Adjustable case sealer with accuglide 3 taping heads (130 pages)
Summary of Contents for 3M 3M-Matic AccuGlide 2+ 800af
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For reference, record machine serial number here. on hand to minimize production delays. "3M-Matic"and "AccuGlide" are Trademarks of, 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 3M Center, Building 220-5E-06 Printed in U.S.A.
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800af-NA Adjustable case sealer. 3M-Matic 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes 3M Center, Building 220-5E-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Edition December 2010 Copyright 3M 2010...
TABLE OF CONTENTS - MANUAL 1: 800af Adjustable Case Sealer (For Taping Head Information - See MANUAL 2: AccuGlide™ 2+ Taping Heads - 2 inch) 800af Adjustable Case Sealer Page Cover Page Replacement Parts and Service Information ................ i - ii Table of Contents .........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) 12. Maintenance 12.1 Cleaning ..........................36 12.2 Lubrication ......................... 36 12.3 Drive Belt Replacement / Tension Adjustment ..............36 - 38 12.4 Air Line Filter ........................39 12.5 Circuit breaker ........................39 13. Adjustments 13.1 Gate Operation ....................... 40 13.2 Drive Belt Tension ......................
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS 3M-Matic - Trademark of 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Scotch - Trademark of 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Drw. - drawing - for example Fig. - exploded view fi gure no. (spare parts)
1.1 Manufacturing Specifi cations / Description / Intended Use The 3M-Matic™ 800af Adjustable Case Sealer with AccuGlide™ 2+ Taping Heads is to automatically seal the top and bottom center seams of regular slotted containers without the need for an operator. It will accept fi lled regular slotted containers from an existing conveyor, fold the top fl...
Bldg. 220-5E-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 (USA) All pages and diagrams are numbered. The spare Edition December 2010 Copyright 3M 2010 All rights parts lists are identifi ed by the fi gure identifi cation reserved. The manufacturer reserves the right to number.
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 notifi ed of the problem no later than fi...
3-SAFETY 3.2 Explanation of Signal Word and 3.1 General Safety Information Possible Consequences Read all the instructions carefully before starting work with the machine; please pay particular atten- tion to sections marked by the symbol: This safety alert symbol identifi es important messages in this manual.
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.3 Table of Warnings WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: − Read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions before operating or servicing the case seal Figure 3-2 − Allow only properly trained and qualifi...
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3-SAFETY (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards: − Keep hands and fi ngers away from WARNING tape cutoff blades under orange blade Sharp Blade guards. The blades are extremely sharp. IMPORTANT! Tape cutting blade. Never remove the safety device which covers the blade on the top and bottom taping units.
3-SAFETY (continued) 3.4 Operator's Qualifi cations WARNING - Machine Operator - Mechanical Maintenance Technician • To reduce the risk associated with - Electrical Maintenance Technician mechanical and electrical hazards: - Manufacturer’s Technician/Specialist − Read, understand, and follow all safety (See Section 3) and operating instructions before operating or servicing the case sealer.
3-SAFETY (continued) Skill 2a: Electrical Maintenance Technician 3.11 Operator's Skill Levels Required to Perform This operator is trained to use the machine as the the Main Operations on the Machine MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to: • Work with the safety protection disconnected The Table shows the minimum operator's skill for •...
3 - Important Safeguards 3.12 Component Locations Refer to Figure 3-9 below to acquaint yourself with the various components and controls of the case sealer. Also refer to Manual 2 for taping head components. Emergency Height Stop Upper Adjustment Switch Taping Handle Head...
A label kit is available as a stock item or individual labels can be ordered (Figure 3-10). 78-8070-1366-5 78-8070-1336-8 78-8113-6882-4 78-8095-1141-9 78-8095-1628-8 STOP 78-8113-6883-2 78-8070-1330-1 78-8062-4266-1 78-8070-1339-2 78-8070-1366-5 78-8070-1331-9 3M Logo (not shown) 78-8060-8481-6 Leg Height Adjustment Label 78-8070-1329-3 (not shown) Figure 3-10 - Warning Labels 2010 December 800af-I-NA...
4 - Specifi cations 4.1. Power Requirements: Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 A Pneumatic: 5 bar gauge pressure [70PSIG] 110 liter/min @ 21°C, 1.01 bar [3.75 SCFM] at 15 boxes per minute A pressure regulator is included 4.2. Operating Rate: 800af Box Rate vs.
4 - Specifi cations (continued) 4.3. Operating Conditions: Use in dry, relatively clean environments at 5 to 40 C [40 to 105 F] with clean, dry boxes. Note – Machine should not be washed down or subjected to conditions causing moisture condensation on components.
4 - Specifi cations (continued) 4.9. Box Weight and Size Capacities: A. Box Weight, fi lled – contents must support fl aps. Minimum – weight must be suffi cient to hold carton on the conveyor bed with bottom fl aps fully closed or 1.4 kg [3 lb.] minimum.
