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TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS
Tidland Performance Series
Automatic Knifeholder
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Class II shown
Class I, II and III
EN
MI 557417 1 AD

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  • Page 1 TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder Installation, Operation and Maintenance Class II shown Class I, II and III MI 557417 1 AD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dovetail Assembly, Class I, II and III ....................41 Upper Body And Piston Assemblies, Class I ..................43 Lower Body Assembly, Class I......................44 Upper/Lower Body and Piston Assemblies, Class II and III .............. 45 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 3...
  • Page 4 Class II and III ........................... 69 Easy Glider Mount, Class I, II and III .................... 70 Cartridge to Control Body Compatibility Chart ..................71 Blade Grinding and Finishing ........................ 72 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 4...

  • Page 5: Knifeholder Safety

    KNIFEHOLDER SAFETY Important!  The Tidland Performance Series Knifeholder intended use is to produce a slit with a driven anvil system. There is no other intended purpose.  Read and understand all instructions before operating the knifeholder. Failure to follow instructions may cause the knifeholder to function incorrectly and can cause serious injury.

  • Page 6: Knifeholder Component Orientation

    * If using the Class I 360° Blade Guard cartridge, the minimum blade diameter required to remain CE compliant is 84 mm. CE requirement is <6 mm gap from blade edge to cartridge guard. ** With bellows removed and alternate low profile knife blade fastener www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 6...

  • Page 7: Blade Guard Options

    M5 adjustment set screw (1) clockwise until the guard touches the blade, and then back off one-quarter turn. The knife blade should spin freely and smoothly on the blade hub and not rub on the guard. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 7...

  • Page 8: 360° Blade Guard - Pneumatic

    (3), and then back off one-quarter turn. The knife blade should spin freely and smoothly on the bearing hub and not rub against the guard flap. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 8...
  • Page 9 The flow control valve assembly (3) provides a time delay between cartridge retraction and the blade guard extension. Increase the delay by turning the flow control knob clockwise. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 9...

  • Page 10: Function Control Knob

    Use when traversing knifeholder with retracted blade cartridge to new slit position. STOP (RETRACT)  Extends blade cartridge, then allows full sidestroke. Green Arrow  Use when operating knifeholder. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 10...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Measure how far the anvil ring "penetrates" the plane created by the straight edge. Thicker web materials require more penetration, while thinner or sensitive materials may require no penetration. Call Tidland Customer Service for assistance. 1-800-426-1000 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 11...

  • Page 12: Prepare To Mount Guide Bar

    70.0 19.7 451.6 Note: Dimensions are nominal and represent the average of assembled units. These are not the specifications of individual parts nor do they reflect manufacturing tolerances. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 12...

  • Page 13: Determine Mounting Dimensions

    3-3/32" (78.6 mm) 3-15/32" (88.1 mm) * These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in Recommended Setback Distance on page 11. ** These dimensions provide no setback. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 13...

  • Page 14: Install Guide Bar On Support Beam

    Measure blade overlap directly along the common Measure the chord of the intersection between centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring. the knife blade and anvil ring. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 14...

  • Page 15: Mount Knifeholder

    3. Ensure that side of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws. Torque: Class I — 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III — 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm) 4. Re-adjust as necessary. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 15...

  • Page 16: Pneumatic Lock

    3. Ensure that the sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws. Class I — 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III — 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm) Torque: 4. Re-adjust as necessary. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 16...
  • Page 17 Use a light coating of dry lubricant spray; let dry and wipe off. Serious binding indicates that the guide bar may be damaged or may not have been installed per the specifications on page 14. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 17...

  • Page 18: Easy Glider Mount (Linear Bearing)

    12. After all knifeholders are installed, reinstall the #10-32 screws in the end stop. 13. Reinstall blade cartridges on knifeholders. 14. Turn the function control knob to red (retract) position on all knifeholders. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 18...

