- LIMITED WARRANTY - UNIVERSAL Porous Midsize Coders are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Components found to be defective during this time will be repaired free of charge if returned to the factory.
MS-280 print area is 2” x 18” • Universal’s RIBtype® Die system allows text information to be set using individual characters or one piece logo dies. Custom dies can be produced from camera ready copy. Metric RIBtype® Die models are also available.
SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-120NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 3.71 94 MM 3.82 97 MM 1.13 3.05 29 MM 77 MM 11.75 298 MM 1.24 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 13.94 354 MM NET WEIGHT: 7 LBS. - 8 OZ. ( 3.4 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1”...
SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-150NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 4.78 121 MM 3.71 94 MM 1.13 3.05 29 MM 77 MM 11.75 1.24 298 MM 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 14.41 366 MM NET WEIGHT: 7 LBS. - 13 OZ. (3.54 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1”...
SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-180NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 5.75 146 MM 3.71 94 MM 1.13 3.66 29 MM 93 MM 11.75 1.24 298 MM 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 14.90 378 MM NET WEIGHT: 8 LBS. - 1 OZ. (3.67 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1”...
SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-220NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 3.71 94 MM 3.82 97 MM 2.05 52 MM 3.66 93 MM 11.75 1.24 298 MM 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 13.94 354 MM NET WEIGHT: 7 LBS. - 15.5 OZ. (3.61 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1-15/16”...
SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-250NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 4.78 121 MM 3.71 94 MM 2.05 52 MM 3.66 93 MM 11.75 1.24 298 MM 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 14.41 366 MM NET WEIGHT: 8 LBS. - 4 OZ. (3.74 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1-15/16”...
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SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN: MS-280NI - LEFT HAND MOUNT 5.75 146 MM 3.71 94 MM 2.05 52 MM 3.66 93 MM 11.75 1.24 298 MM 31 MM 13.50 343 MM 14.90 379 MM NET WEIGHT: 8 LBS. - 10 OZ. (3.74 KG.) MAXIMUM DIE SIZE - US STANDARD: 1-15/16”...
All references to mounting configuration are made as though you are viewing the production line with the product moving away from you. Universal Midsize Coders are available from the factory in either Right Hand and Left Hand configurations as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
RIBtype® PRINTING DIES Universal Non-Porous Coders are designed to use RIBtype® printing dies which have a molded rib backing. The ribs on the back of the die snap into mating ribs in the Drum Cover on the print drum as shown in Figure 4.
SPECIFICATIONS INK ROLLS Universal offers three ink roll options for the Midsize Coders each with unique characteristics which will help determine the suitability for a specific printing application. The coders are designed to accommodate all three types of ink rolls without modification. A detailed review of your printing requirements will determine the best choice of ink rolls for your particular application.
Optional Reservoir Roll Covers are available for both side mount and top mount coder installations. When installed, these covers enable the use of Universal’s patented 4 Oz. Reservoir Ink Cartridges which re-ink the ink roll automatically during the printing operation. This system can be installed in the field in a few minutes and can be used with both Microcell and XF Neoprene Ink Rolls.
(If you ordered an XF Neoprene or Neoprene roll with your coder, go to page 23 for inking instructions.) Universal Midsize Coders are shipped from the factory fully assembled and, unless otherwise specified, include The ink roll must be manually pre-inked prior to use.
QUICK START INSTALLING THE PRE-INKED ROLL Inks will stain clothing, furniture, carpeting and your hands. Rubber gloves should be worn during the following procedures. 1 -The pre-inked roller that comes with your coder will be slightly oversaturated so you will have to remove the excess ink. Place a round shaft or screw driver through the core and roll the inked roller across a clean piece of paper or cardboard as shown.
QUICK START INSTALLING THE PRINTING DIES Although the Printing Dies can be installed with the coder assembled, removing the Print Drum will make die installation more convenient. 1-To remove the Print Drum, grip the Print Drum with one hand and remove the Print Drum Knob by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction.
QUICK START 5 - Individual character codes or text messages are installed in a mirror image of normal written text or in other words right to left as shown. When printed, codes or text installed in this orientation will print in normal left to right order. FIGURE 25 6 - When using the smaller individual characters to make up a code message, an optional Type Blocking Kit...
CODER INSTALLATION The selection of an appropriate place for installation on your conveyor line or other packaging equipment is a very important consideration in the performance of your coder. The most important factor to consider is carton alignment. To ensure print reliability and prevent damage to your coders, the cartons must be accurately guided through the printing station by guide rails.
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CODER INSTALLATION Universal Midsize coders are designed so the frame of the machine will pivot on the mounting column. This allows the print drum to deflect, or swing, on contact with the leading edge of the carton a maximum of 3". It is recommended that cartons be aligned between guide rails with no more than 1/4"...
CODER INSTALLATION 1 - Loosen the Mounting Column Clamping Screw and po- sition the coder to the required height for printing. Next, pivot the coder into position so the print drum will lightly contact the side of the cartons as they emerge from be- tween the guide rails and tighten the Clamping Screw.
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CODER INSTALLATION When the leading edge of the carton contacts the print drum, the drum begins to rotate in a clockwise direction as shown in Figure 35. The die travels a short distance and then contacts the ink roll where ink is applied to the die face.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL RESERVOIR ROLL COVERS Note: Universal coders are designed to receive the ink required for printing from the capacity of a pre-saturated ink roll. The optional 4 oz. Reservoir Ink Cartridges are intended to be used only for the purpose of automatic re- inking when the ink roll becomes depleted of ink.
MAINTENANCE PRE-INKING NEOPRENE & XF NEOPRENE FOAM ROLLS Ink Rolls made from Neoprene materials are inked using a different procedure than inking the Microcell Ink Rolls. Caution: Inks will stain clothing, furniture, carpeting and your hands. Rubber gloves should be worn during the following procedures.
Universal #1150 Ink is a glycol base ink which can be easily cleaned from the dies without the use of solvents. The easiest method of cleaning the dies is to scrub the die face with a toothbrush using liquid dish detergent and water.
When ordering, right-hand or left-hand mounting configuration should be specified, however, the Midsize coder can be easily field converted. RIGHT-HAND/LEFT-HAND FIELD CONVERSION: Universal Midsize Coders are assembled at the factory for either right-hand or left-hand mounting. If field conversion is required, the following steps will guide you through the conversion process: 1 - The coder should be installed and securely fastened in the mounting bracket during this process.
MOUNTING CONFIGURATION CONVERSION CHANGING PRINT DRUM SIZES The Universal Midsize Coders have been designed to accommodate three different print drum diameters. Mod- els MS-120/MS-220 have a 12" circumference print drum, models MS-150/MS-250 have a 15" circumference print drum and models MS-180/MS-280 have a 18” circumference print drum. The Field converting from one model to the other is very quick and easy (See Figure 47).
MIDSIZE RESERVOIR ROLL COVERS TOP MOUNT RESERVOIR ROLL COVER Top Mount Reservoir Roll Covers are mounting configura- tion specific. Top Mount Covers are available in both Right Hand & Left Hand versions. RIGHT HAND TOP MOUNT ROLL COVER QTY. REQD. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MS-RRC1-RT...
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