Seal Pressure; Sealer Dwell Time - V-TEK TM-401 User Manual

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Seal Pressure

This control is located on the front of the Taper. It controls the
amount of force applied when the sealer shoes drop. Turning
the Seal Pressure control clockwise will increase the pressure,
while turning it counter-clockwise will decrease the pressure.
Adjust the heat shoe Seal Pressure to the appropriate setting.
The recommended starting point is between 40-60 psi.

Sealer Dwell Time

Open the HMI Taper Tab. Press the right Arrow button twice to advance to the third Taper
screen.
The Dwell Time is the amount of time the sealer spends in contact with the cover tape. Increase
or decrease the dwell time.
Note: The dwell time affects the throughput of the taper. The recommended Dwell Time
is 400 ms.
Adjusting Heat Seal Quality
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