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Marion

April 15, 2025

unwind assembly

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Mr. Anderson

April 15, 2025

The unwind assembly for the Drytac DES-1 is located on the left-hand side of the machine. It is used to hold and feed the foil through the machine. The foil is pulled through the proper path, which includes webbing around idlers, passing in front of the Infrared sensor and applicator wheel, going around the stripper idler, and onto the rewind mechanism core. The adhesive side of the foil should face the plaque, and the protective foil carrier should face the applicator wheel.

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Page 1 DES-1 & DES-1E MANUAL www.drytac.com...
Page 2 CUSTOMER:_________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ MODEL NUMBER:____________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:____________________________ DATE:______________________________________...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES 1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO PROCESSING ANY WORK THROUGH THIS MACHINE. 2. TO PREVENT ANY INJURY, ONLY ONE OPERATOR SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY SETTING ADJUSTMENTS.
Page 4: Dear Customer
Before starting to work with your new edge finishing system, please take the time to read this manual, “DES-1 & DES-1E MANUAL” ; you will find it invaluable in simplifying the setup and operation of your machine.
Page 5: Warranty
WARRANTY The warranty on your DES-1 and DES-1E is twelve months from date of purchase and covers replacement parts in the unlikely event of a manufacturing defect. (Please note that labor and shipping charges are not included under warranty) To enable us to respond promptly to a warranty claim or any other inquiry relating to your DES-1 or DES-1E, please complete the “WARRANTY...
Page 6 DES -1 (D ES -1 E European model) The Drytac DES-1 is the most advanced edge finishing system developed especially for the plaqueing industry. This machine allows you to finish the edge perimeter of a board profile at 45°/90° and applying a dry thermal transfer foil finish.
Page 7 As the plaqued artwork exits the oven / applicator station a torque rewind take-up system collects the (spent) donor foil onto a, throw- away, core. The plaqued artwork can now be retrieved from the DES-1 and the next edge can be processed. When all edges on the same plaque are run through the machine, a perfect miter is automatically performed at each corner.
Page 8: Please Read First
24. Tighten bolt to secure shaper head (do not use excessive force). You are now ready to read your user’s guide for plugging your equipment and set-up proce- dure. If you have any questions, or in doubt, please feel free to contact your Drytac representative.
Page 9: Electrical Hook-Up
Electrical hook up (also see page 35) NORTH AMERICA: DES-1: North American models only, DES-1 Edge Finishing Systems are equipped with a UL, CSA and NEC approved plug and wire. HUBBEL # HBL2621CN 250V 30A Plug Type: Power Required: AC 220 Volts, Single Phase, 60 Hz, 30 Amps.
Page 10: Main Panel
CONTROL PANELS There are two control panels on this machine: MAIN PANEL: Located at the lower front of the machine, underneath the conveyor. Accessible, on the swing door, is the main machine activate power switch. This switch must be turned on first in order to provide power to the rest of the machine.
Page 11 EMERGENCY HEATER TEMPERATURE STOP ON / OFF CONTROLLER TORQUE POWER ON SHAPER MASTER REWIND STOP ON / OFF SHAPER HOUR METER FEED FILM ADVANCE FEED JOG / CONTINUOUS POWER ON: PUSH IN to activate all panel controls. EMERGENCY STOP: PUSH IN to stop all machine functions. To reactivate all controls PULL OUT then push in POWER ON.
Page 12: Temperature Controller
HEATER ON / OFF: ON / OFF control for heating oven 0 = Heater Off 1 = Heater On REWIND ON / OFF: ON / OFF control for torque motor, used for rewinding donor (spent) thermal transfer foil. TEMPERATURE Coupled with an infrared sensor, the CONTROLLER: temperature controller allows you to accurately control the required application...
Page 13 INFEED GUIDE INFEED GUIDE ADJUSTMENT CONVEYOR INFEED TABLE INFEED GUIDE: Aligns and guides plaqued artwork at infeed. INFEED GUIDE Allows you to control the depth of cut on ADJUSTMENT: the edge of your plaque. INFEED TABLE: Helps support plaqued artwork as it enters the conveyor infeed.
