Firestone EMDG198 manual Large Convoluted AIR Springs, 9mm

END CLOSURE OPTIONS

LARGE PARTS WITH ROLLED PLATES

LARGE CONVOLUTED AIR SPRINGS

(#203 is shown, with rolled plates instead of bead rings)

The convoluted parts, with 17, 20, and 22 inch diameter, are shown with bead rings as standard. We have devel- oped a method for permanently attaching plates to these larger sized Airstrokes (called rolled plate assembly). These parts may be an advantage over the bead ring parts in some cases, because installation is much easier (they attach the same way as the bead plate parts). When installing the rolled plate parts, a backup plate as large in diameter as the bead plate must be used. This plate should be a minimum of 1/2 inch thick.

Again, for the blind nut and air entrance locations of rolled plate parts (bead rings are shown as standard on the data pages), please refer to the selection guide on page

32.The static data chart on each individual part may be used for the rolled plate version; but, two modifications must be made:

1.Increase the minimum height by .70 inch.

2.Add .70 inch to the height (bottom axis) before reading loads.

AIR INLET 3/4 NPT is standard. See the selection guide on page 32 for location (type 5). A centered 2" NPT air inlet is also available for some rolled plate parts. (Consult Firestone).

BLIND NUT 1/2-13 UNC thread x 3/4" deep (four each plate). Used for mounting the part. A stud adapter for this size blind nut is not available.

UPPER BEAD PLATE (9 gauge carbon steel, .149"). Permanently crimped to bellows to form an airtight assem- bly. Allows for leak testing before the unit leaves the factory. Zinc/chromate plated for rust protection.

9mm

CLAMP RING This ring is crimped up under the bel- lows bead to permanently attach the bead plate to the bellows. It is also zinc/chromate plated for rust protection.

LOWER BEAD PLATE Usually the same as upper bead plate, except without air inlet. See the selection guide on page 32 for diameter (type 5).

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