Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Contents Prologue..........................6 1.0 Specifications ......................6 1.1 Manufacturer ......................6 1.2 Type ..........................6 1.3 Technical data ......................7 1.3.1 Sizes ..............................7 1.3.2 Electrical data ........................... 7 1.3.3 Speed ............................... 7 1.3.4 Weights in kg ............................. 7 1.3.5 Floor plan ............................
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.0 Transportation/Erection/Installation ..............18 3.1 Transportation ......................18 3.1.1 Folding unit I ............................ 18 3.1.2 Feeder ............................. 19 3.1.3 Folding units II and III ........................19 3.1.4 Cleaning ............................19 3.2 Erection/Installation of machine ................2 0 3.2.1 Folding unit I ...........................
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.2 Main control panels (Options) ................41 5.2.1 Push button control ......................... 41 5.2.2 Rapidset ............................42 5.3 Feeder ........................4 3 5.3.1 Upper pile table..........................43 5.3.2 Drum ............................... 44 5.3.3 Lower table ............................. 45 5.3.4 Transport control ..........................
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.8 Noise damping device (option) ................8 2 6.0 Instructions to the user ..................8 3 6.1 Setting instruction for the most commonly folds ..........8 3 6.1.1 Parallelfold ............................83 P 1 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages ......................83 P 2 2 x parallel fold, i.e.
T700/T800.1 - en Prologue With the MBO folding machine you have purchased a valuable product. However, it is absolutely imperative to comply with all Safety Regulations and Safety Instructions. This Operating Manual should also instruct you to correctly operate the MBO folding machine and to comply with the Safety Regulations and to maintain the machine properly.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Technical data 1.3.1 Sizes T 700 T 800.1 Maximum sheet size: 69 x 130 cm (200) cm (26 x 39 ½”) 78 x 130 cm (200 cm)(30 x 42 ½”) Minimum sheet sizes: 15 x 18 cm (6 x 8 ”) 15 x 18 cm (6 x 8 ”)
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 1.4 Documentation: Customer: Machine configuration: Machine-/Serial No.: Type of feeder: Continuous feeder Type of pump: Electrical data: Wiring diagram no.: Folding unit: Feeder: Delivery: Operating voltage (V/Hz): Control voltage (V/A): Control voltage (V/A): Total rated current (A):...
Additional buckle plate units II, III, and IV, mobile knife folding units, such as Z 2, Z 5, and Z 6, special folding units or various other MBO deliveries may be attached, if necessary. Standard buckle folding units consist of two, four or six buckle plates with swing deflectors, spiral foldrollers which can be adjusted through quick setting elements on the side frame of the machine, and quickly removeable slitter shafts with plug bearings.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Buckle fold: The principle of buckle fold is that the sheet is always pushed into the buckle plate. Three foldrollers and one buckle plate are necessary to prepare a buckle fold. Foldrollers 1 and 2 carry the sheet into the buckle plate 4 to the sheet stop.
Safety at working place - destined use of the folding machine 2.2.1 MBO folding machines correspond to their stipulated Safety Technical Requirement at the time of their shipment. Therefore, any moveable and rotating parts are covered with protective hoods and are mechanically and electrically interlocked to such an extent as to not unreasonably detract from the operation.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 2.2.10 Never use any tools which are not in a perfect condition and make sure that no tools are left on the machine after completion of settings and maintenance. Tools which fall into the machine may cause serious injuries and damages.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Safety devices - machine 2.3.1 Protective hoods - Checklist of parallel unit/feeder and mobile folding units Alterations reserved Seite 15 Stand 05/2008...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Transportation/Erection/Installation This part of the Operating Manual is directed to the competent service personnel and internal authorized personnel. Transportation Folding units, feeder and delivery are delivered in separate crates. Move them to their final destination as close as possible.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.1.2 Feeder Unscrew the feeder off the pallet and lift it with a forklift at positions 1 and 2 and carry it to its final destination. > ATTENTION < Make sure that flap 3 as well as air tubes and valves behind it are not damaged! >...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Erection/Installation of machine 3.2.1 Folding unit I > DANGER < The unit may fall or slip off! Therefore, brace the unit, accordingly! Carry the folding unit to its final position. Place plastic feets 2 underneath the setting screws 1.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.2.2 Feeder Place the feeder onto the levelling screws and plastic feets 1 and move it to the folding unit. Alignment holes of register table 2 and feeder 3 must correspond with eachother. Exact position has been marked by the factory.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.2.3 Pressure-/vacuum pump The pump has been installed under the feeder table by the manufacturer, as well as all pressure and vacuum tubes. Affix noise reducer 1. > ATTENTION < Check the rotating field. If this is not correct it may cause essential damage to the pressure-/vacuum pump.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) Noise hoods 1 and 2 are installed by the manufacturer. 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts > DANGER < Check of the safety switch 1: If the guard 2 is lifted the safety switch 1 must activate.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.2.7 Guards > DANGER < Use and affix all protective hoods which have been delivered with! Fasten the noise hood 1 under the register table with four screws 2. Hook-in the door 3 with the tool drawer.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Electrical connection > DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE < These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! 3.3.1 Installation of main control panel Fasten the holder 1 with five screws 2 at first, then affix 4 the main control panel 3 onto holder 1.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.3.2 MCC Counter Open the front plate 1 and remove cover plate at rear side of counter 2. Pull the cable out of opening 3 and push it through the opening 4 into 2. Place 2 onto the adapter 5.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 3.3.3 Main Power Connection > DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE < These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! > ATTENTION < Check whether the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the data indicated on the machine label 3.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Maintenance This part is directed to the competent service personnel or internal authorized personnel. > DANGER < No cleanings nor maintenance works should be carried out unless the electrical supply is isolated. Always turn OFF the isolator on the control cabinett and secure it with a safety lock ! >...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Exchange and/or tensioning of belts/tapes 4.1.1 Register belt at register table Loosen the screw 1 and release tension of register belt 2 through screws 3. Unhinge the lattice-type alignment table at 4. Loosen the screw 5 and remove rod 6.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.1.2 Drive belt for suction wheel/Vacu-Infeed Tension the drive belt 1 through tensioning lever 2. Exchange: Remove guard 3, open 5 the coupling 4 and re-thread the tape. The installation occurs in the opposite sequence.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.1.4 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts at parallel unit The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2. Do not use the adjustment screw 3 for belt tensioning. It should be approximately 1 mm underneath the tensioning lever 4 if machine is stopped.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.1.6 Drive belt for register table on mobile folding units Strain tightening of the drive belt 1 at bottom side of register table: Loosen the screws 2 and 3, insert screw 4 from the external side through the opening 5.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.1.8 Feeder - upper transport tape The transport tape 1 must be tightened properly to ensure trouble-free sheet transportation. Screw-in both screws 2 equally at both sides! 4.1.9 Feeder - Lower transport tapes Both transport tapes 1...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Lubrication / Cleaning > NOTICE < Generally, the machine should be cleaned after each job, particularly moveable parts which have been changed due to change of sheet size, because heavy dust may cause reduction of function.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.2.3 Folding units Provide a slight touch of oil between the machine frame and bearing lever 1 at both sides of the machine monthly. 4.2.4 Cleaning roller The cleaning roller 1 under the flap 2 is stripping off the powder of the upper foldroller.
