PNEUMATIC C-RING TOOL

SC7 SC7C

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
The employer and/or user must ensure
that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to
the requirements of the American National Standard
Institute, ANSI Z87.1-1989 and provide frontal and
WARNINGS side protection. Eye protection should be worn by the
• Always read tool manual before operating. operator and others in the work area when loading,
operating, or servicing this tool. Eye protection is
• Always wear safety glasses while operating or required to guard against possible flying particles
while in the vicinity of a tool in operation. and/or debris, which could cause severe eye injury.

NOTE: Non-side shielded prescription glasses and

• For testing, always cycle tool away from work
faceshields alone do not provide adequate protection.
to insure proper ring closure. For safety
reasons, an improperly functioning tool must OPERATION
not be used. When operating tool, never point
or actuate tool other than into work.
Always handle tool with care:
• Operate tool in an unobstructed work area. • Never engage in horseplay.
• Never pull the trigger unless nose of tool is
• Disconnect air supply prior to maintenance directed toward the work.
and/or repair of tool. • Keep others at a safe distance from the tool while
the tool is in operation as actuation occurs,
• Use clean dry air to maximize efficiency. Do possibly causing injury. Keep hands and body
Not Exceed 100 P.S.I. (7.0 kg/cm sq.) away from the jaw mechanism of the tool.

• Do not use bottled gases such as oxygen, LOADING TOOL

hydrogen, carbon dioxide, acetylene, etc.

• Tools shall be operated with a fitting or hose When loading tool:

coupling on or near the tool in such a manner • Never place a hand or any part of body in jaw
that all compressed air in the tool is discharged mechanism area of tool.
at the time the fitting or hose coupling is • Never point tool at anyone.
disconnected. • Never actuate tool when loading, accidental injury
may occur.

AIR CONSUMPTION
SC7 Series Tools require 3.3 cubic feet per minute
(.093 cubic meters per minute) of free air to operate at
a rate of 100 fasteners per minute, at 100 P.S.I. (7.0
kg/cm sq.).

