Adfustable case sealer with accuglide ii taping heads (82 pages)
Summary of Contents for 3M 3M-Matic 800ab
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Serial No. For reference, record machine serial number here. "3M-Matic"and "AccuGlide" are Trademarks 3M Masking and Packaging Systems Division of 3M, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Litho in U.S.A. 3M Center Bldg. 220-8W-01 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000...
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Minimum billing on parts orders will be $25.00. Replacement part prices available on request. $10.00 restocking charge per invoice on returned parts. Note : Outside the U.S., contact the local 3M subsidiary for parts ordering information. "3M-Matic", "AccuGlide" and “Scotch” are trademarks of 3M Packaging Systems Division 3M, St.
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Replacement Parts And Service Information To Our Customers: This is the 3M-Matic™/AccuGlide™/Scotch™ brand equipment you ordered. It has been set up and tested in the factory with "Scotch" brand tapes. If any problems occur when operating this equipment, and you desire a service call, or phone consultation, call, write or Fax the appropriate number listed below.
Instruction Manual 800ab Adjustable Case Sealer, Type 39600 This instruction manual is divided into two sections as follows: Section Includes all information related to installation, operation and parts for the case sealer. Section Includes specific information regarding the AccuGlide™ STD 2 Inch Taping Head. Table of Contents Page Section...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Page Adjustments ............................. Drive Belt Tension ......................Taping Head Adjustments .................... Special Set-Up Procedure ......................... 23 - 24 Changing Tape Leg Length ................. Case Sealer Frame ..................Taping Head ....................Drive Belt Assembly Height ................. 23 - 24 Disassemble ....................
Intended Use The intended use of the 3M-Matic 800ab Adjustable Case Sealer with AccuGlide Lower Taping Head is to automatically seal the bottom center seam of regular slotted containers. The case sealer is manually adjustable to a wide range of box sizes (see Box Weight and Size Capacities, page 8). The machine has been designed and tested for use with Scotch brand pressure-sensitive film box sealing tapes.
3M’s factory or an authorized service station designated by 3M. A part will be presumed to have become defective after its warranty period unless the part is received or 3M is notified of the problem no later than five (5) calendar days after the warranty period.
Important Safeguards The "Warning – Hazardous Voltage" label, shown This safety alert symbol identifies in Figure 1-2, is attached to the cover of the important messages in this manual. electrical box. The label warns service personnel to READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE unplug the power supply before attempting any INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS service work on the case sealer.
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Important Safeguards (Continued) The "Stop" and "Off/On" labels, are attached next The "Operating Notice" label, shown in Figure 1-6, to the switches as shown in Figure 1-4. These is located on top of both drive belt assemblies to labels remind operators and casual personnel of the remind operators of belt adjustment procedures.
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Important Safeguards (Continued) The following labels are located on the lower taping The "Tape Threading Label" shown in Figure 1-9, head. Replacement part numbers for these two is attached to the left side of the lower taping head. labels are listed in Section II. This label provides a convenient tape threading diagram.
[8 foot] standard neoprene covered power cord and a grounded plug. 6. Tape Roll Diameter: Contact your 3M Representative for power Up to 405 mm [16 inches] maximum on a requirements not listed above. 76.2 mm [3 inches] diameter core.
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Specifications (Continued) 9. Box Weight and Size Capacities: Weight Note: The case sealer is designed to Maximum – up to 38.6 kg [85 pounds] accommodate most boxes complying with the 1976 Minimum – contents must support top flaps and FBA and PMMI* voluntary standard "Tolerances for weight must be sufficient to hold bottom flaps Top Opening"...
Specifications (Continued) Machine Dimensions Minimum mm [Inches] 825 [32-1/2] 920 [36-1/4] 940 [37] 460 [18] 610 [24] * 105 [4-3/16] 620 [24-1/2] Maximum mm [Inches] 1220 [48] * 890 [35] * 1270 [50]** * With drive belt assembly in normal position ** With drive belt assembly in upper position (See "Special Set-Up Procedure", page 23) Weight –...
M6 plain washers and claim immediately with the transportation company M6 locking nuts. See Figure 2-1. and also your 3M Representative. Machine Set-Up Important – Read "Warnings" on page 16, before attempting to set-up the case sealer for operation.
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Installation and Set-Up (Continued) Check for free action of lower taping head. WARNING – Keep hands/fingers away from tape cut-off knife under orange knife guard. Knife is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Push buffing roller into head to check for free, smooth action of taping head.
Installation and Set-Up (Continued) TAPE LEG LENGTH Use appropriate material handling equipment to remove the machine from the pallet and Taping heads are pre-set to apply 70 mm move it into position. [2-3/4 inch] long tape legs. To change tape legs to 48 mm [2 inch], see "Special Set-Up Whenever the machine is lifted with a fork Procedure –...
