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  • Page 1 ® Industrial Products Division...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company TENSION-MASTER ™ Table Of Contents Rev. "C" INTRODUCTION PARTS AND EQUIPMENT Operation ............1-1 Ordering Repair Parts ........6-1 Features ............1-1 Parts and Equipment ........6-1 Receiving and Handling ........1-1 BemisTape ® and Stretchfilm™ ......6-1 Warranty ............

  • Page 3: Tension-Master

    A Bemis Company INTRODUCTION The Bemis Industrial Products Division welcomes • Heavy-duty metal construction. you as a user of our Bemis TENSION-MASTER ™ • Quick-threading slot in the front side plate. Taping Head. This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain your Taping Head. All em- •...
  • Page 4 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 10-00 REV. C...
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  • Page 6: Specifications

    For use with Bemistape® brand pressure sensitive film tapes. Tape Width: A. 2” Tension-Master II Taping Head = 2 inches [51 mm] maximum to 1-1/2 inches [38 mm] minimum. B. 3” Tension-Master II Taping Head = 3 inches [76 mm] maximum to 2 inches [51 mm] minimum.

  • Page 7: Basic Dimensions Illustration

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company BASIC DIMENSIONS ILLUSTRATION 10-00 REV. C...

  • Page 8: Safety

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company A Bemis Company SAFETY OWNER’S SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY Owners and operators of the Bemis TENSION- MASTER ™ Taping Head(s) are responsible for A WARNING signals hazards or unsafe prac- maintaining an effective safety program. This pro-...
  • Page 9 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 2.1 KNIFE BLADE LOCATION Pinch Points Knife Area The infeed pressure roller, discharge pressure roller, the linkage that connects them, and the knife arm are four critical pinch points. (See Figure 2.2) WARNING: To prevent personal injury al- ways turn off machine first.

  • Page 10: General Safety Precautions

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 2.2 PINCH POINT DIAGRAM 3. Take the precautions necessary to keep hair, ties, scarves, sleeves, trouser legs and other clothing from catching on moving parts or controls. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. Remove rings, watches and bracelets before...
  • Page 11 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 11. Do not work on equipment while it is operating. Equipment Safety Inspect, maintain, or adjust equipment before 1. Do not alter, deface, or remove factory installed starting it up or after shutting it down. If you must information signs attached to the equipment.

  • Page 12: Installation And Operation

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GENERAL All preliminary settings and adjustments for the • The tension roll is adjusted for proper tape TENSION-MASTER ™ Taping Head are made at tension. Further adjustment is usually not nec- the factory before shipment. These settings and essary.

  • Page 13: Safety Considerations

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company For best performance, operate the Taping Head in a relatively clean and dry environment. The tem- perature range should be between 32˚ and 120˚ F. WARNING: Machine may start unexpectedly. Machine speed should not exceed 90 fpm (feet per To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS turn minute).

  • Page 14: Threading The Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 1. Make sure machine switch is turned off. Then disconnect machine from main electrical power supply. 2. Disconnect compressed air line from main air supply. 3. If required, slide either the plate spacer or the four cylinder spacers onto the four mounting bolts protruding though the rear side plate.

  • Page 15: Operation

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 5. Thread tape over tracking roll and around back- 1. Switch carton sealing equipment power button side of tension roll. Adhesive side of tape will be to ON position in contact with tension roll. 2. Insert box squarely into infeed end of machine.
  • Page 16 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 3.4 TAPE THREADING & COMPONENT TERMINOLOGY DIAGRAM (Note: Two front side plates and front infeed & discharge pressure roll arms are not shown for clarity.) 10-00 REV. C...

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Adjustments

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS This section provides information for maintaining CLEANING and adjusting the TENSION-MASTER ™ Taping Head. The Taping Head is virtually maintenance free but a routine maintenance check should be performed periodically. Taping head components...

  • Page 18: Knife Cleaning And Replacement

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 6. Loosen two pan head phillips screws and two Tension Roll lock washers that hold knife blade to knife mount- Inspect tension roll for excessive adhesive buildup. ing bar. To clean tension roll, use a soft cloth and adhesive cleaning solvent.
  • Page 19 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 4.1 KNIFE BLADE INSTALLATION 10-00 REV. C...

  • Page 20: Other Components

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company • Compression spring in the tape hub. OTHER COMPONENTS • Torsion spring to hold the knife guard in place. Wipe Down Brush As these springs become weak or worn, replace Inspect wipe down brush for buildup of adhesive or them.
  • Page 21 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3. Wrap string several times around the tension Tape Tension Adjustment roll in the direction of rotation. When the tape is threaded through the Taping 4. Attach a spring scale to the string and pull slowly Head, it wraps around the tension roll.
  • Page 22 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 4.4 NOTE: If a roll of tape is on the hub, hold the roll to Tape Hub Drag Adjustment keep it from turning when you adjust the hub. The tape hub has a lightly loaded plunger which 4.
  • Page 23 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 4.5 Figure 4.6 10-00 REV. C...
  • Page 24 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8 10-00 REV. C...
  • Page 25 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Figure 4.9 SPRING ADJUSTER SETTINGS Pressure Roll and Knife Arm Adjustment Spring adjusters are attached to the pressure roll and knife arm springs. If increased or decreased force is required, change the spring adjuster setting as shown in Figure 4.9.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing troubleshooting adjustments or repairs to the Taping Head read the following warn- ings. Always follow procedures as prescribed by OSHA standard 1910.47 lockout and tagout. WARNING: The knife blade is very sharp.
  • Page 27 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Knife will not cut. • Dull knife. • Replace knife. • Tape tension too light. • Adjust tape tension. • Knife arm tension too light. • Adjust knife arm tension spring.
  • Page 28 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Problem Possible Cause Solution 6. Proper tape tail length but • Tape finger not intersecting • Adjust tape finger. See tape falls away from infeed tape ramp. Section 4, Tape Finger pressure roll. Adjustment. • Excessive air current around •...
  • Page 29 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Problem Possible Cause Solution 9. Front panel of box crushes. • Pressure roll spring tension • Reduce pressure roll too high. spring tension. • Machine running too fast • Reduce machine speed. (other manufacturer). • Low quality or substandard •...
  • Page 30 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Problem Possible Cause Solution 13. Wrinkles in tape. • Taping Head misaligned with • Align Taping Head. machine. • Worn infeed pressure roll. • Replace roll. • Bent infeed pressure roll arm. • Straighten or replace.
  • Page 31 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company Problem Possible Cause Solution 17. Trailing tapetail too long on • Tape tension too low. • Increase tension on tension box. roller. • Knife arm moving too slow. • Increase knife arm tension setting; check free movement.

