Alliance Rubber Oyster Banding Machine Operator's Manual

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OYSTER BANDING

MACHINE

Operator's Manual

(2020.09)

Manufactured in the USA by:

ALLIANCE RUBBER COMPANY

Hot Springs, AR

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Page 1 OYSTER BANDING MACHINE Operator's Manual (2020.09) Manufactured in the USA by: ALLIANCE RUBBER COMPANY Hot Springs, AR...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Diagram Page User Diagram Technical Diagram Safety Page Safety Procedures Power and Air Instructions Page Machine Setup Functions: Manual Mode ("MAN") Loading Bands Functions: Auto Mode ("AUTO") Unloading Bands General Maintenance of Machine Technical Instructions and Troubleshooting Diagram Page Enclosure...
Page 4: User Diagram
User Diagram Power Connector Feed Tube Regulator Compressed Air Inlet Valve Door Lock Control Panel Feed Tensioner Sensor Safety Shield Fingers DETAIL A Fingers Assembly Page 1 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 5: Technical Diagram
Technical Diagram Core Assembly Main Enclosure Subpanel Assembly Lubricator Control Box Knife Blade Fingers Cylinder Feed Cylinder Knife cylinder 2020.09 Page 2...
Page 6: Safety Procedures
2-pin plug attached to the provided power cable. The positive terminal should be connected to the yellow wire. Air Source This device requires a minimum of 100psi of clean and dry air for the inlet valve for proper operation. Page 3 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 7: Machine Setup
Machine Setup Attach the provided funnel by placing it on the end of the feed tube. Feed Tube Funnel Connect an air compressor to the regulator using the 1/4" male quick connect coupling. Make sure the inlet compressed air is regulated to 75 psi. Coupling Pull up on the regulator adjustment knob until it clicks to adjust pressure.
Page 8 2 = RED 3 = GREEN/YELLOW 4 = ORANGE 5 = BLACK Male End View Close the door and lock it. IMPORTANT! If the door is open, the safety switch will not allow the machine to function. Page 5 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 9: Functions: Manual Mode ("Man")
Functions: Manual Mode ("MAN") IMPORTANT! KEEP ALL GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES Flip the switch on the control board to "MAN" and confirm that each of the following buttons work properly. In manual mode, each function can be independently operated to assist in band loading or troubleshooting.
Page 10: Loading Bands
Loading Bands Use a 1/8" hex key to remove the (2) socket head screws and turn the safety shield down temporarily. Page 7 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 11 Make sure the compressed air is on and the regulator is at 75 psi. Load the tubing into the funnel. Push the tubing all the way through the funnel until you feel it stop. It should have stopped against the feed wheel. Hold the band tubing in place keeping some pressure against the feed wheel.
Page 12 While pulling the tubing towards the window, make sure that it is fully through the feed wheel. IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE THE PLIERS ARE NOT IN THE PATH OF THE KNIFE BLADE ONCE COMPLETE. Press the "CUT" button on the control panel to cut the band. Page 9 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 13 Turn the switch on the control panel to "AUTO" and then press the button labeled "CYCLE START" or trigger the sensor until a band is loaded onto the fingers. Caution DO NOT PLACE ANY APPENDAGES IN PATH OF FINGERS MECHANISM Finish by turning the safety shield and fastening the (2) socket head screws back into place.
Page 14: Functions: Auto Mode ("Auto")
