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FLEXBAR E.I.M.B.

Electrical Interlocking Mounting Brackets
For use with all Flexbar Latheguards and
Small Chuckguards
4 MODELS AVAILABLE TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL LATHE DESIGNS

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Made in U.S.A.

 

 Functioning: Once wired to motor-control
circuit (motor starter), the cam-operated limit
switch opens the contacts when the safety
shield is tilted up . . . and the machine stops
running (see fig. 1 and fig. 2).

  
Fig.1
(style 1, Model No. Flex.17001)
 
Fig.2
 SPECIFICATIONS
Limit Switch:
• Roller-type
• Roller and head are metal in sealed
plastic housing
• Electrical life - 1 million cycles
• Mechanical life - 30 million cycles
• NEMA 4 rated
• Approvals: UL A300, UL E140497, CSA A 300 & CSA LR26716 M20
• Snap acting SPDT INO-INC with double break ensures switch will open in
• event of minor contact welding
• Contact block & roller head are modular hence replaceable without discarding
• entire device
Made in U.S.A		   
 E.I.M.B.Housing:
• Heavy-duty casting
• Bright yellow painted
finish		  
 Included with each E.I.M.B. model:
• Electrical Interlock Box with safety limit switch,
• wiring and mounting bracket with locking knob
• Special Latheguard tube
• Wiring diagram.
Dimensions of rectangular box portion of E.I.M.B.:
Approx. 6-5/8 X 2-3/8 X 1-5/8 inches (168mm x 60mm x 41.3mm)
Electrical Conduit:
• Extremely flexible and withstands repeated flexing
• recognized - exceeds industry standards
• Liquid tight vs. oil, water and most chemicals
• * and certified and recognized
*Fittings:
Inside is nylon with BUNA-N gland which seals the
two each (2) 18 gage wires,plus a grounding wire.
   Dimensions of rectangular box portion of E.I.M.B.:
Approx. 6-5/8 X 2-3/8 X 1-5/8 inches (168mm x 60mm x 41.3mm)

 

Electrical Interlocking Mounting Brackets
AVAILABLE IN 4 DIFFERENT MOUNTING STYLES:
•Bright Yellow Painted Finish
 
Model FLEX.17001		  
Model FLEX.17002
 Style 1 - Mount at back of lathe (see
fig. 1 - opposite page).
For all shield sizes.		  Style 2 - Telescoping & Swiveling Style.
For lathes with irregular or domeshaped
headstock, E.G.- Hardinge.
For all shield sizes.

 

Model FLEX.17003

 

Model FLEX.17004
 Style 3 - Mounts on face of headstock.
Backplate can be reversed 1800 on
housing thus flange portion can be on
right (as shown) or on left side, if reversed.
All shield sizes.		  Style 4 - Top mounting for flat top of
headstock. All shield sizes.

ABOVE E.I.M.B. MODELS DO NOT INCLUDE LATHEGUARD SHIELDS/ASSEMBLIES.

NOTE: Observing the lathe structure and taking a few measurements makes proper selection easy.

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( October 2023 qd) , updated October 2009, September 2005

The descriptions, illustrations, specifications, dimensions, and part numbers are subject to change without notice.


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