  • Page 32: Parts And Equipment

    PARTS AND EQUIPMENT ORDERING PARTS Attention! Owner: When ordering parts refer to To order parts or have technical questions answered: your Bemis contact shown on the inside of the front Telephone number: 1-800-328-4504 or cover of this manual. 920-982-8269 Provide the following information to avoid delays or...

  • Page 34: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150538–B Guard, Knife 150889–A Shaft, Guard Pivot 150890–A Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg. Set Screw, Stn. Stl.
  • Page 36 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151078–A Block, Stop Ref. #8–32 UNC x 1/4" Lg. Flat Hd. Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl. 150733–A Snap Ring 151583–A Shaft, Tracking Roller 150187–A Tracking Roller 143789–C...

  • Page 37: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard 150592–A Mounting Block with Cushion, Arm Stop 128889–A–1 Pressure Roller, Infeed & Discharge 128828–A Knife, Cut Off 150699–A...
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  • Page 39: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Left-Hand Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150845–B Guard, Knife 150889–A Shaft, Guard Pivot 150890–A Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg. Set Screw, Stn. Stl.
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  • Page 41 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151078–A Block, Stop Ref. #8–32 UNC x 1/4" Lg. Flat Hd. Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl. 150733–A Snap Ring 151583–A Shaft, Tracking Roller 150187–A Tracking Roller 143789–C...

  • Page 42: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Left-Hand Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard 150860–A Mounting Block with Cushion, Arm Stop, Left-hand 128889–A–1 Pressure Roller, Infeed & Discharge 128828–A Knife, Cut Off 150699–A...

  • Page 44: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150824–B Guard, Knife 150889–A–1 Shaft, Guard Pivot 150810–A Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg. Set Screw 150821–C...
  • Page 46 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151078–A Block, Stop Ref. #8–32 UNC x 1/4" Lg. Flat Hd. Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl. 150733–A Snap Ring 151583–A–2 Shaft, Tracking Roller 150784–A Tracking Roller 145828–C...

  • Page 47: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard 150592–A Mounting Block with Cushion, Arm Stop 128889–A–2 Pressure Roller, Infeed & Discharge 134166–A Knife, Cut Off 150699–A...

  • Page 49: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Left Hand Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151523–B Guide, Knife 150889–A–1 Shaft, Guard Pivot 150810–1 Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg., Set Screw 151522–C...
  • Page 51 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151056–A–1 Spring Mount 151056–A–3 Spring Mount 128841–A–2 Spacer, Side Plate 150689–A Pivot, Connecting Arm 150690–A Snap Ring 150809–A Clamp Collar, 1/4" I.D. #6–32 x 3/4" Lg., Flat Hd., Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl.

  • Page 52: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Left Hand Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Left-Hand Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard 150860–A Mounting Block with Cushion, Arm Stop 128889–A–2 Pressure Roller, Infeed & Discharge 134166–A Knife, Cut Off 150699–A...

  • Page 54: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150538–B Guard, Knife 150889–A Shaft, Guard Pivot 150890–A Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg. Set Screw, Stn. Stl.
  • Page 56 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151078–A Block, Stop Ref. #8–32 UNC x 1/4" Lg. Flat Hd. Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl. 150733–A Snap Ring 151583–A Shaft, Tracking Roller 150187–A...

  • Page 58: 2" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151988–A Ref. Felt Pad 150959–A Pivot Arm, Front 150950–A Spring 2" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref.
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  • Page 60: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 150824–B Guard, Knife 150889–A–1 Shaft, Guard Pivot 150810–A Mounting Bar, Knife 150891–A Support, Guard Shaft 150618–A Spring, Knife Guard #6–32 x 1/8" Lg. Set Screw, Stn. Stl.
  • Page 62 CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 151078–A Block, Stop Ref. #8–32 UNC x 1/4" Lg. Flat Hd. Phillips Screw, Stn. Stl. 150733–A Snap Ring 151583–A–2 Shaft, Tracking Roller 150784–A...

  • Page 64: 3" Tension-Master Ii ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head - Spare Part Kit

    CURWOOD, INC. A Bemis Company 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head Ref. Part Number Quantity Description 152030–A Ref. Felt Pad 150959–A Pivot Arm, Front 150950–A Spring 3" TENSION-MASTER ™ Standard Flight Bar Taping Head – Spare Part Kit Ref.
  • Page 65 ® Industrial Products Division 4321 W. College Ave., Suite 210 Appleton, WI 54914-3901 1-800-328-4550...

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