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Tooling Requirements NOTE: Order all Pierce Nut tooling from FabriSteel Products, Inc.

MULTIPIERCE AND MULTIMATIC DIE BUTTONS

REEL-FEED OR BULK HEAD ASSEMBLY MBX/HSX–XX–XXX–R
HSNCM–XX–XXX–XXX
SUFFIX
IDENTIFICATION SUFFIX R indicates standard Button
050 indicates standard Head RX indicates key flat rotated 90°
Larger number indicates amount of extension* W indicates water seal
Letters indicate special or altered unit NOMINAL PANEL METAL THICKNESS
*Standard extensions are 50, 150, and 225.
NUT NUMBER
COMPONENT NUMBER
PNPT00 indicates standard Head with probing NO SUFFIX indicates standard
CT00 indicates standard Head reverse nut control “R” indicates corner stake feature
T00 indicates standard Head “B” indicates standard Die Button
Note: T-Bar Standard on all Heads
NO SUFFIX indicates standard
NUT NUMBER “R” indicates corner stake feature
Number indicates the assembly used for that nut size. “E” indicates emboss feature
Indicates Metric Mounting
HEAD TYPE - Multipierce DIE BUTTON RETAINER
HSNC - Multipierce Reel-Feed Hi-Stress & HI Series Nuts
HSS - Multipierce Bulk-Feed Hi-Stress & HI Series Nuts HSRBAM–100/125/150
MPNC - Multipierce Reel-Feed Universal Pierce Nuts Indicates outside diameter of Die Button
MPS - Multipierce Bulk-Feed Universal Pierce Nuts (100 = 1.0", 125 = 1.25", 150 = 1.50")
HSNS - Multipierce Reel-Feed HS32 and HI 120
MPNS - Multipierce Reel-Feed UP99 Indicates Metric
HEAD TYPE - Multimatic RETAINER TYPE
MMNC - Multimatic Reel-Feed HSRBA indicates Hi-Stress Pierce Nut Die Button Retainer Assy.
MMS - Multimatic Bulk-Feed MPRA indicates Universal Pierce Nut Die Button Retainer Assy.
ELECTRICAL PROXIMITY PROBE REQUIREMENTS REGISTRY MARKER - Heavy Duty NUT DEREELERS
109185-PC Sensing panel (one per 8 Heads) MSM-26-30 Use for all nut sizes PN-10377-SP-XX
MSE-84 Head and Die Wiring Kit (one per 8 Heads)
Nut Number

UP, HS and HI Nut Installation. As easy as...

1 2 3
The Pierce Nut is As the die closes, the The die button forms
automatically placed in nut plunger pushes the metal panel to lock
position in the Installa- the nut through the the nut in place. The
tion Tool (Head) until metal panel. The pilot die-stamped blank

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the metal panel is in position area of the nut serves as the (slug), cut by the pilot of the
with the die button underneath. punch – virtually a new punch nut, drops through the die
with every cycle of the press. button as scrap.

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a bottoming PIERCE NUT
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installing nut RETAINER
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Multipierce Head Assembly
REEL-FEED OR BULK-FEED SYSTEM

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7.2
15
7.1

13 15
1.5

1.6 1.4 4
1.8

1.2 2
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1.7
1.1
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NOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY BASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D
1 Nose Assembly HS/MP-XX-01-XXX See Below 2 Shank Assembly MP-COM-02-XXX See Below
1.1 Nose Body See Spare Parts List 1 3 Base Assembly MPS/MPNSM-COM-AB03
1.2 Nose Plate See Spare Parts List 1 3.1 Sleeve Bearing MS-144 1
1.3 Plate-Retainer Proximity Probe 107955 1 4 Back-Up Plate MPS/MPNS-COM-04 1
1.4* T-Bar Nut Guide MS-143-XXX 1 5 Nut Plunger MP-XX-05-XXX 1
1.5* Urethane Spring 00-250-XXX 1 9 Main Compression Spring MS-1-XXX 1
1.6 Nose Plate Screw MS-115 4 11 Shank Stop Pin MS-3 1
(#10-32 x 1/2" SHCS) 12 Shank Stop Pin Plate MS-4N 1
1.7 Proximity Plate Retainer Screw MS-137 2 13 Chute Attaching Block Lock Pin MS-5 1
(#10-32 FHS) 14 Nose/Shank Assy. Screw (3/8 x 24 MS-14 2
1.8 Roll Pin (3/16" ø x 3/4") 500269 2 NF x 1-1/2" SHCS)
* Earlier models may still use the following items in place of 1.4 and 1.5 15 Shank Stop Pin Plate Screw MS-16 2
Assembly Numbers (not pictured): (#10-32 x 3/8" SHCS)
15 Back-Up Plate Screw MS-16 2
1.9 Nut Control Ball Spring MS-9 3 (#10-32 x 3/8" SHCS)
1.10 Ball Spring Ring MS-10 3 16 Nut Plunger Stop Pin (1/4" ø x 1") MS-19 1
1.11 Nut Control Ball (.25ø) MS-11 3 17 NPT Plug (1/8") MS-20 3
6 Nut Holder Finger HS/MP-XX-06 2
7 Proximity Probe Assembly MSE-7PNP-CA 1
7.1 Probe MSE-7PNP-C 1 Red indicates Bulk Part Numbers.
7.2 Cable 502353 1
10 Nut Holder Finger Pin MS-2 2 ORDERING INFORMATION:
For Multipierce Reel-Feed Head component part identification When ordering, specify:
or ordering, refer to the above exploded view and corresponding • Pierce Nut number
parts list, with ordering information instructions. • Length of Head extension (if any)
• Alteration (if any)

