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Fife-Symat 70G
Assembly instructions

Offset pivot guide system


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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1-1

About these instructions ........................ ... .... .... ... .... . . . 1-1
Proper usage . . . . . . . . ........................ ... .... .... ... .... . . . 1-1
Improper usage . . . . . . ........................ ... .... .... ... .... . . . 1-2
Wire wrapping . . . . . . . . ........................ ... .... .... ... .... . . . 1-3
Operating principle . . . . ........................ ... .... .... ... .... . . . 1-4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-1

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Information about safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
EU installation declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

TECHNICAL DATA 3-1

ASSEMBLY 4-1

Transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Assembly location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Mechanical fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Before commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Adjustment of the servo-centre transducer/setting the servo-centre position 4-4
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

OPERATION 5-1

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

DECOMMISSIONING 6-1

MAINTENANCE 7-1

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Rollers & roller bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Offset pivot guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Friction wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Drive joint and drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Ball bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Carbon brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

SERVICE 8-1

Requests for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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INTRODUCTION

1 INTRODUCTION

About these
instructions These instructions describe the procedure for assembling,
commissioning and maintaining the Fife-Symat70G. They
also provide important information relating to proper usage.

These instructions are intended both for the system cons-

tructor and for the operator who intends to use this offset
pivot guide system in his production processes. The instruc-
tions must be read and observed by anyone involved in the
assembly, operation and maintenance of the system.

The instructions must be kept in a safe place and must be

available for reference throughout the service life of the off-
set pivot guide system.

Translation of the original Operating Manual:

This Operating Manual is a translation. The original Opera-
ting Manual was composed in German.

Proper usage The Fife-Symat 70G is a compact offset pivot guide system
(OPG for short) designed for installation in web processing
machinery. A Fife-Tidland GmbH web guide controller is
required for operation of the offset pivot guide system.

The Fife-Symat 70G is used to achieve accurate web guiding

using few space. In addition, it controls the position of mate-
rial web with minimal infeed and discharge lengths.

The Fife-Symat 70G must only be used for its intended pur-
pose and must be kept in flawless technical condition. Fife-
Tidland GmbH should always be consulted before the Fife-
Symat 70B is put into operation.

An optional servo-centre transducer is available for rapid

servo-centring of the offset pivot guide. This ensures that
the offset pivot guide rollers remain parallel to the rollers in
the rest of the system during commissioning and web width
adjustment, and during splicing or threading of the web.
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A stroke alarm is also available. This alarm facilitates recor-

ding of certain offset pivot guide positions (e.g. the end
position) independently of the web guide controller.

The following may be extended or modified:

Remote activation technology

Installation positioners

Oscillators

Sensor positioning devices

Edge, centre and line sensors

The Fife-Symat 70G is available with different roller lengths,

diameters and spacings and with various Fife components,
making it suitable for a diverse range of applications. Sensor
mounting rods, support rollers and sensor positioning
devices can either be supplied ready-mounted or retrofitted
subsequently. This applies to all installation options.

Use of the offset pivot guide system should not present any
hazards as defined by EU Directive 2006/42/EC.

Improper usage Standing or leaning on the Fife-Symat 70G offset pivot guide
system is not permitted.

Transportation on moving rollers is not permitted.

A protective cover must be placed over the drive unit prior to

operation.

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Wire wrapping A total of 4 different wire wrapping types and 4 possible

assembly configurations result in 16 different installation
options.

Caution: Risk of tipping!

The motor and transmission of the linear drive used in the
Fife-Symat 70G are not self-inhibiting.
As a result, there is a risk with installation options 13 to 16
that the weight of the offset pivot guide could cause it to tip
over during manual or de-energised operation !

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U wire wrapping S wire wrapping

Figure 1.1: Possible installation options

Note:
Modifications to the offset pivot guide system are not
permitted. Any modifications may invalidate claims made
under the warranty.
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Operating principle Figure 1.2 shows a web course control system. The Fife-
Symat 70G is aligned parallel to the rollers of the customer's
system. The sensors (3) monitor the web position. When the
material web leaves the target position, the sensors generate
a signal. The web guide controller (2) records this signal and
activates the drive unit, which continues realigning the offset
pivot guide (1) until the web position has been corrected. The
rotational movement is around an axis positioned perpendi-
cular to the assembly frame (6) on the outer edge of the
infeed roller.

Note:
In Figure 1.2. the drive unit required to control the material
web is concealed by the material web.

4 6

1 - Offset pivot guide 4 - Deflection roller

2 - Web guide controller 5 - Material web
3 - Sensors 6 - Assembly frame

Figure 1.2: Operating principle of a web guiding system

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important information Flawless and reliable operation of the offset pivot guide sys-
tem is dependent upon the Fife-Symat 70G:

z being properly transported and stored,

z properly assembled and commissioned, and

z used for its intended purpose.

