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Model 288

288 3 ton Air Impact Marker
Air Impact Applications

Industrial Date Coding – with air impact marker

Columbia Marking Tools air impact markers have been a popular choice for industrial manufacturing for decades. The combination of quick and reliable part making paired with the economic cost is very beneficial to customers requiring part traceability.

By Marc Steele, 5 yearsOctober 28, 2020 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 288 3 ton double acting Air cylinder return position sensor

Question about position sensor in model 288 double acting 3 ton air impact marker.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 8, 2019 ago
Air Impact Applications

CMT Air Impact markers used for more than marking – example#1

Model 288 used for non-marking application. Reasons include space and price.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsFebruary 11, 2019 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Connector Style for Model 288

Q: What sensor is integrated in the model 288-OB-25-D? A:   Eurofast: Small metric (M12 x 1 thread)10 volt/ 65 voltDC4 pin, 3 wire, normally open (+, pnp sourcing)Used in -E option of Model 78 Mite-E-Mark or -D of other air impact markers and hot stamping systems

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 288 Tube/Pipe Size and connections?

Q: What is the NPT and the Tube size required to install the model 288? A:  The tube size is 3/8” with a ½” shop air line into the valve. The air connection is 3/8″ NPT. For the complete operation guide please see the following document – http://www.columbiamt.com/CMT-Impact-Marking/Catalog/288_OG_and_parts.pdf

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Rotate ports or mounting bracket on Model 88/98/288/298

Q: Can the ports or mounting bracket be rotated on the model 88, model 98, model 288, or model 298?  A: No.  The mounting bracket and the sleeve of the cylinder are assembled with such force that after assembly the cylinder is internally honed. To disassemble the part would require Read more

By Marc Steele, 15 yearsOctober 15, 2010 ago
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