Adjustable Machine Feet: Section 8

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Adjustable Machine Feet

A variety of sizes is available with many held in stock. These adjustable machine feet are free-standing and enable levelling. Normally used on machines such as presses, lathes, punches, milling machines, etc. Standard parts are manufactured in chloroprene rubber. 55 Shore A (Soft) 70 Shore A (Medium) 80 Shore A (Hard)

Dimensions
D (mm)
50 75 100 150 200 258

Part No.

d (mm)
36 52 72 115 160 202

H (mm)
21 25 35 45 45 50

L (mm)
(Bolt Length)

G
(Fine Thread)

Maximum adjustment
5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 12mm

G H

AMF1012 AMF1013 AMF1014 AMF1015 AMF1016 AMF1017

60 80 100 120 120 180

M10 x 1.0 M12 x 1.5 M16 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M24 x 1.5

d D

Installation of Adjustable Machine Feet

PRIOR TO LEVELLING AFTER LEVELLING

If inserted, the adjusting screw should be removed, and the machine positioned on top of the mountings. The adjusting screw should then be inserted until it is touching as shown in Figure 1, with the nut clear above the top of the machine base. Check the level of the machine and at the lowest point(s) screw the adjusting screw further into the mounting(s) until the machine is level. Then tighten the nuts down to the top of the machine foot for all mountings, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTE: It is important that the mountings are not used to adjust for a greater range than listed above to avoid overloading and damaging the mounting. If a greater level of adjustment is required washers/shims should be used in addition to the levelling feature.

Compression Characteristics
ADJ-AMF1012
3.5 3.0
80

ADJ-AMF1013
5 4
80

ADJ-AMF1014
80

10
70 55

Load (kN)

Load (kN)

70

Load (kN)

2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

8 6 4 2 0

3 2 1 0 0.0

70 55

55

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Note: There is a possible deviation of 20% in the above load/deflection graphs due to production and hardness tolerances

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GMT RUBBER-METAL-TECHNIC LTD

Tel: (+44)(0)1943 870670 Fax: (+44)(0)1943 870631

E-Mail: sales@gmt.gb.com Website: www.gmt.gb.com

Compression Characteristics Contd

ADJ-AMF1015
30 25
80

ADJ-AMF1016
70 60
80

ADJ-AMF1017
120 100
70 55 80

Load (kN)

Load (kN)

20 15 10 5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

70

Load (kN)

50 40 30 20 10 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

80 60 40 20 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

70 55

55

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Note: There is a possible deviation of 20% in the above load/deflection graphs due to production and hardness tolerances

Levelling Feet
GMT also offer a range of levelling feet with combinations and sizes to suit all types of application. Spindles can be combined with various types of threaded foot plate enabling customers to specify feet to their exact requirements. GMT feet can also be specified with noise/sound absorbing materials where required and feet are available with high load bearing capacity and/or self aligning capability. Foot plate and spindle materials available include polyamide, plated steel and stainless steel. Levelling feet are also available which are approved to medical, food and hygiene industry standards.

For more information on our Levelling Feet range please contact GMT for our specific Levelling Feet catalogue or visit our website

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