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8.11
8.13
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8.18

8.4 8.3

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8.6 PLASTIC
NUT GUIDE
8.20 8.12
8.15
8.21

8.22
8.8

PLASTIC
8.17 NUT GUIDE

REEL-FEED ADAPTER SUB-ASSEMBLY BULK-FEED CHUTE ATTACHING SUB-ASSEMBLY

DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D
8 Mechanical Reel-Feed Assy. MP/HSNC-XX-29 See Below 8 Chute Attaching Assembly MP/HS-XX-SN23 See Below
8.1 Spring Cap MPN-COM-30 1 8.1 Chute Attaching Block MP/HS-XX-N10 1
8.2 Feed Pawl MPNC/HS-XX-31 1 8.2 Chute Attaching Block Cover Plate MP/HS-XX-SN11 1
8.3 Clevis MPN-COM-32 1 8.3 Lower Chute Cover Plate Screw
8.4 Housing Cover MPN-COM-33 1 (1/4-20NC x 5/8" SHCS) MS-17 2
8.5 Guide Housing MPN-COM-34 1 8.4 Dowel Pin (1/4" dia. x 1/2") MS-33 2
8.6 Spring Guide Rod & Knob MPN-COM-35 1
8.7 Feed Block MPNC/HSNC-XX-36 1
8.8 Feed Block Cover MPN-XX-37 1
8.9 Feed Pawl Spring (1/4 O.D. x 9/16") CS-3 1
8.10 Clevis Dowel (1/4 O.D. x 2-1/4" long) CS-4 1
8.11 Clevis Set Screw (#10-32 x 5/16") CS-10 1
8.12 Spring Cap Screws CS-11 2
(#10-32 x 1-3/4" SHCS)
8.13 Roller Bearing CS-12 2
8.14 Retaining Ring CS-13 2
8.15 Guide Housing Dowel CS-15 2
(1/4 O.D. x 3/4" long)
8.16* Feed Spring (11/16 O.D. x MS-1 1
7/16 I.D. x 4-1/2" long)
8.17 Feed Block Cover Screw MS-17 2
8.18 Guide Housing Stop MS-19 2
8.19 Guide Housing Cover Screws MS-24 4
(#10-32 x 5/8" SHCS)
8.20 Restrictor Pin MS-103 1
8.21 Feed Block Screws MS-129 4
(1/4-20 x 5/8" SHCS)
8.22 Restrictor 00-209 1
* For HS32, UP99 and HI 120 heads use MS-1-25
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REEL-FEED OR BULK-FEED SYSTEM 15

