OPERATION MANUALFOR PEMSERTER® SERIES P3 PRESS

PennEngineering®
5190 OLD EASTON ROADDANBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 18916
1-800-523-5321 • 1-215-766-3801
Document No. 8008891
Revision J MAR 2017

Read Manual Before Operating Press!
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing a PEMSERTER® SERIES P3™ PRESS. With the proper care andmaintenance, your press will install millions of fasteners safely, quickly and with consistentquality.
The PRESS is covered with a one (1) year warranty.
Should any questions or problems arise concerning your SERIES P3™ PRESS contact
PennEngineering® Service department. The toll free number is 800-523-5321 (in NorthAmerica) or 215-766-8853.
Set-up, Training and Repair Service is available to you as long as you are the owner of the press.
Free telephone instruction and service are also available for the lifetime of your press by calling
the PennEngineering® Service Department.
SHIPPING DAMAGE
The PEMSERTER® SERIES P3™ press has been shipped to you packaged to withstandnormal handling during transit. Upon receipt, the unit should be checked for any damage
that may have occurred during shipment due to improper handling. Should any damage
be found, immediately notify the PennEngineering® Service Department.
PEMSERTER® SERIES P3™ PNEUMATIC PRESS
The PEMSERTER® SERIES P3™ press is shipped ready to operate and complete with thestandard tooling accessories.
• Metric press kit (P/N 981820003) contains punches and anvils to install nuts (S, CLS andCLA) ranging from M2 thru M5 thread sizes and studs (FH, FHS and FHA up to 12mm inlength) ranging from M2.5 thru M5 thread sizes.
• Unified press kit (P/N 981820002) contains punches and anvils to install nuts (S, CLS andCLA) ranging from #2-56 thru #10-32 thread sizes and studs (FH, FHS and FHA up to 1/2”in length) ranging from #2-56 thru #10-32 thread sizes.
• The Series P3™ press can be bench-mounted. The backside of the yoke has two (2)predrilled and tapped holes for bench mounting. Mounting bracket is included.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Ram Force ................................................................
400 to 5,000 lbs. (1.8 to 22.2 kN)
Air Requirements ................................
90 to 100 PSI (6 to 7 BAR)
Air Line ................................................................
½” (12mm) I.D. Minimum line flow
Throat Depth ................................................................
3” (7.6 cm)
Weight ................................................................
10 lbs. (4.6 kg)
Length ................................................................
16” (40.6 cm)
Yoke Depth ................................................................
6.2” (15.8 cm)
Air Consumption ................................Approx. 15 cu in (.25 liters) per cycle1Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS♦ Always use safety goggles when operating or maintaining the press.
♦ Ear Protection is recommended.
♦ Before using the press, make sure that a shutoff device has been fitted on the air supply line
and the location is easily accessible, so that the air supply to the press can be shut off in anemergency.
♦ Check the air hose and fittings regularly for wear.
♦ Use only approved parts for maintenance and repairs.
♦ Do not use chipped, cracked or damaged accessories and tools.
♦ Attach air line securely.
♦ Keep body parts away from moving parts.
♦ Never wear jewelry, loose clothing or anything that could get caught in moving parts.
♦ If a new user is operating the press, be sure these instructions are readily available.
♦ Do not use the press in any way other than for its intended purposes.
♦ Do not modify the press.

WARRANTY
PennEngineering® warrants that this product, when correctly used according to directions andunder normal operating conditions, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been altered, changed or repaired, normal
maintenance excluded, except as authorized by PennEngineering®. This warranty shall not apply
to any product that has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident.
The purchaser’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be limited to repair, modification orreplacement at the discretion of PennEngineering®. In no event shall PennEngineering® be liable
for the cost of any indirect or consequential damage. In no case shall PennEngineering®’sliability exceed the purchase price of the product.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties. No oral or written information byPennEngineering®, its employees, representatives, distributors or agents shall increase the scopeof the above warranty or create any new warranty.

