Air Advance Cartridge Inch Hydraulic Work Supports

For Supporting Fragile Parts Or Use In Harsh Environments

• Available in four capacities from 1,000 to 12,500 lbs.
• For harsh environments (where contaminants such as aluminum or cast iron fines and corrosive or tacky coolants are present), we suggest running a constant air-spring to keep the plunger extended and the problem contaminants out. (You should observe air bubbles escaping around the plunger when used in this manner.)
• Normally retracted plungers provide additional clearance for part loading. Advance them with air pressure, exerting ONLY the force needed to kiss the part, then freeze the plunger in place hydraulically.
• Heavier end effectors may be used with air advance supports because of their additional air powered lifting/contact force.
• Special large diameter plungers and sleeves provide greater rigidity.
• Stainless steel plunger and sleeve assemblies help guard against corrosion in most machining environments.
• Standard SAE porting and alternate O-Ring manifold face seal are located in the base of the support for bolt down installation. The base can be removed for direct cartridge mounting.

Cavity Checklist

• Confirm capacity of item selected.
• Note the sealing surface finish requirements.
• Minimum depth specification represents the nominal depth of the standard Vektek base dimension.
• Confirm cavity drawing is appropriate for the model number used.
• Note specified thread depth when cutting threads
• When using a bottoming tap tool, modifications may be required.
• When hand tapping threads, perpendicularity is essential.
• The ‘fluid’ passage is located on the outer diameter and ‘vent’ passage is in the center.