advance, and Collet-Lok® positive locking systems.
Accessories: In-line filters and sequence valves available to enhance system performance.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for Enerpac's work support systems, focusing on hydraulic and spring advance models.
Specifications: Work supports available in various models with support force ranges from 1650 to 10,000 lbs, stroke lengths between 0.38 to 0.65 inches, and operating pressures from 700 to 5000 psi.
Features: Plunger stays retracted until pressure is applied, allowing unobstructed loading. Low pressure lock-up capability enables integration with machine tool hydraulic systems.
Models and Mounting Styles: - WF Series: Includes manifold, threaded, lower flange, and cartridge models.
- WS Series: Features spring advance work supports with manifold, threaded, lower flange, and cartridge mount styles.
- WP Series: Utilizes Collet-Lok® design for maintaining support position without hydraulic pressure.
Performance Charts: Elastic deflection vs. load and support force vs. pressure charts provided for various models.
Recommendations: Ensure support force is at least 200% of clamping force to prevent deformation. Do not exceed maximum flow rates to avoid premature lockup.
Warnings: Support and clamping forces must be matched to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and options for Enerpac's PU, PL, and PT series
hydraulic cylinders, focusing on upper and lower flange mounting, as well as threaded body models.
Specifications: - Push Force: 2950-6300 lbs
- Pull Force: 1250-3150 lbs
- Stroke: 0.87-1.12 inches
- Pressure: 500-5000 psi
Design Features: Flexible design for manifold or threaded port connections. Minimal mounting height for space-constrained environments.
Product Variants: - PU Series: Upper flange pull cylinders designed for integrated manifold mounting solutions.
- PL Series: Lower flange cylinders with similar mounting solutions.
- PT Series: Threaded body pull cylinders that can be bolted to fixtures.
Installation and Maintenance: Single-acting cylinders can be vented through the manifold port. Recommendations for piping breather vents to avoid contamination.
Applications: Suitable for workpiece positioning, holding, and ejecting in manufacturing environments.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and application guidelines for Enerpac's range of hydraulic cylinders, including block cylinders, pull down clamps, hollow plunger cylinders, and positive clamping cylinders.
Block Cylinders (CDB, CSB Series): Compact cylinders for special tooling applications, available in single and double-acting models.
Pull Down Clamps (ECH, ECM Series): Designed for unobstructed top face machining, providing independent horizontal and vertical movement.
Hollow Plunger Cylinders (CY, HCS, QDH, RWH Series): Used for upgrading mechanical clamping to hydraulic systems, suitable for high force push and pull applications.
Positive Clamping Cylinders (MRS Series): Ideal for prolonged clamping applications, using hydraulic pressure to release the workpiece while maintaining clamping force through internal springs.
Installation and Maintenance: Proper installation involves ensuring the mounting surface extends under the jaw and using appropriate shear back-up to withstand full load.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and operational guidelines for Enerpac MRS cylinders, Collet-Lok® push cylinders, and RW series heavy-duty cylinders.
Specifications: - MRS Cylinders: Designed for palletized applications, using heavy disk springs for clamping force and hydraulic pressure for release.
- Collet-Lok® Push Cylinders: Mechanically hold the workpiece after hydraulic pressure is removed.
- RW Series Cylinders: Suitable for high-pressure applications requiring additional force.
Operational Procedures: - MRS Cylinders: Clamping force determined by the plunger's retraction distance.
- Collet-Lok® Sequence: Involves pressurizing specific ports to extend, lock, and release the plunger.
Recommendations: Refer to force/stroke charts for proper
cylinder selection. Regularly replace internal disk springs based on application cycle usage.
Important Notes: Seal materials include Buna-N, Polyurethane, and Teflon.
Specifications: The document outlines various specifications for pumps and hydraulic systems, including pressure ranges from 960 to 10,000 psi, flow rates between 40 to 640 in³/min, and reservoir capacities up to 10 gallons.
Procedures and Recommendations: Recommends selecting pump types based on application needs: air-operated pumps for large circuits with intermittent duty, electric-operated pumps for high-duty applications.
Standards and Compliance: All Z-Class electric pumps are CSA and CE compliant.
Product Features and Options: Z-Class electric pumps highlighted for high-efficiency design, reduced power consumption, and durability.
Key Data from Tables and Graphs: Includes data on oil flow rates and current draw at different pressures.
Critical Information: Stresses the importance of selecting the right pump and accessories for specific applications.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and operational guidelines for Enerpac's ZW-Series Pumps.
