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Series 'C' Knifeholder INSTALLATION MANUAL Rigid Cartridge Class I, II, III Shear Slitting Please read and understand all the instructions before you install the Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder. For information, contact: Tidland Corporation P.O. Box 1008 Camas, WA 98607 1-360-834-2345 1-800-426-1000 (USA)
Table of Contents Knifeholder Safety…………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Receiving and Unpacking………………………………………………………………………… 4 Knifeholder Components……………………………………………….………………………….5 A. Determine Web Path………………………………………………………………... 6 1. Direction of Web………………………………………………………………… 6 2. Type of Slitting………………………………………………………………….. 6 3. Select Contact Side……………………………………………………………..7 4. Select Cant Angle Key………………………………………………………….7 B. Prepare to Mount Guidebar…………………………………………………………8 1.
§ The Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder is intended to be used to produce a slit when operated with a driven anvil system, and there is no other intended purpose.
A. Determine Web Path 1. Direction of Web: 2. Type of Slitting: 1/2 of wrap angle 90° Wrap Tangent Knifeholder axis Knifeholder axis should bisect should be 90° to the wrap angle. web path.
3. Select Contact Side: Left side Right side 4. Select Cant Angle Key: The cant angle creates a precise shear cut point with the driven anvil Contact Path Side Required See 'Changing the Cant Angle Key' in the Maintenance Manual.
B. Prepare to Mount Guidebar 1. Determine Space Requirements Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder Geometry *Note: Reserve 1/2 of the total stroke for blade regrinding Inches Class I-25 2.43 1.08 5.90 6.59 0.63 1.00 0.07 0.16 0.03 11.21 Class I-33 2.43 1.08...
2. Determine Setback Distance (for Tangent Shear Slitting only "A" Web Path Setback Typical Setback for Paper Based Products*: Class I-25: 1/8" (3.18mm) Class I-33: 1/8" (3.18mm) Class II: 1/4" (6.35mm) Class III: 3/8" (9.53mm) "B" Web Path * Other products may require different setbacks. Setback...
C. Mount Guidebar 1. Mark the mounting bolt center line on the support beam. 2. The guidebar must be straight within 0.010" (0.25mm) on a rigid and vibration free support. Guidebar Free Space Note: The guidebar mounting bolt holes are pre-drilled—if applicable. "A" = 12" (304.80mm).
E. Install Pneumatic System § Tidland Corporation recommends the use of a pneumatic system to prevent airborne oil or water from contaminating the knifeholders. The pneumatic system (Part Number: 520984) includes: A. 3/8" (9.52mm) supply air lines B. 5 micron air filter/pressure regulator with gauge (0-100 psi or 0-6.9 bar)
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