Page 1
Ply Separator PLY 130 WB + Optional Workshop Cart Safety and Operation Manual Separate between the plies of a conveyor belt. WARNING IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product function and safety.
However this is no guarantee for good results. Fabricating belts does require the operator to master skills and have a certain level of craftsmanship. Results also depend on good practice, material composition and sharpness of blade. If results are not as expected, please contact Flexco. —3—...
General Safety Rules –Save These instructions– Signal words: 1. WORk AReA “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous CAUTION situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word is Keep your work area clean and well lit. limited to the most extreme situations.
Page 8
Splitting should be performed operating or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, the machine with two hands on the material. clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. www.flexco.com —8—...
Page 9
General Safety Rules -Save These instructions- CAUTION 5. SeRviCe AnD MAinTenAnCe WARNING Do not force tool when the belt material blocks or jams and do not continue feeding the material Tool service must be performed only by through tool. When jamed put the operating qualified repair personnel.
Page 10
Keep your hands away from the feeding rolls and splitting area. Always guide the material in a Ply cart is for Ply 130 WB installation only. way that your hands have a minimum distance of 3.94” (10 cm) from this area.
Retrofit Tray To mount an earlier model Ply 130 WB on a new model Ply 130 Cart (item code 08100) the Ply tray on the earlier ply 130 WB, must be replaced with retrofit Ply 130 Tray (item 08233). To remove existing tray from the Ply 130, remove fasteners from handles and remove handles.
Workbench installation The Workbench version should for safety reasons be mounted on a firm and level workbench (A1). Tighten 4 bolts in holes on bottom of machine. —13—...
Page 16
Cart installation Mount wheels. For position and materials refer to drawing on page 15. For access to Ply 130WB mounting bolt hole positions (A), remove drawer by pushing the drawer latch on two sides. www.flexco.com —16—...
Page 17
Cart installation Lock casters and block cart before installing Ply 130. Center Ply 130 onto cart with motor (A) toward the logo side (B). Mount Ply 130 on cart. Ensure keyed patterns of cart and Ply tray fit properly. Tighten M8x20 bolts (included with Ply 130 Cart) firmly.
Page 18
Cart installation Reinstall drawer by pushing it fully into the cart. For moving cart; 1. Put foot pedal in cart. 2. Hang power cord on cart. www.flexco.com —18—...
Separating for finger over finger Joints Prior to splitting ensure: • The Ply 130 is mounted properly (B-C). • When using the Ply 130 in combination with the Ply Cart; always lock three casters before starting to work with the Ply 130. To prepare for a finger over finger splice the material is separated between the plys .
Page 20
Set the belt thickness point of separation using the adjuster handle to position the lower traction roller. NOTE: Scale is for reference only and not a linear dimension. OFF REVERSE FORWARD Set switch to forward. CAUTION: When engaging in “REVERSE”, traction rollers are immediately powered. www.flexco.com —20—...
Page 21
Separating for finger over finger Joints Operate traction rolls in the forward direction by pressing footpedal. Use sample piece to verify the thick point of separation, adjusting position (D2) as needed. When required, separate trailing corner (as illustrated) to prepare sample for full width ply separation.
Page 22
Separating for finger over finger Joints Feed belt material through machine. TIP! make your own logbook of belting material and settings for future reference. Set operating switch to off when separation is complete. www.flexco.com —22—...
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement Prior to the replacement ensure: • Acquire official Flexco replacement set PLY BL Blade & Jig (item code 08014). When replacing Ply Separation Blade always wear cut-proof safety gloves • and safety glasses as mentioned in chapter General Safety Rules.
Page 24
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement Put handle in position 3 and guide at 125 mm. OFF REVERSE FORWARD Put calibration jig on feed table with thin edge toward rollers and turn switch to forward. www.flexco.com —24—...
Page 25
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement Push block into machine and simultaneously turn on machine with foot pedal. When jig stops, stop machine. NOTE: calibration jig must be parallel to frame! Release blade by unscrewing two bolts at bottom of blade with an allen key. Carefully remove blade nuts.
Page 26
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement Remove blade carefully. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH EDGE OF BLADE Install new Ply Separation Blade with bevel side down. Mount bolts and blade nuts. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH EDGE OF BLADE www.flexco.com —26—...
Page 27
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement Tighten bolts sufficiently to allow blade to slide but not lift. 1. Push Ply Separation Blade by hand so it presses against calibration block. 2. Tighten bolts firmly. —27—...
Page 28
Maintenance Ply Separation Blade Replacement OFF REVERSE FORWARD Reconnect power cable to electrical power supply. Rotate switch to reverse to release calibration block from machine. www.flexco.com —28—...
Adjustment of clearance between rollers and blade After replacing the Ply Separation Blade, it may be necessary to adjust the traction rolls. The recommended traction roller clearance is 0.2mm (0.008”). To evaluate clearance, begin by positioning the adjustment handle to 0. Insert the white clearance shim between the ply separation blade and the traction rolls.
Page 30
Ply 130 ply separator ™ If adjustment is needed, unscrew electric motor to gain sufficient access for adjustment of traction rolls. Put handle in position 3. www.flexco.com —30—...
Page 31
Ply 130 ply separator ™ Unscrew (A) and take out fitting bolt of the air spring. Loosen fixation screw of air spring. —31—...
Page 32
Ply 130 ply separator ™ Pull air spring down slightly to rolate the black arm (B). For increasing the clearance: Loosen the screw (D) a small amount and tighten screw (C). Th is rotates the shaft counterclockwise, related to lever (B). A short 5 mm Hex wrench is required to reach the screws.
Page 33
Ply 130 ply separator ™ For decreasing the clearance: Loosen screw (C) a small amount and tighten screw (D). Th is rotates the shaft clockwise, relative to lever (B). Put air spring in its original position and reinstall bolt (A). See item F3. —33—...
Page 34
™ Check for the clearance between the top roller and the blade by inserting the clearance shims. There should be no/little pressure on the white shim, but the black shim should not pass through. Lock the air spring. www.flexco.com —34—...
Page 35
Ply 130 ply separator ™ Repeat operation for bottom roll with screws (E) and (F) but move handle to position 0. Use clearance shims to achieve a clearance of 0.2 mm (0.008”). Reinstall motor after adjustments are complete. —35—...
Page 36
Thank you for choosing the Novitool® Ply 130 ply separator. ™ Your feedback is appreciated and may be directed to Flexco Customer Service at 1-800-541-8028 2525 Wisconsin Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200 U.S.A. Telephone: (630)-971-0150 • Fax: (630)-971-1180 • E-mail: info@flexco.com • Web: www.flexco.com Australia: 61-2-9680-3322 •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PLY 130 WB and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers