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This instruction manual covers safety aspects, handling and transport, storage, unpacking, preparation, installation, operation, adjustments, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair work and servicing plus parts list of the 3M-Matic a80f-NA Adjustable case sealer. 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes 3M Center, Building 220-5E-06 St.
Included with each machine is an Instructions and Parts List manual. Technical Assistance / Replacement Parts and Additional Manuals: Call the 3M-Matic™ Help line at 1-800 328-1390. Provide the customer support coordinator with the model/machine name, machine type, and serial number that are located on the identifi cation plate (For example: Model a80f - Type 11000 - Serial Number 13282).
TABLE OF CONTENTS - MANUAL 1: a80f Adjustable Case Sealer (For Taping Head Information - See MANUAL 2: AccuGlide™ 2+ STD 2 Inch Taping Heads) a80f Adjustable Case Sealer Page Cover Page Replacement Parts and Service Information ............... i - ii Table of Contents .........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) 11. Set-Up and Adjustments 11.1 Box Width Adjustment ......................26 11.2 Box Height Adjustment ....................... 26 11.3 Top Flap Compression Roller Adjustment ................26 11.4 Changing the Tape Leg Length ..................26 11.5 Controls Valves and Switches .................... 27 - 28 11.6 Run Boxes to Check Adjustment ..................
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS 3M-Matic - Trademark of 3M St. Paul, MN 55144- 1000 AccuGlide - Trademark of 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Scotch - Trademark of 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Drw. - drawing - for example Fig.
1.1 Manufacturing Specifi cations / Description / Intended Use The intended use of the 3M-Matic™ a80ff Adjustable Case Sealer with AccuGlide™ 2+ Taping Heads is to au- tomatically seal the top and bottom center seams of regular slotted containers. It will accept fi lled regular slotted containers from an existing conveyor, fold the top fl...
3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Bldg. 220-5E-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 The manual is composed of: (USA) / Edition March 2010 / Copyright 3M 2010 / All rights reserved The manufacturer reserves - Pages which identify the document and the machine...
2-GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Data Identifying Manufacturer and Machine 2.2 Data for Technical Assistance and Service Agent/Distributor or Local After Sale Service: 2010 March a80f-NA...
3M’s factory or an authorized service station designated by 3M. A part will be presumed to have become defective after its warranty period unless the part is received or 3M is notifi ed of the problem no later than fi...
3-SAFETY 3.2 Explanation of Signal Word and 3.1 General Safety Information Possible Consequences Read all the instructions carefully before starting work with the machine; please pay particular attention to sections marked by the symbol: This safety alert symbol identifi es important messages in this manual.
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.3 Table of Warnings WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: Read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions before operating or Figure 3-2 servicing the case sealer. Allow only properly trained and qualifi ed personnel to operate and service this equipment.
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3-SAFETY (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards: − Keep hands and fi ngers away from tape WARNING cutoff blades under orange blade guards. Sharp Knife The blades are extremely sharp. Important : Never remove the safety device which covers the blade on the top and bottom taping units.
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.4 Operator's Qualifi cations WARNING - Machine Operator - Mechanical Maintenance Technician • To reduce the risk associated with - Electrical Maintenance Technician mechanical and electrical hazards: - Manufacturer’s Technician/Specialist Read, understand, and follow all safety and (See Section 3) operating instructions before operating or servicing the case sealer.
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.11 Operator's Skill Levels Required to Perform Skill 2a: Electrical Maintenance Technician the Main Operations on the Machine This operator is trained to use the machine as the MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to: The Table shows the minimum operator's skill for •...
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.12 Component Locations Refer to Figure 3-8 below to acquaint yourself with the various components and controls of the case sealer. Also refer to Manual 2 for taping head components. Upper Height Kicker Taping Adjustment Assembly Head Handle Emergency Stop Switch...
The machine is equipped with two 1/6 HP gearmotors and comes with an 2.4 m [8 foot] standard neoprene covered power cord and a grounded plug. Contact your 3M Representative for power requirements not listed above. Contact your 3M Representative for power requirements not listed above.