  • Page 19: Removing The Knifeholder With An Easy Glider Mount

    You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar. TIP Secure the short rail to the linear bearing with a small piece of tape to retain the bearing balls during maintenance. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 19...

  • Page 20: Install Pneumatic System

    Before operating, make sure that the air lines from the air manifold to the knifeholder are securely connected. Single manifold system – Tidland PN 520984  Dual manifold system – Tidland PN 520985 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 20...
  • Page 21 KNIFEHOLDER SIDE FORCE / DOWN FORCE OUTPUT CHART Knifeholder loads will vary slightly from averages shown. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 21...

  • Page 22: Cant Key

    To change the cant key orientation, pull the key all the way out of the control body, rotate it 180° and reinstall the key, pushing it firmly into the control body. Cant Key Maintenance (p.28) www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 22...
  • Page 23 Cant key label is BLUE.  Cant key arrow points toward the THICK side of the cant key.  Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip point (contact side of anvil ring.) www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 23...

  • Page 24: Nomenclature

    Actuator assembly (reversible) Actuator assembly release pin Adjustment screw Blade guard Reversing the blade guard Remove the blade cartridge from the knifeholder actuator assembly before reversing the actuator assembly. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 24...

  • Page 25: Operation

    13. The knifeholder is ready to slit. Keep knifeholders and blade cartridges free of dust and debris during operation. Maintenance schedule is dependent upon machine environment. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 25...

  • Page 26: Pneumatic Lock

    13. The knifeholder is ready to slit. Keep knifeholders and blade cartridges free of dust and debris during operation. Maintenance schedule is dependent upon machine environment. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 26...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Corporation recommends using Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to assure smoother knifeholder movement. Spray the guide bar, let dry, and then wipe the guide bar again. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 27...

  • Page 28: Cant Key O-Ring

    4. Remove the cant key and replace it back in the control body, making sure that the arrow on the cant key is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 28...

  • Page 29: Knife Blade

    5. Tighten the three Grade 8.8 blade clamp screws to the appropriate torque value: Class I ......9 in·lbs (1.02 Nm) Class II and III ....45 in·lbs (5.10 Nm) 6. Replace the blade cartridge onto the dovetail (p. 28). www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 29...

  • Page 30: Knifeholder Dovetail: Replacing The O-Ring(S)

    8. Apply a light film of Parker Super O-Lube over each o-ring. 9. Confirm that each o-ring hole is not plugged with LOCTITE. 10. Replace the blade cartridge (p. 28). www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 30...

  • Page 31: 360° Blade Guard - Class I

    5. Connect the air supply and test guard operation before putting unit back into production. 6. Reinstall the knife blade in the cartridge. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 31...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Driven anvil run-out Reset anvil ring. Web bunches in front Insufficient Adjust overspeed to be 3-5% greater than of knife blade overspeed of the the winder speed. driven anvil www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 32...

  • Page 33: Knifeholder Performance

    Lubricate o-ring (item 52). p. 52 p. 58 Knob feels See Function Control Knob p. 47 p. 47 excessively tight. Disassembly Lubrication Chart p. 48 p. 49 Continued next page www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 33...
  • Page 34 Remove, clean p. 47 p. 47 valve from activating the out and reassemble knob. Replace airflow required to shift the knob, if necessary. cartridge. Continued next page www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 34...
  • Page 35 Remove set stop piston and wipe p. 55-56 p. 60 stop piston o-ring excesss lube from the o-ring. Class I; item 20 Class II and III; item 26 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 35...

  • Page 36: Knifeholder Disassembly

    50 2  3 hoses Class I After Sept 2010 page 50 Class II 3 hoses page 51 Class III 3 hoses page 51 Tidland Customer Service 1-800-426-1000 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 36...

  • Page 37: Control Body Sub-Assembly Identification

    Upper Body Assembly 536437 531133 535900 Piston Assembly 536439 530353 535902 Setup Knob Assembly 536436 530354 530354 Lower Body Assembly 536438 531132 535901 * assembled at time of order www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 37...

  • Page 38: Guide Bar Mount Assembly

    Recommended Maintenance If the brake shoe becomes lodged inside the body mount, remove the brake shoe. Wipe off and lubricate the brake shoe o-ring with Parker Super O-Lube. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 38...

  • Page 39: Pneumatic Lock, Class I, Ii And Iii

    2. Place the control body on the guide bar and reassemble the gib with two socket head cap screws. Refer to knifeholder installation on page 16. Tighten fasteners to 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm). 3. Reinstall blade cartridge on control body. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 39...
  • Page 40 4. Remove the 4 screws in the bearing 5. The bearing is free to remove. retainer. (2.5 mm hex drive) 6. Reassemble the knifeholder with the new bearing. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 40...

  • Page 41: Dovetail Assembly, Class I, Ii And Iii

    14. Retract the piston guide rod after dovetail assembly removal is complete: Class I: Push piston guide rod by hand. Class II and III: Turn function control knob to red (retract) arrow position to retract the piston guide rod. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 41...
  • Page 42 8. Reinstall the depth control knob cap. 9. Verify half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 42...

  • Page 43: Upper Body And Piston Assemblies, Class I

    6. Reassemble the guide bar mount with pneumatic lock assembly (p. 39). 7. Attach the air supply hose and blade cartridge. 8. Verify blade cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 43...

  • Page 44: Lower Body Assembly, Class I

    5. Reinstall the blade cartridge (p. 28). 6. Attach the air supply hose. 7. Verify blade cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 44...

  • Page 45: Upper/Lower Body And Piston Assemblies, Class Ii And Iii

    Inspect and replace the piston o-ring, if necessary. Lubricate* new o-ring before installing.  Inspect piston spring and return spring support and replace if excessively worn.  Lubricate* stroke stop rod. *Use Parker Super O-Lube. (Reassembly on next page.) www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 45...
  • Page 46 10. Reinstall the guide bar mount with pneumatic lock assembly (p. 39). 11. Reinstall blade cartridge (p. 28). 12. Attach air supply hose. 13. Verify blade cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 46...

  • Page 47: Function Control Knob Assembly, Class I, Ii And Iii

    2. Ensure the function control knob is in the same red (retract) position as when it was removed. 3. Hold knob firmly in position while reinstalling the bolt. 4. Tighten the bolt to 5.5 ft·lbs (7.45 Nm) for Class I, II, and III. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 47...

  • Page 48: Lubrication And Loctite

    ® LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE Class I Parker Super O-Lube Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148-098 Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant Loctite 242 Loctite 480 Standard Cartridge shown www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 48...

  • Page 49: Class Ii And Iii

    ® LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE Class II and III Parker Super O-Lube Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148-098 Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant Loctite 242 Loctite 480 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 49...

  • Page 50: Air Flow Schematics

    Lift the bellows on Class I knifeholders to see hose layout and determine appropriate schematic. Class I (before June 2003) Class I (after June 2003) Class I (after Sept 2010) www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 50...

  • Page 51: Class Ii And Iii

    AIR FLOW SCHEMATICS Class II Class III www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 51...

  • Page 52: Knifeholder Parts

    KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Automatic Control Body Class I – 536160 * Tidland recommends ordering these parts as the piston sub-assembly (see page 37). www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 52...
  • Page 53 134011 Air Hose (clear) 536162 Air Hose (red) 535153 Used only on knifeholders manufactured before June 2003. See Air Flow Schematics on page 50. Air Hose (blue) 132556 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 53...

  • Page 54: Automatic Blade Cartridge

    Automatic Blade Cartridge Class I Standard – 547613 ▲ The inboard strut arm was revised. Your part may not match the illustration, but the parts are completely interchangeable. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 54...