Only persons who are acquainted with the assembly, com-

missioning and maintenance of the offset pivot guide system
and who possess the necessary qualifications for their activi-
ties may work on the system.

Full compliance with the following is required:

These instructions

Any safety instructions shown on the unit

The machine manufacturer's specifications

The applicable accident prevention and environmental

protection guidelines

The safety instructions shown on the associated drawings.

Information about
safety instructions The safety instructions and symbols described in this section
are used in these Operating Instructions. They are used to
avoid possible dangers for users and to prevent material
damage.

Safety instructions SIGNAL WORD:

Source of danger and its results.

Avoiding dangers

The signal word WARNING refers to the danger of moderate

to severe bodily injuries.
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The signal word CAUTION refers to the danger of slight to

moderate bodily injuries or material damage.

Symbols Warning/caution dangerous area

Reference to general hazards that may result in bodily inju-
ries or damage to the devic

Warning/caution danger due to roller feed

Refers to danger of injury caused by roller feed

Warning/caution danger due to cutting

Refers to danger of injury caused by cutting

Warning/caution danger due to hot surface

Refers to danger of injury caused by burning

Additional symbols
This endash is followed by an enumeration.

z This dot is followed by a prompt to do something.

Note:
Reference to important information.

Safety instructions

Assembly z If the Fife-Symat 70G is damaged it must not be installed

or commissioned.

z All assembly tasks on the offset pivot guide system must

be performed when there is no electrical power in the
system.

z Assembly tasks and mechanical settings must only be

performed when the machine has been stopped and
secured against restart.

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z The offset pivot guide system must only be commissioned

if everything is securely assembled.

z Only accessories and replacement parts that have been

approved by Fife-Tidland GmbH may be used.

z If accessory devices are installed (e.g. the offset pivot

guide and the sensors), the applicable instructions must
be observed.

z Modifications to the offset pivot guide system are not

permitted.

Operation z There is a danger of being cut by the web edge due to the
web material and/or the movement of the web itself.

z During operation, do not touch or reach close to moving

parts (rollers, web). There is a risk of entanglement.

z The motor must not be touched during operation. There is

a risk of burning from the motor surface and associated
components. The motor surface may remain hot for some
time after being switched off.

Maintenance z Maintenance work must only be performed on the offset

pivot guide system when the power is turned off, and the
machine has been stopped and secured against restart.

EU installation
declaration

Fife-Tidland GmbH hereby declares that the Fife-Symat 70G

complies with the following provisions:

z Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

z Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC

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TECHNICAL DATA

3 TECHNICAL DATA

Correction stroke S: max. 57mm

Roller diameter D: 50/80/100mm

Correction length L: 250-600mm

Roller length F: 250-700mm

Correction J: ca. max. 50mm

Correction speed vcorr: max. 50mm/s

Web tension: max. 800N

(dependent on L and F)

Ambient temperature: 0-40C

Weight: 15-35kg

Protection class: IP 40

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ASSEMBLY

4 ASSEMBLY

Transport and storage The device must be protected against slipping during
transport.

The device must be stored in a cool and dry place.

The device must not be stored in the vicinity of powerful

magnetic fields. The electronic components of the device
may be damaged.

Assembly location Ambient temperature: 0C to 40C

Relative humidity: 10% to 95%, non-condensing
Height above sea level: maximum 3000m

Do not place in the vicinity of powerful magnetic fields

The electronic components may be damaged.

Protect from falling objects

The device may be damaged or perform unregulated
operations.

The installation dimensions for the Fife-Symat 70G and

for the additional components are detailed in the drawings
supplied. Ensure that there is sufficient space for the
offset pivot guide to move and that the device can be
accessed to perform maintenance work. The space to be
factored in for the correction stroke "J" and the roller
deflection "PC" is shown in figure4.1.

The Fife-Symat 70G should be assembled as close as

possible to the point at which precise web positioning is
required, as control is most accurate near the sensors (see
also figure4.1).

To ensure optimum controller results, the sensors for

recording web position must be mounted as close as
possible to the discharge roller.

To avoid static charge caused by rolling friction, the offset

pivot guide system must be connected electroconductively
with the customer system.
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LS FJ
J ------------------ PC = ----------
L + 130 2L

1 Sensor 2 Rotation point

Figure 4.1: Space requirements and infeed/discharge lengths

W -t
D 1 min and D 2 min = 0, 00357 arc sin --J- W E
------------------
L T

D1= Infeed length (mm) T= Web tension (N)

D2= Discharge length (mm) E = Elasticity module (N/mm)
W = Web width (mm) L = Correction length (mm)
t = Web thickness (mm) J = Correction stroke (mm)

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Mechanical fastening The offset pivot guide system is secured using four M10
DIN 7984 or DIN 912/ISO 4762 bolts. The appropriate
bolts for the mounting holes provided should be selected.
The offset pivot guide system must be secured at the
connector elements shown in the dimensional diagram.
The cover must first be removed in order to access the
fastening hole underneath it. Replace the cover once the
offset pivot guide system has been secured.