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TO DISASSEMBLE 7. Install o-ring (#7) into housing from the front using the
Jaws, magazine and pusher assembly piston rod clearance hole.
1. Remove screw (#28) from magazine and feeder guide rail 8. Slide piston rod (#11) into front of housing. Be careful not
(#31 and #40). to damage o-ring (#7) when pushing piston rod into housing,
2. Remove (2) button head screws (#1) from rear of feeder use lubrication.
guide rail. 9. Place o-ring (#4) onto piston (#5).
3. Remove lock nuts, washers and latch spring (#19, #18 and 10. Apply Loctite #242 or equivalent onto threads of piston rod
#17) from jaw bolts (#34). (#11).
4. Remove jaw bolts from tool, this allows the magazine and 11. Slide piston with o-ring into housing end, aligning piston
pusher assemblies, latch (#20) and jaws (#21 and #23) with with piston rod. Be careful of piston o-ring when inserting
jaw bushings (#22) to be removed from the tool. piston, use lubrication.
Feeder blade and rollers 12. Use 9/16” open end or adjustable spanner wrench to tighten
1. Remove button head screw (#42) from trigger guard (#24). piston while holding flat areas of piston rod.
2. Remove (2) socket head cap screws (#41) with lock nuts 13. Mount the end cap (#2) with notch in gasket (#3) properly
(#16). aligned to the housing using only two button head screws
3. Remove side plates, trigger guard, trigger and roll pins (#15, (#1), leaving the mounting area for feeder guide rail open.
#24, #25 and #10). 14. Mount feeder blade (#14) and two roller pins (#13) on piston
4. Remove (4) rollers, (2) roller pins and feeder blade (#12, #13 rod (#11).
and #14). 15. Place rollers (#12) on the roller pins (#13). Lubrication will
Piston and Piston Rod hold the rollers in place while assembling the rest of the tool.
1. Remove remaining button head screws (#1) from rear of tool. 16. Assemble trigger and trigger guard (#25 and #24) to the side
2. Remove end cap and end cap gasket (#2 and #3). plates with (3) roll pins (#10).
3. Slide piston rod (#11) completely through tool housing, 17. Verify that valve stem is still inserted into front valve seat.
exposing the end of the piston (#5). 18. Slide side plates (#15) with trigger and trigger guard into
4. Place tool into vise clamping down on flat areas of piston rod place on the housing (slight force may be used to place the
(do not over-tighten so as not to deform feeder blade slot). side plates onto the key on housing).
5. Apply heat as needed to break down thread lock adhesive on 19. Insert (2) socket head cap screws (#42) from magazine side
threaded end of piston rod. of tool and install lock nuts (#16).
6. Remove piston (#5) with 9/16” open end or adjustable 20. Leave the trigger guard loose for adjusting the valve. See
spanner wrench. Throttle Valve Adjustment Procedure for proper valve
7. Piston rod (#11) may now be removed from front of tool. adjustment instructions.
8. Remove piston rod o-ring (#7) using machinist scribe from 21. Insert roll pins (#26) into pusher (#27) from both sides.
the clearance hole at the front of tool (side plate mtg. end). 22. Install pusher onto feeder guide rail (#40) by sliding feeder
Throttle guide rail through the spacer between the roll pins and the
1. Remove air deflector parts (#28 and #52). pusher body. Make sure that the pusher is in the proper
2. Loosen set screws (#8) on both ends. orientation (see parts diagram).
3. Remove rear valve seat (#51). 23. Mount constant force spring (#35) onto spring spool bracket
4. Remove throttle spring (#50). (#38) using roll pin (#37). Make sure that spring is in the
5. Remove front valve seat (#44) and throttle stem (#43) using proper orientation (see parts diagram).
a 3/16” wrench. 24. Install feeder guide rail onto spring spool bracket using roll
6. Using two 9/64” Allen wrenches, unscrew throttle valve pin (#37).
screws (#46) to remove valve units. Hint: Hold tool so that 25. Attach the constant force spring (#35) onto pusher with
the valve is vertical to help prevent loosing parts. button head cap screw (#28) (feed the spring through the
7. One valve screw will remain with other valve parts on large opening in pusher).
throttle valve spacer (#49), and can be disassembled after 26. Attach feeder guide rail to rear of housing using button head
removal from housing. cap screws (#1).
8. 1/8” NPT plug (#9) is to be removed only during manifold 27. Mount latch (#20) onto side plate (#15) side opposite the
kit installation. magazine.
TO RE-ASSEMBLE 28. Install jaw bushings (#22) into jaws (#21 and #23).
1. Assemble one side of the o-ring support assembly (#46, #55, Lubricate both jaws and bushings before installing them.
#53, #7, #54, #7, and #53) on throttle valve spacer (#49). 29. Place jaws with bushings between the side plates.
The chamfer on both washers (#55) should be installed, with 30. Slide magazine assembly into position between spring spool
chamfer side against cap screw head (#46). bracket and side plate. Attach the magazine assembly to the
2. Hold tool vertically and install o-ring support assembly with rear of the feeder guide rail using button head cap screw
spacer into throttle bore from the top. (#28). But do not tighten completely.
3. Holding cap screw with a 9/64” Allen wrench, bring second 31. Place (1) .010” magazine shim (#30) under the magazine
o-ring support assembly (mounted on screw (#46)) in from foot, between magazine and side plate. Other shims may be
the opposite side and complete valve assembly. The valve added or subtracted to get the proper drop in the magazine
should have free motion of travel of about 3/32” shoe. See Magazine Adjustment Procedure.
[.09”(2.3mm)]. 32. Insert jaw bolts (#34) through the spring spool bracket,
4. Insert throttle stem (#43) into front valve seat (#44) and magazine, shims, side plate, jaw bushing, side plate, latch