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7.1 11
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1.5 25 26
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1.6 1.4
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1.2 25 24
29 22
1.7 2
1.1 23
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NOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY BASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D
1 Nose Assembly HS/MP-XX-01-XXX See Below 2 Shank MM/MMM-COM-02-XXX 1
1.1 Nose Body See Spare Parts List 1 3 Base MMNCM-COM-AB03 1
1.2 Nose Plate See Spare Parts List 1 MMSM-COM-AB03 1
1.3 Plate-Retainer Proximity Probe 107955 1 3.1 Sleeve Bearing MS-159 1
1.4* T-Bar Nut Guide MS-143-XXX 1 4 Back-Up Plate MMNS-COM-04 1
1.5* Urethane Spring 00-250-XXX 1 MMS-COM-04 1
1.6 Nose Plate Screw MS-115 4 5 Nut Plunger MM-XX-05-XXX 1
(#10-32 x 1/2" SHCS) 9 Chute Attaching Block Lock Pin MS-5-MM 1
1.7 Proximity Plate Retainer Screw MS-137 2 11 Lock Pin Spring MS-60-XXX 1
(#10-32 FHS) 12 Piston Head Retaining Screw MS-83 1
1.8 Roll Pin (3/16" ø x 3/4") 500269 2 13 “O” Ring MS-88 1
14 Nose-Shank Assy. Screw MS-14 2
* Earlier models may still use the following items in place of 1.4 and 1.5 (3/8" x 24NF x 1-1/2" SHCS)
Assembly Numbers (not pictured): 15 Back-Up Plate/Base Assy. Screw MS-16 4
1.9 Nut Control Ball Spring MS-9 3 (#10-32 x 3/8" SHCS)
1.10 Ball Spring Ring MS-10 3 16 Nut Plunger Stop Pin (1/4" x 1" Dowel) MS-19 3
1.11 Nut Control Ball (.25ø) MS-11 3 17 NPT Plug (1/8") MS-20 1
6 Nut Holder Finger HS/MP-XX-06 2 18 Snap Ring (retaining screw) MS-10 1
7 Proximity Probe Assembly MSE-7PNP-CA 1 19 “O” Ring MS-58 1
7.1 Probe MSE-7PNP-C 1 20 Flow Control Valve MS-41 1
7.2 Cable 502353 1 21 Elbow – 90° (1/8") MS-44 1
10 Nut Holder Finger Pin MS-2 2 22 Tube Fitting (1/8") 500649 2
23 Quick Disconnect Coupler (optional) MS-178 2
Green indicates Bulk Part Numbers. 24 Quick Disconnect Nipple (optional) MS-179 2
25 NPT Female Elbow (1/8" x 1/8") MS-180 2
For Multimatic Reel-Feed Head component part identification 26 Cylinder Cap MM-COM-26-XXX 1
or ordering, refer to the above exploded view and corresponding 27 Piston Head MM-COM-27 1
parts list, with ordering information instructions. 28 NPT Close Nipple (1/8") MS-181 1
29 NPT Pipe Nipple (1/8" x 1/8") MS-182 1

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8.13
8.2

8.14
8.3
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8.19
8.18

8.4 8.3

8.16 8.5 8.2

8.4

8.7 8.1

8.1
8.6 PLASTIC
NUT GUIDE
8.20 8.12
8.15
8.21

8.22
8.8

PLASTIC
8.17 NUT GUIDE

REEL-FEED ADAPTER SUB-ASSEMBLY BULK-FEED CHUTE ATTACHING SUB-ASSEMBLY

DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D DETAIL # DESCRIPTION PART # # REQ'D
8 Mechanical Reel-Feed Assy. MP/HSNC-XX-29 See Below 8 Chute Attaching Assembly MP/HS-XX-SN23 See Below
8.1 Spring Cap MPN-COM-30 1 8.1 Chute Attaching Block MP/HS-XX-N10 1
8.2 Feed Pawl MPNC/HS-XX-31 1 8.2 Chute Attaching Block Cover Plate MP/HS-XX-SN11 1
8.3 Clevis MPN-COM-32 1 8.3 Lower Chute Cover Plate Screw
8.4 Housing Cover MPN-COM-33 1 (1/4-20NC x 5/8" SHCS) MS-17 2
8.5 Guide Housing MPN-COM-34 1 8.4 Dowel Pin (1/4" dia. x 1/2") MS-33 2
8.6 Spring Guide Rod & Knob MPN-COM-35 1
8.7 Feed Block MPNC/HSNC-XX-36 1
8.8 Feed Block Cover MPN-XX-37 1
8.9 Feed Pawl Spring (1/4 O.D. x 9/16") CS-3 1
8.10 Clevis Dowel (1/4 O.D. x 2-1/4" long) CS-4 1
8.11 Clevis Set Screw (#10-32 x 5/16") CS-10 1
8.12 Spring Cap Screws CS-11 2
(#10-32 x 1-3/4" SHCS)
8.13 Roller Bearing CS-12 2
8.14 Retaining Ring CS-13 2
8.15 Guide Housing Dowel CS-15 2
(1/4 O.D. x 3/4" long)
8.16* Feed Spring (11/16 O.D. x MS-1 1
7/16 I.D. x 4-1/2" long) Green indicates Bulk Part Numbers.
8.17 Feed Block Cover Screw MS-17 2
8.18 Guide Housing Stop MS-19 2 ORDERING INFORMATION:
8.19 Guide Housing Cover Screws MS-24 4
(#10-32 x 5/8" SHCS) When ordering, specify:
8.20 Restrictor Pin MS-103 1 • Pierce Nut number
8.21 Feed Block Screws MS-129 4 • Length of Head extension (if any)
(1/4-20 x 5/8" SHCS) • Alteration (if any)
8.22 Restrictor 00-209 1
* For HS32, UP99 and HI 120 heads use MS-1-25
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Operating Sequence

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For Multimatic Heads SYNCHROMATIC PRESS LINES, TRANSFER DIES AND
PROGRESSIVE DIES
Multimatic Heads remain closed (retracted) until a panel presence
“OPEN” POSITION is sensed, energizing the four-way solenoid valve. The valve