Modes of Operation: - Manual Mode: Operates as long as the operator holds the pendant button.
- AUTO Mode without Timer: Runs until a user-adjustable pressure setting is reached.
- AUTO Mode with Timer: Runs until the pressure setting is reached and the adjustable timer runs out.
Product Specifications: - Pressure: Up to 5000 psi
- Flow Rate: 60-120 in³/min
- Motor: 1.0 or 1.5 hp
- Reservoir Capacity: 1.0-10 gallons
Key Features: Efficient design reduces heat generation and power consumption.
Operational Guidelines: Manual mode requires the operator to press and hold the pendant button to operate the pump.
Product Selection and Configuration: Various models available with different motor sizes, voltage options, and configurations.
Recommendations: Enerpac recommends a pressure differential of no less than 200 psi for most applications.
Additional Information: Includes detailed diagrams and tables illustrating product dimensions, flow rates, and current draw against hydraulic pressure.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on Enerpac's
hydraulic pump systems, including air and electric operated pumps, customized solutions, and various models for different applications.
Pump Types: - Air Operated Pumps: Suitable for small to medium circuits with intermittent duty.
- Electric Operated Pumps: Ideal for large circuits with high duty requirements.
Customization: Enerpac offers custom-built power units and valve stacks tailored to specific application needs.
Economy Electric Pumps: Lightweight, portable, and designed for intermittent duty cycles.
Product Specifications: - WUD-1100 Series: Provides advance/auto-retract for single-acting cylinders.
- WUD-1300 Series: Offers advance/hold/retract capabilities.
WE Series Submerged Pumps: Quiet and economical, designed for intermittent use.
Hand Pumps: The P and SP series hand pumps designed for single-acting cylinders.
Air Hydraulic Boosters: AHB and B series boosters used in automated clamping setups.
Contact Information: For custom designs and further assistance, Enerpac can be contacted at 1-800-433-2766 or
[email protected].
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and operational guidelines for hydraulic air boosters, intensifiers, and related components.
Specifications: The AHB and B series boosters designed to enhance oil flow rates using incoming air pressure.
Procedures and Recommendations: For vertical mounting of boosters, an elbow fitting is recommended for the oil reservoir.
Norms and Standards: Outlines pressure and flow standards for various components.
Product Selection and Applications: Provides a comprehensive selection guide for hydraulic components.
Technical Support and Additional Resources: References additional resources such as safety instructions and hydraulic technology guides.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and applications for various types of modular valves, primarily used in hydraulic systems.
Specifications: The VEA-15600-D is a modular valve with a 4-way, 3-position open center flow path.
Valve Types and Applications: - Manual 3-way, 2-position and 3-way, 3-position valves: Used for single-acting cylinders.
- Manual 4-way, 3-position valves: Suitable for double-acting cylinders.
- Sequence Valves: Control flow to secondary circuits based on pressure settings.
- Pilot Operated Check Valves: Designed to hold cylinder loads and ensure remote unlocking.
- Flow Control Valves: Regulate oil flow with a poppet valve design.
- Pressure Reducing Valves: Provide precise control of hydraulic pressure.
Key Features and Options: - Locking options available for load-holding applications.
- Various mounting options, including pump and remote mounting.
Conclusion: The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and applying Enerpac modular valves in hydraulic systems.
Overview: This document provides detailed information on Enerpac's hydraulic system components, focusing on valves, air valves, and auto-coupler systems.
Specifications: Outlines specifications for different types of valves, including holding valves, pressure limiting valves, and more.
Procedures: Describes the installation and operation of accessory valves.
Standards and Recommendations: Recommends using accessory valves for greater safety and efficient clamping cycles.
Product Selection: Provides a selection guide for various valves and auto-coupler systems.
Key Components: Lists essential system components such as gauges, pressure switches, couplers, hoses, and manifolds.
Technical Support: Enerpac offers technical support and provides additional resources in the "Yellow Pages" section of the catalog.
Overview: This document provides detailed technical specifications and guidelines for hydraulic system components, including hoses, tubings, manifolds, couplers, and fittings.
Specifications: Outlines various series of hydraulic components such as the A series manifolds for centralized oil distribution.
Procedures and Recommendations: Regular inspection and replacement of hoses and tubing recommended to prevent failures.
Standards and Compliance: Enerpac products comply with ISO 9001, UL, and Canadian Standards Association requirements.
