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Bottles and Vial Holders ……….………………………….. 7 Insert Sizing Cart and Cap Toque Spec Guide …………. 8 Inserts and Driver Shells …………………………………. 9 Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting ….……. 10 Swan-Matic Warranty …..……………………………………….. 12 www.swanmatic.com Need help with your Swan-Matic Capper? Call 814-474-5561 or visit...
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Excessive rotation after contact will cause premature insert wear and damage to the cap. www.swanmatic.com Need help with your Swan-Matic Capper? Call 814-474-5561 or visit...
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Permatex or equivalent - our P/N C111) to the seat. Gently tap the shaft seal into place with a hammer and a block of wood or use the optional Swan-Matic tool C059T (Figure 2.2). Make sure that the shaft seal is not misaligned and bound in the casting before attempting to seat it.
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DRIVER INSERT WEAR One of the main contributing factors to insert wear is improper clutch adjustment. Each Swan-Matic capper has an adjustable clutch above the driver shell. Proper clutch torque adjustment is essential for an insert’s proper wear time. Another contributing factor that shortens insert life is dirt, oil or any liquids.
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SWAN-MATIC C325E BACKSTOP ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The C325E Backstop Assembly is used on the Model C300 Single Cycle Capper to initiate the capping cycle. The assembly consists WARNING! of a V-shaped backstop casting, a C316E Limit Switch, a C318 Actuator, and a C046A Rubber Matte. The container to be capped The C316E limit switch can be damaged is placed firmly into position against the “V”...
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+/- 0.1 in-lbs. The Model C390 clutch is adjustable from 0.5 inch-pounds to 12 inch-pounds. The Model C392 is adjustable from 4 inch-pound to 40 inch-pound. Maximum shaft speed on the Model C300 Swan-Matic capper for intermittent applications at maximum torque is 500 RPM.
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Insert and Driver Shell Types www.swanmatic.com Need help with your Swan-Matic Capper? Call 814-474-5561 or visit...
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FOR BEST RESULTS: Send 12 sample caps and 2 bottles edges of plastic caps. and our engineers will make a recommendation. CONTACT INFO Automation Devices 7050 West Ridge Rd Fairview, PA. 16415 814-474-5561 www.swanmatic.com www.swanmatic.com Need help with your Swan-Matic Capper? Call 814-474-5561 or visit...
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Fairview, PA 16415 How do I measure cap torque? Swan-Matic offers a variety of torque testers. Contact Swan-Matic to find the one best for you. Does Swan-Matic have cappers that remove caps? Yes. Several cappers in the Swan-Matic line up have a reversing (de-capping) feature.
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Swan-Matic offers 5 different types of material that inserts are made from. Refer to the Inserts and Driver Shells page for an explanation of each type if insert. To get the best match, send in 12 caps, 2 containers and your contact information to: Swan-Matic Test Lab 7050 West Ridge Rd Fairview, PA 16415 The insert has worn down.
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Preferably on a skid and by freight courier, CONTACT INFO Automation Devices 7050 West Ridge Rd Fairview, PA. 16415 814-474-5561 www.swanmatic.com www.swanmatic.com Need help with your Swan-Matic Capper? Call 814-474-5561 or visit...
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