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transfers the air supply from the lower to the upper manifold,
opening (extending) the Heads and allowing a nut to flow into the
“ready” position under the plunger.
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AIR SUPPLY
As the press cycles the Pierce Nuts are installed and at 190
degrees (10 degrees into the upstroke), the rotary cam limit switch
“OPEN” HEAD
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from the upper to the lower manifold. From the lower manifold the
FLOW VALVE air supply is distributed to the underside of the pistons in the
PROXIMITY Multimatic Heads and air is exhausted from the top of the pistons
PROBE through the upper manifold, closing the Heads.
NUT FLOW

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NUT IN “READY” POSITION UNDER PLUNGER
signals the presence of a panel. With Heads closed, the flow of
Pierce Nuts is blocked by the plungers. If a panel fails to enter the
die, the press cycles with Heads locked in the closed position

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“CLOSED” POSITION preventing nuts from being deposited in the die on the next press
stroke.
An adjustable flow valve meters the air escapement from under the
piston to reduce the impact of the piston head on its base. It is
AIR SUPPLY
APPLIED UNDER
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NUT DIES
PROXIMITY The operation of the Multimatic Head in a nut die is similar except
PROBE that the press will not cycle in the run position until a panel is in
NUT FLOW
NOSE position.
NEXT NUT BLOCKED BY PLUNGER
FROM “READY” POSITION
PLUNGER STOPS NUT FLOW

System Schematic
For Multimatic Heads ELECTRICAL
POWER SOURCE
ROTARY CAM
FOUR-WAY S LIGHT SWITCH
SOLENOID O FROM OTHER
VALVE HEADS
MANIFOLD KIT L
(MS-76-84, 1 per
4 Heads required) EXHAUST UPPER
MANIFOLD
LOWER
MANIFOLD

REGULATOR
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FILTER LUBRICATOR TO OTHER HEAD
SHOP O HEADS
AIR L

FOUR-WAY
SET AT SOLENOID PART
40 PSIG VALVE PROBE

F-R-L UNIT PANEL

ELECTRICAL POWER
SOURCE

NOTE: Parts shown in green are available through FabriSteel Products, Inc.; other parts are provided by customer.

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 Troubleshooting
Multipierce
During die tryout of the Multipierce Installation Head (and during Reel-Feed Head
normal operation) certain conditions may occur which may be • Nut strip not engaged with anti-backup restrictor (check for
easily corrected. damaged restrictor).
• Damaged feed mechanism (repair or replace).
UPPER DIE SHOE • Nut strip not loaded all the way into head (push strip fully into
BACK-UP PLATE Head).
OIL PARTIAL NUT DEPOSITED IN PANEL
Bulk-Feed Head
BASE • Broken or damaged proximity probe (remove and inspect probe,

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NUT CAM replace if necessary).
PLUNGER • Obstruction in chuting or chute attaching block (shut off nut flow

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and clear blockage).
PROXIMITY
PROBE • Nut jammed in head (remove chute attaching block and clear
STRIP
jammed nut from Head).
NOSE
PIERCE Reel-Feed Head
NUTS • Damaged feed mechanism (remove Reel-Feed Adapter and
FEED PAWL RESTRICTOR PLASTIC NUT GUIDE repair).
PRE-LOAD UNIT (MOVE FEED PAWL BACK ONE NUT) BY PULLING BACK KNOB. • Nut reel not rotating freely (check for flat spot on nut reel).
• Nuts not engaged by restrictor.
NO NUT IS DEPOSITED IN PANEL HEAD FAILS TO OPEN FULLY
Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads
• No nuts in Head (check nut supply or obstruction in feed system). • Shank spring broken (remove and replace).
• Head improperly assembled (check for proper assembly). • Severely galled shank (remove Head assembly, inspect shank,
• Head failing to open fully (see condition/solution, below). replace if necessary).
• Improper shut height setting (check ram setting).
HEAD FAILS TO CLOSE IN DIE
Bulk-Feed Head
• Obstruction in chuting or chute attaching block (shut off nut flow
Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads
and clear blockage). • Improper shut-height setting (check ram setting).
• Check for obstruction in shank clearance hole in die shoe.
• Nut jammed in Head (remove chute attaching block and clear
jammed nut from Head).

Multimatic
During die tryout of the Multimatic Installation Head (and during Reel-Feed Head
normal operation) certain conditions may occur which may be • Nut strip not engaged with anti-backup restrictor (check for damaged
easily corrected. restrictor).
• Damaged feed mechanism (repair or replace).
UPPER DIE SHOE AIR-FLOW
HEAD DIRECTION*
• Nut strip not loaded all the way into head (push strip fully into Head).
PARTIAL NUT DEPOSITED IN PANEL
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TO IN - P1
BACK-UP PLATE OPEN OUT - P2 Bulk-Feed Head
OIL ;;
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P1 TO
CLOSE
IN - P2
OUT - P1 • Broken or damaged proximity probe (remove and inspect probe,
BASE ;; P2 *USE 40 PSI AIR SUPPLY replace if necessary).