  • Page 55: Standard

    Safety Latch Pin 528691 Safety Lock Pin 528681 Latch Pin Cap 528680 Safety Lock Spring 131119 Steel Ball 539093 Ball Bearing 528663 Bearing Spacer 528669 Recommended Spare Parts www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 55...

  • Page 56: W/ Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard

    KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Automatic Blade Cartridge Class I w/ Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard – 718312 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 56...
  • Page 57 Wedge Block 717080 Blade Guard Flap 716973 Set Screw, Special 728700 Torsion Spring 718235 Cartridge Return Spring 552070 Air Fitting Barb 530101 Steel Ball 539093 Recommended spare parts www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 57...

  • Page 58: Class Ii And Iii

    KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Automatic Control Body Class II – 530527 Class III – 528812 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 58...
  • Page 59 536163 536163 Cant Key Guide Rod 557357 557357 Air Hose, coiled (clear) 561517 561517 * Item 39: If your knifeholder mount has an external check valve, order 570730. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 59...

  • Page 60: Automatic Blade Cartridge

    KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Automatic Blade Cartridge Standard Class II – 524508 Class III – 535264 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 60...
  • Page 61 Safety Lock Spring 131119 131119 Safety Latch Knob 131116 131116 Safety Lock Pin 131114 131114 Safety Latch Pin 131115 132891 Steel Ball 557259 557259 * Recommended Spare Parts www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 61...

  • Page 62: W/ Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard

    KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Automatic Blade Cartridge With Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard Class II – 548274 Class III – 548275 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 62...
  • Page 63 Parker Super O-Lube o-ring lubricant (or equivalent). Plug 130185 130185  Replace the o-ring or any worn parts as needed. Mounting Post 134169 134169 Bearing Ball 554256 554256 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 63...

  • Page 64: W/ Mechanical 360° Blade Guard

    Performance Series C2 – 778011 C2 – 659076 C3 – 769351 C3 – 659077 Wide rim blade C2 – 771296 C3 – 771297 uard mechanism kit C2 – 769352 C3 – 769353 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 64...
  • Page 65 Cartridge arrow label 547635 547635 Soc hd cap scr M5 x 8 mm lg 549838 549838 Set scr M3 x 6 mm lg 132615 528690 Recommended spare parts www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 65...

  • Page 66: Guide Bar Mount Assemblies

    130184 130467 250116 Back Plate 537970 531759 538153 Soc Hd Cap Screw 250048 544155 544155 Setscrew 130149 130470 130470 537974 531749 538154 Soc Hd Cap Screw 598977 598977 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 66...

  • Page 67: Pneumatic Lock

    Traverse Gear Assy 550307 Backplate Assembly 550708 Brake Shoe O-ring 130136 Brake Shoe 537972 Body Mount 537970 Soc Hd Cap Screw 130184 537974 Setscrew 132348 Soc Hd Cap Screw 250048 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 67...

  • Page 68: Class Ii And Iii

    Body Mount 531759 538153 Soc Hd Cap Screw 130467 250116 531749 538154 Setscrew 130470 130470 Soc Hd Cap Screw 544155 544155 * Not required when using Easy Glider Mount www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 68...

  • Page 69: Duraglide

    * Class II Manual KH only: Uses standard backplate — 360 degree blade guard not available. ** Class II bearing is made up of two part numbers and sold only as a set. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 69...

  • Page 70: Easy Glider Mount, Class I, Ii And Iii

    Soc Hd Cap Screw 132265 132265 Soc Hd Cap Screw 130467 250116 Linear Bearing 621879 621879 Stop Block 595766 619027 Not Shown Guide Bar 608330 608330 Linear Bearing Rail 621880 621880 www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 70...

  • Page 71: Cartridge To Control Body Compatibility Chart

    Swing Cartridge 700518 * C Series Knifeholders are obsolete and discontinued. Convert customer to C Series Knifeholders are obsolete and have been discontinued. Performance Series if possible. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder MI 557417 1 AD Page 71...

  • Page 72: Blade Grinding And Finishing

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