Stressing Jacks

PHI0101 Rev. B 01/15

5DA1 (20 Ton)

5DA1-AL (20 Ton)
6DA1 (30 Ton)

Precision-Hayes International manufactures the

5DA1, 5DA1-AL, and 6DA1 Series jacks from
a single piece of hardened steel to exacting
specifications. The result is a durable, lightweight,
and compact stressing jack. These attributes make
the 5DA1, 5DA1-AL, and 6DA1 the jacks of choice
for elevated construction projects.
Compact, lightweight,
• Double-acting jacks with power-seater double-acting – ideal for
• 5DA1 - 20 ton, stresses up to .5" strands

• 5DA1-AL - 20 ton, stresses up to .5" strand

elevated construction projects.
and weighs only 34 lbs.

• 6DA1 - 30 ton, stresses up to .6" strand

• 6" and 12" nose assemblies in stock for

immediate delivery; other nose assemblies
are available

From stressing accessories to hardware,

Precision-Hayes International carries the most
complete line of jacks and related components
in the industry.
 5DA1, 5DA1-AL & 6DA1
Stressing Jacks 20 & 30 Ton Jacks
With Double-Acting Cylinders

About Our Company Capacities

Precision-Hayes International offers a complete line of anchors, 5DA1 and 5DA1-AL - 20 ton jacks, stress strand up to .5" in
chucks, wedges, and jack stressing systems for the post tension, diameter. For use with smaller strand, jack grippers of different sizes
prestress and mining industries. With over 30,000 square foot of are available.
manufacturing space, we are located in Seagoville, Texas, just
south of Dallas. Our dedication and commitment to excellence have 6DA1 - 30 ton jack, stresses strand up to .6" in diameter.
made our company the leading supplier to these industries. For use with smaller strand, jack grippers of different sizes
are available.
Double-Action System
The 5DA1, 5DA1-AL, and 6DA1 jacks are double-acting, meaning 6" and 12" nose assemblies are in stock for immediate delivery;
that the jacks open and retract using hydraulic power. Both jacks other nose assemblies are available per customer requirement.
use power wedge setters to seat the wedges into the anchor. After
the desired stressing pressure is achieved, the valve on the pump is Systems and Parts
switched to the retract position. The valve then maintains pressure The 5DA1, 5DA1-AL and 6DA1 jacks can be purchased as single
on the strand. Engaging the pump causes the wedge setter to push complete units with pump, hoses, and gauge.
forward and seat the wedges; when a preset pressure is achieved,
the jack will then begin its return stroke. We carry all of the pumps and valves necessary to operate our jack
systems, along with a full line of replacement parts.

No. H-9310 hoses connect

directly to jack, 3/8" NPTF
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No. H-9210S hose

connects directly to
Power Seat 1/4" NPTF

Special 4-way, 3-position

Manual Valve No. VM43-LPS Jack Grippers on
underside of jack

Detachable
Nose Piece

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Item *5DA1 *5DA1-AL

No. Part No. Part No. Description
1 401520 401520 Nose Body, 3"
25 1A 401535 401535 Nose Body, 4"
2 302050 302050 Wedge Setter Spring
3 305306 305360 Wedge Setter, 3"
3A 305361 305361 Wedge Setter, 4"
4 401600 401600 Power Seater Piston
5 340660 340660 Power Seater O-ring
5A 340658 340658 Back-up O-ring
6 401540 401540 Power Seater Housing
6A 401538 401538 **Power Seater Housing Kit
7 N/A N/A 3/8" NPT Pwg
8 305480 305480 Retainer Ring
9 401650 401645 Front Cylinder Bushing
10 401760 401758 Cylinder Rod
11 401640 401635 Rear Cylinder Bushing
12 302460 302465 5DA1 Seal Kit
13 401740 401735 Cylinder Rod Cap
14 401590 401590 Jack Body
15 340345 340345 Red Decal
16 401780E 401780E Jack Handle
17 N/A N/A SHCS
18 N/A N/A 3/8" NPT Plug
19 401005 401005 Gripper Handle
20 401660 401660 1/2" Gripper
21 N/A N/A Warning Decal
22 340340 340340 Warning Decal - YELLOW
23 401685 401685 Gripper Plate
Length Width Height Stroke Weight
18-1/2" 7-1/2" 2-3/4" 8-1/2" Steel = 42 lbs. Aluminum = 34 lbs.