2SPECIFICATIONSYoke PartNo.
981835112

ABC

DEFG

H

J

3”

1-1/2”

1-5/16”

3/8”

3/16”

5-1/4”

14-3/4”¼”

The Series P3™ press is designed to accommodate steel or aluminum workpieces with a thickness
range of .4mm to 3.175mm, and studs and threaded inserts from M2.5 through M5.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEZE: It should be understood that this tool develops maximum force
during the final 1.6mm (.063”) of power stroke. The ram must always be allowed to reach its
full stroke. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTROL THE SQUEEZING FORCE BYCHANGING AIR PRESSURE. The Series P3™ press is designed to operate with an airpressure range of 90-100 PSI (6-7 BAR). Exact squeezing force can be obtained by acombination of flat squeezer set lengths and/or shims. If the squeezing force is excessive,
remove shims or use shorter squeezer set. If force is insufficient, add shims and/or use longer
squeezer set.
Make preliminary setups and tests on scrap material.
FLUSH HEAD STUDS: The final gap between tools, at end of stroke, should be very close to
thickness of workpiece. If, after initial test, more squeeze is needed, add shims. If force isexcessive, increase gap between anvils by switching to a shorter length flat squeezer set.
THREADED INSERTS: The final gap between tools, at end of stroke, should be equal to
thickness of workpiece plus .635mm (.025”) – regardless of fastener size.

3IDENTIFICATION DRAWING

4IDENTIFICATION DRAWING BOM:
ITEM Qty PEM Part No.
Description
1981835112 YOKE, STANDARD
11982035142 SPRING,SET HOLDER 221982035119 SET HOLDER STANDARD
329800392003 NUT,YOKE BOLT
42982035107 YOKE, PLATE 3C/6C 052982035121 WEDGE, GUIDE
62982035125 ASM,PLATE ROLLER
74982035160 THRUST WASHER
7a2982035161 BEARING, RACE
7b2982035162 SHAFT, ROLLER
7c40982035163 NEEDLE ROLLERS7d1982035100 ASM, PLATE ROLLER 1829800392002 BOLT,YOKE 6C
91982035115 SET LEVER 3C/6C
101982035147 SHAFT, LEVER BEARING
111982035127 ASM,LEVER BEARING
121982035164 OUTER ROLLER
12a1982035165 INNER ROLLER
12b25982035166 NEEDLE ROLLERS
12c1982035129 ASM,LEVER COMPLETE
131982035124 THROTTLE, LEVER G.P
141982035132 ORING,SWIVEL BOLT 1151982035105 WASHER, SHAFT
161982035139 SCREW, ROLLER GUARD
171982035122 GUARD, ROLLER 3C/6C
181982035106 SPACER,GUARD BLOCK
1919800392004 SHAFT,LEVER ECCENTR
201982035103 FORK,6000A/6000C
211982035167 HOUSING, CYLINDER, BARE
222982035143 SPRING,INNER
232982035144 SPRING,OUTER
241982035114 WEDGE /6000C
251982035148 PIN, FORK 3000A/300
265

ITEM Qty PEM Part No.
Description
1982035103 FORK,6000A/6000C 05
271982035126 ASM,PISTON
2829800391924 PISTON CUP G/P
292982035141 PLATE, PISTON LEATH
301982035111 SHAFT, PISTON 6000C
312982035149 SNAP RING 6A/6C 230321982035134 ORING,SPACER INNER
331982035108 SPACER, CLYINDER 05
341982035135 ORING,SPACER OUTER
35361982035155 PISTON REAR
371381982035140 NUT, LOCK 3/8-24 18
3919800391925
GASKET CYL HD G/P 1401982035130 ASM,CYLINDER HD SAF
416982035136 SCREW, CLYINDER HEA
421982035138 SCREW, LEVER ARM
431982035145 SPRING,THROTTLE LEV
441982035123 LEVER, ARM
451982035109 VALVE
461982035131 ORING,VALVE
471982035146 SPRING,VALVETLE LEV
481982035168 O' RING BUSHING
491982035117 BUSHING, VALVE SAFE
501982035102 CYLINDER HEAD BARE
51521982035132 ORING,SWIVEL BOLT
531982035113 SWIVEL
541982035133 ORING,SWIVEL NUT
551982035110 NUT,SWIVEL
56
1982035112 ELBOW, INLET 1/4 PI
571982035099 ASM, SWIVEL
58

