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- Page 1 HOT ROLL LAMINATOR MODEL HL-200/201 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHEMINSTRUMENTS 510 COMMERCIAL DRIVE FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 (513) 860-1598 www.cheminstruments.com Revision 1.0 July 31, 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LAMINATING PROCEDURE ..................15 EXHAUST CONTROL VALVES ..................16 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ......................17 GAP ADJUSTERS......................17 BRAKE UNWIND STAND ....................18 PNEUMATIC FOOT CONTROL ..................19 MAINTENANCE ........................20 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................20 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..................21 REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................25 P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 3: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new ChemInstruments HL-200/201 Hot Roll Laminator. This is a state of the art laboratory laminator with balanced pneumatic pressure top roll and controlled heat. Warning: This equipment can cause injury if not used properly. It is the operator’s responsibility to observe all safety rules and warnings. -
Page 4: Specifications
Width: 39 inches (99 centimeters) Dimensions Depth: 20 inches (51 centimeters) Height: 30 inches (76 centimeters) Weight: 160 pounds (73 kilograms) with an Aluminum Roll Weight: 185 pounds (84 kilograms) with a Steel Roll P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 5: Unpacking
UNPACKING ChemInstruments has made every effort to ensure that the HL-200/201 arrives at your location without damage. Carefully unpack the instrument and check for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any damage did occur during transit, notify the carrier immediately. -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Warning: Due to its weight and size, use two people to move the HL-200/201. Warning: Before proceeding with using the HL-200/201, it is advisable to become familiar with the Key Components. These Key Components and a brief description of their function follow in the next section. -
Page 7: Safety Features
If the optional Brake Unwind System is provided, check that the Pressure Plate is positioned with the slot over the Retaining Pin. The HL-200/201 laminator is now ready for use except for setting the temperature level for the heated roll. -
Page 8: Key Components
E-STOP emergency stop disrupts all electrical and air supply, turn to release. • AIR INLET CONNECTION is the connection for the air source. Pressure Regulator E-Stop Air Inlet Connection AC Power Connection P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) - Page 9 SAFETY TRIP WIRE will open the nip by raising the heat laminating roll. The heat laminating roll will stop moving also. Optional Gap Adjusters Exhaust Control Valves Air Cylinders Heat Laminating Roll Drive Laminating Roll Safety Trip Wire P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201)
- Page 10 Operation, for a description of the functions of these switches Programmable Heat Controller Control Panel Switches Heat (Open Power Nip) Switch Down Main (Close Power Nip) Switch Pressure Gauge 10 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201)
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Page 11: Theory Of Operation
Adjusting the valves in the following manner will regulate this movement. It may also be necessary to adjust these valves to balance the movement of the air pistons in order for the top 11 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) - Page 12 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION The HL-200/201 instrument allows the user to change speed and direction of the drive roll while it is moving. The control panel has a circular menu system. See Table 1 for a listing of selectable parameters.
- Page 13 4. Reset the displayed length by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW while the Length is displayed on the top line of the display. 5. Press the RED OPEN NIP button to open the Nip. 13 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201)
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Page 14: Programmable Heat Controller
This feature is called “Auto Tune”. Before shipping, the HL-200/201 has been Auto Tuned to 250 º F (122 º C). 1. To activate the top Heat Laminating Roll heat, turn the Heat Power Switch on. -
Page 15: Laminating Procedure
LAMINATING PROCEDURE There are many ways to use the HL-200/201 hot roll laminator. The following is a basic description of the principles of laminating. Your particular lamination may require steps in addition or different than the following. 1. Raise the top Heat Laminating Roll by pressing the OPEN NIP button. -
Page 16: Exhaust Control Valves
8. After adjusting the up and down movement of the top Heat Laminating Roll for even movement, you can slow or speed up the movement in either direction by adjusting the Exhaust Control Valves to release or retard the air flow exhaust accordingly. 16 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 17: Optional Equipment
2. Loosen the bottom half of both Gap Adjusters, making sure they have been retracted far enough for the top Heat Laminating Roll to be able to travel downward and contact the bottom Drive Laminating Roll 17 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 18: Brake Unwind Stand
3. To increase or decrease the back tension of this unwind roll, simply tighten or loosen the large pressure nut. This action will increase or decrease the tension on the brake plate, thus regulating unwind web tension 18 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 19: Pneumatic Foot Control
4. If the foot switch is wired to the drive motor control, then the action of the switch plate will start the Drive Laminating Roll and release of the switch plate will stop the Drive Laminating Roll. 19 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 20: Maintenance
Check Flow Control Vales for restricted proper operation Top roll moves unevenly Air pressure is being exhausted Check Flow Control Valves when it is being raised unevenly and lowered 20 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201) -
Page 21: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Maintaining the HL-200/201 will provide many years of trouble free service. The following is a list of actions that should be taken as needed. • On an annual basis, it is advisable to lubricate the air piston shafts with lithium grease. - Page 22 1. Find the source of the leak, and then disconnect the air supply from the unit. The tubing is very flexible and is pushed onto a small barb at each connection. 2. Cut the tubing off the barb. 22 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201)
- Page 23 To adjust the safety trip wire, follow this procedure. Warning: When working on the HL-200/201, it is always best to disconnect the power and air supply. Before disconnecting the air supply, secure the top roll in the up position with blocks of wood or the optional Gap Adjusters.
- Page 24 • Mineral spirits and a soft cloth may be used to clean both of the rolls. • Do not scrape the pressure roll with any objects. 24 | P a g e Hot Roll Laminator Operating Instructions (HL-200/201)
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Page 25: Replacement Parts
Replacement HL Heating element for 240V R-HL-200 MOTOR Replacement Motor for the HL-200/201 R-HL-200 MOTOR DRIVE Replacement Motor Drive for the HL-200/201 R-HL REGULATOR AND GAUGE Replacement Regulator and Gauge with fittings for HLs R-HL SLIP RING NEW STYLE Replacement Slip Ring New Style, internal brushes R-HL THERMALLY CON.
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