Please contact your machine supplier. Improper cleaner may cause decomposure or swelling of the foldroller coating. MBO the manufacturer of this folding machine recommends a cleaning material for the foldrollers made by VARN, bearing the no. VARN-Wash VM 111 or VWM. Our recommendation is on a label near the foldrollers.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.2.6 Pressure/Vacuum Pump The cleaning of the pump depends on the use of the folding machine. It may become necessary weekly or at infrequent intervals. Please check separate Operating Manual of manufacturer. > NOTICE < To ensure full efficiency, however, the cartridge at suction side should be checked and cleaned occasionally.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Filter - air blast Open the clips 3 and remove the caps 4 as well as the filtre cartridges 5. And clean them by blowing through from the internal to the external side. Exchange cartridge every six months.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 4.2.7 Maintenance Report This page may be attached to the Maintenance and Check List with the machine, whereby all items described under para. 4.2 should be considered! Alterations reserved Seite 39 Stand 05/2008...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Operation of the machine Main control panel - Standard control ”MC” MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Main control panels (Options) 5.2.1 Push button control MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.2.2 Rapidset MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Potentiometre for electronic speed control Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Feeder 5.3.1 Upper pile table Set the lateral sheet stop 1 with knurled grips 2 to ½ of sheet width; use mm-scale 3. For pile transportation ON/OFF: Use blue button 4 at feeder table or blue push button at main control panel 7.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.3.2 Drum Set the roller chains 1 and long Teflon tapes 2 in accordance with the sheet size: Distance of Teflon tapes 2 to the paper edge should be approx. 2 cm; mediate the roller chains 1.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.3.3 Lower table Use the guide plate 1 and pin 2 for exact positioning of the paper. > NOTICE < Jam will occur if sheets are pinched! For safe sheet separation set the rollers 3 and brush 4 to the end of approx.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.3.4 Transport control The transportation of feeder is controlled through feeler tongue 1 and sensor 2. The feeler tongue 1 is resting at sensor 2 if no sheets are processed; for turn ON of feeder see para.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Set the infeed plate 1 with knurled grip 2 higher/lower and fix it through the knurled screw 3. For sheets which tend to roll down = move the infeed plate 1 up. For sheets which tend to roll up = move the infeed plate 1 down.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.3.5 Areation/air support Air blast support through air pump. Vacuum air support through separate vacuum pump. Both pumps can be turned ON/OFF through switch 2 at main control panel. Air tube 1 with nozzles 2 may be opened or closed through the clips 3.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Regulate the quantity of air blast through valves 7 for the operator side and 8 for the drive side. Approximately 10 - 15 sheets on top of pile should be areated. Use smoothers 9 and 10...
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation The positioning of side blower 12 at operator side into length- and crosswise direction occurs through holder 14. Set the balance through the weight 15 to such an extend that the side blower 12 is slightly touching the sheet;...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.3.6 Suction wheel The suction wheel 1 is carrying the sheets onto the register table 2. Point of suction 3 should be on the lowest position of the suction wheel; set lever 4 into vertical position.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Register table 5.4.1 Ball rail (standard) Set the sidelay 1 through the knurled grip 2 to 1/2 of sheet width at mm-scale. Fine adjustments should be made through knurled grip 3. Set the guide plate as well as the rail 4 above it so as to control the outside edge of the transported sheet.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.4.2 Vacu-Alignment (Option) The Vacu-Alignment 1 has a separate vacuum pump 3. ON/OFF position also occurs through switch 2. Heavy or thick paper require more vacuum than light or thin paper. The setting occurs at twist-grip 4, scale +/- For safe transfer at infeed heavy or oblong sheets require more vacuum at vacuum roller 5.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.4.3 Double sheet control Press the lever 1 and insert a paper strip (which you are running) into the gap 2 between the bolt 3 and the knurled screw 4. Insert a double paper strip under the segment 5. Turn the knurled screw 4 until the segment 5 has switched and tighten the knurled nut 6 after the adjustment of the double sheet control has been completed.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Sheet infeed control 5.5.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap START the machine 1 and turn ON the pump 2. Keep the button SUCTION LENGTH 3 pushed and activate the SINGLE SHEET 4 button. A „ learning „ sheet is entered with a basic suction length.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.5.2 Photocells (Standard) Photocell 1 controls the sheet infeed at suction wheel / the Vacubelt and is counting the infeeded sheets. Photocell 2 controls the infeed of parallel unit and calculates the sheet or suction length.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.5.3 Photocells in folding units II and III (option) In addition to the standard design (5.5.2) the following items are available: Photocell 4 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit II Photocell 5 controls the infeed at folding unit II...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Parallel folding unit 5.6.1 Setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts > DANGER < Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running ! Machine must be turned OFF ! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch ! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries by the foldrollers.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.2 Buckle plates Insert the buckle plates 1 into the lateral support rails 2. The buckle plate (or deflector) will bump with their stop screw 3 against the stop bolt 4 in its deepest (basic) position.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Pretensioning of lower plate lip 14: In case you have unsteady perforations, dog-ears or slightly bowed folding lines (paper tensionings) you should proceed as follows: Insert both screws 15 simultaneously. Eventually extend the inner width.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.3 Sheet deflectors Buckle plates which are not used should be pulled out and the deflector be shifted 1. Replace the buckle plates and tighten them with the clamping levers. Heavy or multiple folded sheets...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.4 Slitter shafts Each folding unit is equipped with two slitter shafts 1 to enable the insertion of tools for perforation, scoring or cutting. They can easily be mounted and removed by plug bearings 2.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.6 Perforating To avoid creasing you perforate crossfolds at ”head”. However, perforating at „spine“ should only be made when perfect binding ! Loosen with hooked wrench 1 nut 2. Insert perforating knife 3 into knife holder 4;...
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Use this type of blade 1 in the first and third folding unit. This type of blade 2 to be used in the second folding unit. Alterations reserved Seite 64 Stand 05/2008...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.7 V-shaped special perforating knife (optional) These knives may be used on the slitter shafts at folding unit I of buckle folding machines. The non-slotted perforating knife 1 is 1.6 mm thick and twoside grounded in a V-shape.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.8 Scoring > NOTICE < Basically, crossfolds with buckle plates should be pre-scored if you do not perforate! Without scoring it is not ensured that the fold will always be exactly in the desired position.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.6.10 Guard above the slitter shaft The guard 1 locked electronically. > DANGER < Never remove or overbridge the switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, lock bolt 4.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Mobile buckle folding units 5.7.1 Installation Folding units are normally positioned in a right angle to eachother. Lock the brakes 1. Height of infeed and inclination of register table 2 may be adjusted after loosening the knurled screw 3.
Both units must be turned ON and OFF separately. > DANGER < Please bear in mind that there is no joint disconnection of MBO folding units and machines of other manufacturers! Manufacturer will not be liable for any damages caused by...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.3 Control panel (Standard) Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Potentiometer for speed adjustment Selector switch for set-up mode (- see para.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.4 Control panel - Push button control (Optional) Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.5 Main Control Panel (Option Rapidset) Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Potentiometer for speed adjustment Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.6 Set-up mode of buckle folding machines The function ” set-up mode ” simplifies the set-up of individual buckle folding units. In addition thereto, it improves the safety. For this function all folding units used must be connected with eachother through power and control cables.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.7 Sheet transportation Loosen grip 9. Set the sidelay 1 with setting element 2 into appropriate position. Fine adjustment: fasten grip 3, open grip 4 and adjust with grip 5. Set the angularity of the sidelay 1 to the foldrollers through grip 6 and excenter 7;...
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation To avoid fluttering of the sheets at exit of the previous folding unit 1: Use height adjustable smoothers 2 and adjustable exit rollers 3. For safe sheet running into the sidelay 4 it is absolutely necessary to affix steel string 5.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation For safe sheet transportation on the cross carrier: Height adjustable smoothers 1 and 2 avoid rising of the sheets during running on the cross-carrier - safe entering into the foldrollers. Setting of coned rollers 3 for sheet...
