Line Clamping Systems (Hydro-Craft, Inc.)

The Multi-Clamp® System

	PLANNING GUIDE THE MULTI-CLAMP SYSTEM PROVIDES FOR VISUAL PLANNING OF LINE INSTALLATIONS This is a very important part of the total system. Line diameters and routes, bend angles, places and types of mounting, couplings, overhead suspension, and modulation of the installation with JUNCTION ADAPTERS can all be visually pre-planned. The first step in planning is visually determining the most desirable route. You would want to avoid obstructions, moving parts, service openings, and complex contours. Plan around them. Then follow this procedure:
1. LINES AND DIRECTIONS Determine the number of lines required and the directions they must go. Determine the maximum O.D. of the lines. This will enable you to select the proper CLAMPING UNIT series. 2. EXAMINE CHARACTERISTICS OF PRODUCT If the product to be piped consists of more than one component ... such as a machine tool with hydraulic and coolant tanks ... plan with the JUNCTION ADAPTER. Remember each unit of the machine tool can then be easily separated at one MULTI-CLAMP and just as easily reconnected. 3. ROUTING First, consider routing the line runs along the base of the product, being cautious of the obstructions, moving parts, service openings, and contours previously mentioned. If these are prohibitive, consider attaching upright spars to the product for overhead runs, or routing the runs overhead in suspension. 4. INSTALLATION Having determined the route, select the proper CLAMPING UNIT for the maximum O.D. of the required lines. Then, cut lengths to provide sufficient line openings. Mount the lower CLAMPING UNIT (Refer to mounting methods shown on pages 6-7.) An excellent feature of this system is the mounted CLAMPING UNIT becomes a reference point for measuring line runs ... eliminates trying to measure "in-the-air". Now, position the first line and use this line as a basic guide for measurement; merely add the center distance to the next line opening for the next line, and so on. Add JUNCTION ADAPTER, when applicable, or slip appropriate sized SPLIT BUSHING over each line and seat into lower CLAMPING UNIT Position the upper CLAMPING UNIT and secure it to the lower CLAMPING UNIT (Refer to previous page)
NOTE: If a large number of lines are to be run, the following procedure is recommended: Cut lower CLAMPING UNIT In lengths for total number of lines to be installed. Next, cut upper CLAMPING UNIT in lengths for 2 lines only. Installation is then completed by securing only two lines at a time as the run progresses.

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