When performing assembly work, ensure that the rollers

are precisely aligned with the rest of the system. Precisely
aligned rollers guarantee a precise controller result and
reduce the risk of folds forming at the discharge roller.

WARNING:
All assembly tasks on the offset pivot guide system must
be performed when there is no electrical power in the system.

Assembly tasks and mechanical settings must only be

performed when the machine has been stopped and secured
against restart.

Power supply The Fife-Symat 70G does not have a mains power switch. The
device is connected to the power supply via a Fife-Tidland
GmbH web guide controller.

WARNING:
The offset pivot guide system does not have an 'EMERGENCY
STOP' switch.

Observe the documentation provided with the connected

web guide controller.
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Before commissioning The following assembly and electrical connection tasks must
be performed before commissioning:

The connected web guide controller must be turned off.

The Fife-Symat 70G must be properly assembled.

Adjustment of the servo-

centre transducer/setting
the servo-centre position z The servo-centre position can be changed by amending
the nominal distance between the servo-centre transducer
and the drive bar

z The nominal distance is approx. 1mm

z To adjust, loosen the terminal screw for the servo-centre

transducer holder and change the angle to the connecting
rod

z The position must be saved once set

z The travel speed in servo-centring mode must be

approximately the same in both directions

Commissioning Before commissioning, ensure that

z The offset pivot guide system is commissioned while the

system is switched off

z No one is in the danger zone of the offset pivot guide

system.

Once all the assembly and connection work has been checked
and approved, the Fife-Symat 70G offset pivot guide system
can be commissioned.

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OPERATION

5 OPERATION

Safety instructions

WARNING:
There is a risk of burning from the motor surface and
associated components.

The motor must not be touched during operation. The

motor surface may remain hot for some time after being
switched off.

WARNING:
The rollers may continue to run for some time after the
device is switched off. There is a risk of entanglement at the
rollers.

Do not grasp the device in the roller area

Settings As soon as the Fife-Symat 70G offset pivot guide system is

connected to the Fife-Tidland web guide controller, the con-
troller automatically detects the drive.

All settings relating to operation of the Fife-Symat 70G are

made on the web guide controller (e.g. amplification, pola-
rity, speed). Further information can be found in the web
guide controller instructions.

Noise The device should not make any excessive noise if kept in
proper technical condition and used in normal operation.
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DECOMMISSIONING

6 DECOMMISSIONING

The following work must be performed when decommissio-

ning the device.

z The web guide controller, to which the offset pivot guide

system is connected, must be turned off

z The Fife-Symat 70G offset pivot guide system must be

disassembled

The Fife-Symat 70G must be stored in cool conditions and

must be clean and dry. The device must not be stored in
the vicinity of powerful magnetic fields.

OR

The Fife-Symat 70G must be disposed of in line with the

applicable national regulations. The offset pivot guide
system, accessories and packaging must be recycled in an
environmentally compatible manner.

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MAINTENANCE

7 MAINTENANCE

Safety instructions WARNING:

Maintenance tasks must only be performed when the
machine has been stopped and secured against restart.

Maintenance The electrical and mechanical components of the Fife-

Symat 70G are largely maintenance-free. If the device is used
in a particularly dirty environment, it may be necessary to
clean the guide bar and guide hinges. When cleaning the
Fife-Symat 70G, ensure that the electrical components do not
come into contact with liquids.
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Rollers & roller bearings To replace the roller, roller bearing, trunnion or slip, first
remove the rectangular plug. Loosening the setscrew will
then make it possible to loosen the slip and remove the trun-
nion and the roller. Rollers and roller bearings are customer-
specific. Obtain the part numbers from the service depart-
ment if replacing these parts.









1 trunnion 5 roller bearing
2 offset pivot guide 6 setscrew
3 slip 7 rectangular plug
4 roller
Figure 7.1: Fastening of the rollers of the FIFE Symat 70G

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6 8

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Offset pivot guide









2 Offset pivot guide 11 mounting base
8 entry roller 12 screw
9 guiding shaft 13 guide joint
10 setscrew
Figure 7.2: The offset pivot guide of the Fife-Symat 70G

The offset pivot guide is fastened to each of the two guide

joints and to the drive joint with two screws each. The joints
are composed of a gliding ball bearing and a ball retainer.
The guiding shafts are braced in place in the mounting base
with the setscrews. Small design models of the
Fife-Symat 70G are equipped with shaft covers (not
depicted).