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FEED SPRING • Obstruction in chuting or chute attaching block (shut off nut flow and
CAM

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• Nut jammed in head (remove chute attaching block and clear
PROXIMITY STRIP
PROBE jammed nut from Head).
PIERCE
NUTS Reel-Feed Head
NOSE
FEED PAWL RESTRICTOR PLASTIC NUT GUIDE • Damaged feed mechanism (remove Reel-Feed Adapter and repair).
“COCK” UNIT BY MOVING FEED PAWL BACK ONE NUT. • Nut reel not rotating freely (check for flat spot on nut reel).
• Nuts not engaged by restrictor.
NO NUT IS DEPOSITED IN PANEL HEAD FAILS TO OPEN OR FULLY OPEN
Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads
• No nuts in Head (check nut supply or obstruction in feed • Check air lines.
system). • Part panel not sensed.
• Head improperly assembled (check for proper assembly). • Faulty solenoid.
• Head failing to open fully (see condition/solution, below). • Piston catching on cylinder.
• Improper shut height setting (check ram setting). • Severely galled shank (remove Head assembly, inspect shank,
Bulk-Feed Head replace if necessary).
• Obstruction in chuting or chute attaching block (shut off nut flow
and clear blockage). HEAD FAILS TO CLOSE IN DIE
• Nut jammed in Head (remove chute attaching block and clear Bulk & Reel-Feed Heads
jammed nut from Head). • Improper shut-height setting (check ram setting).
• Check for obstruction in shank clearance hole in die shoe.
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Assembly/Disassembly
Multipierce
The Multipierce Installation Heads may be easily repaired using the following procedures. Most repairs and part replacements can be made
without removing the Head from the die or fixture, keeping ‘downtime’ to a minimum.
CHUTE ATTACHING BLOCK NOSE AND SHANK ASSEMBLIES
Removing/Installing Chute Attaching Block or Reel-Feed Adapter Removing or Installing Nose and Shank Assemblies
REMOVAL: REMOVAL:
• For bulk nuts, block nut flow at hole (J) in chute attaching block • Remove chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A).
(A) by inserting pin. For Strip Pierce nuts, remove nut strip from • Disconnect plug (B).
Reel-Feed Adaptor. • Remove screws (C) and disengage pin plate from shank stop pin.
• Insert cam key into any of three holes (K) in the shank. Rotate the • Use a pry bar and apply force on shank to relieve spring pressure
cam key to pry up lock pin (G) and pull chute attaching block or on shank stop pin (E) and remove pin. Slowly release spring
Reel-Feed Adaptor from Head. pressure.
INSTALLATION: • Chute attaching block lock pin (G) and shank spring (H) will
• Insert chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A). Make come out with the shank.
certain lock pin engages when chute attaching block or Reel- INSTALLATION:
Feed Adaptor is inserted. • Insert chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor lock pin (G) in
• For bulk nuts, remove device used to block nut flow from hole (J) shank with pin through the bottom of the shank, then insert
in chute attaching block. For Strip Pierce nuts, insert nut strip shank spring (H) on top of lock pin.
• For bulk nuts only, position shank (K) and nose (Q) in Head and

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into Reel-Feed Adaptor.
install set screw (F).
• Use a pry bar and apply force to shank to compress shank spring
DIE SHOE
and install shank stop pin (E) so that pin enters slot in shank.

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• Engage stop pin plate with shank stop pin and tighten plate
screw (C).
• Connect plug (B).
R • Install chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A), as

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D
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CAM KEY
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APPLY
FORCE J HEAD ASSEMBLY
A Removing or Installing Head Assembly
REEL-FEED HEAD REMOVAL:
(BULK-FEED IS INDICATED IN RED DASHED LINES) • Remove chute attaching block or Reel-feed Adaptor (A).
• Disconnect plug (B).
• Remove screws (C) and disengage pin plate from shank stop pin.
NOSE ASSEMBLY • Use a pry bar and apply force on shank to relieve spring pressure
Removing or Installing Nose Assembly on shank stop pin (E) and remove pin. Slowly release spring
REMOVAL: pressure.
• Remove chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adapter (A). • Remove plug clamp and screw (R) from base.
• Disconnect plug (B). • Remove socket head screws (S). Tap base with a soft hammer
• Support nose (Q) and remove two shank screws (P). and pry loose from the die shoe dowel pins.
• Slide nose assembly down off plunger (D). INSTALLATION:
INSTALLATION: • Position base assembly on dowel pins in die shoe and install
• Position nose assembly on plunger and install two shank screws socket head screws (S).
(P). Note: fingers must be aligned to allow plunger to pass • Attach plug to base with clamp and screw (R).
through nose. • Use a pry bar and apply force to shank to compress shank spring
• Plug in electrical nut stop pin lead wire (B). and install shank stop pin (E) so that pin enters slot in shank.
• Install chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adapter (A). • Engage stop pin plate with shank stop pin and tighten plate
screw (C).
• Connect plug (B).
• Install chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A).

