Assembly Instructions - Tube Couplings

1. Notes 2.4 Support sleeves 4. Direct assembly in the coupling 6. Checking

connecting piece

These assembly instructions describe the
two assembly methods provided for under
DIN 3859, Part 2:
Direct assembly in the coupling
connecting piece.
Pre-assembly in the hardened
pre-assembly mandrel.
All the following data were determined on
the basis of the following preconditions:
Seamless steel tubes for precision
applications to EN 10305-1.
Corrosion protection Zink-Nickel.
For series assemblies we recommend the
use pre-assembly equipment. The
information in the respective assembly
instructions apply for the assembly
procedures here.
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Connecting Tube Loosen the union nut and inspect the
piece Cutting ring Tubes with thin walls and soft tubes
require support sleeve (look at the table below). 4.1 Insert the tube end into the coupling material discharge. The material discharge
F OR
E connecting piece and push in must cover at least 80 % of the cutting edge
BE face.
completely. During the assembly
Lightly coat the outer circumference of the
process, the tube must be held fully
support sleeve with lubricant (e.g. mineral-oil
inserted to prevent incorrect assembly. In this position it must still be possible to
based hydraulic oil). Then insert the sleeve E R
A FT turn the cutting ring on the tube. Remove
into the tube up to the knurled section. 4.2 Screw on the union nut until there is any impurities.
tangible contact between the coupling
Use a hammer (plastic or hard rubber) to drive in
connecting piece, cutting ring
the sleeve totally. In doing so, the knurled section is
and union nut.
pressed against the inner wall of the tube and pre Caution!
vents the sleeve from being displaced or falling out. 4.3 Tighten the union nut with an open-end If the collar is not raised sufficient, repeat
wrench. the assembly with greater force. Check the
Up to a tube OD 18 mm result again.
Union nut 1 1/2 turns
From a tube OD 20 mm Stable material throw-up
1 1/4 turns

Caution!
Please observe the safety instructions for
installation and the recommendation on the
use of tube supports.
Notes:
In order for the cutting ring couplings When installing in the pipeline, hold the
to fulfil their function, observance of the coupling connecting piece with a
assembly instructions is of the greatest wrench.
importance. Incorrect handling can result in In order to ensure the prescribed number
risks with respect to safety and leak tightness of turns, we recommend that marks are
that can under certain circumstances result made on the union nut and tube.
in the complete failure of the coupling. The assembly procedure described
under 4.3 also applies to pre-assembly
in a vice.

2. Tube preparation
2.1 Minimum lengths of the straight pipe
ends must be taken into consideration 7. Final Assembly
when determining the tube lengths.
7.1 Carefully insert the tube end installed
With machine pre-assembly, the H Caution! in the coupling connecting piece
minimum lengths can be found in the Each coupling connecting piece may again into the coupling connecting
operating instructions of the respective only be used once for an initial assembly. piece in which it was installed. Then
pre-assembly equipment. If it is used several times, functional tighten the union nut strain-free by
Support sleeve required when the connection is opened often and when impairments are possible. hand.
the system is subject to intensive wear and tear (vibrations) After assembly, a visual inspection to
Series Tube-OD H L L check the correct assembly result is
Support sleeve deinitely required 7.1.1 Tighten the union nut with a wrench
L 06/08 31 39 Dmax Dmax absolutely crucial (see under point 6. (without extension) until a noticeable
L 10/12 33 42 Note: checking). increase in force is felt.
L 15 36 45 Tube deformations near the cutting ring approx.
L 18 38 48 (after driving support sleeve), can have 7.1.2 Then tighten by a further 1/4 turn. 1/4 turn
L 22/28 42 53
negative efects on the function of the
L 35/42 48 60 5. Pre-assembly in hardened
cutting ring connection. 7.2 Carefully insert the tube end installed
The deformation may not exceed Dmax pre-assembly mandrel (RAU) in the hardened pre-assembly
Series Tube-OD H L support or machine pre-assembled
S 06/08 35 44 (maximum diameter of pre-assembly The hardened pre-assembly mandrel are
mandrel (RAU) or coupling). Pre-assembly Coupling pipe end into a (new) coupling
S 10/12 37 47 mandrel (RAU) wear-resistant and permit uniform assembly connecting piece that has not yet been
S 14/16 43 54 results as they have closer tolerances. They used for assembly and tighten the
S 20 50 63 should, however, be inspected for correct union nut strain-free by hand.
S 25 54 68 dimensions after approx. 50 pre-assemblies.
S 30 58 72
3. Assembly preparation
7.2.1 Tighten the union nut with a wrench
S 38 65 82 5.1 Replace pre-assembly mandrel that are (without extension) until a noticeable
3.1 To simplify assembly, we recommend
that the thread and the taper of the no longer within the tolerances or are increase in force is felt.
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damaged in the taper area to prevent

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2.2 Saw off the tube at right angles. An coupling connecting piece of the manual
angle tolerance of ± 1° is admissible. pre-assembly support are coated with incorrect assembly. 7.2.2 Then tighten by a further 1/4 turn.
Do not use tube cutters or angle lubricant. approx.
grinders. 5.2 Screw on the union nut until there is
tangible contact between the pre- 1/4 turn
3.2 Push the union nut and the
2.3 Deburr the tube ends lightly on the inside cutting ring onto the tube end. The assembly mandrel, cutting ring
and outside. Clean the tube. cutting edges of the cutting ring and union nut.
face towards the tube end.
5.3 Tighten the union nut with an open-end
wrench.
Up to a tube OD 18 mm
1 1/2 turns
CORRECT INCORRECT From a tube OD 20 mm
1 1/4 turns

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x. ±
1°
8. Repeat Assembly
Caution!
Tubes sawn off crooked or incorrectly –0.2
Repeat assemblies can be carried out on
deburred tubes reduce the service life Caution! the tube coupling. Tighten the union nut
and leak tightness of the connection. Caution! After each pre-assembly, a visual inspection with the same force as for the original
Use reinforcement sleeves with thin- Ensure that the progressive cutting ring is to check the correct assembly result is installation.
walled steel tubes or soft tubes of NF positioned correctly, otherwise assembly will absolutely crucial (see under point
metals (see ARMATURE Catalogue). not be correct. 6. checking).

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