25 Ton Ram Operating Instructions Section 5 Converting from Swaging to Expansion Dixon Valve & Coupling Company 800 High Street • Chestertown, MD 21620 ph: 800•355•1991 fax: 800•283•4966 www.dixonvalve.
5 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Converting from Swaging to Expansion 1 Before you begin make sure the Ram is fully retracted. Remove the 25PUSH400 (also referred to as the pusher hat) from the main pusher plate, if installed on the Ram. 2 Loosen the keeper plate bolts, and remove all die holders. 3 Install the retaining bolt with washer into hole of the main Ram pusher plate (25T5). 4 Laying the 25IXATTACH on it’s side, move the guide plate to the center.
25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Converting from Swaging to Expansion 5 Install the 25IXATTACH by aligning the large hole with the slotted guide to the retaining bolt and washer. When installed the 25IXATTACH will hang freely. 6 While lifting up on the 25IXATTACH, tighten the bolt by hand in the main Ram pusher plate until it is snug. Note: To make this step easier, stand in front of the ram and place one foot on the cross bar closest to you. Place you knee under the 25IXATTACH and lift up.
25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Converting from Swaging to Expansion 9 Remove the safety bolts behind the 1” nuts. Loosen the left 1” nut (when facing ram), then the right 1” nut (when facing ram). If this sequence is reversed (right, then left) the cylinder will rotate backwards on its own. 10a There are two options for positioning the ram for internal expansion: Install the 45° angle bracket. 10b Lower the Ram carefully until it rests on the bracket. You are now ready to internally expand.
