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Leather Splitting Machine Model C 420 Instruction Manual Serial No......20161 Milano Via Oroboni, 27 Tel. 026454000 Fax 026454007 site www.camoga.com e-mail camoga@camoga.it...
Important Warnings Basic Rules The machine is provided with guards and safety devices to prevent accidents. In any case, due to the presence of moving components and of a very sharp knife, pay utmost attention while using and servicing the machine. ...
You do not manage to solve with the help of this instruction manual apply to our authorized dealer or directly to Camoga S.p.A., phone 0039-26454000, fax 0039- 26454007, e-mail camoga@camoga.it. To avail yourself of Camoga's after sales service fill in and mail the Warranty in- cluded in this manual. Important Warnings 0-2...
C 420 splitter and achieve its best performance. Make sure that the service personnel is perfectly trained on model C 420. Program in time the persons and material for routine and emergency maintenance.
Connecting to the Mains 5 : Preparation for Start-up Preliminary Operations and Cleaning 6 : Operation Preliminary Checks Push-button Functions Alarm and Message Display C 420 R Alarm and Message Display C 420 L-X Starting Sharpening with Corundum Stones Dressing Bevel Symmetry...
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Accessories - Options C 420 Instruction Manual This manual is of Camoga's exclusive property. No part of the manual may be repro- duced without prior written permission by Camoga S.p.A. Camoga S.p.A. reserve the right of modifying the contents of the manual at any time without notice.
To an experienced user the technical features of the machine assure an optimum and multipurpose use and a new quality standard. The C 420 splitter is provided with an endless band knife running on two wheels, a grinding unit (par. 6-5) which continuously sharpens the knife, a scrap exhaustor (par.
Specification Working width 420 mm Working height 1010 mm Knife dimensions 0.7x50x3500 mm Splitting thickness with driven top roll from 0.6 to 8.0 mm Splitting thickness with steady guide bar from 0.2 to 8.0 mm Minimum thickness increments 0.10 mm Power installed 3.5 kW max Weight...
Acousting Features C 420 Standards The acoustic tests have been carried out in conformity with DLgs 277 and ISO 230-5 to measure the data required by the EEC directive 89/392 CEE. Operative Conditions For lack of specifications covering the machine operative conditions the tests have been carried out according to the average values of normally applied standards.
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C 420 R Electric version with alarms display Automatic knife shifting and positioning 4 electric-mechanical feed speeds (2-2) 6, 10, 15, 22 m/min. Digital splitting thickness readout Driven top feed roll (accessory) Bottom steel feed roll ...
Attachments Split-piece remover Outfit The supply includes Outfit Splitter Camoga version C 420 R or C 420 L or C 420 X Set of service wrenches #1 Allen wrench #1 Allen wrench #1 Allen wrench #1 Allen wrench...
Machine Purpose The C 420 splitter has been designed for the purpose of equalizing and reducing the thickness of leather and similar materials (fo example false leather, salpa, regener- ated materials). The stock maximum hardness must be < / = 90 SHORE-A.
Machine Handling and Transportation Transportation Packing features Palletized case a) waterproof walls b) machine cover made of cartene c) antioxidative VCI paper d) metal parts coated with rust preventer CASTROL RUSTILO DW Palletized crate same as palletized case except item a) and c). Pallet ...
ATTENTION Execute the hereafter listed operations before connecting the machine to the power supply. Preliminary Checks. Make sure that the mains voltage copes with the voltage quoted on the data plate located near the cable entry in the back of the machine. The permissible tolerance on rating is +/- 5%.
Preparation for Start-up Preliminary Operations and Cleaning Remove the protective paper. Make sure that the transportation has not caused any damage to the machine. Release upper counterweights DS (fig. 1) and check nylon cord FL (fig. 1) for correct winding on the pulley.
C 420 L -X Alarm and Message Display Alarm and Message Display C 420 L - X The number disappears as soon as the cause of alarm is eliminated. LH side display RH side display...
EMERGENCY Switch C 420 R Starting C 420 L C 420 X FOR SERVICING AND SETTING DISABLE THE SAFETY MICROSWITCHES BY MEANS OF KEY SWITCH SA1 AND START THE MACHINE TO HAVE THE KNIFE,THE GRIND- ING STONES AND THE EMERY DUST EXHAUSTOR.
Sharpening with Corundum Stones Sharpening Dressing Sharpening NOTE: REPEAT THIS SEQUENCE WHENEVER YOU DRESS THE STONES. Bevel Symmetry NOTE: WHILE WORKING, THE SHARPENING PROCESS MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH VARIABLE INTEN- SITY ACCORDING TO THE KIND OF JOB TO BE DONE.
Sharpening with Diamond Stones Sharpening NOTE: USE SETTING KNOB B ONLY IN THE CASE OF POOR BEVEL SYMMETRY OR FOR SETTING WHEN THE STONES ARE REPLACED Dressing PROCEED WITH MAXIMUM CAUTION. Bevel Symmetry NOTE: WHILE WORKING, THE SHARPENING PROCESS MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH VARIABLE INTEN- SITY ACCORDING TO THE KIND OF JOB TO BE DONE.