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Multimatic
The Multimatic Installation Heads may be easily repaired using the following procedures. Most repairs and part replacements
can be made without removing the entire Head from the die, keeping press ‘downtime’ to a minimum.
CHUTE ATTACHING BLOCK INSTALLATION:
Removing/Installing Chute Attaching Block or Reel-Feed Adapter • Position nose assembly on plunger and install two shank screws
REMOVAL: (P). (Note: Fingers must be aligned to allow plunger to pass
• For bulk nuts, block nut flow at hole (J) in chute attaching block through nose.
(A) by inserting pin or other suitable device. For Strip Pierce nuts, • Connect lead wire (B).
remove nut strip from Reel-Feed Adaptor. • Install chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adapter (A).
• Insert cam key or other suitable device into any of three holes (K)
in the shank. Rotate the cam key to pry up lock pin (G) and pull HEAD ASSEMBLY
chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor from Head. Removing or Installing Head Assembly
INSTALLATION: REMOVAL:
• Insert chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A). Make • Remove chute attaching block or Reel-feed Adaptor (A).
certain lock pin engages when chute attaching block or Reel- • Turn off air supply to head assembly and disconnect air lines.
Feed Adaptor is inserted. • Disconnect lead wire (B) if present.
• For bulk nuts, remove device used to block nut flow from hole (J) • Remove clamp and screw (R) from base.
in chute attaching block. For Strip Pierce nuts, insert nut strip • Remove socket head screws (S). Tap base with a soft hammer
into Reel-Feed Adaptor, then “cock” (preload) the feed pawl. and pry loose from the die shoe dowel pins.
INSTALLATION:
NOSE ASSEMBLY • Position base assembly on dowel pins in die shoe and install
Removing or Installing Nose Assembly socket head screws (S).
REMOVAL: • Attach plug to base with screw and clamp (R).
• Remove chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adapter (A). • Connect lead wire (B).
• Disconnect lead wire (B) if present. • Connect air lines and turn on air supply.
• Support nose (Q) and remove two shank screws (P). • Install chute attaching block or Reel-Feed Adaptor (A).
• Slide nose assembly down off plunger (D).

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DIE SHOE

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CAM KEY
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FORCE
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 Die Buttons

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The Die Button, held firmly in the die by the Retainer, forms the part material into and around the Pierce Nut and undercuts and/or clinches
the nut corners to secure it in position. Additional die buttons, other than those shown below, are available for special applications. Consult
your representative for details.

NUT FLOW
PIERCE
A B
NUT NO.

25.4 mm 23.80 mm
HI-60
1.00 in. .937 in.

31.75 mm 30.15 mm
NUT FLOW
HI-80
1.25 in. 1.187 in.

B B B B B 38.10 mm 36.49 mm
HI-120
1.50 in. 1.437 in.

25.4 mm 23.80 mm
HS-12
A A A A A 1.00 in. .937 in.

31.75 mm 30.15 mm
HS-22
1.25 in. 1.187 in.
.125
1.750 1.750 1.750 1.750 1.750 31.75 mm 30.15 mm
1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .875 HS-25
1.25 in. 1.187 in.

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HI STRESS HI STRESS HI STRESS HI STRESS UNIVERSAL 31.75 mm 30.15 mm
HSB SERIES CORNER CLINCH WATER SEAL CLOSE EDGE MB SERIES HS-32
1.25 in. 1.187 in.
HSR SERIES "W" SERIES HSC SERIES

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25.4 mm 23.80 mm
UP-13
1.00 in. .937 in.

31.75 mm 30.15 mm
UP-21
1.25 in. 1.187 in.

31.75 mm 30.15 mm
UP-33
1.25 in. 1.187 in.

31.75 mm 30.15 mm
UP-37
1.25 in. 1.187 in.
B B B B
31.75 mm 30.15 mm
UP-39
1.25 in. 1.187 in.

25.4 mm 23.80 mm
A A A A UP-51
1.00 in. .937 in.

25.4 mm 23.80 mm
.125 .125 .125 UP-65
1.00 in. .937 in.
1.750 1.750 1.750 1.750
.875 .875 .875 .875 31.75 mm 30.15 mm
UP-79
1.25 in. 1.187 in.
UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL
CORNER CLINCH WATER SEAL CORNER CLINCH HEAVY METAL 38.10 mm 36.49 mm
MBR SERIES MB SERIES MBR SERIES PRE-PIERCED HOLE* UP-99
1.50 in. 1.437 in.
“W” SERIES PRE-PIERCED HOLE*

NOTE: Refer to page 3 for Part Number Development. * See Pierce Nut Specifications Sheet for hole sizes.

