Betenbender Manufacturing Press Brake Machine 10'-95T

Grease the two zerks on each end of the gibs at 8 hours of running time intervals.

One-Shot Lubrication (Optional)

Using the grease pump attached to lube station, manually pump grease into the machine for normal usage.

Operate the one-shot grease pump every 8 hours of running time for extended usage.

Automatic Lubrication (Optional)

Ensure the auto lube provides grease to all points on the gibs upon initial start-up of the Press Brake for normal usage.

Set the timer on the machine to control greasing intervals after initial start-up for extended usage.

Examine cap screws and nuts for any looseness

Repair or replace cap screws and nuts as necessary for tight fit

Change return line filter if not done during previous year

Suction Line Strainer Maintenance

Flush clean the suction line strainer

Reinstall the suction line strainer

Drain a pint of oil from the reservoir after several hours of operation.

Is foam present in the drained oil?

If foam is present, describe the condition of the pump’s suction lines for air leakage.

Take oil sample to local supplier for assessment.

Did the supplier recommend a complete oil change?

Crank limit switches to the lowest position

Put machine in JOG and press DOWN button until cylinders bottom out

Enter the pressure reading in PSI

Turn machine to RUN to re-adjust limit switches

JOG ram down to the bottom of the stroke. Hold switch, read pressure.

Is the pressure within the maximum limit of 2,500 psi?

Adjust the main relief valve to increase pressure

Screw in the main relief valve 1/4 turn at a time. Re-check pressure.

Tighten the jam nut on the relief valve once proper pressure is set.

Adjust pressure on machines with variable tonnage control