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.8 Exit of folding unit Standard model: Jam detector switch 1 at exit of folding units will stop the machine in case of jam-ups. They are height adjustable, if necessary 2. Option: Photocell 1 will stop the machine in case of jam-ups.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.9 Guard above the slitter shaft See para. 5.6.10 5.7.10 Miscellaneous For certain kind of folds at which the quantity of buckle plates of folding unit I are not enough, you may also place the folding units in line behind eachother.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 5.7.11 Double Stream Device (Optional) To process from 2 x 8 thru 2 x 32 pp. Double stream devices installed in buckle folding machines provide more productivity. Use only when you process large quantities due to extensive set-up time. Make arrangements for corresponding imposition layouts betwen printer and finisher! Normally, the sheets run into the 1st folding unit with their wide side.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Installation of the conveyor table: Hook the conveyor table 1 onto the cross-bar 2, and fasten it with screws. Screw 3 serves as a sidelay (is being set by the manufacturer). Pull off the plug bearing 4 and thread the tapes 5 into the tape roller 6.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation Installation of the additional sheet stops: Affix 3 the two additional sheet stops 1 from the bottom at the sheet stop 2 of the buckle plate and fasten them with screws. Use knurled screw 4 to set the folding length and folding angularity for both sheet parts individually.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Noise damping device (option) The noise damping device corresponds to the requirements of the legislator and has been approved by the Professional Trade Association. This device is not stipulated in certain countries, i.e. in such cases it may be delivered upon request.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Instructions to the user Setting instruction for the most commonly folds 6.1.1 Parallelfold = 1st - 5th set of foldrollers = set of slitter shafts 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages At 1, set for single paper thickness, and from 2 thru 8 set to double paper thickness.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 2 x parallel fold (accordian fold), i.e. 6 pages Set of foldrollers 1 and 2 to single thickness of paper, and foldrollers 3-8 to triple thickness of paper. Set sheet stop C 12 at 1st and 2nd buckle plate to 1/3 of sheet length.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 6.1.2 Crossfold 1 x parallel and 1 x crossfold (double folding), i.e. 8 pages See item P 1 for set of parallel fold. Set of crossfold: Adjust the foldroller 1 to double, and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to quadruple thickness of paper.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 2 x parallel fold (accordian) and 1 x crossfold, i.e. 12 pages See item P 4 for setting of parallel fold. Setting of crossfold: Adjust foldroller 1 to triple thickness of paper and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to sextuple thickness of paper.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Options Batch counter The counting functions of the standard batch counter MCC 3 are integrated into the ”MC Control” and are described as ”MC Control” in the attached Operating Manual. Should, however, another counter have been installed by the manufacturer, its Operating Manual is also attached separately.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Edge trim Install the knife holder 1 with rubber rings 2 and 3 and cutting knife 4 onto the upper slitter shaft. Place a distance washer (0.5 mm) between rubber rings 2 and cutting knife 4. Place the counter knife 5 at bottom against it.
The new MBO-punch perforating device fulfils the requirement by providing a considerably improved adhesive surface for perfect-bining. Instead of the commonly used type of perforation, i.e.- - - - - - - - - - , slots are punched into the folded sheets, i.
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Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Continuation opening too narrow wider opening With punch-perforation the opening is larger and the angle wider, therefore the glue can definitely reach all sheets. Contrary to the existing perfect binding methods, where the glue reaches the top edge of the sheet only, the punch-perforation method enables the glue to bind the sheets not only on the edge but also at the sides, resulting in far stronger perfect binding than has been possible in the past.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en Special buckle plates 7.5.1 Combination buckle plate KFT (optional) This type of buckle plate does not require the separate or swiveable sheet deflector. The buckle plate / deflector does not require to be pulled-off or swivelled for retrofitting.
Operating manual T700/T800.1 - en 7.5.2 Electronically controlled buckle plates Follow mechanical settings as described under items 5.6.2 and 5.6.3, as well as 7.5.1. Please take the Operation of electronic/motorized control from the attached Operating Manual. 7.5.3 Gatefold devices See separately attached Operating Manual.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Contents Prologue ........................6 Specifications ......................6 Manufacturer ......................6 Type: ........................6 Technical data ......................7 1.3.1 Sizes ..............................7 1.3.2 Electrical data ........................... 7 1.3.3 Speed: ............................... 7 1.3.4 Weights in kg: ...........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Erection/Installation of machine ................. 20 3.2.1 Folding unit I ........................... 20 3.2.2 Feeder ............................. 21 3.2.3 Pressure / Vacuum pump ....................... 23 3.2.4 Double sheet control ........................23 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) ....................24 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts .......................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Register table ....................... 54 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) ......................54 5.3.2 Double sheet control ........................55 Sheet infeed control ..................... 56 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap ..............56 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) ........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Setting instruction for the most commonly folds..........88 6.1.1 Parallelfold ............................88 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages ......................88 2 x parallel fold, i.e. 8 pages ......................88 2 x parallel fold (letter fold), i.e.
T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Prologue With the MBO folding machine you have purchased a valuable product. However, it is absolutely imperative to comply with all Safety Regulations and Safety Instructions. This Operating Manual should also instruct you to correctly operate the MBO folding machine and to comply with the Safety Regulations and to maintain the machine properly.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Technical data 1.3.1 Sizes T 700 T 800 S Maximum sheet size: 69 x 120 cm 83 x 120 cm 88 x 120 cm * Minimum sheet sizes: 15 x 25 cm 15 x 25 cm - With small sheet-size device): 17 x 17 cm 17 x 17 cm...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Documentation: Customer: Machine configuration: Machine-/Serial No.: Type of feeder: Palletized feeder Type of pump: Electrical data: Wiring diagram no.: Folding unit: Feeder: Delivery: Operating voltage (V/Hz): Control voltage (V/A): Control voltage (V/A): Total rated current (A): Fuse at power supply (A): Conformity Certificate:...
Additional buckle plate units II, III, and IV, mobile knife folding units, such as Z 2, Z 5, and Z 6, special folding units or various other MBO deliveries may be attached, if necessary. Standard buckle folding units consist of two, four or six buckle plates with swing deflectors, spiral foldrollers which can be adjusted through quick setting elements on the side frame of the machine, and quickly removeable slitter shafts with plug bearings.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Buckle fold: The principle of buckle fold is that the sheet is always pushed into the buckle plate. Three foldrollers and one buckle plate are necessary to prepare a buckle fold. Foldrollers 1 and 2 carry the sheet into the buckle plate 4 to the sheet stop.
Safety at working place - destined use of the folding machine 2.2.1 MBO folding machines correspond to their stipulated Safety Technical Requirement at the time of their shipment. Therefore, any moveable and rotating parts are covered with protective hoods and are mechanically and electrically interlocked to such an extent as to not unreasonably detract from the operation.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 2.2.10 >DANGER< Never use any tools which are not in a perfect condition and make sure that no tools are left on the machine after completion of settings and maintenance. Tools which fall into the machine may cause serious injuries and damages.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Safety devices - machine 2.3.1 Protective hoods - Checklist of parallel unit/feeder and mobile folding units Identification Function control Visible control Result Note Two-pieced protective hood over parallel unit Protective hood over Locked electron.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation This part of the Operating Manual is directed to the competent service personnel and internal authorized personnel. Transportation Folding units, feeder and delivery are delivered in separate crates. Move them to their final destination as close as possible.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.1.2 Feeder Unscrew the feeder off the pallet and move it with a fork lift. Set the fork lift onto the transport bars 1 to the final position. 3.1.3 Folding units II and III Unscrew the units II and III off the pallet and lift them with a forklift at cross bar 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Erection/Installation of machine 3.2.1 Folding unit I > DANGER < The unit may fall or slip off! Therefore, brace the unit, accordingly! Carry the folding unit to its final position. Place plastic feets 2 underneath the setting screws 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.2.2 Feeder Place the feeder onto the levelling screws and plastic feets 1 and move it to the folding unit. Alignment holes of register table 2 and feeder 3 must correspond with eachother. Exact position has been marked by the factory.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation Remove the transport bars 1. Affix wedge 2 and place the centering wedge 3 beyond the floor. The pile plate 4 should be in its lowest position in the centre of the machine. Fix the feeder with screwed inserts 5 at positions 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.2.3 Pressure / Vacuum pump Put the vacuum and air tubes onto the matching connection pieces 1 which are marked in colour. >ATTENTION< Check before the rotating field. If this is not correct, it may cause essential damages to the pump or to the feeder - head.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) Noise hoods 1 and 2 are installed by the manufacturer. 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts > DANGER < Check of the safety switch 1: If the guard 2 is lifted the safety switch 1 must activate.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.2.7 Guards > DANGER < Use and affix all protective hoods which have been delivered with! Fasten the noise hood 1 under the register table with four screws 2. Hook-in the door 3 with the tool drawer. Insert the buckle plates, place the guide rails on, place the slitters onto the slitter shafts, tension the transport tapes etc.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Electrical connection > DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE < These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! 3.3.1 Installation of main control panel Fasten the holder 1 with five screws 2 at first, from the inside.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation Then affix 4 the main control panel 3 onto holder 1. 3 to be affixed 6 at bar 5, distance piece 7 between 3 and 5. Insert the plugs of machine and feeder into the corresponding sockets at the control panel.