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Signode MCD-710 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

Signode MCD-710 Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

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POWER STRAPPING MACHINES
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MCD MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM
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  • Page 1 MCD-710/510/310 POWER STRAPPING MACHINES & MCD MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...

  • Page 2: General Safety Instructions

    6. Follow all maintenance and service instructions in this manual. MOVING MACHINE PARTS 1. Disconnect and lock out all power to Signode's machines before entering the strap chute area. 2. Never put any part of your body into the strap chute area or machine enclosure with machine power on.
  • Page 3 4. Before operating the machine, ensure that all safety interlocks and Emergency Stop buttons are operating properly. 5. Do not attempt to alter machine design unless written approval is recieved from Signode. Unauthorized modifications can present a safety hazard to machine personnel and will void the machine warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Instructions DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT PROCEDURES Introduction DISCONNECT SWITCH Disconnect and Lock-out Procedures The main disconnect switch is located on the Specifications front of the electrical enclosure. Installation and Major Components Priciples of Operation Maintenance and Lubrication Electric: Sequence, MCD (Std.) Diagram, MCD (Std.) Sequence, MCD (w/ Oper.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MAX. PACKAGING SPEED: 575-1300 straps per hour, depending on package size STRAP FEED SPEED: 5.3 feet per second DISPENSER: Model DF1-12D POWER: 208/230/460V standard. 575V optional for most models. NOTE: 208V Requires a special electrical transformer. NOTE: Chute sizes are any combination of Width (A) and Height (B) shown below. PACKAGE WIDTH (A) 18"...

  • Page 6: Installation And Major Components

    230V. Installation and start-up must be performed Motor leads must be changed during installation by a Signode Service Engineer, assisted by for operation at 460V. plant personnel. Until the Engineer's arrival, the machine must remain in its shipping crate.

  • Page 7: Priciples Of Operation

    PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION LOADING AND FEEDING STRAP With the ON-OFF switch in the OFF position, insert strap between rollers into stretch-out box Remove and store crank. Failure to do so can and then into entry chute until resistance is felt. result in severe personal injury.
  • Page 8 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION, Continued FEED CYCLE FINAL TENSION CYCLE Strap is fed by high speed knurled feed wheel When the high speed knurled feedwheel stalls at and pinch rollers. During feed cycle, strap rides the end of slack take-up, knurled tension wheel on strap lead and does not contact knurled (geared down 3 times the power of the knurled tension wheel.

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Grease vibrator eccentric bearing (146) by adding Lubriplate into fork on vibrator (134). A slow down in vibrating sound during welding cycle is an indication of lack of lubrication. If this Before complying with the following occurs grease more frequently. Use inspection procedure, make sure power has Stailube #5225-01 multipurpose grease been disconnected.

  • Page 10: Electric: ! Sequence, Mcd (Std.)

    ELECTRICAL SEQUENCE, MCD MACHINES W/O OPERATORLESS INTERLOCK 1. GENERAL Start by moving "E-Stop" to the "ON" position (pull out). 2. FEED CYCLE Momentarily depress F.S. (6) closing 3-16 to energize feed relay 1CR (6) through 1TR timed contact (6) 16-17 and 1TR instantaneous (6) 17-18. 1CR (7) 3-17 closes to maintain 1CR (6) energized.

  • Page 11: Diagram, Mcd (Std.)

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  • Page 12: Sequence, Mcd (W/ Oper. Int.)

    Contacts supplied by Signode, circuit between terminals A and B: (4-5, A&B) N.C. circuit from Signode machine to be wired into conveyor run circuit. This circuit will open when strapping cycle begins and close after strap has been applied.

  • Page 13: Diagram, Mcd (W/ Oper. Int.)

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  • Page 14: Control Panel

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  • Page 16: Parts List, Removal & Replacement

