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AWRF
Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
AWRF
Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
Disclaimer
for
AWRF Recommended Guideline “Swager Safety Guide”
Phone: 1.800.444.2973
Phone International: ++1.248.994.7753
Fax: 1.800.666.2973
Fax International: ++1.248.994.7754
e-mail: awrf@awrf.org
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operational Safety:
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The machines covered by this document are specifically designed for the
attachment of fittings to wire rope or strand. These slow moving swagers
allow the operator full manual control of the swaging action and do not
permit automatic closing. This slow movement differentiates swagers from
fast moving power presses, which do NOT allow control of the ram
movement.
! WARNING: Operators must be trained before operating swagers.
A
Swager in operation procedures while your
p r o d u c e s a tremendous s w a g e r i s o p e r a t i n g . To p u t
amount of force. As an this in perspective, a 500
o p e r a t o r, y o u m u s t a l w a y s ton swager generates
maintain a respect for this enough force to lift two (2)
force and remind others in Statues of Liberty at once !
the shop of the safety
! The warning information and other instructions posted around your swager are there
for YOUR protection and safety. Make it a habit to read and follow them. The forces you are
working with can cause serious injury or death !
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keep away from the sides of your swager
while it is in operation. You should also swaging machine without
warn others not to enter the clearly marked proper training and
work area while you are operating the authorization by his/her employer.
swager.
Operating a swager safely and
properly actually begins before the
dies ever start to close. Some
preparation steps you should take
include:
! WARNING: When using dies with
lower WLL than the swager capacity,
you must adjust the swager’s settings
so that the force generated is no
greater than the WLL of the dies
being used. Failure to do this can This die is too small for the fitting size.
cause serious injury or death. Contact
Manufacturer for instructions for
tonnage adjustment!
! WARNING: Damaged dies can
cause serious injury or death!
Matched die and fitting size
! WARNING: Ejected material can
cause serious injury or death!
! WARNING: Damaged or worn die
swager working area.
These dies ARE In the above picture the dies now have
properly installed. aligned and centered themselves over the
NO free movement round fitting to be swaged.
is allowed in the
direction of the
arrows.
! WARNING: Only trained and
authorized personnel should operate
the swager.
! WARNING: Improper use of a Take these warnings seriously!
swager can result in serious injury or
death !
! WARNING: Adjusting pressure
Reducing friction as the swager operates is above the Manufacturer’s
a key to long, trouble-free life. To do this recommended pressures could cause
you should: serious injury or death!
Lubricate all guide bushings on a
daily basis as specified by the
Under ordinary conditions, you
Manufacturer or System Designer. should drain and clean the
Inspect the tie rods for corrosion. reservoir every two (2) years and
Use a #000 emery cloth or steel refill with new hydraulic oil as
wool to maintain a high polish on specified by the Manufacturer or
the surface. System Designer.
MANUFACTURER OR SYSTEM
DESIGNER!
I herewith declare that I will not operate a swager without being properly
trained in the operation of each swager at _________________________
Name of Slingshop