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.3.2 MCC Counter Open the front plate 1 and remove cover plate at rear side of counter 2. Pull the cable out of opening 3 and push it through the opening 4 into 2. Place 2 onto the adapter 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 3.3.3 Main Power Connection > DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE < These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! > ATTENTION < Check whether the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the data indicated on the machine label 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Maintenance This part is directed to the competent service personnel or internal authorized personnel. > DANGER < No cleanings nor maintenance works should be carried out unless the electrical supply is isolated. Always turn OFF the isolator on the control cabinett and secure it with a safety lock ! >...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Exchange and/or tensioning of belts/tapes 4.1.1 Register belt at register table Loosen the screw 1 and release tension of register belt 2 through screws 3. Unhinge the lattice-type alignment table at 4. Loosen the screw 5 and remove rod 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.2 Drive belt for suction wheel/Vacu-Infeed Tension the drive belt 1 through tensioning lever 2. Exchange: Remove guard 3, open 5 the coupling 4 and re-thread the tape. The installation occurs in the opposite sequence.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.4 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts (Standard) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2. Do not use the adjustment screw 3 for belt tensioning. It should be approximately 1 mm underneath the tensioning lever 4 if machine is stopped.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.6 Main drive of the folding units with pre-perforating shafts (option) Tension the Poly-V-Belt 1 through tensioning roller 2. 4.1.7 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts – units with pre-perforating shafts (option) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.8 Toothed belt for rear twin-perforator shafts (option) Tensioning of toothed belt 1: Loosen nut 2 and turn excentric 3. Refasten 2 again. Alterations reserved Page 35 Stand 12/02...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.9 Drive belt for register table on mobile folding units Strain tightening of the drive belt 1 at bottom side of register table: Loosen the screws 2 and 3, insert screw 4 from the external side through the opening 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.1.10 Feeder - tensioning of drive chain Tensioning of drive chain 1: Loosen the four screws 2 as well as counter nut 3. Turn both screws 4 together. > ATTENTION < Do not overtighten. Refasten screws 2 and counter nuts 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Lubrication / Cleaning >NOTICE< Generally, the machine should be cleaned after each job, particularly moveable parts which have been changed due to change of sheet size, because heavy dust may cause reduction of function.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.2.3 Axe of pile plate Lubricate the axe for lateral setting of the pile plate 1 at the two lubrication nipples 2 left and right once a month. 4.2.4 Register table Clean the guide shaft for sheet size adjustment 1 as well as drive shaft 2 off from dust and provide them...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.2.5 Folding units Provide a slight touch of oil between the machine frame and bearing lever 1 at both sides of the machine monthly. 4.2.6 Cleaning roller The cleaning roller 1 under the flap 2 is stripping off the powder of the upper foldroller.
Improper cleaner may cause decomposure or swelling of the foldroller coating. MBO the manufacturer of this folding machine recommends a cleaning material for the foldrollers made by VARN, bearing the no. VARN-Wash VM 111 or VWM. Our recommendation is on a label near the foldrollers.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.2.8 Pressure/Vacuum Pump The cleaning of the pump depends on the use of the folding machine. It may become necessary weekly or at infrequent intervals. Please check separate Operating Manual of manufacturer.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 4.2.9 Maintenance Report This page may be attached to the Maintenance and Check List with the machine, whereby all items described under para. 4.2 should be considered! W o r k in g c y c le In t e r v a l D a t e S ig n a t u r e...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Operation of the machine Main control panel MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Switch to release PILE PLATE UP/DOWN...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Feeder 5.2.1 Manual piling Switch 8 must show the position ”DOWN”; push button 9 must be lightening, selector switch 10 must indicate to broken line ! Pile table is moving down until the photocell 1 is uncovered;...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.2 Pallet operation Switch 8 must show the position ”DOWN”; push button 9 must be lightening, selector switch 10 must indicate to continuous line ! The pile plate 1 moves down and stops at a safety margin of approximately 15 cm above the floor.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation The front edge of pile 6 must be align with the front edge of the pallet 7! Should the paper size be smaller than the pallet, the pile must be in centre of the pallet.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.3 Height control of pile and „Vaculift“ The pile UP movement is stopped by the proximity switch 1. The distance between the suction wheel and the pile is approximately 7-8 mm; this basic setting has been made by the manufacturer.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.4 Feeder head „ Vaculift“ Basic position of „Vaculift“: The sucker 1 approximately 2-5 mm distance from the rear edge of pile and 2 mm above the pile. Adjustments through knurled screw 2; measurements can be read-off at scale 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.5 Air support Air blast and suction air of the feeder is provided by a pressure/vacuum pump. ON/OFF position occurs through switch 2 at main control panel. Button 6 SHEET INFEED: suckers move down and lift the first sheet of pile.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.6 Front air nozzles These nozzles enable you to separate difficult papers much better. The positions of the centre nozzles 2 and 3 are fixed. For various paper sizes you can shift the left 1 and the right 4 nozzle on the rod 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.7 Small sheet-size device This device is only used for sheets of less than 17 cm of length: Turn off „Vaculift“ through toggle switch 1, move it to the rear or lift the support bar 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.2.8 Vacu-Infeed (standard) Updated version The Vacu-Infeed 1 transports the sheets onto the register table 2. The power of vacuum for various paper weights can be adjusted through the red screw 3 (use the scale +/-).
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Register table 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) The Vacu-Alignment 1 has a separate vacuum pump 3. ON/OFF position also occurs through switch 2. Heavy or thick paper require more vacuum than light or thin paper. The setting occurs at twist-grip 4, scale +/- Set the sidelay 7 through knurled grip 8 to ½...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.3.2 Double sheet control Press the lever 1 and insert a paper strip (which you are running) into the gap 2 between the bolt 3 and the knurled screw 4. Insert a double paper strip under the segment 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Sheet infeed control 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap START the machine 5 and turn ON the pump 2. Keep the button SUCTION LENGTH 17 pushed and activate the SINGLE SHEET 7 button.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) Photocell 1 controls the sheet infeed at suction wheel / the Vacubelt and is counting the infeeded sheets. Photocell 2 controls the infeed of parallel unit and calculates the sheet or suction length. Photocell 3 controls the exit of parallel unit and counts the sheets at exit.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.4.3 Photocells in folding units II and III (option) In addition to the standard design (5.4.2) the following items are available: Photocell 4 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit II Photocell 5 controls the infeed at folding unit II Photocell 6 controls the exit at folding unit II Photocell 7 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit III...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Parallel folding unit 5.5.1 Setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts > DANGER < Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running ! Machine must be turned OFF ! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch ! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.2 Buckle plates Insert the buckle plates 1 into the lateral support rails 2. The buckle plate (or deflector) will bump with their stop screw 3 against the stop bolt 4 in its deepest (basic) position.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation Pretensioning of lower plate lip 14: In case you have unsteady perforations, dog-ears or slightly bowed folding lines (paper tensionings) you should proceed as follows: Insert both screws 15 simultaneously. Eventually extend the inner width.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.3 Sheet deflectors Buckle plates which are not used should be pulled out and the deflector be shifted 1. Replace the buckle plates and tighten them with the clamping levers. Heavy or multiple folded sheets may require an increase of the folding space 2, for this purpose...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.4 Combination buckle plate KFT (optional) This type of buckle plate does not require the separate or swiveable sheet deflector. The buckle plate / deflector does not require to be pulled-off or swivelled for retrofitting. The sheet stop 1 also serves as sheet deflector 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.5 Slitter shafts (Standard) Each folding unit is equipped with two slitter shafts 1 to enable the insertion of tools for perforation, scoring or cutting. They can easily be mounted and removed by plug bearings 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.7 Perforating To avoid creasing you perforate crossfolds at ”head”. However, perforating at „spine“ should only be made when perfect binding ! Loosen with hooked wrench 1 nut 2. Insert perforating knife 3 into knife holder 4;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation Use this type of blade 1 in the first and third folding unit. This type of blade 2 to be used in the second folding unit. Alterations reserved Stand 12/02 Page 66...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.8 V-shaped special perforating knife (optional) These knives may be used on the slitter shafts at folding unit I of buckle folding machines. The non-slotted perforating knife 1 is 1.6 mm thick and twoside grounded in a V-shape.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.9 Scoring > NOTICE < Basically, crossfolds with buckle plates should be pre-scored if you do not perforate! Without scoring it is not ensured that the fold will always be exactly in the desired position.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.11 Guard above rear perforator shaft (Standard) The guard 1 locked electronically. > DANGER < Never remove or overbridge the switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, lock bolt 4.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.12 Guard above pre-slitter shafts (option) Guard 1 is locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Maintenance works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.13 Pre-perforator shaft and rear twin-perforator shafts (option) - setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation 1 guide rollers 2 pre-perforator shaft 3 foldroller 1 4 foldroller 2 5 foldroller 3 6 foldroller 4 7 foldroller 5 8 first rear perforator shaft 9 second rear perforator shaft The scheme of foldrollers at machines side panel shows you foldrollers...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.14 Pre-slitter shafts (option) - Applications Tear-off perforations: Tear-off perforations (very small teeth) are carried out more precisely with pre-slitter shafts, i.e. only one product thickness is perforated. >NOTICE< Set the guide roller 1 and the first foldroller 3 according to the thickness of the product being feeded.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.5.15 Twin-rear slitter shafts (Option) - Applications Extremely flexible, many cutting, scoring and perforating knives can be used while increasing the accuracy of processing at the same time. >NOTICE< Place the cutting, scoring and perforating knives on the first set of rear slitter shafts 8. The second set 9 serves as additional sheet guidance.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Mobile buckle folding units 5.6.1 Installation Folding units are normally positioned in a right angle to eachother. Lock the brakes 1. Height of infeed and inclination of register table 2 may be adjusted after loosening the knurled screw 3.