5-SHIPMENT-HANDLING-STORAGE, TRANSPORT 5.1 Shipment and Handling of Packed Machine - The machine is fi xed on the pallet with four (4) bolts and can be lifted by using a fork truck. - The package is suitable to travel by land and by air. - Optional sea freight package is available.
6-UNPACKING 6.1 Uncrating Removal of Pallet The envelope attached to the shipping box contains Loosen and remove nuts and brackets using the the uncrating instructions of the machine (Figure 6-1). open end spanner supplied in the tool box (Figure 6-4). Figure 6-1 Figure 6-4 Cut straps.
7-INSTALLATION 7.1 Operating Conditions WARNING The machine should operate in a dry and relatively clean environment (See Specifi cations). • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: 7.2 Space Requirements for Machine Operation − Allow only properly trained and and Maintenance Work qualifi...
7-INSTALLATION (continued) 7.5 Removal of Plastic Ties Cut the plastic which attaches the top head to the Cut the plastic ties holding the lower taping head in frame and remove the polystyrene blocks (Figure 7-4). position (Figure 7-6). Figure 7-4 Figure 7-6 Cut the plastic strap which attaches the strip and the EMERGENCY STOP cable to the frame (Figure 7-5).
7-INSTALLATION (continued) 7.8 Completion of Taping Heads One Way See Manual 2 for Complete Instructions: Tension Roller 1. Place the Upper Taping Head in a convenient working position Tension 2. Use Figure 7-8 and tape threading label. Wrap Position the tape supply roll so the adhesive Roller side of tape is facing the front of the taping head as it is pulled from the supply roll.
8-THEORY OF OPERATION 8.1 Description of the Working Cycle After having closed the top fl aps of the carton, the operator pushes it under the top infeed end in order to avoid the opening of the top fl aps. Further push- ing causes the two bottom side belts to drive the box through the taping heads which automatically seal the top and bottom seams.
10-SAFETY DEVICES OF THE MACHINE 10.1 Blade Guards 10.3 Electric System / Circuit Breaker The electric system is protected by a ground wire Both the top and bottom taping units have a blade whose continuity has been tested during the fi nal guard.
11 - OPERATION 11.1 Case Sealer Components Hex Wrench Leading Holder Trailing Minor (Kicker Minor Flap Cam) Flap Folding Upper Kicker Major Flap Taping Folding Head Guides Inner Electrical Column Control Box Assembly Lower Taping Head Side Drive Belts Infeed Gate Machine Bed, Infeed End Outer Column...
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11 - OPERATION (continued) 11.1 - Component Locations (continued) Note: See next page for the function of these controls Height Adjustment Crank Upper Taping Head Indicator- Top Flap Air Pressure Gate Compression Cams Rollers Kicker Emergency "Stop" Switch Width Adjustment Crank Main Air Electrical...
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11 - OPERATION (continued) 11.1 - Component Locations (continued) Height Adjustment Crank, Upper Taping Head Raises and lowers upper taping head/fl ap Air On/Off folders to accommodate box height. Valve Width Adjustment Crank "OFF" Adjusts distance between side drive belts to accommodate box width.
11 - OPERATION (continued) 11.2 Operation Warnings WARNINGS 1. Turn electrical and air supply off and disconnect before servicing taping heads or performing any adjustments or maintenance on the machine. Turn electrical and air supplies off when machine is not in use.
11 - OPERATION (continued) Outboard Tape Drum Tape Supply Roll Threading Needle Tape Lead End Adhesive Side Outboard Tape Rollers Figure 11-5 – Tape Threading With Alternate Outboard Tape Drum 11.3 Box Size Set-Up Figure 11-6 Open the side drive belts and raise the upper head assembly to accommodate the desired box width and height.
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11 - OPERATION (continued) Figure 11-7 Place a product fi lled box 55 to 65mm [2-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches] into the exit end of the machine with 55 to 65mm the top fl aps folded as shown. [2 1/4 to 2 1/2 in] Crank the upper head down until it just contacts the top of the box.
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11 - OPERATION (continued) Figure 11-9 Important – Be sure all packaging materials and tools are removed from the machine before operating. Turn air On/Off valve to the "On" (SUP) position. Press electrical "On" button to start drive belts. Place box at infeed end of machine and push into machine until it is taken away by drive belts.
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11 - OPERATION (continued) Figure 11-11 Run several test boxes through the machine, and observe the fl ap kicking action. Adjust the kicker cam so the kicker "kicks" earlier or later as required (refer to fi gure 11-11). In general, it is better to set the kicker to "kick"...
11 - OPERATION (continued) Figure 11-13 If the box is hard to move under the top head or is crushed, raise the top head slightly. If the box movement is jerky or stops under the top head, move the side drive belts in slightly to add more pressure between the box and drive belts.
