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- Page 1 EA3050TK, EA3070TK, EA30100TK, EA4050TK, EA4070TK, EA40100TK, EA5050TK, EA5070TK, and EA50100TK Auto L-Sealer Professional Series User Guide...
- Page 3 Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2016-2022 Engage Technologies Corporation All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Eastey 7041 Boone Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone: (763) 428-4846; Fax (763) 795-8867; 1-800-835-9344 www.eastey.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety ..........................7 General Safety Precautions ..................7 Explanation of Symbols ....................9 Introduction ......................... 10 General System Description ..................10 Specifications ......................11 Dimensions ......................... 13 Unpacking ........................14 Loading and Unloading Instructions ................15 Installation ........................16 Location Requirements .................... - Page 6 Appendix A: Electrical Schematics ................64 Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics ..65 Mushroom Insert ......................65 Appendix C: L-Sealer Size Estimating ............... 66 L-Sealer Center-Folded Film Size Estimating Table ........... 66 Warranty Statement ....................67 Customer Support ....................... 69...
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Page 7: Safety
Read this manual carefully and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance, or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available on request (Eastey.com/contact-us). The development of a good safety program that is rigidly enforced is absolutely imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment. - Page 8 • Do not make any modifications to either the electrical circuitry or the mechanical assemblies of this machinery. Such modifications may introduce hazards that would not otherwise be associated with this machinery. Eastey will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from such unauthorized modification. Do not operate a machine if any modification has been made.
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Page 9: Explanation Of Symbols
Introduction 9 Explanation of Symbols Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required. Caution indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment or property. Electrical hazard. -
Page 10: Introduction
The three main modules of the Eastey EA Auto L-Sealer Professional Series are: 1. The L-Sealer and Exit Conveyor are one unit. -
Page 11: Specifications
3.5 CFM 60 PSI Explanation of Model Numbers • E = Manufactured by Eastey Enterprises Inc., division of Engage Technologies. • A = Automated L-sealer operation. EA model Professional Series L-sealers incorporate an electromagnetic hold-down system that allows the operator to... - Page 12 12 Introduction • T = Takeaway conveyor — Professional Series L-Sealers are typically equipped with a takeaway conveyor. • K = Knife — Indicates hot knife seal bar. For smaller units, where (K) is indicated in parentheses, the hot knife seal bar is an option and the unit can be ordered with or without it.
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Page 13: Dimensions
Introduction 13 Dimensions See Machine Dimensions in Specifications table for overall machine width, height, and length. Top View Exit L-Seal Inverter Infeed Width Area Bars Conveyor Optional location for Scrap Take-Up Spool Standard location for Scrap Take-Up Spool Length Height Conveyor Height 31.75... -
Page 14: Unpacking
We are willing to assist you in every reasonable manner to help you collect claims for loss or damage. However, this willingness on Eastey’s part does not make Eastey or its parent or related companies responsible for collections or claims or replacement of... -
Page 15: Loading And Unloading Instructions
Loading and Unloading Instructions Air-Ride suspension trailers and ratcheting shipping straps are required for transportation of the Eastey Auto L-Sealer Professional Series sealers. When transporting the sealer, roll the machine into the truck or trailer, and then when the machine is in position for shipping, lower the levelers to just touch the ground. -
Page 16: Installation
16 Installation Installation Place the sealer in the desired location with the required electrical power source available. (See power requirements for the specific model in the Specifications table.) Make sure the electrical wiring is adequate to provide the required voltage. If the voltage provided is too low, the equipment will not operate correctly. - Page 17 The three main modules of the Eastey EA Auto L-Sealer Professional Series are: 1. The L-Sealer and Exit Conveyor are one unit.
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Page 18: Moving Units Together And Making Connections
18 Installation Moving Units Together and Making Connections I. Set up the L-sealer/Exit Conveyor module first. Move it to its location, and when it is in position, use chock blocks to block the casters and secure it from moving. Adjust the leveling legs to support the unit and so the conveyor surface and seal heads are level along both the machine-direction axis and transverse-direction axis. - Page 19 Installation 19 Adjust the leveling legs to support the PFU/Infeed Conveyor/Inverter module and level the Infeed Conveyor so it is level with the exit conveyor, and also level along both the machine-direction axis and transverse direction axis. Carefully align holes in attachment flanges with bolt holes in machine base.