Both units must be turned ON and OFF separately. > DANGER < Please bear in mind that there is no joint disconnection of MBO folding units and machines of other manufacturers! Manufacturer will not be liable for any damages caused by...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.3 Control panel Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.4 Set-up mode of buckle folding machines The function ” set-up mode ” simplifies the set-up of individual buckle folding units. In addition thereto, it improves the safety. For this function all folding units used must be connected with eachother through power and control cables.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.5 Sheet transportation Loosen grip 9. Set the sidelay 1 with setting element 2 into appropriate position. Fine adjustment: fasten grip 3, open grip 4 and adjust with grip 5. Set the angularity of the sidelay 1 to the foldrollers through grip 6 and excenter 7;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation To avoid fluttering of the sheets at exit of the previous folding unit 1: Use height adjustable smoothers 2 and adjustable exit rollers 3. For safe sheet running into the sidelay 4 it is absolutely necessary to affix steel string 5. Continuation Alterations reserved Stand 12/02...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation For safe sheet transportation on the cross carrier: Height adjustable smoothers 1 and 2 avoid rising of the sheets during running on the cross-carrier - safe entering into the foldrollers. Setting of coned rollers 3 for sheet transportation of various products: Light paper: Less pressure -...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.6 Exit of folding unit Standard model: Jam detector switch 1 at exit of folding units will stop the machine in case of jam-ups. They are height adjustable, if necessary 2. Option: Photocell 1 will stop the machine in case of jam-ups.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.7 Guard above the slitter shaft See para. 5.5.11 5.6.8 Miscellaneous For certain kind of folds at which the quantity of buckle plates of folding unit I are not enough, you may also place the folding units in line behind eachother.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 5.6.9 Double Stream Device (Optional) To process from 2 x 8 thru 2 x 32 pp. Double stream devices installed in buckle folding machines provide more productivity. Use only when you process large quantities due to extensive set-up time. Make arrangements for corresponding imposition layouts betwen printer and finisher! Normally, the sheets run into the 1st folding unit with their wide side.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Installation of the conveyor table: Hook the conveyor table 1 onto the cross-bar 2, and fasten it with screws. Screw 3 serves as a sidelay (is being set by the manufacturer). Pull off the plug bearing 4 and thread the tapes 5 into the tape roller 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Installation of the additional sheet stops: Affix 3 the two additional sheet stops 1 from the bottom at the sheet stop 2 of the buckle plate and fasten them with screws. Use knurled screw 4 to set the folding length and folding angularity for both sheet parts individually.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Noise damping device (option) The noise damping device corresponds to the requirements of the legislator and has been approved by the Professional Trade Association. This device is not stipulated in certain countries, i.e.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Instructions to the user Setting instruction for the most commonly folds 6.1.1 Parallelfold = 1st - 5th set of foldrollers = set of slitter shafts 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages At 1, set for single paper thickness, and from 2 thru 8 set to double paper thickness.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian fold), i.e. 6 pages Set of foldrollers 1 and 2 to single thickness of paper, and foldrollers 3-8 to triple thickness of paper. Set sheet stop C 12 at 1st and 2nd buckle plate to 1/3 of sheet length.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 6.1.2 Crossfold 1 x parallel and 1 x crossfold (double folding), i.e. 8 pages See item P 1 for set of parallel fold. Set of crossfold: Adjust the foldroller 1 to double, and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to quadruple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian) and 1 x crossfold, i.e. 12 pages See item P 4 for setting of parallel fold. Setting of crossfold: Adjust foldroller 1 to triple thickness of paper and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to sextuple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Options Batch counter The counting functions of the standard batch counter MCC 3 are integrated into the ”MC Control” and are described as ”MC Control” in the attached Operating Manual. Should, however, another counter have been installed by the manufacturer, its Operating Manual is also attached separately.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Edge trim Install the knife holder 1 with rubber rings 2 and 3 and cutting knife 4 onto the upper slitter shaft. Place a distance washer (0.5 mm) between rubber rings 2 and cutting knife 4.
The new MBO-punch perforating device fulfils the requirement by providing a considerably improved adhesive surface for perfect-bining. Instead of the commonly used type of perforation, i.e.- - - - - - - - - - , slots are punched into the folded sheets, i.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Continuation opening too narrow wider opening With punch-perforation the opening is larger and the angle wider, therefore the glue can definitely reach all sheets. Contrary to the existing perfect binding methods, where the glue reaches the top edge of the sheet only, the punch-perforation method enables the glue to bind the sheets not only on the edge but also at the sides, resulting in far stronger perfect binding than has been possible in the past.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - FP ENG Gatefold devices See separately attached Operating Manual. Other options In case this machine inlcudes options which are not described, separate Operating Manuals are attached herewith. Peripherical units Operating Manuals pertaining to mobile peripherical units are attached separately, if these units are part of the order at the time of shipment.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Contents Prologue ........................6 Specifications ......................6 Manufacturer ......................6 Type: ........................6 Technical data ......................7 1.3.1 Sizes ..............................7 1.3.2 Electrical data ........................... 7 1.3.3 Speed ..............................7 1.3.4 Weights in kg ............................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation ..............18 Transportation ...................... 18 3.1.1 Folding unit I ........................... 18 3.1.2 Feeder ............................. 19 3.1.3 Folding units II and III ........................19 3.1.4 Cleaning ............................19 Erection/Installation of machine ................. 20 3.2.1 Folding unit I ...........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Operation of the machine ..................42 Main control panel - Standard control ”MC” ............42 Feeder ........................43 5.2.1 Upper pile table ..........................43 5.2.2 Drum ..............................44 5.2.3 Lower table ............................. 46 5.2.4 Transport control ..........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Instructions to the user ..................86 Setting instruction for the most commonly folds ..........86 6.1.1 Parallelfold ............................86 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages ......................86 2 x parallel fold, i.e. 8 pages ......................86 2 x parallel fold (letter fold), i.e.
T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Prologue With the MBO folding machine you have purchased a valuable product. However, it is absolutely imperative to comply with all Safety Regulations and Safety Instructions. This Operating Manual should also instruct you to correctly operate the MBO folding machine and to comply with the Safety Regulations and to maintain the machine properly.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Technical data 1.3.1 Sizes T 700 T 800 Maximum sheet size: 69 x 130 cm (200) cm (26 x 39 ½”) 83 x 130 cm (200 cm)(30 x 42 ½”) 88 x 130 cm (200) cm (34 ¾...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Documentation: Customer: Machine configuration: Machine-/Serial No.: Type of feeder: Continuous feeder Type of pump: Electrical data: Wiring diagram no.: Folding unit: Feeder: Delivery: Operating voltage (V/Hz): Control voltage (V/A): Control voltage (V/A): Total rated current (A): Fuse at power supply (A): Conformity Certificate:...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Supplementary Documents: Operating Manual batch counter: air pump: auxiliary units: auxiliary units: other manufacturers: Spare parts lists machine: feeder: pump: peripherical units: other manufacturers: Knife list: TM 32/2 Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002 Page 10...