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Die Button Retainers
HSRBAM/MPRAM – 100, 125 HSRBAM – 150 SPECIFICATIONS
RETAINER NUT TYPE X DIMENSION
MPRAM-100 UP-13, 51, 65 47.6 mm 1.875 in.
22.225 mm HSRBAM-100 HS-12, HS-45, HI-60 50.8 mm 2.00 in.
.875 in. 25.4 mm
63.50 mm 1.000 in. MPRAM-125 UP-21, 37, 39, 43 47.6 mm 1.875 in.
2.50 in. 69.85 mm HSRBAM-125 HS-22, HS-25, HS-32, HI-80 50.8 mm 2.00 in.
2.75 in.
22.225 mm
.875 in. 25.4 mm HSRBAM-150 HI-120, UP-99 50.8 mm 2.00 in.
1.000 in.

14.27 mm
.562 in. M10 screw x 40mm long
31.75 mm 14.27 mm M10 screw x 40mm long
25.4 mm 1.250 in. M10 dowel x 40mm long .562 in.
1.00 in. 31.75 mm

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41.28 mm 25.4 mm 1.250 in. M10 dowel x 40mm long
1.625 in. 1.00 in. 41.28 mm
76.2 mm 1.625 in.
3.00 in. 76.20 mm
3.00 in.

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.250 in. .250 in.

NUT FLOW NUT FLOW

Set-Up and Alignment Procedures

Please contact Multifastener for specific CAD data on the Multipierce or Multimatic Head assemblies and the specific CAD data on the Die
Button Retainers. CAD data provided will give you screw and dowel locations for mounting both the Head Assemblies and Die Button Retainers.
Alignment buttons are available for Direct Layout or Die Layout method of alignment. The alignment button can also be used to verify proper

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alignment of the tooling in the die.

DIRECT LAYOUT METHOD

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• Loosely mount base, BOTTOM
• Install die button retainer by direct layout or with template. back-up plate, and DIE SHOE
• Insert alignment die button in retainer. plunger in each Head
• Invert die set (so die button retainer is on top). location by die layout

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• Set base, back-up plate, and plunger in head position. procedure.
• Lower die shoe (with retainer) so plunger enters die button. • Lower die shoe RETAINER
Plunger and die button must be equivalent sizes. with retainer so
DIE
• Transfer base mounting holes to die (with punch). plunger properly BUTTON
• Repeat steps above for all Heads in die. enters die button.
• Drill and tap mounting holes for screws. • Tighten base NUT
• Loosely mount base and back-up plate in each Head location. mounting screws. PLUNGER
• Replace mating die shoe. • Repeat steps
above for each BASE
• Lower die shoe (with retainer) so plunger enters die button. Head in die.
• Tighten base mounting screws.
• Remove mating BACKUP
• Repeat steps above for each Head in die. die shoe; transfer PLATE
• Remove mating die shoe; transfer dowel holes. Drill as dowel holes. Drill
required for reaming. as required for
• Ream for press fit for dowel pins. reaming.
• Locate and machine clearance holes for shank and spring. TOP
• Ream for press fit DIE SHOE
• Install Head in each Head location. Follow plant die tryout for dowel pins.
procedures; follow Multifastener ram setting procedures in • Locate and
this manual. machine clearance holes for shank and spring.
DIE LAYOUT METHOD • Install Head in each Head location. Follow plant die tryout
• Install die button retainer by direct layout or with template. procedures; follow ram setting procedures in this manual.
Insert alignment die button in retainer.
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“Good” and “Not Good” Registry Marker
The Multifastener Registry Marker is designed to provide immediate visual determination of proper or improper ram setting by indicating if a
press hit is not hard enough, too hard or just right.
N PART NO.
FUNCTION G DIMENSION
MSM-26-30
• The Registry Marker has a raised circle with the letters “N” and
N TO LETTER 76.20 mm
“G” located within, raised to different levels (see Fig. 2). G BALL "G" 3.000 in.
• At the bottom of the die stroke, if a circle and a “G” are stamped LOCK A A AND CIRCLE
in your metal panel, the die is set properly (see Fig. 1). TO LETTER 75.95 mm
• If a circle and “NG” appears, the hit is too hard (see Fig. 1). Too Hard
"N" 2.990 in.
12.7 mm
• If no mark appears, the hit is too light (see Fig. 1). 0.50 in. FIGURE 2.
LOCATION IN THE DIE
The Registry Marker is mounted in the same die shoe as the G UPPER BALL LOCK
DIE SHOE RETAINER
Installation Head and is positioned over the part panel that is to
receive the Pierce Nut (see Fig. 3). Just Right REGISTRY
SHUT MARKER
SETTING HEIGHT
The shut height Registry Marker is available in one standard length: PART
76.07mm (2.995"). Other lengths can be provided on a special
order basis.
MOUNTING IN THE DIE LOWER
Too Light DIE SHOE
The Registry Marker incorporates a Heavy-duty ball lock feature to
facilitate mounting in the die. FIGURE 1. FIGURE 3.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Inch Registry Markers are available. Heavy-duty ball lock Registry
Markers also available: Inch - MS-26-30-H, Metric - MSM - 26 - 30 - HD.