23-44 lbs. per inch of width Edge Crush Test (ECT) 9. Box Kicker Adjustment Kicker Speed Adjustment Fine Tunes the timing of the box kicker (contact your 3M Representative for more information) Control Setting 10. Box Weight and Size Capacities A.
4-SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Exit Infeed Conveyor Conveyor Travel Control Side Optional 11. Machine Dimensions Minimum 1920 2375 1575 [Inches] [38-3/4] [75-5/8] [93-7/16] [62] [24] [32-1/2] [4.2] Maximum 1920 2375 2185 [Inches] [38-3/4] [75-5/8] [93-7/16] [86] [35] [32-1/2] [4.2] Infeed/Exit conveyors are optional ** Casters are optional Weight –...
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5-SHIPMENT-HANDLING-STORAGE, TRANSPORT 5.1 Shipment and Handling of Packed Machine - The machine is fi xed on the pallet with four (4) bolts and can be lifted by using a fork truck. - The package is suitable to travel by land and by air. - Optional sea freight package is available.
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6-UNPACKING 6.1 Uncrating Removal of Pallet Using a 10mm combination wrench, remove the fasteners that secure the case sealer legs to pallet at Cut straps. Cut out staple positions along the bottom each leg (as shown in Figure 6-3). of the shipping box or remove staples with an appropriate tool (Figure 6-1) Fasteners Figure 6-3...
7-INSTALLATION 7.1 Operating Conditions 7.4 Machine Positioning / Bed Height The machine should operate in a dry and relatively clean environment at 5° to 50°C. with clean dry boxes-relative humidity between 0% and 80% 7.2 Space Requirements for Machine Operation and Maintenance Work Minimum distance from wall (Figure 7-1): A = 1.0m.
7-INSTALLATION (continued) 7.5 Removal of Plastic Ties Cut the plastic which attaches the top head to the frame and remove the polystyrene blocks (Figure 7-4). Figure 7-4 7.6 Assembly Completion 1. Raise the upper head by turning the height adjustment handle clockwise and remove the Figure 7-5 polystyrene blocks.
7-INSTALLATION (continued) One Way WARNING Tension Roller • To reduce the risk associated with sharp Tension blade hazards: Wrap − Keep hands and fi ngers away from tape Roller cutoff blades under orange blade guards. The blades are extremely sharp. Knurled Roller 7.7 Completion of Taping Heads...
7-INSTALLATION (continued) 7.11 Pneumatic Connection 7.12 Infeed Conveyor Assembly Important: Use care when working with 1. Remove the conveyor and the package of parts compressed air. from the carton. For compressed air supply Technical Specifi cations, 2. Verify that the package contains two fl at plates, ten (10) M8 x 20 hex socket head screws, and ten Note: A precision regulator is used to balance (10) M8 fl...
8-THEORY OF OPERATION 8.1 Description of the Working Cycle Figure 8-1 After having closed the top fl aps of the carton, the operator pushes it under the top infeed end in order to avoid the opening of the top fl aps. Further pushing causes the two side belts to drive the box through the taping heads which automatically seal the top and bottom seams.
9-CONTROLS (continued) 9.5 Box Conveying / Tape Seal Application Figure 9-5 9.6 Kicker Adjustment Knob Figure 9-6 9.7 Location of Controls Kicker Height Adjustment Box Kicker Switch Box Width Adjustment E-Stop Switch Main Air Pressure Gauge Main Air On/Off Valve / Kicker Air Electrical Figure 9-7...
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10-SAFETY DEVICES OF THE MACHINE 10.1 Blade Guards Both the top and bottom taping units have a blade guard. (See Manual 2: AccuGlide™ 2+ STD 2 Inch Taping Heads). WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards: −...
11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.1 Box Width Adjustment Place the box on the infeed end of frame bed and align top fl ap center seam with arrows on front of upper frame. Then, using the hand crank on the side of the machine, move the side belts inward until they come in contact with the side of the box to be sealed (Figure 11-1).
11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Height E-Stop Adjustment Switch Box Width Adjustment Kicker Paddle Switch Main Air Pressure Gauge Main Air On/Off Valve / Kicker Pressure Regulator / Adjustment Electrical Filter On/Off Switch Figure 11-4 – Controls, Valves and Switches 11.5 Controls, Valves, and Switches Main Air "On/Off"...
