theleeco 558 LC Series Lee Check Valve Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- theleeco
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theleeco 558 LC Series Lee Check Valve
REVISION HISTORY
Revision | Date | Change |
---|---|---|
A | 7/20/2018 | Initial Release |
B | 7/1/2022 | Added Appendix D |
Overview
This procedure is intended to provide process guidelines for proper
installation of Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product.
Section 2 provides an overview of the hole requirements. Section 3 contains
the installation procedure. Section 4 contains a diagram of proper orientation
and position of the product with respect to the installation hole and
installation tool.
Compliance with this installation procedure will ensure optimal product
performance. Please contact your local Lee Company Sales Representative for
questions concerning installation of Lee Company products.
Installation Hole Requirements
- The Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product is purposely designed to perform well under adverse conditions. Therefore, the installation hole specifications outlined in this section should be followed precisely to ensure proper function of the product’s expansion sealing features. Installation forces and pressure ratings are based on installations in aluminum housings or manifolds.
- Installation hole specifications as found on Lee Installation Drawing 1INST071709S (Appendix B) will ensure proper operation of the Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product. The hole should be clean, dry and free of burrs. Surface finish should not exceed 1.6µm (Ra) with no longitudinal surface defects. Surface finish requirements must be given special attention. The expansion section of the Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product seals and retains it in the hole. A smooth machined surface where the product interacts with the hole is needed to seal and retain the product properly.
- The Lee Company does not recommend the use of coatings or surface treatments in the area of the installation hole where the product is to be installed. These may reduce product retention.
Installation Overview
All Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert products use a pin to
expand a grooved section of the insert’s body into the housing wall to affect
a seal and retain the component. The pin, which has been preinstalled, is
driven into the body. The insert is pre-lubricated for proper installation. Do
not clean prior to installation.
- The Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product is inserted into the installation hole with the pin end up as shown.
- The installation tool (P/N CCRT0900120S) which is aligned with the installation hole, approaches the hole, and contacts the back of the pre-installed pin. The tool drives the pin into the Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product body with a force of 6130 Newtons maximum. Using friction and penetration, the lands bite into the housing material.
- When the installation tool is retracted, the pin should be flush to within 0.25 mm above flush of the insert body.
Installation Equipment
The Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product has been designed
to be installed using pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric servo-press equipment.
An electric servo-press system is recommended for high volume production as it
provides detailed feedback for better in process controls of the installation
process. The housing in which the component is to be installed should be held
stationary on a solid surface. The Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward,
Insert product is expanded by the insertion of the pre-installed and
lubricated expansion pin using an installation tool under load. Adjust the
press stroke to eliminate excess over travel as this may damage the product.
Adjust the press supply pressure to limit the maximum force to 6,130 Newtons.
Insertion should be done using Lee Installation Tool P/N CCRT0900120S (see
Appendix C). The tool and installation hole need to be concentric within 0.03
mm as shown in Diagram of Factory Installation Appendix A. See Appendix D for
further information about the recommended electric servo-press system from
Promess, Inc.
Standard Factory Installation (see Appendix A)
- Firmly support the housing or manifold in which the check valve is to be installed.
- Insert the Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product into the installation hole, pin end up, until it is seated on the shoulder of the installation hole.
- The installation force should be 6,130 Newtons maximum using Lee Installation Tool P/N CCRT0900120S. The tool can approach the product at a rate of 20-35 mm/sec. The maximum speed of the tool during installation should be limited to 3 mm/sec.
- Inspect the Lee Check Valve, 558 LC Series, Forward, Insert product for proper installation by measuring the depth of the pin relative to the body. Installation is complete when the exposed ends (surfaces A and B) are flush to within 0.25mm above flush of each other as shown in Appendix A.
- Retract the tool and follow the same procedure for additional installations.
Factory Best Practices:
- Examine the condition of the Installation Tool at appropriate intervals and replace if damaged or chipped.
- Clean feed bowls once per day.
- Turn off vibratory feed bowl when the assembly station is idle, or if the feed rail is full of parts.
- Use the minimum vibration setting to advance valves in the feed bowl.
- If the check valve is blown into the assembly area from the feed rail, minimize the air pressure at which the check valve is blown into the assembly area to prevent possible damage.
Diagram of Factory Installation
(Section View of Hole, Forward Insert Product and Installation Tool)
Installation Hole
- DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS.
- Hole should be clean, dry, and free of burrs.
- No longitudinal surface defects permitted.
- No coatings or surface treatments in the area of the installation hole where the product is to be installed.
- Refer to Lee Drawing No. 1INST071709S for complete specifications.
Installation Tool
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
Marked with part number and revision.
Refer to Lee Part No. CCRT0900120S for complete specifications
Contact:
Promess, Inc. 11429 Grand River Road Brighton, MI 48116
Phone : 810-229-9334
Web: www.promessinc.com
Press Information:
EMAP 8kN/200mm – FEMP8/200MP includes the following:
- Press w/ integrated load cell, motor mounting plate and Motor
- PreAmplifier (Connected to the Press Load Cell and Prox Switch)
- MotionPRO Servo Amplifier
- Motor Power Cable
- Motor Encoder Cable
- PreAmplifier Cable
- MotionPRO software
References
- In-Process Monitoring | Torque | Presses | Promess
- In-Process Monitoring | Torque | Presses | Promess
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