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Page 20: Connecting Power
20 Installation Connecting Power Before bringing power to the unit, electrical cables from the L-Sealer/Exit Conveyor module must be connected to the PFU/Infeed Conveyor/Inverter module and to the Scrap Film Take-up Spool module. In each case, the cable originates from the L- Sealer/Exit Conveyor module and individual wires must be connected to a terminal block either inside an electrical box attached to the Infeed Conveyor base, or inside the enclosure which makes up the vertical body of the Scrap Film Take-up Spool module. -
Page 21: Operation
Operation 21 Operation Machine Controls and Control Panel If system power requirements require a Main Power Disconnect, it may be located on the opposite side of the machine. All other controls are located along the front of the machine as shown in the following figure. Controls are listed and explained in the following pages. - Page 22 This switch is a lever with an orange handle. • Lifting the lever to the On position turns on (connects) the system power necessary to power the Eastey EA Auto Sealer. • Pushing the lever down to the Off position cuts (disconnects) all power to the system.
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Page 23: Other Features
Operation 23 6. System Speed Control — The conveyor speed control dial located below the E- Stop on the electrical control box allows speed adjustment for the system. The Infeed and Exit Conveyors, Scrap Chain, and Power Film Unwind are all on a single speed control because they must all be synchronized when running. - Page 24 24 Operation Infeed Conveyor — The Infeed Conveyor is used to facilitate insertion of the product between the bottom and top layers of film and transport the product into the seal area. Width and Height Adjustment — The Infeed Conveyor is on rollers andmovable back to front to adjust for and achieve proper placement of the total width of the package.
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Page 25: Setting Temperatures And Timers
Operation 25 Powering Up and Cycling the Sealer Once the electrician has stated that all electrical work is complete and the air line is connected to the regulator and providing 60 PSI and 3.5 CFM, make sure all shipping ties are removed and all personnel are clear of the equipment, then power up the sealer and run it through a cycle by performing the following. - Page 26 26 Operation 2. A window containing touch-keyboard Password Request Password Request buttons appears on the Operator’s Please enter the password: Please enter the password: Panel asking enter q w e / % ( Password. Touch the button labeled a s d 4 5 6 $ # &...
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Page 27: Setup Screen Settings
Operation 27 Setup Screen Settings Seal Bar — Temperature setting for L-Sealer sealing heat elements. Set point — Enter the optimal temperature for sealing and cutting the type of film you are using. Actual — The actual current temperature of the seal bar is displayed in this area. In addition to the Seal Bar Temperature Setting, there are four timers: a Dwell Timer, Head Height, Bag Timer, and Film Prefeed Delay Timer. - Page 28 28 Operation Initial Settings If you have been provided with recommended settings for your application, record these in the spaces provided below for future reference. Head Temperature ...._______ Upper Power Film Unwind .._______ Head Dwell Timer ...._______ Lower Power Film Unwind ..
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Page 29: Loading Film
Operation 29 Loading Film CAUTION! Turn off the working switch when setting up the film. Note: You can turn the heat on to the sealer head elements to allow them to warm up to operating temperature while setting up the film. 1. - Page 30 30 Operation 2. Before placing the film roll onto the roller shaft, lift the film perforator and pinch rollers off of the rubber drive roller an place them in the film loading position, as shown in the following illustration, so they are not contacting the rubber drive roller while you are threading the film.
- Page 31 Operation 31 Powered Film Unwinder (PFU) Threading Diagram SEPARATOR ROD ADJUSTABLE CENTERING ROLLER IDLER ROLLERS PINCH ROLLER PIN PERFORATOR RUBBER DRIVE ROLLER A OR B WIND FILM FILM ROLLER SHAFT FILM ROLL DANCER BAR 5. Separate the top film from the bottom film with the separator rod and so that bottom film will go below the infeed conveyor and the top will go above.
- Page 32 32 Operation Hand Wheel For Adjusting Height “H” Centerline of Machine Direction Inverter Seal / Cutter ½ × H = D 1" Clearance Keep this angle approximately equal to Package Package Product Height + 1" Height this angle. Release Foot Brake; Adjust Distance “D” Pull Handle Bottom For Adjusting...
- Page 33 Operation 33 Film Routing For Top and Bottom Inverter Rods Use this diagram to route the top film over, then under the top inverter rod; and the bottom film under, then over the bottom inverter rod. Adjustable Centering Roller Separator Rod Film Top Inverter Bottom...
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Page 34: Setup For Scrap Winding
34 Operation 14. Pull the two leading edges of the film into the film drive chain and temporarily open the space between the pinch wheels to insert the film between so that the pinch wheels and drive chain will pull the film when activated. Note: The pinch rollers should be set at the correct height and in alignment with the scrap chain. -
Page 35: Adjusting Package Height
Operation 35 2. Place the free-standing scrap take-up spool to the side of the L-sealer, aligned with the exiting scrap, but so that the L-sealer frame will not interfere with rotation of the take-up spool. Route the scrap under the attached weighted tensioning rod and start it onto the spool. - Page 36 36 Operation 3. Open up the access doors in the front and rear columns at the infeed end of the sealer module and in the front column at the exit end of the sealer module (see the following illustration) to expose the chain keepers. Access Door (on back)
- Page 37 Operation 37 NOTE: At this point, the seal system moves up and down easily to get an exact position. Reinstall the chain keepers with bolts only finger- tight on both chain keepers at first to allow final adjustment before tightening bolts fully. Seal Head 3”...