Page 14 HOLDDOWN WHEELS ASSEMBLY OUTFEED TABLE SUPPORT TABLE SUPPORT ARMS HOLDDOWN WHEELS Allows for smooth transport of the ASSEMBLY laminated plaqued to each station. OUTFEED TABLE: Helps support the laminated plaque as it exits. SUPPORT TABLE: Helps support oversized laminated plaques, while being processed. SUPPORT ARMS: Attached to the conveyor, assure proper parallelism between the conveyor and the...
Page 15 INFEED TABLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (INFEED GUIDE) CONVEYOR (CONVEYOR) RAISING AND LOWERING ASSEMBLY RATCHET INFEED TABLE Allows you to adjust the height of the SUPPORT ASSEMBLY: infeed table with the height of the conveyor. (Please note: A similar support assembly is used on the outfeed table) CONVEYOR RAISING AND Allows you to control the nip...
Page 16: Cleaning Brushes
SHROUD SHAPER CLEANING BRUSHES SHAPER: A high velocity shaper unit, with 4 top and 4 bottom blades insert, with a maximum thickness of cut of 1.125” (28.5 mm). SHROUD: Engineered for easy evacuation of dust and encloses the shaper unit. Complete with a 3”...
Page 17 FOIL UNWIND ASSEMBLY CLUTCH / BRAKE IDLER ROLLERS FOIL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY STRIPPER ROLLER ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FOIL REWIND OUTFEED, FOIL STRIPPER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FOIL UNWIND ASSEMBLY: Holds and dispenses a roll of thermal transfer foil on a standard 3” (76.2 mm) I.D. core. Equipped with a CLUTCH / BRAKE device to ensure a smooth unwind.
Page 18 (In-feed Guide) (Adjustment plate) This section will describe step by step how to setup the DES-1 to fulfill your needs. Your in-feed guide has also been set according to specification. However, the adjustable plate on “in-feed” guide may need adjustment again due to transportation vibration.
Page 19 2. Ensure that your plaque is fully against the black in-feed guide. 3. Using the ratchet to adjust the conveyor system height, bring the conveyor up to put pressure on the plaque. (ratchet ) 4. The top of the plaque must be flat and even with the top edge of the adjustable plate of the in-feed guide.
Page 20 If you require to remove more, or less from the edge, ii. EDGE PERIMETER CUT 1. Loosen four “4” bolts on “in-feed” guide. (Do not remove). 2. Using the wing nut, turn clock-wise to remove more, counter-clockwise to remove less. (wing nut) ( 4 bolts) 3.
Page 21 This section will take you through the applicator wheel setup process, so that it matches the shaper profile for a perfect final process. iv. APPLICATOR WHEEL SETUP 1. Using a different side of the leader board, or a new board, repeat steps 1,2,3, and 4 in section “i.
Page 22 13. When (cold) applicator wheel has touched the bevel, rotate ratchet device ¼ turn more, in the downward direction to apply sufficient pressure. 14. Tighten the center bolt. 15. Press Feed button and allow plaque to exit. micro switch oven plug You are now ready to run a test with heater on, and continuous mode.
Page 23 1. Place heater oven in position. 2. Plug in the heater and slightly twist the plug to lock in position 3. Push heater forward (make sure the micro-switch whisker is depressed by the oven). 4. Using the front control panel, turn “Heater” to “1” position. 5.
Page 24 Most foiling films will activate between 290 F and 330 F ( 144 C to 166 C). Drytac tests every machine at 310 F. This temperature is a good starting point, however, there are some foils that activate at a higher temperature and some that will activate a lower set point.
Page 25 Gibs 3. Remove the Shroud. 4. Use Allen key (supplied with your DES-1 at time of shipping), and remove the bolt. 5. Remove flat spacer and beveled split washer 6. Remove the top section of Shaper head assembly.
Page 26 Allen key used to loosen set screws ix. BLADES 1. Use T-handle Allen key (supplied with DES-1) loosen, but not remove the bolt (you should hear a click). Bottom half of Top half of shaper assembly shaper assembly 30 mm (bottom) blade 20 mm (top) blade 2.
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Press the green Power button on control panel Inspect/replace fuses in lower front Main Panel. 2. DES-1 shuts down and there is no power, after edging a few plaques Check if your main fuse breaker has triggered. If so, reset and resume work. If problem persists, have a qualified Electrician inspect and /or install a 30A, 220V breaker.
Page 28 8” X 10 ½”) Move your In feed guide outward (towards the front of the DES-1) by loosening the four "4" bolts and turn the wing nut counter-clockwise 4. Too little is removed from the Plaques (Example: 8 ½’ X 11” plaque is finished measuring 8 ”...
