Specifications

The final position of the Clincher Points* (round

or flat) should be flush, or slightly above flush, with

the Clincher Plate* (round or flat) in order to achieve

a quality stitch. The best way to see the position of

the Clincher Points is to manually turn the stitcher

machine over. When the Driver* (depending on the

wire gauge being used) is at the lowest position of

its stroke, the Clincher Points are at their highest

position. Turn the stitcher machine just past this

point to reveal the Clincher Points’ position.

Clincher Points that do not pivot high enough will

produce a weak clinch, where Clincher Points that

pivot too high will cause poor stitch quality or cut

the stock being stitched.

If the clinch on the staple is not tight enough, the

Clincher Points (9083A or 9083C) have to be raised,

assuming the Stitcher machine’s compression setting

is correct. If the legs of the staple are being pushed

back through the stock, the Clincher Points are set

too high and have to be lowered. These adjustments

are specific to each stitcher machine and cannot be fully explained in this manual, since many

Machines have Clincher Lever adjustments built in. Consult the stitcher machine’s operating

manual for complete Clincher Point adjustment instructions when using non-adjustable Clincher

Plates. If the machine is using an Adjustable Clincher Plate, like the one shown in Figure 12, adjust

the Clincher Points as follows. Loosen the Set Screw (UA4808.7) on the top of the Clincher Slide

(9084B). Turn the Clincher Slide Adjustment Screw (9087) clockwise to lower the Clincher Points

and turn the Clincher Slide Adjustment Screw counter-clockwise to raise the Clincher Points. Once

the Clincher Point height is set, tighten the Set Screw on the front of the Clincher Slide.

Refer to the complete list of wear parts for the G8 style Stitcher Head, found in the back of this

manual on page 47. The Clincher Points and Clincher Plates necessary for a quality stitch are

specific to the crown size and wire gauge size used in each stitcher head.

Some style stitcher heads do not utilize moving Clincher Points, but rather a solid Clincher Plate as

shown in Figure 13. The legs of each stitch are bent when the wire is pushed through the stock and

hits the Clincher Plate, as opposed to the Clincher Points in moveable Clincher Plates coming up to

meet the wire. The resulting stitch will not lay as flat as one clinched with moving Clincher Points

though.

Figure 12 - Adjusting Clincher Points

9083A or

9083C

Adjusting the Clincher Points

UA4808.7

9084B

9087