Theory Of Operation; Working Cycle Description; Running Mode Defi Nition; Normal Stop Procedure - 3M -Matic 8000af Instructions And Parts List

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 pushing
causes the two bottom side belts to drive
the box through the taping heads which
automatically seal the top and bottom
seams. The carton is then expelled on
the exit conveyor.
8.2 Defi nition of Running Mode
The case sealer 8000af has two (automatic)
operating modes with:
- The EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
unlocked (Figure 8-1)
- The Main Start Switch "ON" (I) /
The Energy Saver Control
(Figure 8-2)

8.2.1 Normal Stop Procedure

When the main switch is OFF (O), the
machine stops immediately at any point
of the working cycle. The same thing
happens in case of electrical failure or
when the machine is disconnected from
the mains.

8.2.2 Emergency Stop

The LATCHING EMERGENCY STOP and
ENERGY SAVING BUTTONS are located
on the machine frame as shown -
(Figure 8-3).

8.2.3 Energy Saving Control

The Energy Saving Control Button is
located on the column below the
Emergency Stop Button on the Operator
side of the machine. Pressing the lighted
Energy Saving Control Button engages/
disengages this feature. When engaged,
the drive belts will stop if there is not a
continuous fl ow of boxes through the
machine. Inserting a box will re-start the
machine (Figure 8-2).
3M-Matic 8000af - Type 11800
™
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44-0009-2153-4 / ECO# 0078045
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2
Energy
Saver
Figure 8-3
E-Stop
Belt
Direction
North American - ENG
Date Released:
October 2018