11 - OPERATION (continued) 11.5 Box Jams If a box is improperly fabricated or fi lled, if the machine is improperly adjusted for the box being run, or if boxes enter the machine incorrectly, a box jam may occur. To clear a box jam, follow these steps: 1.
12 - MAINTENANCE 12.1 Cleaning The case sealer been designed for long, trouble- free service. The machine will perform best when it Regular slotted containers produce a great deal of receives routine maintenance and cleaning. Machine dust and paper chips when processed or handled components that fail or wear excessively should be in equipment.
12.3 Drive Belt Replacement/Tension Adjustment Note – 3M recommends the replacement of drive belts in pairs, especially if belts are unevenly worn. REPLACEMENT – STEPS 1-11 TENSION ADJUSTMENT – STEPS 1, 2, 4-6, 10 & 11 Figure 12-2 1.
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12 - MAINTENANCE (continued) Side View Figure 12-3 – Drive Belt Replacement/Tension Adjustment 9. Important – Before installing new drive belt, check belt inside surface for drive direction arrows and install belt accordingly. If no arrows are shown, belt may be installed either way. Install new belt around drive rollers and insert splicing pin.
12 - MAINTENANCE (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with pinches and entanglement hazards: − Do not leave the machine running while unattended. − Turn the machine off when not in use. − Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape, or remove jammed boxes from the machine while the machine is running.
13 - ADJUSTMENTS WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with pinches and entanglement hazards: − Do not leave the machine running while unattended. − Turn the machine off when not in use. − Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape, or remove jammed boxes from the machine while the machine is running.
13 - ADJUSTMENTS (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with pinches and entanglement hazards: − Do not leave the machine running while unattended. − Turn the machine off when not in use. − Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape, or remove jammed boxes from the machine while the machine is running.
13 - ADJUSTMENTS (continued) WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with pinches and entanglement hazards: − Do not leave the machine running while unattended. − Turn the machine off when not in use. − Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape, or remove jammed boxes from the machine while the machine is running.
14 - SPECIAL SET-UP PROCEDURE WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with pinches and entanglement hazards: − Do not leave the machine running while unattended. − Turn the machine off when not in use. − Never attempt to work on any part of the machine, load tape, or remove jammed boxes from the machine while the machine is running.
14 - SPECIAL SET-UP PROCEDURE (continued) 14.2 Changing the Tape Leg Length (from 70 to 50mm [2-3/4 to 2 inches]) The following changes to the case sealer frame and upper/lower taping heads will allow the taping of boxes 95mm [3-3/4 inch] minimum height with box widths greater than 195mm [7-3/4 inch]. Case Sealer Frame 1.
14 - SPECIAL SET-UP PROCEDURE (continued) 14.3 Outer Column Re-Positioning (Refer to Figure 14-4) Moving the outer columns up one set of mounting holes increases the maximum box size handled by the case sealer from 620mm [24-1/2 inches] to 725mm [28-1/2 inches]. IMPORTANT –...
15 - TROUBLESHOOTING The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections. Also see Manual 2 "Troubleshooting" pages for taping head problems. Note – Adjustment of the machine or taping heads are described in "Adjustments". 15.1 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction...
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15 - TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction Flap kicker kicks at wrong time Kicker cam improperly set Reposition kicker cam Air cylinder fl ow controls out of Readjust fl ow controls adjustment Gate does not raise to stop next Too much air pressure on gate Reduce gate air pressure using cylinder lifts box off of gate cam...
16-ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 17-ENCLOSURES / SPECIAL INFO. 16.1 Information for Disposal of Machine (ELV) The machine is composed of the following materials: - Steel structure - Nylon rollers - Drive belts in PVC - Nylon pulleys For machine disposal, follow the regulations published in each country.
18 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: − Read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions before operating or servicing the case sealer. − Allow only properly trained and qualifi ed personnel to operate and service this equipment. Figure 18-1 –...
18 - PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with mechanical and electrical hazards: − Read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions before operating or servicing the case sealer. − Allow only properly trained and qualifi ed personnel to operate and service this equipment. Figure 18.3 –...
19 - SPARE AND MISCELLANEOUS PARTS 19.1 Spare Parts The following parts are normal wear items and should be ordered and kept on hand as used. Qty. Part Number Description 78-8076-5452-6 Belt – Drive W/Pin All the above listed parts can be ordered separately and when used should be ordered and kept on hand for spares.
20 - OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES 20.1 Options/Accessories For additional information on the options/accessories listed below, contact your 3M Representative. Order parts by quoting the following information: (Refer to the Identifi cation Plate on the Machine) • MACHINE MODEL • SERIAL NUMBER •...
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Refer to the fi rst page of this instruction manual “Replacement Parts and Service Information” for re- placement 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 confi rm item availability. 2010 December...