Side-mount dual pod configuration
What's Included
With your SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Vacuum pod package, you'll receive:
- SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Vacuum pods (2 pods)
- SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Brackets (2 brackets)
- M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners (for bracket-to-plate connection)
- M4 × 0.7 mm fasteners (for pod-to-bracket connection)
- 1/4" PU linking tube
- Tee splitter (1/4" tube, 3-way push-to-connect)
What You'll Need
From the package:
- SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Vacuum pods (2 pods)
- SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Brackets (2 brackets)
- Supplied M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners
- Supplied M4 × 0.7 mm fasteners
- Supplied 1/4" PU linking tube
- Supplied push-to-connect tee splitter
Tools (not supplied):
- 4 mm hex drive bit or Allen wrench
- 2.5 mm hex drive bit or Allen wrench
- Cup of coffee or other adult beverage
Additional equipment:
- Shaper Origin Shaper Plate
- Vacuum source (Grabo + Nexus or dedicated pump)
- Additional 1/4" vacuum tubing (to connect to vacuum source)
Installation Steps
Using the provided M4 × 0.7 mm fasteners and a 2.5 mm hex drive, attach a SYS-GRP Shaper Plate bracket to each SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Vacuum pod.
Once each pod has been affixed to a bracket, take the provided M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners and insert them through the mounting holes on the bracket.
Align the M5 fasteners with the threaded mounting holes on the Shaper Plate. We recommend aligning the top of the Corus pods to the top of the plate.
Tighten the M5 fasteners with a 4 mm hex drive bit or Allen wrench.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the opposite side of the Shaper Plate.
Pause here to take a refreshing drink and prepare for the next steps.
Once your thirst is quenched, take a section of the provided 1/4" PU tubing and insert it into one pod's push-to-connect fitting.
Repeat for the opposite pod.
Place the provided 1/4" tube splitter (tee) between the two pods and insert the linking tube from each pod into the tee.
After linking each pod to one another via the tee, take an additional section of 1/4" PU tubing and insert it into the remaining port on the tee. Route this tubing to your vacuum source.
- Place a workpiece on the Shaper Plate
- Engage vacuum and verify seal on both pods
- Test hold strength before beginning work
Take a drink of your beverage and prepare to use the SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Corus Vacuum pods on your workpiece.
Corus Pod Specifications
Mounting style: Side-mount
Pod count: Dual pods (2 pods linked)
Connection: Series connection via tee splitter
Best for: Distributed workholding on Shaper Plate with increased holding force
Next Steps
Need help with vacuum sources or troubleshooting? Check out our SYS-GRP General guides for vacuum source options, manifold setup, and troubleshooting tips.
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