slowly screw front valve seat with lubricated o-ring (#45) spring (#17) and washers (#18). Secure jaw bolts with
into front of the valve bore. (See Throttle Valve Adjustment nylock nuts (#19). Do not over tighten jaw bolts, jaws must
Procedure). still pivot freely.
5. Insert valve spring (#50) into the rear of the valve assuring 33. Tighten button head cap screw (#28) at the rear of magazine.
that the locator is inserted into hex of the cap screw (#46). 34. After all adjustments to the tool are made, the trigger guard
6. Screw rear valve seat (#51) with lubricated o-ring (#45) into is secured with button head screw (#43).
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE / ADJUSTMENTS CONVERTING TO A LEFT
Magazine
1. Before tightening jaw bolts (#34), insert approximately .010” HANDED TOOL
of shims. 1. Remove (2) jaw bolts, nuts, washers and (1) latch spring
2. Tighten bolts and check magazine shoe (#29) for proper fit (#34, #19, #18, and #17).
3. When shimmed correctly, and with the feeder blade in the 2. Remove (4) button head cap screws (#1).
forward position, the shoe should have approximately 3. Remove magazine assembly and pusher system.
.010”(.25mm) float up and down. 4. Remove latch (#20) and move to other side.
4. Cycle tool and check for proper ring closure. If feeder blade 5. Remove jaws (#21 and #23) and replace them back in the
hits rear of shoe, add another shim. Shims (#30) are opposite way.
available in two thickness’ of .005”(.013mm) and 6. Place magazine assembly and pusher system onto other side
.010”(.25mm). 7. Replace latch spring and fasteners.
5. When the tool is completely re-assembled, check to insure LUBRICATION
that magazine (#31) is parallel to housing (#48). 1. The “SC” series Flex-C tools are designed for long, trouble-
Throttle valve free service with minimal air line lubrication. (If an in-line
Follow these steps after completing tool assembly in order to lubricator is used, it should be set at the minimum rate of
minimize the time and effort required for optimum throttle valve flow.)
adjustment: 2. Excess oil in the tool will attract dirt, lint, and the adhesive
1. Using the valve stem, slowly screw in the front valve seat material used in collating the fasteners, preventing smooth
(#44) until it bottoms, then back it out 1-1/2 turns. operation. When lubrication is used, always use a good
2. Do the same with the rear valve seat (#51). grade of 5W non-detergent oil with no additives.
3. Attach an air line and fully depress the trigger. AIR 3. When servicing or repairing tool use lithium grease on all
SHOULD LEAK OUT THE REAR VALVE SEAT. While moving parts.
depressing the trigger, slowly turn in the rear valve seat FILTER AND REGULATOR
(#51) until the air stops leaking. The air line should always contain a filter and regulator unit to
4. Release the trigger. AIR SHOULD LEAK OUT OF THE provide the tool with a constant flow of clean, dry air. If moisture
HANDLE. Place a 3/16 wrench on the trigger valve stem and contaminates are allowed to enter the tool, the tool’s
(#43) and turn the front valve seat (#44) in slowly until the serviceable life will be decreased.
air stops leaking from the handle. TIPS ON EXTENDING TOOL LIFE
5. Gently depress the trigger. Air should flow evenly from the The serviceable life of the “SC” series tools can be extended
rear exhaust to the handle exhaust. greatly by using the following guidelines:
6. The valve should now be adjusted - test the tool. 1. Always use Stanley Fastening Systems brand fasteners.
7. Tighten the front and rear valve seat locking set screws (#8) Never replace worn or broken parts with anything other than
and re-test the tool. genuine Stanley Fastening Systems parts. Generic fasteners
may shorten the life of your Flex-C tool and will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
2. Keep your tool(s) clean and dry. Always use clean, dry air
and never exceed the recommended air pressure.
3. Use of this tool at minimum air pressure required for the
work at hand will greatly extend the life of the tool.
4. Exercise caution not to drop equipment. Tools that are
dropping onto the floor or ground are a primary reason for
parts replacement.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR FIELD SERVICE TOOL JAMS
1. The most common reason for jamming problems in the SC
tool is short cycling. Because of the tool’s valve unit, the
TOOL LEAKS AIR OR IS SLUGGISH
1. If tool is leaking air in the throttle area, see “Throttle Valve trigger must be pulled completely to the rear to ensure
Adjustment” section. positive functioning of the valve. If the tool is “short
2. Should the tool leak air in both the triggered and rest cycled,” the feed mechanism will return forward prematurely
positions, a damaged piston o-ring may be the cause. Once in an attempt to pick up a second ring. This will most likely
the piston o-ring has been replaced, lubricate with lithium cause a jam.
grease. 2. If a jam occurs, pull pusher and rings back on magazine.
3. Put a few drops of light oil into the inlet fitting to lubricate Point tool away from yourself and others, and cycle tool
the piston o-ring if tool is running sluggish. slowly. This should force jammed ring(s) out of jaw
4. If the tool is operating too quickly for the operator, remove mechanism.
button head cap screw (#28) and replace with set screw, jam 3. If procedure “2” does not clear the tool, disconnect air, lay
nut and shakeproof washer (part numbers SC25, SC15 and tool on a clean flat surface and remove top jaw bolt and nut,
SC28). The set screw can be used as an air flow control and pull top jaw and bushing from tool. Jammed rings are
now exposed and may be removed from tool. Remove build
device.
up of dirt, lint, and any other foreign debris and check for
worn or damaged parts. Re-assemble in reverse order.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts to keep tool operating
properly.