Top Feed Roll Steady Guide Bar Interchanging Top Feed Roll/Steady Guide Bar Devices Knurled Bottom Feed Roll Rubber-Coated Bottom Feed Roll Automatic Incision Device...
THE MAINTENANCE MUST BE CAR- RIED OUT BY SPECIALISTS WITH MAXIMUM CAUTION KEEP TO THE SAFETY REGULATIONS WHEN CHEKING AND/OR REPAIR- ING ELECTRICAL PARTS BEFORE ANY REPAIR WORK CUT THE POWER SUPPLY USE ONLY ORIGINAL CAMOGA SPARE PARTS Maintenance And Repair 7-1...
ATTENTION The machine is provided with guards and safety devices to prevent accidents. In any case, due to the presence of moving components and of a very sharp knife, pay utmost attention while using and servicing the machine. KEEP TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE.
Replacing the Knife (only by authorized personnel) RESPECT THE RULES (see par. 7-2) Withdraw the grinding unit by turning knob A clockwise Remove feed table PEM (fig. 1) Open upper cover plates C1 and front cover plates C2, remove central cover plate C3 and guide plate guard LCP (fig.
Replacing the Stones Cut power supply (main switch QS1 on OFF) Remove upper cover plates C1, front cover plates C2 and remove central cover plate C3 (fig. 1) Space the stones by turning knob A (fig. beside) clockwise Open stone belt guard PCM by unscrewing knob P2 (fig. 1) Open grinding stone guard PM (fig.
Tensioning the Belts Knife drive belt - Profiled belt Poly-V It is tensioned by an eccentric idler fastened by a screw. To tension it, cut the power supply by turning the main switch on OFF. Feed drive belt- Profiled belt Poly-V It is tensioned by slots on the gear box clamp.
Emery Dust Exhaustor The emery dust settles partly inside the CA conveyor put under the stones, partly in CAP chamber (fig. 1) beneath the grinding unit, partly in CLP chamber located on the LH side of the machine (fig. 1) and finally it is retained by bag SPA filter at the exhaustor outlet.
Troubles Shooting DEFECTIVE Thickness variation on a piece SPLITTING Knife guide gibs worn out Bottom knife back guide ineffi- cient on different pieces Replace top feed roll with steady Troubles: guide bar Adjust/reduce the feed rate Causes and ...
Electrical potentiometer RP1 Potentiometer RP1 Troubles Check for variable 5 Vdc be tween points 3-7 on display C 420 R Thickness not true Set minimum value on readout (par. 7-5) MOTORS Overload alarms Press the grey push-button to...
5 Vdc between terminals of Troubles THICKNESS potentiometer RP1 Potentiometer RP1 C 420 L Check for variable 5 Vdc be tween points 3-7 on display C 420 X Thickness not true Set minimum value on readout (par.
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Overcurrent (OC) Electrical Overvoltage (OV) Troubles Main circuit undervoltage (UV1) 1 C 420 L Radiation fin overheated (OH) The temperature of the radiation fins of the Inverter has reached 110°C. C 420 X Motor overload (OL1) The electric thermal relay actuated the motor overload protective function.
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Optical viewer bulb Knife motor electronic thermal cutout Grinding unit motor electronic thermal cutout Emery dust exhaustor motor electronic thermal cutout Scrap exhaustor motor electronic thermal cutout Top feed roll motor electronic thermal cutout Mains fuses Transformer input fuses Auxiliary circuit fuse DC power unit Safety microswitch signal lamp Power contactor...
Glossary BACKLASH Relative motion of mechanical parts caused by looseness BELT A flexible band used to connect pulleys BEVEL An angle between two parallel surfaces forming the cutting edge BORAZON A material equivalent to the synthetic diamond CARTENE A high density polythene sheet used to protect the machine against dust, humidity, etc.
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MICROPROCESSOR A central processing unit manufactured on a single integrated circuit chip MODULE An assembly of wired components of an electronic device (i.e.. input module, analogic module, etc.) OUTPUT In electronics synonymous with output signal PALLET A wooden platform used in conjunction with a fork lift for lifting and moving materials PATTERN An element reproduced from an original, suitable for various production techniques...
Part List When ordering spare parts please quote: The model and serial number of the machine Quantity of pieces required Drawing number Example For machine C 420 L serial no. 42L3501 R01102 Knife back guide Tav. 3 R00701 Knife 0.7x50x3500 mm Tav.
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TAV. 10 R01301 Belt R01302 Motor pulley R01303 Grinding unit pulley (3 pcs) R01304 Grinding unit bearing (4 pcs) R01305 Idler bearing (2 pcs) R01307 Flange (2 pcs) R01308 Spindle (2 pcs) R01312 Idler bearing R01401 Guide plate (6 pcs) R07301 Diamond grinding stone (2 pcs) R07302...
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ACCESSORIES AC-18-06 Thickness gauge AC-18-08 Lower rubber coated feed roll AC-18-21 Upper roll N AC-18-25 Special upper roll S AC-18-26 Special bottom roll OPTIONS OP-18-01 Diamond wheels kit OP-18-08 Corundum stones kit Part List 9 -4...