    Inner race assembly, for 053060 Bearing, N/D Z499604 MCD-310 only 007027 O-ring, SAE 141 042776 Inner race assembly, for 053047 Tension shaft cover MCD-710 only 072108 Flexloc nut 009884 Inner race assembly, for 014722 Bearing MCD-510 only. 014639 Fork pin (Tenax strap only.)
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  • Page 18 PARTS LIST, CONTINUED WELDING ASSEMBLY KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 134C 1 014644 Vibrator insert, Std. 004238 Lockwasher, #10 014452 Vibrator insert, Short 280724 Edge guide, Std. 014680 Bearing, N/D Z499503 014451 Edge guide, Short 016633 Release pin, Std. 280723 Strap guide 014882...
  • Page 19 PART REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT - VIBRATOR (134), SOLENOID GRIPPER (103), AND GRIPPER SEGMENTS (111 AND 114). 1. Remove right cover (275) and grease fitting from vibrator shaft (125). 2. Remove vibrator shaft keeper (85). 3. Remove eccentric bearing (146). 4. Slide shaft out as far as possible. Vibrator is now free and can be lifted out. Gripper segments are accessible after removing vibrator and can be removed after driving out two roll pins (115).
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST, CONTINUED STRAP TRANSPORT MECHANISM PART # DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION 36 1 009041 SHCS, 1/4-20 x 3/4 002164 Cotter pin, 1/16 X 1/2 053058 Oil seal, 009392 Washer Victor #K3-63158 009271 Gate spring 014837 Bearing, Torrington 014897 Chute pin BH-812...
  • Page 21 PART REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT - TRACTION WHEELS (170, 171) 1. Remove pinch roller spring assembly and ball bearings (162, 165, 166 and 167). 2. Remove outer side plate, (164), by removing three Allen head screws. Release wedge, (168) will pivot upward to allow access to the feed system.
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST, CONTINUED EXTERNAL ASSEMBLY KEY QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY. PART NO DESCRIPTION 014698 Gear cover 023708 Socket head shoulder 053049 Gasket gear cover screw, 3/8 x 1 053061 Poly-V-Belt, 6 groove, 072132 Locknut (thin) 5/16-18 "J" section, 24.0" P.L. 075615 Washer 014793...
  • Page 23 PART REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT - DRIVE BELT NOTE: If replacing belts on an MCD head in the machine, the slot marked Remove left cover (276). X will be in the 2 o'clock position. Remove arm (218) from the 1LS micro-switch. Remove switch cam (215) from the cam shaft end.

  • Page 24: Micro Switch Adjustment

    MICRO SWITCH ADJUSTMENT General Notes about micro switches: 2LS: DROP-OUT ARM SWITCH Switch roller must ride against drop-out arm when drop-out arm is fully closed. Switch must trip before drop-out arm is fully open and reset before being fully closed. 1LS: CAM SHAFT SWITCH Switch arm must be positioned on its shaft so that the machine’s cam shaft is in home position at the end of cycle.
  • Page 25 1LS ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAM Photocopy or trace the diagram below. For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
  • Page 26 BLANK For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
  • Page 27 BLANK For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...

  • Page 28: Covers & Signs

    002844 HHCS, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 014999 Dispenser bracket assembly 285A 4 014828 Roll pin, 7/16 x 1 014490 Pulley arm assembly 059213 Pulley arm assembly, 90° right angle 081618 Nameplate (MCD-710) 176963 Nameplate (MCD-510) For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
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  • Page 30: Recommended Spare Parts

    RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST, HEAD KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION 008597 O-ring, SAE 214 008596 O-ring, SAE 111 014685 Roller clutch 053054 Oil seal, C/R #10153 091863 O-ring, SAE 227 014623 Vibrator clutch 33A A/R 006697 Shims 053052 O-ring, SAE 135 053055 Oil seal, Victor #K3-63529 008546...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING, MACHINE/HEAD The following items are the most common machine symptoms if problems occur. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following machine symptoms are shown in this manual: Operator actuates foot switch and machine unthreads completely.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #2 SYMPTOM: Strap escapes chute and continues to feed until the machine is shut off. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Machine not in home position. 1. Reposition to home position. 2. Kinks in the strap. 2. Cut off kinked section of strap. Possible causes for kinks include permanent set from fold in drop out chamber and from being wrapped around traction wheels.
  • Page 33 #6 SYMPTOM: Machine continues running in feed direction, but fails to fill chute. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Feedwheel (171) is slipping. 1. Replace worn feedwheel. 2. Strap stuck somewhere around dispenser. 2. Check dispenser. 3. Pinch rollers (162) are stuck. 3. Inspect pinch rollers (ball bearings) and eccentric shaft.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #9 SYMPTOM: Double welding. Immediately after completing cycle machine goes into another weld cycle. CAUSE REMEDY Drop-out arm (159) is stuck in open position. Make sure drop-out arm is free and its pivot pin is lightly lubricated. Do not get lubricant on tension wheel (170).
  • Page 35 MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM W = Package Width H = Package Height INDIVIDUAL CHUTE SIZES BY ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER HIGH FRAME, WITH SHORT VIBRATOR 18"W 24"W 30"W 36"W 48"W 60"W 72"W 18"H 260200 260201 260202 260203 260204 260205 260206 24"H 260207 260208 260209 260210...
  • Page 36 Before attempting to assemble and install the GATE TENSION ADJUSTMENT chute, a thorough familiarization with the parts list, illustrations and all instructions is strongly With some chutes it may be necessary to adjust recommended. When dealing with large chutes, the gate tension to obtain the proper strap we suggest all assembly work be done on the stripping action.
  • Page 37 CHUTE INSTALLATION Remove the covers from the machine. Note that 5. Replace the covers, start the machine, and the head/frame assembly of an MCD-710 test the chutes operation. If chute machine, without the support provided by the adjustments are required, make them at this chute, has a tendency to lean forward.