Visual Inspection of the Nut Installation

Proper ram setting can be achieved and continuously checked by visually inspecting the Pierce Nut as installed, using the following guide.

HI STRESS NUTS
CASE 1: TOO HEAVY CASE 2: TOO LIGHT CASE 3: PROPER RAM SETTING
At (A), metal is deformed by nut. At (A), nut shoulder not flush against metal; At (A), nut shoulder tight against metal.
At (B), nut pilot is too near flush with lower nut is loose. At (B), proper nut pilot height.
surface of metal. At (B), nut pilot too far from surface of At (C), metal has properly filled nut

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At (C), metal not formed to fill undercuts of
NUT nut.

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A A
B B B

PANEL

UNIVERSAL PIERCE NUTS

CASE 1: TOO HEAVY CASE 2: TOO LIGHT CASE 3: PROPER RAM SETTING
At (A), metal shows secondary extrusion. At (A), metal not indented; nut moves At (A), nut and panel are flush, tight (to
At (B), die button ledge is above nut pilot vertically. within .005" max.).
shoulder. At (B), die button ledge is below nut pilot At (B), die button ledge is level with nut
At (C), metal is overcompressed. shoulder. pilot shoulder.

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Electrical Set-Up
NUT DETECTION PANEL
109185-PC

24 VDC POWER SUPPLY

WIRE DUCT

AC/DC
I/O MODULES

MELSEC FXon-40MR-ES A A A
C C C
1 2 3
WIRE DUCT

WIRE DUCT
CONNECTED TO PRESS CONTROL CIRCUIT
SO THAT THE PRESS WILL NOT CYCLE IF
2 2 RUN RELAY Y0 IS DE-ENERGIZED.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 A A PRESS CONTROL CIRCUIT SHOULD ALSO

RESET BUTTON M M REQUIRE OPERATOR TO PRESS “CYCLE
(LOCATED ON FRONT P P START” PUSHBUTTONS AFTER RELAY Y0
OF ENCLOSURE) HAS BEEN DE-ENERGIZED AND ENERGIZED
AGAIN.
L1 OUTPUT
N Y1 (NC)
N
Yø
L1 PRESS
Yø (NO) COMø CONTROL
AC2 LATCH
CIRCUIT
COM

BROWN (+) TO +24 VDC

BLACK (OUTPUT) TO LOAD
BLUE (–) TO 0 VDC
JUNCTION BOX +
MSE-84 +
+
–
–
–
X1
X2 WIRING CONFIGURATION
X3
X4
X5
10 CONDUCTOR CABLE X6
WITH FEMALE RECEPTACLE X7
(12 FT.) X10

QUICK-DISCONNECT
PROBING

MSE-7PNP
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; INSTALLATION HEADS
12 FT. 3 COND. CABLE
WITH Q-DISCONNECT RECEPTACLE
(502353)

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Maintenance Procedures
Careful maintenance of Multipierce or Multimatic Installation Heads means longer product life and hours of trouble-free operation. For
proper maintenance, perform the procedures as outlined below at the specified intervals.

MULTIPIERCE MULTIMATIC
REEL-FEED REEL-FEED
HEAD HEAD
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PLUNGER
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LUBRICATE LUBRICATE
SHANK LUBRICATE
CAM EARS GUIDE ROD
LUBRICATE
FINGERS
LUBRICATE ROLLER
BEARING AND PIN

LUBRICATE ROLLER LUBRICATE

BEARING AND PIN SPRING
LUBRICATE
SPRING

MULTIPIERCE MULTIMATIC
LUBRICATE
BULK-FEED GUIDE ROD BULK-FEED
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HEAD HEAD
LUBRICATE LUBRICATE
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FINGERS
LUBRICATE
SHANK ;;;

NOTE: External lubrication

should occur every 25,000
cycles.

Maintenance Schedule
Head Assemblies do not require continuous lubrication. However, careful maintenance means longer FabriSteel Products, Inc.
product life and hours of trouble-free operation. It is recommended that a thorough cleaning and lubrica- 22100 Trolley Industrial Drive
tion be completed between 80,000 and 90,000 cycles. Taylor, Michigan 48180
The head should be removed from the fixture and disassembled, as outlined in “Assembly/Disassem-
bly.” Clean all grease and metal particles from parts. Coat parts with a lithium soap base grease Molykote
Dow Corning Corporation
BRZ-5 or equivalent and reassemble the head. The lubricant is available from the following sources.
South Saginaw Road
Midland, Michigan 48641
Catalog #8500-26

22100 TROLLEY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TAYLOR, MI 48180-1872

PHONE: (313) 299-8500 FAX: (313) 299-7966
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