* Effective cylinder area 6.28 sq. in.

** Power Seater Housing Kit includes o-rings, back-up seals and is pressure tested
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Item *6DA1
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1 403180 Nose Body, 3"
2 302053 Wedge Setter Spring
3. 403140 Wedge Setter 3"
4. 403100 Power Seater Piston
5. 304650 Power Seater “O” Ring
5A. 340652 Back-up O-ring
6. 403120 Power Seater Housing
6A. 403125 **Power Seater Housing Kit
7. N/A NPT Plug
8. 305500 Retainer Ring
9. 403040 Front Cylinder Bushing
10. 403020 Cylinder Rod
11. 403060 Rear Cylinder Bushing
12. 302470 6DA1 Seal Kit
13. 403080 Cylinder Rod Cap
14. 403000 Jack Body
15. 340345 Red Decal
16. 401780E Jack Handle
17. N/A SHCS
18. N/A NPT Plug
19. 401005 Gripper Handle
20. 400990 .6" Grippers
21. N/A Warning Label
22. 340340 Warning Label - Yellow
23. 401685 Gripper Retainer Plate
Length Width Height Stroke Weight
18-1/2" 7-1/2" 3-1/16" 8-1/2" 52 lbs.
*Effective cylinder area 7.95 sq. in.
** Power Seater Housing kit includes o-rings, back-up seals and is pressure tested

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Operation Stressing Jacks

1. Improper care and use of stressing equipment may result in property damage, and/or personal injury.
Only trained, qualified personnel should be allowed in the immediate vicinity of equipment during use.
Personnel doing the stressing and inspectors should remain clear of the strand being stressed at all
times. Never permit anyone to stand in the immediate vicinity of the jack and the pump while stressing.

2. Open the jack gripper by pulling back on the gripper handle or cable.

3. Position the jack on the strand to be stressed and push forward until the jack nose bears on the anchor.
Never attempt to adjust the position of the jack, either by striking or pushing after any load has been
applied. Remove the jack and reposition if necessary.

4. Push the jack grippers forward to engage the strand making sure that:
a. Jack grippers are parallel to avoid damage to themselves or the strand
b. Strand is in proper position within the jack grippers.

5. Place the pump 4-way valve in stressing position.

6. Operate the pump by use of the pendent switch. (Use of the pendent switch allows the operator to stand
at the side of the pump, out of harm’s way, should the strand or jack grippers fail.)

7. On pumps equipped with a sequence valve or automatic seating valve:

a. Start pump motor and run until proper pressure is indicated on the pressure gauge.

b. Switch 4-way valve to retract position.

c. Pressure will remain on the pressure side of the jack, but gauge will drop to zero and start to
rebuild pressure.

d. When preset pressure is achieved (depending on the equipment used), the seating plunger will be
fully pressurized, a popping noise will be heard, and the jack will start to retract.

e. When the jack is fully retracted, stop the pump and switch the 4-way valve to stressing position.
The seating plunger should fully retract. It is important to stop the pump and switch the valve quickly
to avoid excessive pressure build-up in the jack after it has completely returned. This excessive
pressure build-up can cause premature failure of the jack seals, hoses and fittings.

f. Slide the jack forward to release the jack grippers and remove the jack from the strand.

NOTE: 1) For jacks without power seating wedge setters, after proper gauge pressure is achieved,
by switching the valve to the retract position, the jack will begin to retract.

2) For maximum jack life, please keep cylinder rods retracted when not in use!

