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Summary of Contents for Signode SLP-38
- Page 1 SLP-38/12/58/34 PNEUMATIC COMBINATION STRAPPING TOOL For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
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Page 2: General Safety Instructions
2. TRAINING. This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode Representative. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD. - Page 3 8. OPERATING SEQUENCE. Use the correct Signode products for your application. If you need help contact your Signode Representative. Before using this sealless tool, read the Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual. Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with Signode strapping and seals.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Tool Options Declaration Of Conformity INTRODUCTION The SLP is a pneumatically operated hand tool intended for use only with Signode strapping. The tool is easy to load, tension and seal. This tool was designed and tested using Signode strap. Using non-Signode... -
Page 5: Specifications
Weight: 14 pounds (111N) w/ tool hanger. MODEL STRAP STRAP TENSION @ 90 PSI TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS SLP-38 3/8" (10mm) 400 LBS (1776N) / LOW TENSION SLP-12 1/2" (12mm) 500 LBS (2220N) / LOW TENSION APEX .017" TO .025" &... -
Page 6: Pneumatic Information
PNEUMATIC INFORMATION AIR SUPPLY INSTALLATION If compressor has a good dryer unit, use black pickled pipe. When a dryer unit is not installed, use galvanized or copper pipe. To perform reliably, a pneumatic tool requires a continuous source of clean, water-free air at adequate pressure. - Page 7 95% or more of water right at the compressor. The remaining moisture is removed at the water leg in the piping system or in the filter, Signode Part No. 173111. Additional information is available in the Signode publication, "Air Supply Manual" Signode Part No. 186038. If you have any questions, contact your local Signode Representative.
- Page 8 The following steps can be taken to improve cold weather operation of the tool: An air line dryer adjacent to the compressor. Use lubricant recommended by Signode. Signode has tested the use of anti-freezes, none work well in air tools; the tool will gum up when anti-freezes are introduced and will not function properly.
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wear safety glasses and gloves. Always position yourself to one side of the strap. Make sure all bystanders are clear before proceeding. STRAP LOADING Make sure the strap being used is the proper size for the tool model being used. Refer to the Specifications section on page 5 of this manual. - Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued REMOVING THE STRAP SLACK Pull back on the TOP STRAP to eliminate additional slack strap around the package. NOTE: Do not push down on the handle or slack pull-out may become difficult. Do not lift tension motor or straps will slip.
- Page 11 FORMING THE STRAP JOINT Press the sealer lever (#2) down and release (Do not hold sealer lever down during the entire sealing cycle). Air will be then routed to the second air motor enabling the sealer mechanism to punch the strap and cut-off the TOP STRAP.
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Page 12: Strap Joint Formation & Appearance
STRAP JOINT APPEARANCE & FORMATION A properly formed joint will appear as shown in the illustration to the right. If the joint does not appear as shown, then the operator must proceed as follows: Make sure that the tool's operating instructions are being followed before applying another strap. -
Page 13: Part Replacement & Adjustments
1/4 turn increments (see illustration) until desired tension is reached. If the tension level you have achieved does not properly secure the load in your application, contact your Signode Sale Representative. For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699... - Page 14 PART REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT & TOOL ADJUSTMENTS, Continued FEEDWHEEL To replace the feedwheel, remove the two socket head cap screws which secure the outer link. Remove the outer link from the gear housing. Slide the feedwheel off the feedwheel shaft. The counterbore face of the feedwheel must face the outer link in order to match up with the flange bushing in the outer link.
- Page 15 CUTTER The cutter may have to be adjusted if the tool has been altered to accept a different width or thickness of strap or an adjustment may be needed if the cutter has been replaced due to wear or damage. Run a cycle with strap of the size to be used.
- Page 16 PART LIST, VALVE ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 424467 Motor housing 424465 Sealer motor 422395 Handle 422181 Support block 422349 Catch pawl 422146 Valve lever (sealer) 422180 Valve lever (tension) 425377 Lever pin 422359 Catch link 306651 Valve stem (tension) 422147 Valve stem (sealer) 306650 Valve sleeve (tension)
- Page 17 When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and description. Standard hardware parts may be obtained from any local hardware supply. NOTE: The handle (Key 3) shown above can be replaced with a heavy duty steel handle from Signode Service as Part No. 422395. For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
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Page 18: Parts List
PARTS LIST, GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 165392 SHCS, M5 x 30 187415 Split lock washer, M5 171689 SHCS, M5 x 18 422154 Gear case cover 424466 Sealer gear case 422156 Gear, drive 306443 Pinion 306442 Gear 306429 Dowel pin, 3 x 22mm 422656 Needle bearing, INA #HK-0810... - Page 19 ** Secure with Loctite #609. *** Lubricate with Molith No. 2 or Lubriplate 3000W. NOTE-1: Orient Ring Gear (from Sealer Motor) as shown to align notch with Dowel pin (Key 47) during assembly of the gear housing to the motor housing. For Parts &...