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10 20

12 8
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Friction wheel drive

11 mounting base 20 retaing circlip 27 brake lever

14 cover 21 drive shaft 28 washer
15 screw 22 motor 29 setscrew
16 friction wheel suspension 23 gasket 30 set collar
17 screw 24 screw 31 setscrew
18 distance bolt 25 set collar 32 screw
19 ball bushing 26 setscrew
Figure 7.3: Friction wheel drive of the FIFE Symat 70G

Item 15 24 26 29 31

Tightening
12 6 4,5 3 4,5
torque[Nm]

The components of the friction wheel drive are shown in

Figure7.3 . After replacing the motor, one or two drops of
varifluid should be applied to the motor shaft for startup and
to protect against corrosion (other oils cause slipping and
thereby reduce the service life). As you do this, make certain
that the parts of the break remain free of oil. This will ensure
the functional capability of the friction wheel drive.
Then the friction wheel suspension must be repositioned and
the contact force must be adjusted .

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After you have removed the cover (14) and the set collar (30)
and loosening the screw (15,Figure7.3) the friction wheel
suspension can be replaced. The positioning is described in
the following section.

30 set collar
11 mounting base
36 drive joint
16 friction wheel suspension
21 drive shaft
Figure 7.4: For positioning the drive joint and the friction wheel suspension

Figure7.4 shows the position of drive joint, friction wheel

suspension and set collar. The following table lists the stroke
that depends on dimensions A and B. If the stroke of the
existing Fife-Symat 70G is not listed in the table, dimensions
A and B must be verified before disassembling the drive so
that the factory settings can be reproduced.

Stroke [mm] 13 19 25 31 38 44 51 57

A [mm] 123,5 126,5 129,5 132,5 136,0 139,0 142,5 145,5

B [mm] 57 63 69 75 82 85 95 101

The motor current is measured to set the contact force. To do

this, the friction wheel suspension is prevented from moving
in the direction of the motor (see the arrow in Figure7.4) and
the contact force is modified by adjusting the screw (17,
Figure7.3) in such a manner that the motor current reaches
800 mA 50 mA. The setscrew (29, Figure7.3) will then
secure the screw in place.
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The Fife motor current measuring device can act as an aid in

measuring the motor current.

Drive joint and drive shaft To replace the drive joint and drive shaft, proceed as follows

z Disassemble the guiding frame (see Figure7.2)

z Remove the cover (14, Figure7.3)

z Remove the screw on the friction wheel suspension (15,

Figure7.3)
z Loosen the setscrew in the drive joint (37, Figure7.5)

z Remove the drive bar and the drive joint

11 mounting base 33 servo-center transducer

18 distance bolt 34 servo-center mounting
19 ball bushing bracket
20 retaining circlip 35 screw
21 drive shaft 36 drive joint
22 motor 37 setscrew
Figure 7.5: Drive shaft and drive joint of the Fife-Symat 70G

The ball bushings on the drive hinge must be lubricated with

Molykote Longterm 2, and the lubricant pockets on the drive
hinge must be filled to three quarters of their capacity.

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35 12

37 12

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Ball bushings When the drive shaft has been removed and the retaining cir-
clips (20, Figure7.5) have been taken off, the ball bushings
can be removed from the mounting base. They should then
be lubricated with EP grease along with the hollow areas.

Carbon brushes The carbon brushes for the DC motor can be rough-ground
to suit the radius of the commutator.
When replacing the carbon brushes, ensure that they have
the correct radius; otherwise, the carbon brushes will wear
more quickly and motor performance will be impaired.

Replacement parts

Position Designation Part number

22 Motor M136112

19 Ball socket M350891

36 Drive hinge M133924

13 Guide hinge M132853+M132854

- Carbon brush set M135999

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SERVICE

8 SERVICE

Requests for Service When requesting service, please have a copy of the order
confirmation ready with the order number.

When ordering replacement parts, please indicate, (where

possible) Part Number, Drawing Number and Model descrip-
tion.

Please be careful to keep all documents accompanying the

product in a safe place. This will allow us to help you more
quickly in the event that service is required.

Addresses To request service, or if you need replacement parts, please

contact one of the following addresses.

Fife-Tidland GmbH
Fifestrae 1 Siemensstrae 13-15
65779 Kelkheim 48683 Ahaus
Deutschland Deutschland
Telefon: +49 - 6195 - 7002 - 0
Fax: +49 - 6195 - 7002 - 933
Web: www.maxcess.eu

Fife Corporation
Post Office Box 26508
Oklahoma City, OK 73126, USA
Telefon: +1 - 405 - 755 - 1600
Fax: +1 - 405 - 755 - 8425
Web: www.maxcessintl.com

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