TOOLING SET "C" - PART NO. 981820005(UNIFIED) & 981820006 (METRIC)STUD ANVILS“C” TOOLING SET-UP ON PRESSNUT ANVILSFLAT PUNCHESANVILSHIMSPUNCHTOOLING SET "C" - PART NO. 981820005 (UNIFIED) – Included in P3 Tool Kit(981820002-Unified)
Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener / Size
S CLS-440
S CLS-632
S CLS-832
S CLS-032

981835084
981835085
981835086
981835087
981835088

ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

FH FHA FHS-256
FH FHA FHS-440
FH,FHA,FHS-632
FH FHA FHS-832
FH FHA FHS-032

981835093
981835094
981835095

SHIM
SHIM
SHIM

1/64"THK
1/32"THK
1/16"THK

981835097
981835098
981835099

PUNCH
PUNCH
PUNCH

3/8-9.5MM LG
7/16,11MM LG
1/2-12.5lg.

PennEngineering P/N
981835080
981835081
981835082
981835083

6

TOOLING SET "C" - PART NO. 981820006 (METRIC) – Included in P3 Tool Kit(981820003-Metric)
Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener / Size
S CLS-M3
S CLS-M3.5
S CLS-M4
S CLS-M5

981835089
981835090
981835086
981835091
981835092

ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

FH FHA FHS-M2.5 -12 MAX LG
FH FHA FHS- M3 -12 MAX LG
FH,FHA,FHS- M3.5 -12 MAX LGFH FHA FHS- M4 -12 MAX LG
FH FHA FHS-(.199) -12 MAX LG

981835093
981835094
981835095

SHIMSHIM
SHIM

1/64"THK
1/32"THK
1/16"THK

981835097
981835098
981835099

PUNCH
PUNCH
PUNCH

3/8-9.5MM LG
7/16,11MM LG
1/2-12.5lg.

PennEngineering P/N
981835080
981835081
981835082
981835083

Other Available Tooling:
AC/AS/LAC/LAS PEM® SELF-CLINCHING FLOATING– BULLETIN ALA
PennEngineering P/N
8020382981835150
981835156

Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
440/M3032/M50420/M6

CFN PEM® SELF-LOCKING FLARE-MOUNTED NUTS FOR CONNECTORS– BULLETIN CW
PennEngineering P/N
981835135
981835132

Description
ANVIL
PUNCH

Fastener Size
440440

CLS, S PEM® SELF-CLINCHING NUTS – BULLETIN CL
PennEngineering P/N
981835100
9818351477

Description
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
0420/M61224

CSOS,CSS PEM® CONCEALED HEAD STANDOFFS – BULLETIN SO
PennEngineering P/N
8017348

Description
ANVIL

Fastener Size
632/M3.57

KFE, KFSE PEM® BROACHING STANDOFF – BULLETIN KPennEngineering P/N
975351075
8020351975351139
975351074
975351138

Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
KFE-440116-4
KFE-440/116 -4TO-8
KFE-440/116-16
KFE-632/143-4
KFSE-M4-8

LK, LKS, LKA PEM® SELF-LOCKING NUTS– BULLETIN LK
PennEngineering P/N
975351142
80231838023184981835148

Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
440632
832
032

PL, PLC PEM® -HEX SELF-LOCKING NUTS– BULLETIN PL
PennEngineering P/N
981835158
981835159

DescriptionANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
632/M3.5
832/M4

SO,SOA,SOS,SOAG,SOSG,BSO,BSOA,BSOS PEM® STANDOFFS – BULLETIN SO
PennEngineering P/N
8021018975351136
981835125

Description
ANVIL
ANVIL
ANVIL

Fastener Size
440/M3632/M3.5
832/032-4 TO –16 / M4/M5 –3 to -12

SSA, SSS, SSC, KSSB PEM® SNAP-TOP STANDOFFS – BULLETIN SSA
PennEngineering P/N
975351137

Description
ANVIL

Fastener Size
156 –8 to –16 / 4MM –8 to –12

U, UL PEM® MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS – BULLETIN PFPennEngineering P/N
8017679

Description
ANVIL

Fastener Size080

OPTIONS:
PennEngineering P/N Description
981820011
981820013

MUST BE USED WITH KIT P/N
981820013
TO BE USED WITH FOOTSWITCH P/N
QUICK EXHAUST VALVE KIT
981820011
FOOTSWITCH ASSEMBLY8