PA506-DF Torque Reaction Arm with Down Force Assistance

 

PA506-DF Standard Duty Arm with Automatic Down Force Assistance for In-line, Lever-Permit Air Screwdrivers

Torque Range: 0-550 in-lbs ( 62 Nm)
Tool Weight: 0-6 lbs. ( 2.7 kg)
Down Force: 0 – 15 lbs @ 100 psi
Max Reach: 34 3/4 inches (883 mm)
Min Reach: 11 1/2 inches (292 mm)
Supply Hose: Braided Polyurethane 5/16” ID
Tool Connection: ¼” NPT
Shipping Weight: 26 lbs
Air Requirements: filtered, dry air 80 psi, 100 psi.
(If your tool requires lubrication - add to air line after DF controls.)

Special Feature: Downforce Assistance

This ETA arm provides Down Force Assistance (also called Power Assist) while tool spindle is turning. This arm is ideal for self -threading fasteners, self -drilling fasteners, and some drilling operations.

Onboard Down-Force-Logic senses when air motor is turning and changes direction of float cylinder so that it pulls arm downward, lessening or eliminating force required by operator to drive fastener.

As soon as tool shuts off, the float mode resumes, allowing operator to float arm away from the driven fastener. Amount of down force applied and reaction time of applied force are adjustable. Down-Force-Logic is self-contained; therefore no air tool modification is required.

 

CAUTION - While this arm will function the same with any in-line pneumatic driver, it is recommended that this model be USED WITH LEVER-PERMIT (Lever + Push to Start) DRIVERS ONLY. See PA506-DF Owner’s Manual for Safety Information.

Please read the Owner’s Manual and comply with safety information in the manual before using this tool arm.

 

Product Manual for PA506-DF

Owners Manual for PA506-DF

Unique Mounting Ideas for PA506-DF

 

Ergonomics

1. Eliminates Torque Reaction for air & electric powered screwdrivers, nut runners, tappers and hand drills.


2. Tool and Arm Float Practically Weightless, reducing burden on operator.


3. DF Models Automatically Provide Air Tools with Down Force during Tool Rotation and weightless float when motor is idle. This “power assist” aids operator when driving self-threading fasteners or drilling holes.
   

 

Production Benefits

1. Keeps Driver in Alignment with Fastener and Workpiece. Helps eliminate cross threading, broken bits, screw head burrs and out of square fasteners.


2. Keeps Expensive Tools from being Dropped, Moved or Misplaced.


3. Tool Stays Right Over Work Area, Reducing Cycle Time.


4. Tapping Arms Thread Holes at a Much Lower Cost than a Machine Tool and at a Faster Rate. ETA Tap Arms are also great for a second operation in a casting, molded plastic part or in punched sheet metal.... wherever threads are required.