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Signode AMPT-12 Operation, Parts And Safe

Signode AMPT-12 Operation, Parts And Safe

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AMPT-12
POWERED COMBINATION STRAPPING TOOL
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SIGNODE
3620 WEST LAKE AVENUE
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025

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  • Page 1 AMPT-12 POWERED COMBINATION STRAPPING TOOL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SIGNODE 3620 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025...
  • Page 2 Use the correct Signode products for your application. 2. TRAINING. This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode Representative. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
  • Page 3 7. WORK AREA. Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted. Several types of strap can be used with this tool. Use the correct Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your Signode Representative. SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR TOOL OPERATION 1.
  • Page 4 Part No. 422910 Joint Inspection Tool: Parts List & Views Disassembly/Assembly Gear Housing DO NOT USE AMPT-12 Parts List & View WITH STEEL STRAPPING Disassembly/Assembly Using strap not recommended for this Air Motor I8R36: tool can result in strap breakage, Parts List &...
  • Page 5 PNEUMATIC INFORMATION AIR PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS The AMPT-12 tools are designed to operate A filter-regulator-lubricator unit (Signode Part at air pressures ranging between 65 and 90 No. 173111) must be installed as close to the psig (4.5 - 6.2 Bar). air tool as possible, preferably within 10 feet.
  • Page 6 Fahrenheit. (0.15 to 0.25 cm /sec. at 38 degrees Celsius), such as: NOTE: Additional information is available in the Signode publication, "Air Supply Manual" Non Fluid Oil Co., grade #LS-1236 (Part No. 186038). If you have any questions, Signode oil - Part No. 008556 contact your local Signode Representative.
  • Page 7 AIR CONSUMPTION COLD WEATHER OPERATION Air consumption in cubic feet per minute If a tool does not operate satisfactorily in (cfm) for the AMPT-12 can be calculated as freezing temperatures, certain steps can follows: correct the problem. The following steps can be taken to improve cold weather operation cfm = (a) x (b) x (0.20)
  • Page 8 STRAP TENSION LOADING SEALS The AMPT-12 tools are factory tested to To load seals, raise the seal pad assembly ensure that at least 350 lbs. (1554N) of and insert a stack of seals inside the seal tension is drawn at 90 psig (6.2 Bar).

  • Page 9: Valve Latch

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Encircle the package with strap and insert the bottom end under feedwheel so that it extends at least 1/2" (12mm) beyond the gripper plug. Depress the gripper trigger to actuate the strap gripper. 2. Insert the top strap between the feedwheel and the gripper plug and insert it into the slot of the strap latch.

  • Page 10: Tensioning Lever 1

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued 3. The motor will stall when the pre-set tension level has been reached. Press the sealer lever all the way down, then release. Do not hold tensioner lever down while pressing the sealer lever as the tensioning lever will be released automatically.
  • Page 11 PARTS LISTS & EXPLODED VIEWS TOOL HOUSING DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. SHCS, 10-24 x 13/16 180600 FHSCS, 10-24 x 3/4 008757 SHCS, 10-24 x 1 004061 Valve Latch Pin 020658 Valve Latch 020653 Valve Latch Spring 020654 SHSS, 1/4-28 x 7/16 004361 Tensioning Lever 020656...
  • Page 12 PARTS LISTS & EXPLODED VIEWS, Continued TOOL HOUSING DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. Roll Pin, 1/4,x 1-1/2 070528 Motor Latch Stop 020638 Jaw Support Stop 020626 Drive Screw #2-3/16 004939 Magazine Spring 020640 Seal Pad Assembly 422940 Truarc #5133-25 023766 Gripper Trigger 023756 Trigger Pivot 023765...
  • Page 13 DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. Pickup Latch Assembly 020641 Roll Pin, 1 /8 x 9/16 008837 Handle Assembly 016931 Knob 008852 Hose Assembly 306376 Motor Latch Pin 020642 Motor Latch Spring 020645 Support Shaft 008539 Strap Guide Spring 023353 SHCS, 1/4-20 x 3/4 009041 FHSCS, 5/16-18 x 3/4 008153...
  • Page 14 * Apply one drop of Loctite #242 Sealant to cleaned parts. Allow 12 hours to set if possible. *** Use Loctite #609.
  • Page 16 * Apply one drop of Loctite #242 Sealant to cleaned parts. Allow 12 hours to set if possible.
  • Page 17 TOOL HOUSING, DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY The following instructions cover the removal and replacement of the following tool components: ! ! ! ! Seal Magazine and Sealer Mechanism ! ! ! ! Seal Ejector and Ejector Lever ! ! ! ! Feedwheel ! ! ! ! Gripper Plug...
  • Page 18 TOOL HOUSING, DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY, Continued Connect air supply and hold in sealer lever (8). With jaws in fully downward position, adjust the cutter adjustment screw (44). Tighten both magazine screws (39 & 42) through the sealer frame. Insert seals into the magazine and operate the sealer mechanism at it's recommended air pressure through 3 or 4 cycles to check tightness of the cutter adjustment screw and see that seals feed properly.
  • Page 19 FEEDWHEEL Remove the left hand nut (120) from the feedwheel shaft and lock nut (117) from the support shaft. With motor and gear housing latched in up position, remove washer (119), side plate (116) and feedwheel (114). Replace the feedwheel onto the feedwheel shaft. Apply grease to the bore of the side plate's bushing and reassemble the remaining parts in reverse order.