Additional buckle plate units II, III, and IV, mobile knife folding units, such as Z 2, Z 5, and Z 6, special folding units or various other MBO deliveries may be attached, if necessary. Standard buckle folding units consist of two, four or six buckle plates with swing deflectors, spiral foldrollers which can be adjusted through quick setting elements on the side frame of the machine, and quickly removeable slitter shafts with plug bearings.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Buckle fold: The principle of buckle fold is that the sheet is always pushed into the buckle plate. Three foldrollers and one buckle plate are necessary to prepare a buckle fold. Foldrollers 1 and 2 carry the sheet into the buckle plate 4 to the sheet stop.
Safety at working place - destined use of the folding machine 2.2.1 MBO folding machines correspond to their stipulated Safety Technical Requirement at the time of their shipment. Therefore, any moveable and rotating parts are covered with protective hoods and are mechanically and electrically interlocked to such an extent as to not unreasonably detract from the operation.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 2.2.10 >DANGER< Never use any tools which are not in a perfect condition and make sure that no tools are left on the machine after completion of settings and maintenance. Tools which fall into the machine may cause serious injuries and damages.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Safety devices - machine 2.3.1 Protective hoods - Checklist of parallel unit/feeder and mobile folding units Pos Identification Function Visible Result Note control control Two-pieced protective hood over parallel unit Protective hood over Locked electron.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation This part of the Operating Manual is directed to the competent service personnel and internal authorized personnel. Transportation Folding units, feeder and delivery are delivered in separate crates. Move them to their final destination as close as possible.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.1.2 Feeder Unscrew the feeder off the pallet and lift it with a forklift at positions 1 and 2 and carry it to its final destination. >ATTENTION< Make sure that flap 3 as well as air tubes and valves behind it are not damaged! >DANGER<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Erection/Installation of machine 3.2.1 Folding unit I >DANGER< The unit may fall or slip off! Therefore, brace the unit, accordingly! Carry the folding unit to its final position. Place plastic feets 2 underneath the setting screws 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.2.2 Feeder Place the feeder onto the levelling screws and plastic feets 1 and move it to the folding unit. Alignment holes of register table 2 and feeder 3 must correspond with eachother. Exact position has been marked by the factory.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.2.3 Pressure-/vacuum pump The pump has been installed under the feeder table by the manufacturer, as well as all pressure and vacuum tubes. Affix noise reducer 1. >ATTENTION< Check the rotating field.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) Noise hoods 1 and 2 are installed by the manufacturer. 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts >DANGER< Check of the safety switch 1: If the guard 2 is lifted the safety switch 1 must activate.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.2.7 Guards >DANGER< Use and affix all protective hoods which have been delivered with! Fasten the noise hood 1 under the register table with four screws 2. Hook-in the door 3 with the tool drawer. Insert the buckle plates, place the guide rails on, place the slitters onto the slitter shafts, tension the transport tapes etc.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Electrical connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! 3.3.1 Installation of main control panel Fasten the holder 1 with five screws 2 at first, then affix 4 the main control panel 3 onto holder 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.3.2 MCC Counter Open the front plate 1 and remove cover plate at rear side of counter 2. Pull the cable out of opening 3 and push it through the opening 4 into 2. Place 2 onto the adapter 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 3.3.3 Main Power Connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! >ATTENTION< Check whether the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the data indicated on the machine label 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Maintenance This part is directed to the competent service personnel or internal authorized personnel. >DANGER< No cleanings nor maintenance works should be carried out unless the electrical supply is isolated. Always turn OFF the isolator on the control cabinett and secure it with a safety lock ! >NOTICE<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Exchange and/or tensioning of belts/tapes 4.1.1 Register belt at register table Loosen the screw 1 and release tension of register belt 2 through screws 3. Unhinge the lattice-type alignment table at 4. Loosen the screw 5 and remove rod 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.2 Drive belt for suction wheel/Vacu-Infeed Tension the drive belt 1 through tensioning lever 2. Exchange: Remove guard 3, open 5 the coupling 4 and re-thread the tape. The installation occurs in the opposite sequence.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.4 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts at parallel unit The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2. Do not use the adjustment screw 3 for belt tensioning. It should be approximately 1 mm underneath the tensioning lever 4 if machine is stopped.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.6 Main drive of the folding units with pre-perforating shafts (option) Tension the Poly-V-Belt 1 through tensioning roller 2. 4.1.7 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts – units with pre-perforating shafts (option) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.8 Toothed belt for rear twin-perforator shafts (option) Tensioning of toothed belt 1: Loosen nut 2 and turn excentric 3. Refasten 2 again. Alterations reserved Page 33 Stand 12/2002...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.9 Drive belt for register table on mobile folding units Strain tightening of the drive belt 1 at bottom side of register table: Loosen the screws 2 and 3, insert screw 4 from the external side through the opening 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.1.11 Feeder - upper transport tape The transport tape 1 must be tightened properly to ensure trouble-free sheet transportation. Screw-in both screws 2 equally at both sides! 4.1.12 Feeder - Lower transport tapes Both transport tapes 1 must be tightened properly to ensure trouble-free...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Lubrication / Cleaning >NOTICE< Generally, the machine should be cleaned after each job, particularly moveable parts which have been changed due to change of sheet size, because heavy dust may cause reduction of function.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.2.3 Folding units Provide a slight touch of oil between the machine frame and bearing lever 1 at both sides of the machine monthly. 4.2.4 Cleaning roller The cleaning roller 1 under the flap 2 is stripping off the powder of the upper foldroller.
Improper cleaner may cause decomposure or swelling of the foldroller coating. MBO the manufacturer of this folding machine recommends a cleaning material for the foldrollers made by VARN, bearing the no. VARN-Wash VM 111 or VWM. Our recommendation is on a label near the foldrollers.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.2.6 Pressure/Vacuum Pump The cleaning of the pump depends on the use of the folding machine. It may become necessary weekly or at infrequent intervals. Please check separate Operating Manual of manufacturer.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Filter - air blast Open the clips 3 and remove the caps 4 as well as the filtre cartridges 5. And clean them by blowing through from the internal to the external side. Exchange cartridge every six months.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 4.2.7 Maintenance Report This page may be attached to the Maintenance and Check List with the machine, whereby all items described under para. 4.2 should be considered! W o r k i n g c y c l e I n te r v a l D a te S i g n a tu r e...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Operation of the machine Main control panel - Standard control ”MC” MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Feeder 5.2.1 Upper pile table Set the lateral sheet stop 1 with knurled grips 2 to ½ of sheet width; use mm-scale 3. For pile transportation ON/OFF: Use blue button 4 at feeder table or blue push button at main control panel 7.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.2.2 Drum Roller chains: Use only two roller chains if you process below 68 cm of sheet size. Place the external chains approximately 5 cm off from the edge of the sheet. White centre tape: In case of interruptions of the shingle stream on the lower table decrease the tape tensioning through the knurled screw 2.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Fortsetzung Set the roller chains 1 and long Teflon tapes 2 in accordance with the sheet size: Distance of Teflon tapes 2 to the paper edge should be approx. 2 cm; mediate the roller chains 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.2.3 Lower table Use the guide plate 1 and pin 2 for exact positioning of the paper. >NOTICE< Jam will occur if sheets are pinched! For safe sheet separation set the rollers 3 and brush 4 to the end of approx.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.2.4 Transport control The transportation of feeder is controlled through feeler tongue 1 and sensor 2. The feeler tongue 1 is resting at sensor 2 if no sheets are processed; for turn ON of feeder see para.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Set the infeed plate 1 with knurled grip 2 higher/lower and fix it through the knurled screw 3. For sheets which tend to roll down = move the infeed plate 1 up. For sheets which tend to roll up = move the infeed plate 1 down.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.2.5 Areation/air support Air blast support through air pump. Vacuum air support through separate vacuum pump. Both pumps can be turned ON/OFF through switch 2 at main control panel. Air tube 1 with nozzles 2 may be opened or closed through the clips 3.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Regulate the quantity of air blast through valves 7 for the operator side and 8 for the drive side. Approximately 10 - 15 sheets on top of pile should be areated. Use smoothers 9 and 10 as well as spring steel tape 11 for safe sheet conveyance...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation The positioning of side blower 12 at operator side into length- and crosswise direction occurs through holder 14. Set the balance through the weight 15 to such an extend that the side blower 12 is slightly touching the sheet;...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.2.6 Vacu-Infeed (standard) The Vacu-Infeed 1 transports the sheets onto the register table 2. The power of vacuum for various paper weights can be adjusted through the red screw 3 (use the scale +/-).