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11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Kicker Paddle Switch Up to Initializes Kicker process. Kicker swings down Adjust to push box through Taping heads (Figure 11-6 Down and 11-7). to Lock Figure 11-6 Kicker Adjustment On/Off Regulator Valve Filter Figure 11-5 –...
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11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.6 Run Boxes to Inspect Adjustment Figure 11-8 Run several test boxes through the machine, and observe the fl ap kicking action. Adjust the kicker adjustment knob so the kicker "kicks" earlier or later as required (see fi...
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11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Important: Before starting the machine, verify that no tools or other objects are on the conveyor bed. Turn electrical switch to On to start drive belts. Move box forward under upper taping head until it is taken away by the drive belts.
12-OPERATION 12.1 Operator's Correct Working Position and Operational Flow (Figure 12-1). WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards: − Keep hands and fi ngers away from tape cutoff blades under orange blade guards. The blades are extremely sharp. Figure 12-1 Figure 12-1 Once the box has been fi...
12-OPERATION (continued) 12-OPERATION 12.9 Trouble Shooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Problem Cause Correction Drive belts do not Narrow boxes Check machine specifications. Drive belts do Narrow boxes Check machine specifi cations. convey boxes Boxes are narrower than not convey boxes Boxes are narrower than recom- recommended causing Worn drive belts or friction rings...
13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 13.1 Safety Measures (see section 3) 13.2 Tools and Spare Parts Supplied with the Machine Carrying out maintenance and repairs may imply the necessity to work in dangerous situations. See Spare Parts Order Section. WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: −...
13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) 13.6 Cleaning of Machine Qualifi cation / Skill 1 Figure 13-1 A weekly cleaning with dry rags or diluted detergents is necessary. Cardboard boxes produce a signifi cant quantity of dust and paper chips when processed or handled in case sealing equipment.
WARNING – Turn air and electrical supplies off and disconnect before beginning maintenance. Failure to comply with this warning could result in severe personal injury or equipment damage. Drive Belt Replacement/Tension Adjustment Note – 3M recommends the replacement of drive belts in pairs, especially if belts are unevenly worn. REPLACEMENT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 13-3) 1.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) Figure 13-4 – Drive Belt Replacement/Tension Adjustment 7. Important – Before installing new drive belt, check belt inside surface for drive direction arrows and install belt accordingly. If no arrows are shown, belt may be installed either way. Install new belt around drive rollers and insert splicing pin.
13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) 13.11 Box Drive Belt Tension and Drive Pulley Rings Before installing a new belt, check the orange plastic drive pulley rings for wear. If torn, broken, or worn smooth, replace the rings (Figure 13-6). Figure 13-6 WARNING •...
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) 13-12 – Filter / Circuit Breaker / Upper Tape Head Leveling - Length - Head Air Line Filter – (Figure 13-7) Periodically check the air line fi lter to drain water and clean as necessary. Do not allow water to go above the fi...
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) Changing the Tape Leg Length (from 70 to 50mm [2-3/4 to 2 inches]) The following changes to the case sealer frame and upper/lower taping heads will allow the taping of boxes 95mm [3-3/4 inch] minimum height with box widths greater than 195mm [7-3/4 inch]. Case Sealer Frame 1.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (continued) 13.13 List of the Maintenance Operations Date: Description of Operation ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________________________________________________ ________...
14-ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 15-ENCLOSURES / SPECIAL INFO. 14.1 Information for Disposal of Machine The machine is composed of the following materials: - Steel structure - Nylon rollers - Drive belts in PVC - Nylon pulleys For machine disposal, follow the regulations published in each country.
16-TECHNICAL DIAGRAMS (continued) 16.1 Electric Diagram 1 Phase Component Safety Switch (normally closed) On/Off Switch Circuit Breaker Low Voltage Coil Blue Bottom Drive Motor Top Drive Motor Brown NOTES: 1. Solid Lines Indicate Electrical Connections. 2. Dotted Lines Indicate Mechanical Connections Green Green 2010 March...
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• SERIAL NUMBER • FIGURE NO. • POSITION • 3M PART NO. (11 DIGITS) • DESCRIPTION • QUANTITY Refer to Manual 2 for recommended taping head spare parts. Important: The machine is constantly revised and improved by our designers. The spare parts catalogue is also periodically updated.