Safety Instructions: Safety measures include ensuring all components are correctly installed and maintained.
Product Selection and Options: Detailed tables provide information on product dimensions, pressure ratings, and compatibility.
Hydraulic Oil and Filtration: Stresses the use of genuine Enerpac hydraulic oil for optimal performance.
Warranty and Quality Assurance: Enerpac offers a global lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Safety Instructions and Correct Use of Hydraulic Power: Enerpac emphasizes the importance of safe use, maintenance, and application of its products to prevent injury or property damage.
Basic Hydraulics: Explains fundamental hydraulic concepts such as oil flow, pressure, and Pascal's Law.
System Set-Up and Component Selection: Building a workholding system involves selecting the appropriate cylinders based on the workpiece and machining process.
Swing Cylinders and Work Supports: Swing cylinders are essential for applications requiring unrestricted loading and unloading of workpieces.
Hydraulic Requirements and Clamping Technology: Details the hydraulic requirements for clamping systems, including the use of sequence valves and control of oil flow rates.
Assembly of Hydraulic Clamping Devices:
Locating, Clamping, and Supporting Workpieces:
Locating a Body: Locating involves positioning the workpiece within the clamping device to ensure consistent machining within specified tolerances.
Limiting Degrees of Freedom: A three-dimensional workpiece has six degrees of freedom, including translational and rotational motions.
Locating Techniques: Workpieces can be semi-constrained, constrained, or fully-constrained by using one, two, or three planes, respectively.
Avoiding Over-Location: Over-location occurs when more than one locating plane is used for a degree of freedom, leading to machining errors.
Clamping Technology:
Clamping: Clamping secures a positioned workpiece for machining.
Design Guidelines: Clamping should avoid critical tolerance zones, minimize deformation, and allow machining without reclamping.
Types of Clamping: Mechanical clamping uses elements like bars and bolts, while hydraulic clamping uses elastometric media.
Supporting the Workpiece:
Supported Workpiece: Support ensures force transmission and prevents deformation.
Supporting Options: Techniques like self-adjusting spherical surfaces can be used for deformed workpieces.
Determination of Clamping Force: Clamping force should prevent movement during machining.
Cutting Technology:
Introduction: Provides guidelines for estimating cutting forces in machining operations.
Cutting Force Determinations: Examples involve face milling, with calculations for cutting force based on spindle horsepower.
Conclusion: Proper clamping and locating techniques are essential for precision machining.
Specifications and Calculations: Provides detailed formulas and calculations for determining spindle horsepower, cutting force, and material removal rate (MRR).
Material and Tool Specifications: Lists unit power requirements for various materials and hardness levels.
Hydraulic System Design Recommendations: Best practices for hydraulic system design include using double-acting cylinders for critical cycle times.
Hydraulic Components and Symbols: Describes common hydraulic components such as cylinders, valves, and pumps.
Hydraulic Valve Configurations: Discusses various hydraulic valve configurations, including Tandem Center, Closed Center, and Float Center.
Valve Operation: Valves can be operated manually or via solenoids.
Pressure Control Valves: Pressure control valves, such as relief valves, sequence valves, and pressure reducing valves, are essential for managing hydraulic circuit pressure.
Flow Control Valves: Flow control valves adjust the speed of hydraulic components by using an adjustable orifice.
Flexible Machining Systems: Highlights the benefits of hydraulic workholding components in improving machining cycle times.
Mechanical vs. Hydraulic Clamping: The choice between mechanical and hydraulic clamping depends on production volume and tolerance requirements.
Overview: Discusses the comparison between mechanical and hydraulic clamping systems, focusing on their applications, cost implications, and operational efficiency.
Specifications and Procedures: Outlines the process of using mechanical and hydraulic clamping systems.
Cost Analysis: Provides examples to compare the costs associated with hydraulic and mechanical clamping systems.
Recommendations: Suggests considering factors such as production quantity, material costs, machine time, and labor when choosing between hydraulic and mechanical clamping.
Technical Data: Tables provided with torque and load values for different stud sizes.
Warranty and Disclaimer: Enerpac provides a warranty for its products, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Additional Resources: Enerpac offers online resources, including CAD files and educational materials.
Contact Information: Enerpac provides contact details for various inquiries including user, distributor, and technical inquiries.
Section Index: Includes a section index for various Enerpac products and components.
Additional Information: Enerpac is a global resource for workholding solutions and provides an internet link and email for further information.