- Page 20 PARTS LIST, SEALER MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 187415 Splitlock washer, M5 171689 SHCS, M5 x 18 424064 Inner bearing 424065 DU Bushing, #16DU06 424031 Base assembly 422664 Cam shaft 422688 Die cover 423364 Die holder 306056 Cutter holder 422749 Cutting insert 34,58,12 422059 Cutting insert 38...
- Page 21 For improved tool performance, replace punch (Key 71) and cutting inserts (Key 60) every 20,000 cycles. For a longer wearing clutch plug (Key 67), a double sided version is available from Signode as Part Number 422747. (Replace Key 80 with 422750 screw, M5 x 10 long cone point set screw.)
- Page 22 PARTS LIST, TENSIONER ASSEMBLY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 165392 SHCS, M5 x 30 187415 Split lockwasher, M5 293903 SHCS, M4 x 6 162382 Split Lockwasher, M4 422160 Gear Housing 422764 Outer link 422746 Guide, outer link, 34 58 12 422776 Guide, outer link, 38 423566 Feedwheel 306694...
- Page 23 NOTES: Use Teflon tape. Fill the gear housing 1/3 full with Non-Fluid Oil #55 (Non-Fluid Oil company or equivalent). Install Key numbers 114 & 115 into gear housing (Key 89) using Loctite Bearing Mount #609. Install needle bearing (Key 105) into bearing cover (Key 97) using Loctite Bearing Mount #609.
- Page 24 Thread Gear Case (Key 406) into Motor Housing (Key 427) and torque to 10-12 foot-pounds (14-16Nm). Replacement Collet and O-Ring can be purchased from Signode Service Parts as Cartridge Repair Kit (Part Number 424048). Apply high strength retaining compound to inner diameter and outer diameter of ball bearing (Key 425).
- Page 25 For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
- Page 26 10-12 foot-pounds (14-16Nm). Thread Gear Case (Key 229) onto Gear Case (Key 220) and torque to 35-40 foot-pounds (47-54Nm). Replacement Collet and O-Ring can be purchased from Signode Service Parts as Cartridge Repair Kit (Part Number 424048). For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
- Page 27 * Use Loctite #271. For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699...
- Page 28 PARTS LIST, SEALER MOTOR (424465) PART NO. DESCRIPTION 306396 Ball bearing 424474 Idler carrier assembly 424473 Idler gear 424472 Ring Gear 014730 Belleville washer 023481 Ball bearing 424470 Front end plate 024602 Spacer 424471 Rotor assembly 424177 Vane 004998 Roll pin 424469 Cylinder 424468...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST, SEALER MOTOR (422391) PLEASE NOTE: This air motor information is for service parts only. Complete replacement air motor assemblies may not be available. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 422601 Gasket 042114 Bearing, Fafnir #S1PP7 422602 Rear end plate 422603 Motor dowel 422604 Cylinder 422605...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems occur. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following tool symptoms are shown in this manual: #1 - Difficult strap slack removal. - Page 31 #4 SYMPTOM: Strap tension is too low or too high. CAUSE REMEDY Strap tension incorrectly set. Adjust strap tension per instructions on page 13 of this manual. #5 SYMPTOM: Tool does not complete sealing cycle. CAUSE REMEDY Improper strap being used. Check that waxed strapping of the correct width and thickness is being used.
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Page 32: Changing Strap Size
Adjust as required, (400 Lbs.) (500 Lbs.) (1200 Lbs.) review page 12. Tension Motor 424170 424150 NOTE: An SLP-38 Tool can be converted from any standard SLP-12 by ordering the SLP-38 Conversion Kit (Part No. 422399). For Parts & Service 1-877-862-6699... -
Page 33: Maintenance
NOTE: On some Signode tools the feedwheel can be cleaned by holding the tool open in the strap loading position while the tool runs without strap and using a wire brush to clean the feedwheel as it rotates. -
Page 34: Tool Options
OPTIONAL TOOL HANGERS The SLP can be equipped with two types of optional tool hangers. Consult your Signode Sales Representative to see which optional hanger may be more suited for your application than the standard hanger. SWIVEL HANGER, Part No. 422760 The Swivel Hanger allows the SLP to be pivoted 360°. - Page 35 BALANCE ARM ADAPTER KIT, Part No. 422770 The Balance Arm Adapter allows the SLP to be mounted to any one of the Signode balance arms and tool stands. Using a tool stand and balance arm frees the operator from having to hold/lift the tool for each package being strapped.