Operation IMPORTANT – Before operating the case sealer read all the "Important Safeguards", pages 3-5 and "Warnings", on page 16 as well as all of the "Operation" instructions. Refer to Figure 3-1 to acquaint yourself with the various components of the case sealer and also see Section II, page 6, for taping head components.
Operation (Continued) WARNINGS 1. Turn electrical supply off and disconnect before servicing taping head or performing any adjustments or maintenance on the machine. 2. Turn electrical supply off when machine is not in use. 3. Before turning drive belts on, be sure no tools or other objects are on the machine bed. 4.
Operation (Continued) Box Size Set-Up 1. ADJUST DRIVE BELTS (Figure 3-2) Place a product filled box on infeed conveyor bed with top flaps folded as shown and manually move box forward to contact lower taping head applying roller. Turn drive belt adjustment crank to position both side drive belts against sides of box.
Operation (Continued) Box Sealing 1. Feed boxes to machine at minimum 455 mm [18 inch] intervals. 2. Turn electrical supply "Off" when machine is not in use. 3. Reload and thread tape as necessary. 4. Be sure machine is cleaned and lubricated according to recommendations in "Maintenance"...
Maintenance The case sealer has been designed for long, Figure 4-1 illustrates the frame points which should trouble-free service. The machine will perform best be lubricated every 250 hours of operation. when it receives routine maintenance and cleaning. Lubricate the rotating and pivoting points, noted by Machine components that fail or wear excessively the arrows, ( ) with SAE #30 non-detergent oil.
Circuit Breaker Drive Belts The case sealer is equipped with a circuit breaker Note – 3M recommends the replacement of which trips if the motors are overloaded. Located drive belts in pairs, especially if belts are inside the electrical enclosure on the side of the unevenly worn.
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Maintenance (Continued) Figure 4-3 – Box Drive Assembly, Infeed End 5. Install the new belt around drive rollers and 6. To set drive belt tension, turn adjustment screws insert new pin. Pin must not extend beyond (G) equally on both the upper and lower tension edge of belt.
Adjustments WARNING – Turn off electrical power supply and disconnect power cord from electrical supply before beginning adjustments. If power cord is not disconnected, severe injury to personnel could result. Drive Belt Tension Tension adjustment of the drive belts may be required during normal operation. Belt tension must be adequate to positively move the box through the machine and they should run fully on the surface of the pulleys at each end of the frame.
Special Set-Up Procedure Drive Belt Assembly Height WARNING – Turn off electrical power and disconnect power cord from The drive belt assemblies can be raised 48 mm electrical supply before beginning special [2 inches] to provide better conveying of tall boxes. set-up procedure.
Special Set-Up Procedure (Continued) REASSEMBLE – Figure 5-2 4. Reassemble the spacer (C) onto the front and rear arm assembly pivots first. 5. Install the belt drive assembly (D) onto the pivots and secure with the cap washers (B) and screws (A).
Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections. Also see Section II, "Troubleshooting", pages 15 and 16 for taping head problems. Troubleshooting Guide Cause Problem Correction Narrow boxes Drive belts do not convey boxes Check machine specifications. Boxes are narrower than recommended, causing slippage and premature belt wear.
Electrical Diagram WARNING – Turn off electrical power supply and disconnect power cord from electrical supply before beginning service. If power cord is not disconnected, personnel could be exposed to dangerous voltages. Severe injury or equipment damage could result. Figure 7 – Electrical Diagram...
Spare Parts/Tools Spare Parts The following parts periodically require replacement due to normal wear. They should be ordered immediately and kept on hand to keep the case sealer in production. 800ab Adjustable Case Sealer, Type 39600 Section/Ref. No. Part Number Description II/2880-15 78-8057-6179-4...
Options/Accessories For additional information on the options/accessories listed below, contact your 3M Representative. Part Number Option/Accessory 78-8052-6553-1 Box Hold Down Attachment, Model 18500 78-8069-3983-7 Caster Kit Attachment 78-8069-3924-1 Conveyor Extension Attachment 78-8069-3926-6 Low Tape Sensor Kit 78-8079-5560-0 Tape Application Sensor Kit...
4. Refer to the first page of this instruction manual for replacement parts ordering information. IMPORTANT – Not all the parts listed are normally stocked items. Some parts or assemblies shown are available only on a special order basis. Contact 3M/Tape Dispenser Parts to confirm item availability.
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800ab Adjustable Case Sealer Figure 6177...
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Figure 6177 Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description 6177-1 78-8094-6379-3 Support Box 6177-2 78-8113-6759-4 Box – W/English Language Label 6177-3 78-8094-6381-9 Screw – Soc Hd, Hex Hd, M4 x 15 6177-4 78-8005-5740-3 Washer – Plain, 4 mm 6177-5 26-1003-6914-4 Nut – Plastic Insert, M4...
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800ab Adjustable Case Sealer Safety and Information Labels...
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A label kit, part number 78-8113-6745-3, is available as a stock item. It contains all the safety and information labels used on the case sealer, or labels can be ordered separately from the following list. Ref. No. 3M Part No. Description Qty.