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Novitool
Ply 130
Separator
®
™
Low Volume Step Cutter Blade
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. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place.
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Summary of Contents for Flexco Novitool Ply 130
- Page 1 Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com... -
Page 3: Main Components Ply 130
Main Components Ply 130 ™ 1. Adjuster handle 2. Finger guard 3. Upper traction roller 4. Ply separation blade 5. Lower traction roller 6. Electric motor 7. Adjustable guide 8. Infeed table 9. Operating switch 10. Calibration jig 11. Ply tray —3—... - Page 4 Main Components Ply 130 Step Cutter ™ Item No. Description 08501 PLY130-STEPCUT 08499 PLY130-STEPCUT-RETROFIT 08498 PLY130-STEPCUT-GUIDE-EXT 08500 PLY130-STEPCUT-TWRENCH 08497 PLY130-STEPCUT-BLADES (5) www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —4—...
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Page 5: Description
Description The Ply 130™ is used to separate between the plies of a The Ply 130™ can be used to prepare finger over finger thermoplastic conveyor belt, PVC or polyurethane. This splices and stepped splices. With the adjuster handle you splitting action is often required in preparation before determine the depth to split the belt. -
Page 6: General Safety Rules
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. the tool. DANGER Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —6—... - Page 7 Ply 130 General Safety Rules –Save These Instructions– ply separator ™ DANGER WARNING Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance tool or pull the plug from a receptacle.
- Page 8 WARNING WARNING Keep your body positioned perpendicular to the material feeding direction on the opposite side of Disconnect electrical plug from the power supply the electric motor. before opening/servicing the machine. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —8—...
- Page 9 Ply 130 General Safety Rules –Save These Instructions– ply separator ™ WARNING WARNING Keep your hands away from the feeding rolls and Always wear cut-proof safety gloves and safety splitting area. Always guide the material in a way glasses when replacing blade. Blade is razor sharp, that your hands have a minimum distance of 3.94”...
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Page 10: Installation Of New Faceplate - Retrofit Kit Only
Ply 130 body. A small rubber tipped chisel may be required if the faceplate is a tight fit. While tapping back edge of faceplate alternate low pulling force on each side of faceplate until removed. Discard faceplate. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —10—... - Page 11 Installation of New Faceplate - Retrofit Kit Only With fingerguard dowel pins properly aligned, mount Step Cutter faceplate flat to Ply 130 body, lightly tapping with plastic hammer if required. Warning! Do NOT use screws to pull faceplate to Ply 130 body. Using a hex key, tightly secure the two 5 mm hex screws adhering faceplate to Ply 130...
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Page 12: Installation Of Scale - Retrofit Kit Only
Installation of Scale - Retrofit Kit Only Clean top surface of Ply 130 B1 B1 body nearest to infeed table. Remove backing paper from scale decal and install on Ply 130 body. Align to edge of Ply Separator body. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —12—... -
Page 13: Installation Of Low Volume Step Cutter
Installation of Low Volume Step Cutter Prior to blade installation ensure: • The power cable is disconnected from the power supply. • The Low Volume Step Cutter is readily available. • The operator is wearing cut-proof safety gloves and safety glasses. Loosen blade retention setscrews using 2.5 mm hex wrench. - Page 14 Note: This allows for clearance between the step cutter blade and the ply blade during installation. Loosen (do not remove) T-nut screw. Align step cutter T-nut with T-groove in faceplate. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —14—...
- Page 15 Installation of Low Volume Step Cutter Insert until tab contacts B1 C5 faceplate. Caution: Step cutter should slide in T-slot with ease and not be forced. Using the T-handle hex key, B1 C6 tighten Step-Cutter T-nut screw. —15—...
- Page 16 If necessary, use the 2.5 mm hex key to loosen screw and then laterally adjust the step cut blade up to the new ply separation blade. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —16—...
- Page 17 Installation of Low Volume Step Cutter Install Guide Extension for step B1 C9 cutting less than 1.57" (40 mm). Loosen infeed table clamp nuts. Lift adjustable guide and insert guide extension under adjustable guide. Position guide to desired step cutting depth and tighten clamp nuts.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
• If belt material becomes stuck in the ply separator, rotate the Ply 130 power switch to the reverse position, to dislodge the material. Inspect step cutter blade position after dislodging material and making adjustments as needed. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —18—... -
Page 19: Ply 130 ™ Maintenance - Measure And Adjust Blade/Roller
Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust ™ Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary Verify Blade/Roller Clearance: • Disconnect power cable from the power supply. • After replacing the ply separation blade, it may be necessary to adjust traction roller height. To evaluate clearance between the upper traction roller and top of blade, begin by positioning the adjustment handle to 0. - Page 20 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ If adjustment is needed, unscrew clamp nut on adjustment guard plate. Using a 5 mm hex key, remove the handle. For easier removal of motor ensure keyway is positioned at top of drive shaft. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —20—...
- Page 21 Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Remove the electric motor to gain sufficient access for adjustment of traction rollers by first removing the torque arm bolt using a 6 mm hex wrench. After removal of torque arm bolt set spacer aside.
- Page 22 Caution: Do not allow motor to slide off of tray surface. Adjustments to Increase or Decrease the Distance Between the Upper Roller and Blade For upper roller adjustment loosen and remove gas spring fixation screw. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —22—...
- Page 23 Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ The purpose of the adjustment is to turn the eccentric shaft. It is important to turn, for both A and B, a recommended one quarter turn or less prior to rechecking with shims. For increasing the clearance between the top roller and blade: using a 5 mm hex key to engage screws, loosen screw B counterclockwise one quarter turn and tighten screw A clockwise one quarter turn or until moderately tight.
- Page 24 Repeat steps E9-E13 as necessary. Adjustments to Increase or Decrease the Distance Between the Lower Roller and Blade Position and lock adjusting handle so that adjusting screws are accessible. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —24—...
- Page 25 Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ The purpose of the adjustment is to turn the eccentric shaft. It is important to turn, for both A and B, a recommended one quarter turn or less prior to rechecking with shims. For increasing the clearance between the blade and the lower traction roller: using a 5 mm hex key to engage screws, loosen screw C counterclockwise one quarter turn and tighten screw D clockwise one quarter turn or until moderately tight.
- Page 26 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Once adjustments have been made, reinstall the guard plate. Start by reinstalling the handle. Then reinstall the clamp nut. Reinstall motor. Align shaft key with key slot. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —26—...
- Page 27 Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Reassemble the motor to the frame placing the spacer between the motor torque arm and ply base. Insert 8 mm hex bolt with washer and tighten. G12e Note: Ensure rubber grommet is in place prior to reassembly.
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Page 28: Parts Lists
REVERSE-CONTACTOR-KIT-1PH Ply 130 Step Cutter Ordering Information ™ Low Volume High Volume Ordering Item Ordering Item Number Code Number Code PLY130-STEPCUT-RETROFIT 08499 PLY130-SNGL-STEPCUT-BLADE-KIT 08778 PLY130-STEPCUT 08501 PLY130-SNGL-STEPCUT-BLADE 08791 Optional Items PLY130-STEPCUT-BLADES (5) 08497 PLY130-STEPCUT-GUIDE-EXT 08498 PLY130-STEPCUT-TWRENCH 08500 www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —28—... -
Page 29: Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance Contact Flexco's Customer Service if technical assistance or repair is needed: www.flexco.com —29—... - Page 32 2525 Wisconsin Avenue • Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200 • USA Tel: (630) 971-0150 • Fax: (630) 971-1180 • E-mail: info@flexco.com Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products. ©2018 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 09/13/18. For reorder: X5393...
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