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Important – Not all the parts listed are normally stocked items. Some parts or assemblies shown are available only on special order. Contact 3M/Tape Dispenser Parts to confi rm item availability. Options and Accessories For additional information on the options and accessories listed below, contact your 3M Representative.
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Included with each machine is an Instructions and Parts List manual. Technical Assistance / Replacement Parts and Additional Manuals: Call the 3M-Matic™ Help line at 1-800 328-1390. Provide the customer support coordinator with the model/machine name, machine type, and serial number that are located on the identifi cation plate (For example: Model 700a - Type 3600 - Serial Number 13282).
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Instruction Manual ™ AccuGlide 2+ STD 2 Inch Upper and Lower Taping Heads Type 10500 Table of Contents Page Replacement Parts and Service Information .................... i - ii Table of Contents............................Equipment Warranty and Limited Remedy ....................Intended Use ............................Taping Head Contents / How to Use Manual....................
If any part is defective within this warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation shall be, at 3M’s option, to repair or replace the part. 3M must receive actual notice of any alleged defect within a reasonable time after it is discovered, but in no event shall 3M have any obligation under this warranty unless it receives such notice within fi...
The intended use of the AccuGlide™ 2+ STD 2 it suitable for mounting in box conveying systems Inch Upper and Lower Taping Heads is to apply other than 3M-Matic™ case sealers. This includes a "C" clip of Scotch pressure-sensitive fi lm box ®...
(ELV), a glossary with a defi nition of symbols, plus a parts list of the 3M-Matic 700r 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Bldg. 220-5E-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 (USA) Edition August 2009/Copyright 3M 2009. All rights reserved The manufacturer reserves the right to change the product at any time without notice.
Important Safeguards This safety alert symbol identifi es CAUTION important safety messages in this manual. READ AND UNDERSTAND • To reduce the risk associated with muscle THEM BEFORE INSTALLING OR strain: OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Use proper body mechanics when removing or installing taping heads that are Explanation of Signal Word Consequences moderately heavy or may be considered...
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Important - In the event the following safety labels are damaged or destroyed, they must be replaced to ensure operator safety. See "Replacement Parts Illustrations and Parts Lists" for label part numbers. 78-8133-9605-4 78-8070-1335-0 78-8133-9606-2 Tape Threading Label (not shown) Figure 1-1 Replacement Labels/3M Part Numbers 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
Case Sealer Width – 115mm [4-1/2 inches] When upper and lower taping heads are used on “3M-Matic” case sealers, refer to the respective instruction manual specifi cations for box weight and size capacities. Operating Rate: Conveyor speeds up to 0.40m/s [80FPM] maximum.
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Specifi cations (continued) 396 mm [15-19/32 in.] 13 mm [1/2 in.] 278 mm 58 mm [10-15/16 in.] [2 9/32 in.] 405 mm 18 mm [11/16 in.] 18 mm [11/16 in.] 445 mm [17-1/2 in.] 405 mm Figure 2-1 – Dimensional Drawing Figure 2/1 Dimensional Drawing 2009 August 2"...
70mm [2-3/4 inches], the taping heads evident, fi le a damage claim immediately with the must be completely staggered so only one tape transportation company and also notify your 3M seal is being applied at one time. Representative.
Operation (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards: − Turn air and electrical supplies off on associated equipment before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the machine or taping heads − Never attempt to work on the taping heads or load tape when the box drive system is running •...
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Operation (continued) Figure 3-4 Place tape roll on tape drum to dispense tape with adhesive side forward. Seat tape roll fully against back fl ange of drum. Adhere tape lead end to threading needle as shown. Figure 3-4 – Tape Loading/Threading WARNING •...
Maintenance WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards: − Turn air and electrical supplies off on associated equipment before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the taping heads − Never attempt to work on the taping head or load tape while the box drive system is running •...
Maintenance (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards: − Turn air and electrical supplies off on associated equipment before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the taping heads − Never attempt to work on the taping head or load tape while the box drive system is running •...
