Troubleshooting - Signode AM Series Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems should occur. For
symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional
information and details. The following tool symptoms are shown in this manual:
#1 SYMPTOM: Feedwheel slips on top strap during tensioning.
#2 SYMPTOM: Bottom strap slips out of tool during tensioning.
#3 SYMPTOM: Strap joints failing after tool removal.
#4 SYMPTOM: Sealing mechanism crushes or deforms seals.
#5 SYMPTOM: Tool will not cut off strap after sealing.
#6 SYMPTOM: Seals do not fully eject and/or cutter blade cuts off seal ends.
#7 SYMPTOM: Ejector does not pick up seals.
#1 SYMPTOM: Feedwheel slips on top strap during tensioning.
CAUSE
1. Feedwheel teeth packed with dirt or
grit.
2. Feedwheel teeth worn or chipped.
3. Side plate bushing is worn.
4. Strap not properly aligned - side plate
coming down on strap.
#2 SYMPTOM: Bottom strap slips out of tool during tensioning.
CAUSE
1. Rocking gripper teeth packed with dirt
or grit.
2. Rocking gripper teeth worn or chipped.
#3 SYMPTOM: Strap joints failing after tool removal.
CAUSE
1. Wrong size jaws in tool.
2. Low joint strength caused by worn
sealer mechanism parts.
3. Application related; i.e., strap not
strong enough to contain load; load
subjected to impact; load expands after
being strapped.
REMEDY
1. Clean feedwheel teeth with wire
brush.
2. Replace the feedwheel.
3. Check I.D. of bushing to determine if
hole is elongated. Replace if visually
elongated.
4. Align strap in tool properly.
REMEDY
1. Clean Rocking gripper teeth with wire
brush.
2. Replace the rocking gripper.
REMEDY
1. Check that jaws and tool size match
strap size being used.
2. Examine sealer mechanism for worn
jaws, notchers and pins. Replace as
required.
3. Review application to determine that
strap-seal-tool in use is adequate for
application.
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