UNWIND SPRING
The unwind spring supplies the tension to the web
during machine operation.
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
Turn the unwind shaft by hand, and release. The
shaft should come back to its pre-turned position.
If it does not, the unwind spring is broken and
needs replacement.
ADJUSTMENT
The unwind spring is adjustment free.
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the E-clip and nylon washer from the
end of the unwind shaft (Figure 3-369).
E-Clip and
Nylon Washer
Figure 3-369. Unwind Shaft Components
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
UNWIND ASSEMBLY
TESTING
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
2. Remove
the
four
mounting screws shown in Figure 3-370.
Figure 3-370. Unwind Plate Mounting Screws
3. With the unwind bearing plate loose, slide the
unwind shaft off of the machine.
expose the unwind spring which should now be
removed (Figure 3-371).
Unwind Spring
Figure 3-371. Removing the Unwind Spring
3-145
unwind
bearing
plate
This will
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