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ECHNICAL SSISTANCE Technical Support This is the Interpack Model ET 2Plus Series Tape Head you ordered. It has been set up and tested in our factory with Intertape brand tapes. If any problems occur when setting up or operating this equipment, please contact the authorized distributor from where you purchased this item.
ARRANTY : The following warranty is made in lieu of all other QUIPMENT WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDY warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and any implied warranty arising out of a course of dealing, a custom or usage of trade: Intertape sells its Interpack Tape Heads, Case Tapers and Case Erectors with the following warranties: 1.
ESCRIPTION OF Figure 4-1 The Intertape ET 2Plus Family of Tape Heads are designed to apply Intertape brand pressure sensitive carton sealing tape to the top and bottom center seam of regular slotted corrugated cartons. The ET 2Plus is the standard tape head in all Interpack machinery. This ET 2Plus is also designed to upgrade most competitive case sealers.
AFETY SSUES There are two safety labels used on all Interpack Tape Heads. One label is placed on the Tape Head knife guard to warn operators and service personnel of the sharp cutting edge of the blade. The other is on the side frame warning of pinch points within the tape head. Please read the labels and the following safety precautions before using the Tape Head.
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AFETY SSUES The illustrated label shown in Figure 5-1 is attached to the Knife Guard. The label warns operators and service personnel of the very sharp blade. The guard shall only be removed when the torsion spring or the guard itself are being replaced. Should the tape head be operated without blade guard, user voids all warranty implied, the manufacturer bears no...
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AFETY SSUES The illustrated label shown in Figure 5-2 is TAPE ROLL attached to the operator side plate of each PEEL OFF ROLLER tape head. The label provides operators ADHESIVE SIDE and service personnel the proper method of threading a new roll of tape through the tape GUIDE CLUTCH ROLLER...
PECIFICATIONS U U U Operating Conditions Use in a dry, relatively clean environment at 40º to 105º F (5º to 40º C) with clean, dry cartons. Note: The ET2 Plus Standard Tape Head should n ever be washed down or subjected to U U U U U U conditions causing condensation on components.
PECIFICATIONS U U U Installation of the ET 2Plus in Other Machinery This tape head can be used to upgrade case sealers provided by other manufacturers. It can be mounted in the upper or lower positions. It can also be mounted horizontally. Please contact the factory for the proper mounting adapters, any possible mirror image footprint requirements and any limitations when upgrading competitor machinery.
ROCEDURES R eceiving and Handling U U U All contents must be verified upon reception. The following items are included with each tape head. UH 275TW UH 775TW ESCRIPTION 2” 3” VERSION VERSION Main Tape Head assembly SHCS M6 x 8 (part no. UF0810) Mounting adaptors (part no.
ROCEDURES ARNING URN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE BEGINNING TO WORK ON THE EADS OR TO LOAD TAPE F POWER CORDS ARE NOT DISCONNECTED SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL COULD RESULT M ounting Adapters U U U ET 2Plus Tape Heads require Mounting Adapter Hardware to install in any case sealer or case erector.
ROCEDURES T ape Loading U U U The ET 2Plus 2” Tape Heads accommodate 2-inch (48mm) wide tape rolls, while the ET 2Plus 3" Tape Heads accommodate 3-inch (72mm) wide rolls. 1. Place the tape head onto a sturdy, flat surface. 2.
ROCEDURES ARNING HE KNIFE CONTAINED IN THE EAD IS EXTREMELY SHARP SE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE BLADE GUARD AND THREADING THE TAPE TO AVOID PERSONNEL INJURY Tape Threading Preparation Figure 7-5 Threading the tape in the Tape Head does not require any special tools. 1.
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ROCEDURES TAPE ROLL PEEL OFF ROLLER ADHESIVE SIDE GUIDE CLUTCH ROLLER Adhesive Side ROLLER GUIDE ROLLER GUIDE ROLLER TAPE GUIDE SHOE APPLICATION Guide Roller ROLLER Clutch Roller Figure 7-6 Figure 7-7 1. As illustrated in Figures 7-6 & 7-7, first thread the tape tail over the Peel Off Roller.
ROCEDURES T ape Centering U U U If the tape is not centered as it travels through the tape shoe guide, the tape mandrel can be adjusted in or out to correct this Loosen the M18 inverse jam nut on the rear of the mandrel as shown in Figure 7-8 with a 10 mm allen key.
ROCEDURES T ape Leg Length Adjustment U U U For optimum performance, the tape leg length has been factory set at 2 inches (50 mm). However, the tape leg length can be modified. Front Tape Leg To adjust the tape leg length on the leading end of the box, refer to Figure 7-12 of the clutch assembly.
ROCEDURES One Way Clutched Roller Adjustment This one direction, tensionable roller ensures that proper tension is present when cutting the tape. It is preset at the factory. Should re-adjustment be necessary, follow Friction these steps: 1. Decrease one way clutched roller tension.