Adjustments WARNING • To reduce risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards: - Turn air and electrical supplies off associated equipment before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the machine or taping heads. - Never attempt to work on the taping head or load tape while the box drive system is Figure 5-1 –...
Adjustments (continued) WARNING • To reduce risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards: Turn air and electrical supplies off associated equipment before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the machine or taping heads. Never attempt to work on the taping head or load tape while the box drive system is running.
Adjustments (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with One-Way shear, pinch, and entanglement Tension hazards: Roller - Turn air and electrical supplies off associated equipment before perform- ing any adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the machine or taping heads. - Never attempt to work on the taping head or load tape while the box drive system is running...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Cause Correction Problem The tape is threaded incorrectly The tape must go around the wrap The tape leg on the front of the case is too long roller before going around the one-way tension roller The tape tension is too low Adjust the one-way tension roller The knurled roller drags Check for adhesive build-up...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Troubleshooting Guide Cause Correction Problem There is excess tension on the Adjust the one-way tension roller Tape is tabbing on the trailing leg tape drum assembly and/or the and/or the tape drum assembly on the back of the box one-way tension roller assembly Rollers in the tape path do not Clean adhesive deposits from...
Spare Parts/Service Information Recommended Spare Parts Listed are a set of spare parts that will periodically require replacement due to normal wear. These parts should be ordered to keep the taping heads in production: AccuGlide™ 2+ STD 2 Inch Upper Taping Head Qty.
Refer to the fi rst page of this instruction manual "Replacement Parts and Service Information" for replacement parts ordering information. IMPORTANT – Not all the parts listed are normally stocked items. Some parts or assemblies shown are available only on a special order basis. Contact 3M/Tape Dispenser Parts to confi rm item availability. 2009 August...
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Figure 10387 – Upper Head 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10387 – 2" Upper Head Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10387-1 78-8070-1392-1 Buffi ng Arm – Sub Assembly 10387-2 78-8070-1391-3 Buffi ng Arm – Sub Assembly 10387-3 78-8052-6575-4 Shaft – Roller 10387-5 78-8137-1398-5 Roller - Buffi ng Assembly...
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Figure 10395 – Upper and Lower Heads 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10395 – 2" Upper and Lower Heads Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10395-1 78-8070-1388-9 Link – Arm Bushing Assembly 10395-2 78-8070-1389-7 Link – Arm Bushing Assembly 10395-3 78-8070-1271-7 Shaft – Pivot 10395-4 78-8017-9082-1 Bearing – Special 30 mm...
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Figure 10391 – Upper and Lower Heads 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10391 – 2" Upper and Lower Heads Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10391-1 78-8070-1217-0 Frame – Cut-Off Weldment 10391-2 78-8017-9173-8 Blade – 65 mm/2.56 Inch 10391-3 26-1003-8596-7 Screw - Hex Hd M5 x 8 w/ Ext. Tooth Lockwasher...
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11 15 Figure 10401 – Upper and Lower Heads 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10401 – 2" Latch Upper and Lower Heads Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10401-1 78-8070-1395-4 Bracket – Bushing Assembly 10401-2 78-8076-4519-3 Shaft – Tape Drum, 50 mm 10401-3 78-8017-9169-6 Nut – M18 x 1 10401-4 78-8098-8827-0 Tape Drum Sub Assembly – 2 Inch Wide...
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7 10 Figure 10399 – Lower Head 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10399 – 2" Lower Head Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10399-1 78-8133-9502-3 Frame – Tape Mount Lower Assembly 10399-2 78-8133-9500-7 Frame – Front Lower Assembly 10399-3 78-8068-4144-7 Guide – #2 10399-4 78-8068-4143-9 Guide – #1 10399-5 78-8060-7818-0 Screw – Hex Hd, M4 x 12...
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Figure 10389 – Lower Head 2009 August 2" STD Taping Head...
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Figure 10389 – Lower Head Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 10389-1 78-8070-1391-3 Buffi ng Arm Sub Assembly, #1 10389-2 78-8070-1392-1 Buffi ng Arm Sub Assembly, #2 10389-3 78-8052-6575-4 Shaft – Roller 10389-5 78-8137-1398-5 Roller - Buffi ng Assembly 10389-7 78-8070-1220-4 Spacer –...