See page 16 to change the AUTO sequence. To use this mode, you must follow the following procedure: Place object to be banded inside the stretched band. Page 11 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 15 Move the object through the sensor's line of sight where you pass all the way through (start in sensor's line of sight, then move out of sensor's line of sight) to enact the sequence and automatically set up the next band. Sensor 2020.09 Page 12...
Page 16: Unloading Bands
CAUTION: DO NOT STAND INLINE WITH TUBING IN THE MACHINE WHEN UNLOADING BANDS, AS THE TUBING COULD EXIT THE MACHINE QUICKLY WITH FORCE AND CAUSE AN INJURY TO A BODY. Page 13 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 17: General Maintenance Of Machine
Only use ISO VG 32 Hydraulic Oil. (Operating temperature of this oil is18 F/-8 C to 147 F/64 C) *Replacement oil can be ordered from Alliance Rubber Company. Air Filter: Contact the manufacturer for detailed instructions on how to replace filter, though this is generally not considered to be a maintenance item with proper filtration on the compressor side.
Page 18: Technical Instructions And Troubleshooting
Make sure the feed wheel is disengaged by tightening the adjustment screw. Unload band tubing in usual unloading circumstances. Apply extra pressure if needed until tubing comes out. Page 15 Oyster Banding Machine...
Page 19 Operating Settings Speed Adjustment To decrease the speed of a cycle: Turn control switch into MANUAL mode Hold CYCLE START and then press EXTEND Switch to AUTO mode Press CYCLE START button To reset the speed back to default mode: Turn control switch into MANUAL mode Hold CYCLE START and then press FEED Switch to AUTO mode...
Page 20 M3.0-.50 Nut, Hex M3.0-.50 X20.00 18-8 SS Screw, Pan-Head Philips #4 18-8 SS Washer, Internal Tooth 1/4-20 St Stl Nut, Self-Locking 1/4-20 X0.75 St Stl Screw, Button-Head Socket 10-32 X0.375 St Stl Screw, Button-Head Socket Page 17 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 22 1/4-20 X 2.50 SS Screw, Button Head 1/4-20 X0.50 St Stl Screw, Socket Head 10-32 St Stl Nut, Hex, Self-Locking 10-32 X1.25 St Stl Screw, Socket Head 6-32 18-8 SS Nut, Hex, Self-Locking 8-32 X0.75 St Stl Screw, Button-Head Socket Page 19 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 24 CORE ASSEMBLY: Mounting Bill of Materials Item Part Number Qty. 1/4" St Stl Washer, Split-Locking BM1-0002-0100 NC Core Assembly 1/4-20 X0.50 St Stl Screw, Button-Head Socket 10-32 X0.625 St Stl Screw, Socket Head Page 21 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 26 BM1-0002-0018 NC Knife Guide Spacer Block BM1-0002-0019 NC Knife Guide Spacer Block BM1-0002-0033 NC 18-8 Stainless Dowel Pin BM1-0003-0101 NC Stretcher Assembly BM1-0002-0042 A Nozzle 1/4-20 X0.50 18-8 SS Bolt, Shoulder 1/4-20X1.25 St Stl Screw, Button-Head Socket Page 23 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 28: Core Assembly - Stretcher Assembly
BM1-0003-0016 NC Stretcher Top Plate BM1-0003-0017 NC Stretcher Side Frame BM1-0003-0019 NC Center Linkage BM1-0003-0020 NC Sleeve Bearing BM1-0003-0006 NC Sleeve Bearing BM1-0004-0015 NC Connector, Tubing 1/4-20 X1.00 St Stl Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 St Stl Nut, Low Page 25 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 30: Core Assembly - Knife Mechanism
BM1-0002-0015 NC Knife Clevis BM1-0002-0030 NC Tube Guide Weldment BM1-0002-0034 NC Clevis Pin BM1-0002-0036 NC Clevis Pin w/ Rings 1/4-20 X0.75 St Stl Screw, Socket Head 3/8 St Stl Washer, Split-Locking 3/8-16 X2.50 St Stl Bolt, Hex Page 27 Oyster Banding Machine...
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Page 32: Core Assembly - Feed Mechanism
BM1-0002-0025 NC Clutch Bearing BM1-0002-0027 NC Ball Bearing, Double Sealed BM1-0002-0028 NC Idler Roller Bearing BM1-0002-0038 NC Internal Snap Ring BM1-0002-0053 NC Stroke Limiter 10-32 X1.00 St Stl Set Screw 6-32 X0.25 St Stl Screw, Flat Head Phillips Page 29 Oyster Banding Machine...
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