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Register table 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) The Vacu-Alignment 1 has a separate vacuum pump 3. ON/OFF position also occurs through switch 2. Heavy or thick paper require more vacuum than light or thin paper. The setting occurs at twist-grip 4, scale +/- For safe transfer at infeed heavy or oblong sheets require more vacuum at vacuum roller 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.3.2 Double sheet control Press the lever 1 and insert a paper strip (which you are running) into the gap 2 between the bolt 3 and the knurled screw 4. Insert a double paper strip under the segment 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Sheet infeed control 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap START the machine 1 and turn ON the pump 2. Keep the button SUCTION LENGTH 3 pushed and activate the SINGLE SHEET 4 button.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) Photocell 1 controls the sheet infeed at suction wheel / the Vacubelt and is counting the infeeded sheets. Photocell 2 controls the infeed of parallel unit and calculates the sheet or suction length. Photocell 3 controls the exit of parallel unit and counts the sheets at exit.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.4.3 Photocells in folding units II and III (option) In addition to the standard design (5.5.2) the following items are available: Photocell 4 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit II Photocell 5 controls the infeed at folding unit II Photocell 6 controls the exit at folding unit II Photocell 7 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit III...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Parallel folding unit 5.5.1 Setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries by the foldrollers.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.2 Buckle plates Insert the buckle plates 1 into the lateral support rails 2. The buckle plate (or deflector) will bump with their stop screw 3 against the stop bolt 4 in its deepest (basic) position.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Pretensioning of lower plate lip 14: In case you have unsteady perforations, dog-ears or slightly bowed folding lines (paper tensionings) you should proceed as follows: Insert both screws 15 simultaneously. Eventually extend the inner width.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.3 Sheet deflectors Buckle plates which are not used should be pulled out and the deflector be shifted 1. Replace the buckle plates and tighten them with the clamping levers. Heavy or multiple folded sheets may require an increase of the folding space 2, for this purpose...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.4 Slitter shafts Each folding unit is equipped with two slitter shafts 1 to enable the insertion of tools for perforation, scoring or cutting. They can easily be mounted and removed by plug bearings 2. For that purpose loosen the screw 3 and pull out the plug bearing 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.6 Perforating To avoid creasing you perforate crossfolds at ”head”. However, perforating at „spine“ should only be made when perfect binding! Loosen with hooked wrench 1 nut 2. Insert perforating knife 3 into knife holder 4;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Use this type of blade 1 in the first and third folding unit. This type of blade 2 to be used in the second folding unit. Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002 Page 64...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.7 V-shaped special perforating knife (optional) These knives may be used on the slitter shafts at folding unit I of buckle folding machines. The non-slotted perforating knife 1 is 1.6 mm thick and twoside grounded in a V-shape.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.8 Scoring >NOTICE< Basically, crossfolds with buckle plates should be pre-scored if you do not perforate! Without scoring it is not ensured that the fold will always be exactly in the desired position.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.10 Guard above the slitter shaft The guard 1 locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge the switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, lock bolt 4. Switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.5.11 Guard above pre-slitter shafts (option) Guard 1 is locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Maintenance works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.12 Pre-perforator shaft and rear twin-perforator shafts (option) - setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation guide rollers pre-perforator shaft foldroller 1 foldroller 2 foldroller 3 foldroller 4 foldroller 5 first rear perforator shaft second rear perforator shaft Setting instructions for the most commonly parallel foldings in chapter 6.0.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.13 Pre-slitter shafts (option) - Applications Tear-off perforations: Tear-off perforations (very small teeth) are carried out more precisely with pre-slitter shafts, i.e. only one product thickness is perforated. >NOTICE< Set the guide roller 1 and the first foldroller 3 according to the thickness of the product being feeded.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.14 Twin-rear slitter shafts (Option) - Applications Extremely flexible, many cutting, scoring and perforating knives can be used while increasing the accuracy of processing at the same time. >NOTICE< Place the cutting, scoring and perforating knives on the first set of rear slitter shafts 8. The second set 9 serves as additional sheet guidance.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Mobile buckle folding units 5.6.1 Installation Folding units are normally positioned in a right angle to eachother. Lock the brakes 1. Height of infeed and inclination of register table 2 may be adjusted after loosening the knurled screw 3.
Both units must be turned ON and OFF separately. >DANGER< Please bear in mind that there is no joint disconnection of MBO folding units and machines of other manufacturers! Manufacturer will not be liable for any damages caused by the missing of safety disconnections!
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.3 Control panel Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.4 Set-up mode of buckle folding machines The function ” set-up mode ” simplifies the set-up of individual buckle folding units. In addition thereto, it improves the safety. For this function all folding units used must be connected with eachother through power and control cables.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.5 Sheet transportation Loosen grip 9. Set the sidelay 1 with setting element 2 into appropriate position. Fine adjustment: fasten grip 3, open grip 4 and adjust with grip 5. Set the angularity of the sidelay 1 to the foldrollers through grip 6 and excenter 7;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation To avoid fluttering of the sheets at exit of the previous folding unit 1: Use height adjustable smoothers 2 and adjustable exit rollers 3. For safe sheet running into the sidelay 4 it is absolutely necessary to affix steel string 5. Continuation Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation For safe sheet transportation on the cross carrier: Height adjustable smoothers 1 and 2 avoid rising of the sheets during running on the cross-carrier - safe entering into the foldrollers. Setting of coned rollers 3 for sheet transportation of various products: Light paper: Less pressure -...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.6 Exit of folding unit Standard model: Jam detector switch 1 at exit of folding units will stop the machine in case of jam-ups. They are height adjustable, if necessary 2. Option: Photocell 1 will stop the machine in case of jam-ups.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.7 Guard above the slitter shaft See para. 5.5.10 5.7.10 Miscellaneous For certain kind of folds at which the quantity of buckle plates of folding unit I are not enough, you may also place the folding units in line behind eachother.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 5.6.9 Double Stream Device (Optional) To process from 2 x 8 thru 2 x 32 pp. Double stream devices installed in buckle folding machines provide more productivity. Use only when you process large quantities due to extensive set-up time. Make arrangements for corresponding imposition layouts betwen printer and finisher! Normally, the sheets run into the 1st folding unit with their wide side.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Installation of the conveyor table: Hook the conveyor table 1 onto the cross-bar 2, and fasten it with screws. Screw 3 serves as a sidelay (is being set by the manufacturer). Pull off the plug bearing 4 and thread the tapes 5 into the tape roller 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation Installation of the additional sheet stops: Affix 3 the two additional sheet stops 1 from the bottom at the sheet stop 2 of the buckle plate and fasten them with screws. Use knurled screw 4 to set the folding length and folding angularity for both sheet parts individually.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Noise damping device (option) The noise damping device corresponds to the requirements of the legislator and has been approved by the Professional Trade Association. This device is not stipulated in certain countries, i.e.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Instructions to the user Setting instruction for the most commonly folds 6.1.1 Parallelfold = 1st - 5th set of foldrollers = set of slitter shafts 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages At 1, set for single paper thickness, and from 2 thru 8 set to double paper thickness.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian fold), i.e. 6 pages Set of foldrollers 1 and 2 to single thickness of paper, and foldrollers 3-8 to triple thickness of paper. Set sheet stop C 12 at 1st and 2nd buckle plate to 1/3 of sheet length.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 6.1.2 Crossfold 1 x parallel and 1 x crossfold (double folding), i.e. 8 pages See item P 1 for set of parallel fold. Set of crossfold: Adjust the foldroller 1 to double, and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to quadruple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian) and 1 x crossfold, i.e. 12 pages See item P 4 for setting of parallel fold. Setting of crossfold: Adjust foldroller 1 to triple thickness of paper and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to sextuple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Options Batch counter The counting functions of the standard batch counter MCC 3 are integrated into the ”MC Control” and are described as ”MC Control” in the attached Operating Manual. Should, however, another counter have been installed by the manufacturer, its Operating Manual is also attached separately.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Edge trim Install the knife holder 1 with rubber rings 2 and 3 and cutting knife 4 onto the upper slitter shaft. Place a distance washer (0.5 mm) between rubber rings 2 and cutting knife 4.
