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The Problem?

To design a system for providing through-tool coolant and air line lubricant, to a Quackenbush pneumatic drilling machine, from a single portable unit. This would reduce the number of pieces of equipment and delivery hoses, to be carried to the workplace. This would improve Health and Safety for the drill operatives.

Design Parameters

1. The units had to be portable and weigh less than 15Kg.
2. The units had to be rugged.
3. The equipment had to be easily calibrated to ensure consistency of fluid delivery.
4. The coolant pumps had to be suitable for a wide range of different fluids.
5. The fluid reservoirs had to be visible by the operators to ensure that ‘dry running’ could be avoided.
6. The principle of ‘one hose in’ and ‘one hose out’ had to be adopted.
7. The operation of the units had to be fully pneumatic and had to operate ‘only’ when the drilling machine operated.

1. The complete assembly weighs 13 Kg.
2. They are built into standard steel enclosures, with steel carry handle, aluminium supports with high density rubber feet. Along with four high strength heavy duty magnets, to allow them to be mounted next to steel structures on the machines, to ensure stability.
3. The minimum quantity lubrication pumping technology, applied to the units have simple ‘thumb-bit’ setting adjusters, along with air pressure regulation of the mixed coolant outlet.
4. The steel enclosure incorporates a clear polycarbonate ‘window’ in the door for easy visual checking of the fluid reservoirs.
5. One air-inlet delivery hose is used, with a twinned outlet hose for the air line lubricant and coolant feed.
6. The system is fully pneumatically operated. It will ‘stand idle’ when connected to an air supply, until the drilling operation begins, where it will immediately deliver lubricant to the air motor and coolant to the drill tip, via the ‘through tool’ principle.

The Problem?

To design a self contained system, to apply lubricant to the ends of different pieces of pipe and fittings, during component assembly of boilers at different sections of the production lines.

Design Parameters

1. The units had to be compact and not encroach into the workplace, beyond the ‘cell’ area footprint.
2. The system had to apply an even coating of lubricant around the ‘pipe ends’, to allow the fitting of ‘o’ rings or to ease the insertion of the pipes into the boiler assemblies.
3. The system had to be easily adjustable, so that it could be used in different areas on different sized work-pieces.
4. The application of the lubricant had to be done in a ‘one shot’ way to ensure the assembly speed was not interrupted.
5. Any over-spray of lubricant had to be contained within the assembly and collectable for disposal.

1. The system has a footprint of only 400mm x 300mm x 150mm.
2. The system utilises minimum quantity lubrication technology, with dual outlets and twin ‘fan tip’ spray nozzles.
3. The system uses ‘thumb bit’ adjusters on the micro pumps, for output adjustment, along with an air pressure regulator to set the desires spray pressure, to apply the lubricant evenly onto the work-pieces.
4. The system is fully pneumatic and operates when the work-piece is inserted to ‘depress’ a plunger, which initiates a lubrication cycle, as the plunger reaches it’s set point.
5. The enclosure is drained into a container, which can be easily removed for disposal or re-cycling.

The Problem?

To design a compact mobile system, where there are to be four, combined fluid dispenser. These are to be used to facilitate one operators ability to run four 'Quackenbush' pneumatic drilling machines, at the same time. This will make safe the working area by reducing the number of hoses laid on the floor area, each causing a significant trip hazard. It will also increase the fluid storage, increasing the length of time that the drilling machines can be operated. The successful outcome of this project will increase safety and productivity.

Design Parameters

1. The system needs to be fully mobile and easy to manoeuvre.
2. The overall dimensions had to be within set height and width limits, due to the lift access to the work area.
3. Output hoses had to be ‘enclosed’ across the walkway of the work area.
4. Fluid and compressed air outputs had to match the original single units, from one air source.
5. Fluid reservoirs needed to be a minimum of 6 litres, with easy visual indication of fluid levels.
6. Calibration of the individual combined fluid dispensers had to be easy to carry out, with all adjusters and pressure gauges easy to access and adjust.
7. The system had to be suitable for a variety of different cutting fluids, which would be tested during trail operations.

1. The complete assembly is mounted upon a 3 wheeled rigid steel chassis. This with a single ‘rear wheel’ steering and locking brake.
2. The assembly is completed with an overall width of 840mm and a height of 1800mm, allowing easy access to and from the workplace.
3. The output hoses are caged in a steel ‘skeleton’ frame as they exit the assembly. This is hinged on two bearing at the base. This frame is long enough to cross the walkway area of the workplace.
4. Fluid reservoirs are 6 litre for the air line oil and 12 litre for the cutting oil, in shock resistant PVC.
5. All adjusters are easily accessible from the open side of the assembly, when the main canopy cover is removed.
6. All sealing materials are ‘Viton’ and suitable for the full range of fluids to be used.