- Page 38 38 Operation Scrap Chain Height Adjustment Handle NOTE: When adjusting the height of the seal / cutters, it is important to also adjust the height of the scrap chain. Otherwise the seal / cutter could collide with the scrap chain, resulting in damage to the machine.
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Page 39: Running Product
Operation 39 Running Product 1. Turn on system power and push Conveyor Start. 2. Place the product on the infeed conveyor, lining it up against the rear of the infeed conveyor. 3. Carefully watch the sequence of events as the product goes through the complete cycle of operations including sealing. -
Page 40: Running One Product At A Time
40 Operation Centerline of Transverse Direction Seal / Cutter Arm D = ½ × H D = ½ × H 1" Clearance Package Product Product Height + 1" Package Package Conveyor Direction Exit Infeed Running One Product at a Time 1. -
Page 41: Adjustments
Adjustments 41 Adjustments Operator’s Panel Screen Adjustment Settings in the System Screen Settings of the Operator’s Panel allow you to adjust the contrast of the screen, calibrate the screen, and lock the screen so it can be wiped clean. To access the System Screen Settings, touch System Settings from the System Information screen, which is displayed after the system boots up. - Page 42 42 Adjustments To reach the System Screen Settings screen from the Main Screen, or Setup Screen, return to the Main Screen, and then touch System Screens. This brings you to the System Information Screen shown at the bottom of the previous page.
- Page 43 Adjustments 43 • Touch the minus or plus (–/+) to decrease or increase screen contrast. • Touch Calibrate Touch Screen and on-screen instructions will guide you through calibrating the screen. • Touch Clean Screen to clear any onscreen artifacts and lock the screen while you wipe the screen with a clean, dry cloth.
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Page 44: Fine Tuning The Sealer
44 Adjustments Fine Tuning the Sealer To achieve maximum efficiency, individual controls can be tuned to improve productivity. Here are some helpful hints. 1. Shorten dwell time as much as possible without jeopardizing the seal’s integrity. This will minimize cycle time and increase products-per-minute output. 2. -
Page 45: Air Regulator Adjustments
Adjustments 45 Air Regulator Adjustments Air FRL (Filter / Lubricator / Regulator / Filter Regulator / Flow 60 PSI Lubricator) psi/bar Regulator Air In 3.5 CFM 60 PSI Lubricator Filter Water Drain Air Pressure Button Adjustment Knob Before Adjusting Air Regulator 1. -
Page 46: Conveyor Tension Adjustment
46 Adjustments Conveyor Tension Adjustment Shut off power and disconnect electrical connections before making any adjustments. Adjustment of conveyor tension is made by tightening or loosening the conveyor tension adjustment screws. There are three tension adjustment screws total: there is one at each end of the idler shaft, and one is in the center of the drive shaft. -
Page 47: Seal Head Pressure Adjustment
Adjustments 47 Seal Head Pressure Adjustment Uniform pressure between the seal head inserts and the sealing pads must always be maintained for proper sealing and uniformity, and to prevent weak seals. This adjustment should be checked periodical and should always be checked when sealing gaps occur. -
Page 48: Scrap Film Take-Up Spool Clutch Tension Adjustment
48 Adjustments Scrap Film Take-up Spool Clutch Tension Adjustment The clutch of the Scrap Film Take-up Spool is located on the shaft between the vertical body of the unit and the flange of the spool. Constant-Torque Clutch Temporarily loosen these #8-32 hex socket head cap screws (120°... -
Page 49: Maintenance
Maintenance 49 Maintenance Weekly or Monthly Maintenance Chains: All seal head drive chains must be oiled every month. They are located on the seal system. Open the doors on the sealer vertical frame members to access the chains. The power film unwinds are also chain driven and these chains must be oiled periodically as well. -
Page 50: Preventative Maintenance For Modular Plastic Conveyor Belts
50 Maintenance Lower Seal Pad: Periodically check lower seal pad integrity. Conveyor Tension: Check the belt tension of the conveyor occasionally to ensure that it is not excessive, as this will cause unnecessary wear. See the instructions for Conveyor Tension Adjustment in the previous section if necessary and for proper belt tension. -
Page 51: Belt Assembly And Disassembly
Maintenance 51 Belt Assembly and Disassembly CAUTION: Disconnect main power source before performing any procedure to replace any conveyor component(s). Whenever possible, for ease of reassembly, try not to remove the conveyor belt completely from the conveyor frame. Open the conveyor belt only enough to expose parts that need to be replaced. - Page 52 52 Maintenance 2. Release the screwdriver to expose the rod end. 3. Use a pliers, pincer, or similar tool to pull the rod out completely. When grasping and pulling the rod, be careful to not cut or break off the exposed outer finger.
