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Customer Product Manual Part 107907-06 Issued 04/20 For parts and technical support, call the Finishing Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing for the latest version. NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA...
....Contact Us Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Nordson Corporation welcomes requests for information, comments, and Original copyright date 1989. No part of this document may be inquiries about its products.
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112182 service kit, solenoid valve w/connector with 1102193 service kit, solenoid valve w/connector. Noted obsolete guns. 07/19 Obsolete kits 1102112 and 1102193. 04/20 Added mini gun option and related parts. 04/20 Updated DOC. Noted obsoletes. Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Change Record Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Regulations and Approvals Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. Part 107907-06...
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Personal Safety To prevent injury follow these instructions. Do not operate or service equipment unless you are qualified. Do not operate equipment unless safety guards, doors, or covers are intact and automatic interlocks are operating properly. Do not bypass or disarm any safety devices.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun The National Spray Equipment Manufacturers Association has created a wallet card that you should carry when you are operating high-pressure spray equipment. These cards are supplied with your equipment. The following is the text of this card: WARNING: Any injury caused by high pressure liquid can be serious.
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents in a pressurized system that contains aluminum components.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Description See Figure 1. The A16A inside stripe gun is a pneumatically actuated gun designed to coat the welded seam on three-piece cans. Use this gun with both waterborne and solvent based can lacquers. The gun has an outside diameter of 30 mm (1.18 in.) and can be used to stripe cans with diameters...
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Figure 3 Tubing Preparation 1. Ferrule/tube compression 6. Insert the tube into the fitting body and wrench the nut down until a sudden increase in torque is evident. Then, turn the nut an additional turn. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remaining tubes.
NOTE: The operating parameters given in this manual are based on the gun being used with a Nordson fluid delivery system. The operating parameters may differ if another type of fluid delivery system is used.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun SystemStartup 1. Set the air regulator (2) on the pump (1) to 4.14 bar (60 psi). 2. As a starting point, set the output pressure on the air regulator to 6.90 bar (100 psi). 3. Set the solenoid (6) air pressure to 4.83 bar (70 psi).
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Shutdown See Figure 4. 1. Turn off the heater (14) and allow material to circulate for 15 minutes. 2. Reduce the pump pressure to 0 bar (0 psi). 3. Open the drain valve (11). Following the material manufacturer’s recommended handling and disposal procedures, drain material from the system.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. The following paragraphs provide daily preventive maintenance procedures for the A16A inside stripe gun. Experience in gun operation will indicate if less frequent cleaning is required. WARNING: Make sure all power, air pressure, and fluid pressure is removed from the gun before performing preventive maintenance procedures.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. WARNING: Make sure all power, air pressure, and fluid pressure are removed from the A16A gun before performing any troubleshooting procedures. This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter.
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A16A Inside Stripe Gun Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Remotely actuated Poor electrical signal or connection Check connections between timer gun fails to trigger and solenoid valve. Air line leaks or is blocked Check the air line connections and tighten if needed.
Disassembly See Figures 5 through 8. WARNING: Make sure all power, air and fluid pressure is removed from the A16A gun before performing and maintenance. Failure to observe this warning may cause serious injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun NOTE: Replace the O-rings whenever you disassemble the gun. 1. Remove the manifold / end cap O-rings (10, 11) and discard them. 2. Lightly lubricate the new O-rings and install them in the manifold (9) / end cap.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Parts To order parts, call the Nordson Industrial Coating Systems Customer Service Center at (800) 433−9319 or your local Nordson representative. Use the illustrations and parts lists to locate and describe parts correctly. Remotely Actuated, Circulating A16A Gun See Figure 5.
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A16A Inside Stripe Gun Figure 5 Remotely Actuated, Circulating A16A Gun Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
S ROD, 0.312-in. mounting 112174 S RETAINER, end cap NOTE A: This part is available in one or more service kits. Refer to Service Kits on page 26. B: Obsolete. Contact your Nordson representative for replacement guns. Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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A16A Inside Stripe Gun OBSOLETE: SERVICE PARTS AVAILABLE Figure 6 Remotely Actuated, Non-Circulating A16A Gun Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
S ROD, 0.312 in. mounting 112174 S RETAINER, end cap NOTE A: This part is available in one or more service kits. Refer to Service Kits on page 26. C: Obsolete. Contact your Nordson representative for replacement guns. Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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A16A Inside Stripe Gun OBSOLETE: SERVICE PARTS AVAILABLE Figure 7 Locally Actuated, Circulating A16A Gun Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
S ROD, 0.312-in. mounting 112174 S RETAINER, end cap NOTE A: This part is available in one or more service kits. Refer to Service Kits on page 26. D: Obsolete. Contact your Nordson representative for replacement guns. Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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A16A Inside Stripe Gun OBSOLETE: SERVICE PARTS AVAILABLE Figure 8 Locally Actuated, Non-Circulating A16A Gun Part 107907-06 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
S O-RING, PTFE, 0.094 x 0.218 x 0.063 in. Retrofit Manifold and Solenoid Service Kit Use this kit when replacing the solenoid valve on locally actuated A16A guns. The kit replaces both the manifold and solenoid valve. The replacement valve will not fit on the original manifold.
A16A Inside Stripe Gun Specifications (contd) 473 mm (18.64 in.) 524 mm (20.64 in.) 575 mm (22.64 in.) Fluid Mounting Rod Diameter is 8 mm (0.312 in.) 30 mm dia. (1.18 in.) 57 mm (2.25 in.) Figure 11 Remotely Actuated Gun Dimensions 362 mm (14.25 in.)
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EU DECLARATION of Conformity Product: Automatic Airless Spray Applicators, A16A Mini RA Models : A16A Mini Remote Actuated Description: This is an air operated airless spray gun. The applicator is used for inside-stripe applications for coating the welded seam of a 3 piece can. These types of cans are typically used in the food industry.