  • Page 20: O-Ring

    PARTS LISTS & EXPLODED VIEW GEAR HOUSING DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. SHCS, 1/4-20 x 3/4 009041 Gear Housing Cover 020623 O-Ring 008546 Needle Bearing 008549 Truarc #5008-75 008547 Feedwheel Shaft 006585 Worm Wheel 023561 Wheel Bearing 006563 Gear Housing Bushing 006581 O-Ring 006594...

  • Page 22: Valve Spring 1

    PARTS LISTS & EXPLODED VIEW AIR MOTOR 18R36, Part No. 422912 QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 020173 Set Screw, flat point, #10-24 x 3/16 023087 1/4-18 NPT, Tru-Seal, Miller 024633 Ball Bearing, Fafnir #AS1K7-R1#2 023481 Ball Bearing, General #R-06-00-04 023510 Align pin 023524 90°...
  • Page 23 NOTES: Idler assemblies (Key 18) and Vanes (Key 22) must soak in air line oil overnight before assembly. All motor parts are to be lubricated with Air Line Oil (Signode Part No. 008556, Non-Fluid Oil Co., Grade #LS-1236. Idler assemblies and bearings except Key 3 are to be lubricated with non-fluid oil #K55 (Non-Fluid Oil Co.) or equivalent.

  • Page 24: Cylinder 1

    AIR MOTOR 18R36, DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY Considerable care must be used when an air motor is disassembled. Lack of lubrication and dirty unfiltered air are the main causes of malfunctions, which are corrected by proper maintenance of the filter, regulator and lubricator unit. Review Pneumatic Information in this manual for installation and maintenance recommendations.

  • Page 25: Elbow.

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following items are the most common types of tool malfunctions. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following tool conditions are shown in this manual: TENSIONING #1 - Motor will not start when tensioning lever is pressed.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #2 CONDITION: Air motor runs slowly or sluggishly. CAUSE REMEDY Air supply to tool is restricted. Check gauge on FRL for proper 65-90 psig pressure setting. Check air line from FRL for blockage Check for satisfactory air volume reaching tool by either of the following methods: a.
  • Page 27 #3 CONDITION: Air motor runs slowly or sluggishly. CAUSE REMEDY Valve latch (Page 11, Key 4) has popped Check by pressing tension lever fully and then releasing lever. Press tension lever and hold lever fully in. If motor speed increases, valve latch is popped up, correct by first loosening lock screw (Page 11, Key 30).

  • Page 28: O-Ring

    TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #7 CONDITION: Feedwheel will not lift off strap after cycle is completed. CAUSE REMEDY Motor pickup latch (Page 11, Key 99) is Check wing of motor pickup latch that worn. contacts outer link, for wear. Replace if severely worn. Motor is dry, preventing motor from Add teaspoon of air line oil directly into backing up and causing feedwheel teeth...
  • Page 29 #10 CONDITION: Joints failing after tool removal. CAUSE REMEDY Low joint strength caused by worn Examine sealer mechanism for worn sealer mechanism parts. jaws, crimpers and pins. Replace all sealer mechainsm parts. Application related; i.e., strap not strong Review application to determine that enough to contain load;...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #13 CONDITION: Sealing mechanism stalls in down position. CAUSE REMEDY Insufficient air pressure to complete Increase air pressure until sealing is sealing. completed. WARNING - Air pressure must be maintained in the 65-90 psig range. Broken sealer mechanism part. Carefully inspect sealer mechanism for broken parts.

  • Page 31: Ejector Lever 1

    #15 CONDITION: Seals do not eject fully and/or cutter blade cuts off seal ends. CAUSE REMEDY Broken ejector spring (Page 12, Key 61). Replace ejector spring. Severely worn tip on ejector (Page 12, Key 62). Replace ejector. Severely worn cutter blade (Page 12, Key 83).

  • Page 32: Ejector 1

    TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #16 CONDITION: Ejector does not pick up seals. CAUSE REMEDY Seals improperly seated in cutter block Position seals properly. track. Dirt in cutter block rear track. Brush dirt out of cutter block rear track. Broken ejector tip. Replace ejector. Screws securing cutter block to Disassemble tool and tighten screws.
  • Page 33 NOTE: On some Signode tools the feedwheel can be cleaned by holding the tool open in the strap loading position while the tool runs without strap and using a wire brush to clean the feedwheel as it rotates.
  • Page 34 ! ! ! ! K55 Grease, Part No. 177029 THREAD SEALANTS Signode tools use a variety of thread sealants, all of which can be ordered in 10 ml bottles through Signode using the appropriate description shown below. ! ! ! ! Loctite #222, Part No.
  • Page 35 It is hereby declared that the undermentioned machinery has been designed and constructed to comply with the health and safety requirements defined in EC Directive 89/392/EEC Machine Supplier: Signode, Division of ITW Ltd. Queensway, Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED Machine Description:...
  • Page 36 Signode reserves the right to replace any tool which proves not to operate per functional specifications with a new or like-new tool of the same model if in Signode's judgement such replacement is appropriate. Any new replacement tool provided to an owner will carry a full sixty (60) day warranty. Any warranty repaired tool or like-new replacement tool will carry a warranty for the balance of the time remaining on the initial sixty (60) day warranty.

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