ROCEDURES M andrel Tension Adjustment U U U Mandrel tension has been set in the factory to ideal, very little resistance. This is a divergence from the traditional mandrels from other manufacturers. Under normal circumstances, the mandrel shall overspin after the tape had been cut, about 2”...
ROUBLESHOOTING HSD ET 2Plus Tape Heads are fabricated with high quality components that provide trouble- free operation for a long period of time. However, should a problem occur, we recommend that you consult the following table. If the problem you encounter is not discussed in this table, call Interpack Technical Support.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED ROUBLE OSSIBLE AUSES OLUTIONS “Tape Tabbing” or folding Generally, too much tension on itself on the trailing tape on the application of the tape. Follow steps below Applying urethane rollers, Remove any adhesive build up delrin guide rollers, knurled with silicon spray.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED ROUBLE OSSIBLE AUSES OLUTIONS Front tape leg too long Tape threaded incorrectly Check for proper tape threading against threading diagram on side plate of tape head Tape leg length misadjusted Re-set front tape leg length Rear tape leg too short Generally, too much tension Follow corrective action in “Tape on the application of the tape...
ECOMMENDED PARE ARTS We recommend that you stock the following spare parts. These parts are contained in the “spare parts kit” shown below. The components of the spare parts kits are also referenced should individual components need to be ordered. ET 2Plus Standard 2”...
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ECOMMENDED PARE ARTS ET 2Plus Standard 3” Wide Spare Parts Kit UH 1014 Parts Contained in UH 1014 Spare Parts Kit ODEL UMBER ESCRIPTION UMBER UANTITY Roller shell ETM 3’’ UPH0966 Ext. spring, light UPH0910 Independent multi wipers UPH4895 Cut-off blade 75mm, NC UPH0271 Torsion spring UPH9195...
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE ARNING URN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE BEGINNING TO WORK ON THE EADS OR TO LOAD TAPE POWER CORDS ARE NOT DISCONNECTED SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL COULD RESULT The ET 2Plus has been designed and manufactured with the finest components to provide long, trouble free performance.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE L ubrication U U U The ET 2Plus tape heads ship from the factory permanently lubricated. No additional lubrication is necessary, however, a small amount of lightweight oil applied to rotating and pivot points will extend the life of the tape head and assure maximum performance. There is, however a felt pad on the blade guard which can serve as an oiler pad to help clean the blade should adhesive accumulate.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE U rethane Wipe Down Roller Replacement U U U These red rollers are wear items and should be inspected regularly and replaced if necessary. Front & Rear Wipe Down Roller Replacement Removing The Urethane Roller 1. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring from the roller shaft.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE S pring Replacements U U U There are 3 springs on the ET 2Plus. These springs are wear items and should be inspected regularly and replaced if necessary. Below are instructions for replacing the two most common springs. Main Spring Replacement 1.
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Knife Arm Spring Replacement If the compression spring breaks, the sequence to change it is as follows. 1. Carefully open the snap ring with a plier and slide it up on the cross shaft. Remove the snap ring attached to the knife arm assembly.
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE 4. Press the spring barrel against the spring mandrel until it is ready to slide back on the short shaft. See Figure 10-12. Move the whole sub assembly back to its original position. Figure 10-12 5. Reinsert retaining rings to their grooves. Should the 12 mm retaining ring brake (left one on Figure 10-13), the shaft needs to be freed to replace it.
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Knife Guard Spring Replacement As a precaution, remove the cutter blade to avoid injury Figure 10-14 Remove the cross shaft NOTE: These screws are secured with Loctite and may require applied heat prior to removal 1. Using two 2mm hexagonal keys as shown, remove one of the flathead countersink screws by applying force on both hexagonal key in an...
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Carefully slide out the shaft from the end of the shaft that contains the remaining flathead countersink screw Figure 10-16 Remove the broken spring Figure 10-17...
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Behind The Cutter Blade To properly orient the new knife spring Position the new knife spring as shown in Figure 10-18. Note which leg of the spring should lie behind the cutter blade mounting plate Note which leg of the spring should wrap around the front of the knife guard In Front Of...
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REVENTIVE AINTENANCE To Complete The Installation Apply some purple Loctite to the threads of the M3 screw and fasten to the end of the cross shaft. Tighten using two 2mm hexagonal keys as shown in Figure 10-20 Rotate the knife guard to make sure there is no binding Re-install the cutter blade as shown in Figure 10-14...
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Dual Independent Wipe Tabs Replacement U U U I The dual independent wipe tabs assist in wiping down the top center seam of the case. While the red wipe down rollers perform much of the wipe down, the wipe down tabs enhances the wipe down as it can better conform to the irregularities of the top of the case such as over fills, void fills and the “wash-board”...
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