  • Page 38: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ASSEMBLIES, CHUTE The following illustrations are a representation of all MCD chute configurations. Actual part sizes and lengths will vary. Each major component of the chute assembly has a unique key number. The following pages of this manual are the parts list for each assembly configuration as described on page 32 of this manual.
  • Page 39 VARIABLE CHUTE COMPONENTS ** Two additional gate springs (Key 34) used. 18" HIGH CHUTES Key# 18"Wide 24"Wide 30" Wide 36" Wide 48" Wide 60" Wide** 72" Wide** 260335 260335 260335 260335 260335 260335 260335 260337 260338 260330 260331 260332 260333 260334 260339 260339...
  • Page 40 MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM. Continued 36" HIGH CHUTES Key# 18"Wide 24"Wide 30" Wide 36" Wide 48" Wide 60" Wide** 72" Wide** 260326 1 260326 1 260326 1 260326 1 260326 1 260326 1 260326 260337 1 260338 1 260330 1 260331 1 260332 1 260333 1 260334...
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  • Page 42 MODULAR CHUTE SYSTEM. Continued For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...

  • Page 43: Optional Chute Support

    OPTIONAL CHUTE SUPPORT INSTALLATION Refer to the side view to install the chute support assembly. Note that holes must be added to the bottom chute section to KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION attach the bottom chute support bracket (6). If the chute is 18 inches wide, remove 006243 Lockwasher, 3/8 the leg and install the mounting bars (7)

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING, MODULAR CHUTE The following items are the most common machine symptoms if problems occur. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following machine symptoms are shown in this manual: #1Edges of strap fray or develop "hairs".
  • Page 45 Pay-off several yards of strap from dispenser and refeed machine. 3. Chute-to-package ratio too large causing excessive camber in strap. Consult with Signode equipment specialist. 4. Drop-out arm activates 2LS switch before feed cycle is complete. Change/Add booster spring as required from Kit #431999 which contains 5 springs of varying strength.
  • Page 46 DF1-12D DISPENSER LOADING, THREADING AND ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS Reinstall the outer reel disc assembly, making sure the stud attached to the rear disc assembly protrudes through the hole of the outer disk, then SNUG the wing nut. Make sure the power strapping machine has been turned OFF.

  • Page 47: Adjustments

    OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS (Refer to the exploded views for key number identification) As strap is pulled from the dispenser, the dancer arm swings forward to allow the coil to rotate and pay-off the strap. The forward motion of the dancer arm is gradually absorbed by a compression spring (19) and the arm should stop within an inch of contacting the forward stop bumper (11).

  • Page 48: Parts List

    PARTS LIST, DF1-12D DISPENSER KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION 024337 Spring plunger 067222 Nut 024381 Spring 024321 Reel disc assy. 024338 Spring screw 009094 HHCS, 1/2-13 x 1 024349 Connecting link 002434 Spring lock washer, 1/2 024314 Chain 024382 Washer, 7/16 std.
  • Page 49 KEY QTY PART# DESCRIPTION KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION 024312 Brake rod 009069 Hex nut, 3/8-16 024346 Extension spring 020241 SHCS, 3/8-16 x 2 1/4 024348 Pin 002188 Split lock washer, 5/16 024347 Pin 024351 ShS, 1/2 x 5/8 024355 Washer, 5/16 SAE When ordering parts, please show model, part 024309 Brake arm number and name.

  • Page 50: Conversion

    DF1-12D CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS LEFT HAND STRAP PAY-OFF To convert the DF1-12D to pay-off strap from the left hand side, follow the steps below: Transfer the stop bumper (11) to the other side of the frame. Remove the mounting screw (39) then carefully remove mounting screws (16) and connecting link (21). Move the spring housing to the alternate position.

  • Page 51: Machine Options

    STRAP SNUBBER, KIT NO. 185298 - This kit is intended for use with machines which have been converted to use Signode Tenax strapping. The strap snubber kit is used to keep excess strapping from coming out of the MCD strap accumulator. See pages 22 & 23 for information and details.
  • Page 52 © Copyright 1999, Signode 186162 Rev. 11/1999 For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...

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