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 SPECIFICATIONS AND TYPES OF MATERIALS AVAILABLE BY PART NUMBER
Part Number Per Per Material Wire Ring I.D. Ring Leg Operating Range of Tool
Strip # Box # Diameter Opening SC7 - SC7C
RING15100P 100 10,000 Bright Basic 0.070 0.80 0.57 5/16-27/64 3/16-11/32
RING15100PF 100 10,000 Bright Basic 0.070 0.80 0.57 5/16-27/64 3/16-11/32
RING15G100 100 10,000 Galvanized 0.070 0.80 0.57 5/16-27/64 3/16-11/32
RING15SS100 100 10,000 Stainless Steel 0.070 0.80 0.57 5/16-27/64 3/16-11/32
* Please specify “Blunt” or “Sharp” when ordering rings.
RING DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
1. Check air pressure. Line pressure at the tool should be between 90 and 95 psi (6.3 - 6.7 kg/cm sq.) for most applications. The tool
should never be operated at pressures exceeding 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm sq.).
2. A 3/8” (9.5 mm) or larger air line should be used with the “SC” Series Tools. Air lines in excess of 100’ (30.5 meters) in length can
cause air volume deficiencies at the tool which will prevent normal operation.
3. Check for foreign debris in the jaw area. This is especially true in the area between the side plates and rollers.
4. The jaws may be worn from extended use. Check the “land” between the receiving grooves of the jaws. If the land is worn excessively,
replacing the jaw(s) is recommended.
5. When the tool is used in corrosive applications, light oil should be applied on a regular basis to the jaw bushings and rollers.
Unlubricated and/or corroded jaw bushings may cause the tool to function poorly.
6. When ring teardrops, the latch is not backing the ring up properly. Replace or reshape latch spring to hold latch against the side plate.
The latch may also need replaced to get proper ring shape.

FEEDING PROBLEMS
1. If rings do not feed smoothly down the magazine, check pusher spring for proper tension. If the magazine is covered with dirt from field
use, clean the magazine and apply a light coating of oil.
2. When rings feed properly on the magazine but do not feed into the jaws without spitting out of the magazine side of the tool, or if the
rings sit in the jaw grooves on an angle, check jaws to insure freedom of movement. With the jaws void of rings, the vertical movement
should be approximately .06” (1.5 mm). The jaw bolt nuts should be snug, but never over-tightened.
3. After considerable use or several jams, the fingers on the pusher may show signs of spreading. This may cause the pusher to “hang up”
on the magazine, with little or no pressure behind the rings. The last few rings in the strip will not feed into the jaw mechanism. The
pusher fingers can be squeezed back into proper position or the pusher should be replaced. NEVER USE LOOSE RINGS IN THE SC
TOOL.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Stanley Fastening Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and
workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Stanley Fastening Systems’ option, any defective product within 60 days
from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or
workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, or accident.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY. STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, you must return the product at your expense together with the proof of purchase to a Stanley-
Bostitch Regional warranty repair center or you may call us at 1-800-556-6696 or 1-800-832-3080 for the location of
additional authorized warranty service locations in your area.

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