Page 29 7. Foil is covering only half of the edge Your foil is either too low, or too high. Use the hand-wheel at the bottom of the unwind assembly to raise or lower the unwind foil seat plate of the assembly to proper level. 8.
Page 30 If the DES-1 is used non-stop, 8 hours per day, ( Work day starts at 8 am, and ends at 5 pm, with one hour break, per day), then we recommend you rotate the shaper blades at noon, plus a full replacement the blades at the end the work day.
Page 31 Depending on the adhesive hardness, allow your work piece to cure flat, for 8 to 24 hours. Dry mounting and laminating with HeatSet laminates, such as ArtShield Matt and H/S adhesives, such as Trimount will help eliminate ‘ghost track marks’ symptoms. 14.
Page 32 ¼ turn, if problem persists, replace directional clutch bearing. 16. After a full blade replacement or blade rotation DES-1 doesn’t sound same as usual. ( Warning: Shut down machine. Wait until Shaper head has come to a full stop. Remove protective shroud, then proceed.)
Page 33 In this section, each of the above mentioned component/assembly cleaning and maintenance is outlined. 1. Holddown Wheel Assembly Using the Allen Keys provided with your DES-1, unscrew two bolts that holds the assembly in position. On a clean surface area, remove five wheels, clean, and set aside.
Page 34 Keep DES-1 clear and clean from any debris. Do not allow excessive wood dust to accumulate. Do not block air flow to Gear unit. Do not modify DES-1 / E mechanically or electrically, doing so, will void the warranty. Ensure proper dust removal system is provided.
Page 35: Electrical Setup
Electrical Setup (Also see page 9) North American models only, DES-1 Edge Finishing Systems are equipped with a UL and CSA approved power plug (also approved by the NEC). HUBBEL # HBL2621CN 250V 30A. Type: (No plug and external electrical connection wires are included with DES-1E.
Page 36: Unwind Assembly
Unwind Assembly DES-7020 Part Number Description DES-7020-001 Center Shaft DES-7020-002 Center Height Adjustment Screw DES-7020-003U Upper Height Adjustment Housing DES-7020-003M Middle Height Adjustment Housing DES-7020-003L Lower Height Adjustment housing DES-7020-004 Center Screw Brass Bushing DES-7020-005 Set Screw with Hex Nut/ Height Guide DES-7020-006 Knurled Height Adjustment Hand Wheel DES-7020-007...
Page 37 Holddown Wheels Assembly DES-7013-C Part Number Description DES-7013-001 Holddown Wheel Assembly Aluminum Bracket DES-7010-001 Holddown Wheels (Pkg of 48) DES-7010-001A Holddown Wheels (Individual) DES-7010-002 Holddown Wheel Axel (Pkg of 48) DES-7010-002A Holddown Wheel Axel (Individual) DES-7013-002 Infeed Guard Plate DES-7013-003 Outfeed Guard Plate DES-7013-004 Neoprene Outfeed Protector...
Page 38 Height Adjustment Assembly DES-7015 Part Number Description DES-7015-001 Support Bracket DES-7015-002 Collets DES-7015-003 Guide Shaft DES-7015-004 Support Block DES-7015-005 Height Adjustment Screw Bushing DES-7015-006 Guide Brass Bushing DES-7015-007 Height Adjustment Block DES-7015-008 Attachment Collet DES-7015-009 Height Adjustment Extension DES-7015-010 Sprocket DES-7015-011 Offset Ratcheting Ratchet DES-7015-012...
Page 39 Rewind Assembly DES-7019 Part Number Description DES-7019-001 Rewind Motor DES-7019-002 Rewind Motor Sprocket DES-7019-003 Drive Shaft Support Block DES-7019-004 Rewind Shaft DES-7019-005 Drive Sprocket DES-7019-006 Chain Guard DES-7019-007 Chain DES-7019-008 Motor Support Plate DES-7019-009 Foil Support Plate DES-7019-010 3" Aluminum Core holder Block DES-7019-011 Bearings...
Page 40 Applicator Wheel Assembly DES-7022 Part Number Description DES-7022-001 Applicator Wheel Motor Support Block DES-7022-002 Clutch Bearing DES-7022-003 Applicator Wheel Motor Support Plate DES-7022-004 Applicator Wheel Shaft DES-7022-005 Support Collet DES-7022-006 High Temperature Bushings DES-7022-007 Spring Spacer DES-7022-008 Applicator Wheel Shaft Housing DES-7007 Applicator Wheel Motor DES-7005...
Page 41 Shaper Head Assembly DES-7023 Part Number Description DES-7023-001 Shaft Housing DES-7023-002 Drive Sprocket DES-7023-003 Shaft Sprocket DES-7023-004 Motor/Shaft Support Plate DES-7023-005 Motor/Shaft Guard Plate DES-7023-006 High Speed Bearings DES-7023-007 Drive Shaft DES-7023-008 Dust Collector Manifold DES-7023-009 Motor DES-7023-010 Manifold Guide Plate DES-7006 Shaper Head DES-7010...

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