MAGNABEND NO. MBB 4181 & 4182 ELECTROMAGNETIC BENDING BRAKE OPERATIONS MANUAL & PARTS LIST ROPER WHITNEY OF ROCKFORD, INC. 2833 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61103-3990 * 815/962-3011 * FAX 815/962-2227 Website: www.roperwhitney.com * Email: info@roperwhitney.
MAGNABEND NO. MBB 4181 & 4182 The MBB4181 is a bending brake that employs an electromagnetic system for clamping sheet metal for the bending process. It comes complete with one full length and ten shorter keepers of varying lengths to accommodate a full range of width requirements. SPECIFICATIONS Capacity Bending Width Weight Electrical 18 ga.
MAGNABEND NO. MBB 4181 & 4182 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 7. Fasten legs securely to floor with appropriate screws, or use optional foot plate assembly. 8. For Model MBB4181, connect power cord to 115 volt grounded outlet. For Model MBB4182, bring 230V, 1 phase, 60 HZ line to quick disconnect box mounted on rear of brake column. 9. When required to move the assembled bending brake (275 lb.
MAGNABEND NO. MBB 4181 & 4182 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 3. Fully flatten lip by using magnetic clamping only. Position workpiece as shown in Figure 2. Press safety button and lift handle slightly. 4. Lower handle and remove workpiece. FIGURE 2 BOX BENDING: 1. Starting with a notched blank, make the first two bends using the full length keeper as in straight bending. 2. Select one or more of the shorter keepers and position them as shown in Figure 3.
MBB 4181 SAFETY RULES 1. WARNING: Electrical danger -- misuse or improper installation of bending brake connected to a source of electricity may result in accidental shock that could cause injury or death. Power cord installation must be grounded. 2. WARNING: Mechanical danger -- keep hands and fingers clear of clamping keepers at all times. Misuse or improper handling of the bending brake may result in accidental pinching that could cause injury to or loss of fingers. 3.
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MAGNETIC BRAKE SUB ASSEMBLY (PART A) (PART #256130003) MAGNETIC BRAKE SUB ASSEMBLY PARTS B & C CONTINUED ON PAGES 9-10.
MAGNETIC BRAKE SUB ASSEMBLY PART B (PART #256130003) -9-
MAGNETIC BRAKE SUB ASSEMBLY NOTES PART C (PART #256130003) 1 Before connecting coil to rectifier, hi-pot test coil between steel parts and coil lead wires. There shall be no current leakage with 1500 volts A.C. for 1 second; note that only two tests are permissible per assembly. 2 Alum. cover strip must not extend above steel poles. 3 Micro switch shall be turned on within 3° beam movement when lifted from the down position.
MAGNABEND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