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Page 53: Replacing Conveyor Components
Maintenance 53 Replacing Conveyor Components NOTE: Use steps in this section for replacing drive belt, conveyor motor, or drive or idler rollers. Use steps in previous section to replace conveyor belt. 1. Disconnect electrical power. 2. To replace the conveyor end rollers or shafts, idler rollers or shafts, drive shaft or sprocket, it is necessary to loosen the belt tension and open the belt. - Page 54 54 Maintenance At this point, if the motor requires replacement, disconnect electrical wires and remove the three ¼-20 bolts to remove the motor. NOTE: Before loosening sprockets, not sprocket location on the shaft and on the belt to aid in reassembly. 4.
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Page 55: Replacing Power Film Unwind Components
Maintenance 55 Replacing Power Film Unwind Components CAUTION: Disconnect main power source before performing any procedure to replace any conveyor component(s). ber Drive Roller Replacement 1. Disconnect electrical power. 2. Lift pinch roller and move it out horizontally. CAUTION: The Pinch roller is heavy. Be careful and do not drop it. 3. - Page 56 56 Maintenance Lower Seal Pad Replacement Occasionally it will be necessary to replace the sponge rubber on the lower seal bar. These should be replaced if the following are noted: • Gaps in the seal. • Weak seals. • Improper film cutoff. To replace pads, do the following: 1.
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
Warranty Statement 57 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Seal Head Does Not Cycle 1. Is the power on and E-stop pulled out? 2. Is the air pressure sufficient? Refer to the machine Specifications. 3. Is the photo eye operational? Refer to pages Check operation of the photo eye emitter and reflector 4. - Page 58 58 Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications Problem Solution Seal Bar Not Heating Suggestions 1. Is the power on? (Power light should be illuminated.) 2. Is the heat display on or off? Touch the “Heat On/Off” so it displays as On. 3.
- Page 59 Warranty Statement 59 The following illustration shows the D.C. board used in the EA Auto L-Sealer Professional Series. This board is used for control of three motors: the motor for the Infeed Conveyor, the motor for the Exit Conveyor, and the motor for the Scrap Take-Up Spool.
- Page 60 60 Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications Problem Solution Conveyor not moving • The conveyor motor is controlled by a D.C. control board. Input is 220 VAC in and variable 0 to 90 VDC out. • Is a green light on? If not, check the input fuse. •...
- Page 61 Warranty Statement 61 Problem Solution No air flow 1. Check AC Inverter adjustable speed pot settings below. • C.L.: Set at approximately 12 o’clock. • Max.: All the way counter-clockwise. • Min.: All the way clockwise. • ACC.: All the way clockwise. •...
- Page 62 62 Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications Color and Color and Flash Sequence After Drive Status Sequence Flash Rate Recovered Fault Normal Operation (Run) Green 1 sec. On / Off — Overload (120% – 160% Full On continuously Green Load t (Drive Timed Out) 0.25 sec.
- Page 63 Warranty Statement 63 Problem Solution No heat 1. Is the display on the temperature controller on? If not, check for 220 Volts on terminals 9 and 10. If there voltage, replace temperature controller. 2. If the display is on and SV is set higher than PV, is there a red light on? If not, replace the thermocouple.
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Page 64: Appendix A: Electrical Schematics
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Page 65: Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications For Shrink-Wrap Plastics
Warranty Statement 65 Appendix B: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics Mushroom Insert PVC (Poly-Vinyl Chloride) Temperature settings: 325° F front bar; 325° F side bar Pad type: Felt Dwell Time: Approximately 1 second Polyolefin Temperature settings: 335° F front bar; 335° F side bar Pad type: Sponge rubber Dwell Time:... -
Page 66: Appendix C: L-Sealer Size Estimating
66 L-Sealer Size Estimating Appendix C: L-Sealer Size Estimating L-Sealer Center-Folded Film Size Estimating Table EA3050, EA3070 & EA30100 EA4050, EA4070 & EA40100 48 49 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Package Width in Inches (6 inches to 29 inches) Width EA5050, EA5070 &... -
Page 67: Warranty Statement
EA Auto L-Sealers Professional Series Warranty Statement Eastey Enterprises warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment by Eastey and will conform to the published specifications for that product. - Page 68 ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL EASTEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES OF ANY TYPE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THESE PRODUCTS EVEN IF EASTEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Page 69: Customer Support
L-Sealer, please contact Eastey Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below. Toll-Free Phone 800-835-9344 Phone 763-428-4846 763-795-8867 E-mail info@eastey.com www.eastey.com Thank you again for your purchase of Eastey products. We are pleased to be a part of your packaging needs.