Safety 7 Safety Safety Precautions Before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment, please read the following precautions carefully: • This machine is equipped with moving belts. Do not place hands near the belts when they are moving as fingers may be pinched where belts enter the frame. We suggest the use of a roller-type exit conveyor or pack table for your cases.
8 Safety Explanation of Symbols Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required. Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment or surroundings.
Introduction 11 Dimensions Dimensions shown in inches (and centimeters). 35 in. 24.8 in. (90 cm) (63 cm) 30 in. (76 cm) 77 in. (196 cm) 65 in. Floor to Top of (185 cm) Column Max. 27 in. to 34.5 in. (68 cm to 88 cm) Conveyor Roller...
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12 Introduction SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper is shown below with optional roller tables at infeed and exit ends, and optional guards with door and windows, and optional alarm light stack. 35 in. 33.5 in. 24.8 in. (90 cm) (85 cm) (63 cm) 30 in.
Installation 13 Installation Carefully unpack the outer carton Avoid damaging the machine body. Remove the shipping bolts that secure the carton sealer to the shipping pallet. Lift the carton sealer of the pallet. CAUTION! The SB-2/3EX-Automatic Carton Sealer is very heavy and will require a forklift, floor crane, or several people to move safely off the shipping pallet.
14 Installation Location Requirements Move the case taper to the desired location. To lift or move the case taper without casters installed, you will need to use a pallet jack or forklift to lift and move it. If you have installed the casters, release the brake lever on each of the locking casters to move the taper easily over a smooth flat surface.
Installation 15 Optional Entrance and Exit Roller Tables The optional infeed and exit roller tables available for the case taper are identical and therefore interchangeable. If they have not been installed from the supplier or have been removed for shipping, install them as follows. 1.
16 Operation Loading the Tape Cartridges Turn the main power switch to “Off” and disconnect the power. CAUTION! To avoid personal injury, remove the tape cartridge before loading tape. When handling the tape cartridge be careful to avoid contact with the tape cutting blade. After the taping cartridge has been removed push the tape roll onto the tape core assembly.
Tape Head User Guide provided with the tape head. For convenience, diagrams for threading tape in the Eastey-EX Tape Head and EZ-EX Tape Head are provided on the following page. Follow the diagram that applies for your...
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18 Operation Eastey-EX Tape Head Adhesive Side Adhesive Side Upper Cartridge Bottom Cartridge EZ-EX Tape Head Adhesive Side Adhesive Side Upper Cartridge Bottom Cartridge...
Operation 19 Center Tape — Eastey-EX Tape Head only Make sure the tape is centered on all the rollers. There are several rollers in the tape cartridge where the tape alignment should be checked to verify the tape stays on center as it is being dispensed.
20 Operation To Lessen Spring Tension 1. First loosen the outer nut away from the top crossmember. 2. Follow this by turning the inner nut to adjust it outward, lessening tension on the spring. 3. When the desired tension is achieved, re-tighten the inner nut against the crossmember to jam the assembly and lock the position.
Operation 21 Main Power Switch Control Panel Stop Power Emergency Start / (Red) Indicator Stop (White) (Green) Power Indicator Lamp (White) • On when carton sealer is in operation. • Off when carton sealer is not in operation. Start / Run Button (Green) Press the Start button to start motors and belts.
22 Adjustments Adjustments Air Pressure unit The air pressure is pre-set at the factory to 80 PSI. The air pressure can be changed up or down for specific requirements. Make air pressure changes are made in small increments. Inspect periodically to make sure the drain system is functional and properly lubricated. Air Pressure Pressure Adjustment Knob...
Adjustments 23 Height and Width Adjustment With the power off, place an appropriate size carton in the Case Sealer. Use the drive belt width adjustment crank to set the drive belt width to the correct box width. Set Screw Drive Belt Width Adjustment Crank Use the height adjustment crank to set the upper tape head to the correct box height.
24 Adjustments Top Squeezer Roller Width Adjustment Loosen the locking knobs on the top squeezer alignment rollers to set the top width to the correct box width and re-tighten the locking knobs. This will ensure the box stays centered. Locking Knobs Squeezer Rollers...
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Adjustments 25 Side flaps will be closed while carton is moving forward and reaches the 2 closing arms. The most ideal angles for the 2 closing bars are 30 degrees in width. The closing arms are set to an angle of 15 degrees incline (note: The arms are moveable and adjustable in 2 ways both height &...
26 Adjustments Rear Flap Closer Speed Adjustment There are two small air valve knobs used to adjust the speed of the rear flap closing arm. One knob will adjust the down speed and the other is for the retraction speed. The rear closing arm pressure is pre-set at the factory.
Adjustments 27 Machine Body Height Adjustment To adjust the leg height, loosen the screws on each leg and slide the insert up or down. When the leg is at the desired height, retighten the adjustment screws to secure the leg height.
28 Maintenance Maintenance The SB-2/3EX-Automatic Industrial Case Taping System will provide many hours of maintenance free operation. There are a few items that may require attention from time to time. Rollers Make sure rollers stay clean and grease free. If you should have to clean the rollers simply wipe them down with a clean lint free cloth.
Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Problem POSSIBILITIES Solution If machine is not The air pressure may not Adjust the air operating. be sufficient. Pressure. If the air cylinder on the Kinked hoses and/or Reposition the hoses & flap closing system does wiring. wiring.
Illustrated Parts List 41 Flap Guide and Upper Tape Head Seat Assembly...
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42 Illustrated Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY 5005325 SUPPORT BAR KA03065400 5005326 FOLDING DEVICE SEAT KA11084800 5005327 SUPPORT PLATE KA11085200 5005328 SUPPORT SEAT KA11086100 5005329 UPPER TAPE HEAD SEAT (LEFT) KA110853L0 5005330 CONNECT BAR KA03065600 5001696B B PLATE CA100300 5005331 UPPER TAPE HEAD SEAT (RIGHT)
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Illustrated Parts List 43 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY 5001726 ROD END PHS12EC M12x1.25 81060002 5005345 ARM SHAFT KA03041900 5005346 FOLDING ARM SEAT KA11085600 5005347 C-RING S-15 11301500 5001725 BEARING 6002ZZ-NR(CWB) 3030002N 5005348 CYLINDER CONNECT SHAFT KA03041800 500349 FOLDING ARM KA11085700 5005350 FLAP DIVIDER SUPPORT...
Warranty Statement SB-2/3EX-Automatic Carton Sealing Machine Warranty Statement Eastey warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to the published specifications for that product.
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ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL EASTEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES OF ANY TYPE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THESE PRODUCTS EVEN IF EASTEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
For help setting up or operating the SB-2/3EX-AUTO Automatic Carton Sealer, please contact Eastey Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below. Toll-Free Phone 800-835-9344 Phone 763-428-4846 763-795-8867 E-mail info@eastey.com www.eastey.com Thanks again for your purchase of Eastey products. We are pleased to be a part of your packaging needs.
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