42 Bend-Tech Dragon A150
Troubleshooting Guide
Gate
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Symptom Cause Corrective Action
Center Gate bearings
sticking/Gate not turning
freely
Gate dirty
Clean the Gate using brake cleaner
and compressed air.
Gate not opening and
closing smoothly
Gate structure worn, Gate
dirty
Clean the Gate using brake cleaner
and compressed air. If the Gate
components are worn, consider
replacing them.
Gate Wear
The Gate is constructed entirely of aluminum. The Gate Rollers are attached to aluminum
mounts, which are in turn attached to the Gate assembly. Over time, the aluminum Gate Roller
Rollers to hold the material securely. In this case, the Operator will need to service the Gate
assembly and possibly replace Gate components or the Gate assembly.
Gate Maintenance
Because of its proximity to the Torch, the Gate is subject to a high level of slag, debris and
plasma cutting dust and fumes. It is important to keep the Gate clean to ensure it is operating
as designed. Clean the Gate with aerosol brake cleaner on a regular basis. If the Gate is
extremely dirty it may be necessary to wipe it down thoroughly with a rag and/or clean with a
soft brush.
Gate Removal
In some cases it may be necessary for the Operator to remove the Gate for servicing or
replacement. The Gate is attached to the Head of the machine via four mounting bolts/screws.
others.
Tools Required
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1. The rotating Gate face operates the material support bearings via a stud and groove
design. On some Gates it will be necessary to remove a nut on each stud in order to
remove the Gate adjustment face. If the material support bearing adjustment studs are
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