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 SCJ-Short Cable Jack

• Safe and effective for pulling 4" cables.*

• No need for chairs or other cumbersome accessories.
• Gripper jaws release when jack is fully retracted.
• Requires only single hose and standard pump.
• Uses standard 10" stroke cylinders; other strokes are available - call for quote.
• Replacement parts readily available.
* For shorter cables, consult factory.

Don'ts of Stressing Stressing Jacks

1. Don’t stress any tendons which contain concrete slurry inside the anchor cavity. Concrete in the anchor cavity will prevent
proper seating of the wedges. It is safer and less expensive to clean out concrete slurry than to have detension, repair or
replace tendons, or repair the jack.
2. Don’t use the jack when you can see that it does not seat properly on the face of the anchor.
3. Don’t overstress tendons in order to achieve proper elongation.
4. Don’t allow obstructions in the path of the jack extension.
5. Don’t use extension cords longer than 100 ft. (30m) or less than 3 wire, 12 gauge.
6. Don’t continue stressing if you suspect that something is not working properly.
7. Don’t detension with loose plates, spacing shims or piggy backing.
8. Don’t stand in immediate vicinity of the jack, or between the jack and the pump during stressing or destressing.
9. Don’t permit other workmen in the immediate area of the jack or pump during stressing operations.
10. Don’t hammer or beat on the jack or jack cylinders.

11. Don’t do anything if your not sure – ask someone who knows.

ALL OF THE INFORMATION LISTED IS MEANT TO BE A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR OPERATION OF POST TENSION
STRESSING EQUIPMENT. THE POST TENSIONING INSTITUTE PUBLISHES A “FIELD PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR
UNBONDED SINGLE STRAND TENDONS” WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (248) 848-3180.

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 Stressing Accessories Stressing Jacks
ZU4908PB Stressing Pump with .5" Trouble Shooting Anchor
Powerseat Valve .6" Trouble Shooting Anchor

Jack Feet

Hand Wedge Setter 5DA1 Grippers with Handle,

Standard Grippers with Handle

Reusable Splice Chuck Chrome Pulling Wedges

and Short Cable Tube with
Detachable Nose Piece

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 Precision-Hayes manufactures and stocks a
broad line of hardware and equipment for the Barrier Cable Products
Prestress, Mining and Post Tension Industries.
GRABB-IT® and other barrier
cable components are available
from stock for next day delivery.
Sure-Lock®
Multi-Use Chucks
Designed for repeated
use, Sure-lock® spring-
loaded chucks are 100%
mag particle inspected
for cracks and imperfections, and each
body is proof-tested to 125% of ultimate
strand breaking load. Carefully controlled
heat-treatment of components provides
you with Extended Life and fully-
warranted products. Bayonet-style caps
allow quick release for easy cleaning and
inspection. Combination reusable splice
chucks for all types and sizes of strand
are readily available.

Sure-Lock® One-Time
Use Chucks
Our one-time use chuck is
available with 2 or 3 piece
wedge set. Cost effective
design and reliable quality
have been the Sure-Lock® We also offer . . .
standard for more than 15 Fabrication Equipment
years. One-time use splice • Complete Fabrication Lines
chucks are also available, • Material Handling Equipment
for all types and sizes • Expert Advise and Installation
of strand.
Strand Extrusion Systems
• Turn-Key Extrusion Systems
Sure-Lock® Anchorage Systems • Custom Components for Upgrade
• Over 25 Years Experience Building
The Sure-Lock® Production Equipment
system is the
industry “standard”, Wedges
and has been fully Wedges are machined from high
tested to all PTI quality steel and case hardened to
requirements. precise specifications. All Sure-Lock®
This system is wedges are lot-controlled. They can
used worldwide, be supplied in sizes 3/8" thru .7" with
in thousands 2 or 3 piece wedges and retaining
of applications. rings available.

Proudly made in the USA since 1946

704 WEST SIMONDS RD. Seagoville, TX 75159 972-287-2390 Fax 972-287-4469 www.precision-hayes.com