The new MBO-punch perforating device fulfils the requirement by providing a considerably improved adhesive surface for perfect-bining. Instead of the commonly used type of perforation, i.e.- - - - - - - - - - , slots are punched into the folded sheets, i.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Continuation opening too narrow wider opening With punch-perforation the opening is larger and the angle wider, therefore the glue can definitely reach all sheets. Contrary to the existing perfect binding methods, where the glue reaches the top edge of the sheet only, the punch-perforation method enables the glue to bind the sheets not only on the edge but also at the sides, resulting in far stronger perfect binding than has been possible in the past.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG Special buckle plates 7.5.1 Combination buckle plate KFT (optional) This type of buckle plate does not require the separate or swiveable sheet deflector. The buckle plate / deflector does not require to be pulled-off or swivelled for retrofitting. The sheet stop 1 also serves as sheet deflector 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800 - R ENG 7.5.2 Electronically controlled buckle plates Follow mechanical settings as described under items 5.6.2 and 5.6.3, as well as 7.5.1. Please take the Operation of electronic/motorized control from the attached Operating Manual. 7.5.3 Gatefold devices See separately attached Operating Manual.
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Änderungen vorbehalten Binder & CO. Telefon 07191 / 46-0 Alterations reserved Postfach 1169 Telefax 07191 / 4634 sous reserve de modifications D - 71567 Oppenweiler http://www.mbo-folder.com Stand 12/2002 H/N...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Contents Prologue ........................6 Specifications ......................6 Manufacturer ......................6 Type: ........................6 Technical data ......................7 1.3.1 Sizes ..............................7 1.3.2 Electrical data ........................... 7 1.3.3 Speed: ............................... 7 1.3.4 Weights in kg: ...........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Erection/Installation of machine ................. 20 3.2.1 Folding unit I ........................... 20 3.2.2 Feeder ............................. 21 3.2.3 Pressure / Vacuum pump ....................... 23 3.2.4 Double sheet control ........................23 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) ....................24 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts .......................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Register table ....................... 54 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) ......................54 5.3.2 Double sheet control ........................55 Sheet infeed control ..................... 56 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap ..............56 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) ........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Setting instruction for the most commonly folds..........88 6.1.1 Parallelfold ............................88 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages ......................88 2 x parallel fold, i.e. 8 pages ......................88 2 x parallel fold (letter fold), i.e.
T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Prologue With the MBO folding machine you have purchased a valuable product. However, it is absolutely imperative to comply with all Safety Regulations and Safety Instructions. This Operating Manual should also instruct you to correctly operate the MBO folding machine and to comply with the Safety Regulations and to maintain the machine properly.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Technical data 1.3.1 Sizes T 700 T 800.1 Maximum sheet size: 68 x 120 cm 78 x 120 cm 88 x 120 cm Minimum sheet sizes: 15 x 25 cm 15 x 25 cm - With small sheet-size device): 17 x 17 cm 17 x 17 cm...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Documentation: Customer: Machine configuration: Machine-/Serial No.: Type of feeder: Palletized feeder Type of pump: Electrical data: Wiring diagram no.: Folding unit: Feeder: Delivery: Operating voltage (V/Hz): Control voltage (V/A): Control voltage (V/A): Total rated current (A): Fuse at power supply (A): Conformity Certificate:...
Additional buckle plate units II, III, and IV, mobile knife folding units, such as Z 2, Z 5, and Z 6, special folding units or various other MBO deliveries may be attached, if necessary. Standard buckle folding units consist of two, four or six buckle plates with swing deflectors, spiral foldrollers which can be adjusted through quick setting elements on the side frame of the machine, and quickly removeable slitter shafts with plug bearings.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Buckle fold: The principle of buckle fold is that the sheet is always pushed into the buckle plate. Three foldrollers and one buckle plate are necessary to prepare a buckle fold. Foldrollers 1 and 2 carry the sheet into the buckle plate 4 to the sheet stop.
Safety at working place - destined use of the folding machine 2.2.1 MBO folding machines correspond to their stipulated Safety Technical Requirement at the time of their shipment. Therefore, any moveable and rotating parts are covered with protective hoods and are mechanically and electrically interlocked to such an extent as to not unreasonably detract from the operation.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 2.2.10 >DANGER< Never use any tools which are not in a perfect condition and make sure that no tools are left on the machine after completion of settings and maintenance. Tools which fall into the machine may cause serious injuries and damages.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Safety devices - machine 2.3.1 Protective hoods - Checklist of parallel unit/feeder and mobile folding units Identification Function control Visible control Result Note Two-pieced protective hood over parallel unit Protective hood over Locked electron.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation This part of the Operating Manual is directed to the competent service personnel and internal authorized personnel. Transportation Folding units, feeder and delivery are delivered in separate crates. Move them to their final destination as close as possible.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.1.2 Feeder Unscrew the feeder off the pallet and move it with a fork lift. Set the fork lift onto the transport bars 1 to the final position. 3.1.3 Folding units II and III Unscrew the units II and III off the pallet and lift them with a forklift at cross bar 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Erection/Installation of machine 3.2.1 Folding unit I > DANGER < The unit may fall or slip off! Therefore, brace the unit, accordingly! Carry the folding unit to its final position. Place plastic feets 2 underneath the setting screws 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.2.2 Feeder Place the feeder onto the levelling screws and plastic feets 1 and move it to the folding unit. Alignment holes of register table 2 and feeder 3 must correspond with eachother. Exact position has been marked by the factory.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Remove the transport bars 1. Affix wedge 2 and place the centering wedge 3 beyond the floor. The pile plate 4 should be in its lowest position in the centre of the machine. Fix the feeder with screwed inserts 5 at positions 6.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.2.3 Pressure / Vacuum pump Put the vacuum and air tubes onto the matching connection pieces 1 which are marked in colour. >ATTENTION< Check before the rotating field. If this is not correct, it may cause essential damages to the pump or to the feeder - head.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) Noise hoods 1 and 2 are installed by the manufacturer. 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts >DANGER< Check of the safety switch 1: If the guard 2 is lifted the safety switch 1 must activate.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.2.7 Guards >DANGER< Use and affix all protective hoods which have been delivered with! Fasten the noise hood 1 under the register table with four screws 2. Hook-in the door 3 with the tool drawer. Insert the buckle plates, place the guide rails on, place the slitters onto the slitter shafts, tension the transport tapes etc.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Electrical connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! 3.3.1 Installation of main control panel Fasten the holder 1 with five screws 2 at first, from the inside.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Then affix 4 the main control panel 3 onto holder 1. 3 to be affixed 6 at bar 5, distance piece 7 between 3 and 5. Insert the plugs of machine and feeder into the corresponding sockets at the control panel.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.3.2 MCC Counter Open the front plate 1 and remove cover plate at rear side of counter 2. Pull the cable out of opening 3 and push it through the opening 4 into 2. Place 2 onto the adapter 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 3.3.3 Main Power Connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! >ATTENTION< Check whether the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the data indicated on the machine label 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Maintenance This part is directed to the competent service personnel or internal authorized personnel. >DANGER< No cleanings nor maintenance works should be carried out unless the electrical supply is isolated. Always turn OFF the isolator on the control cabinett and secure it with a safety lock! >NOTICE<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Exchange and/or tensioning of belts/tapes 4.1.1 Register belt at register table Loosen the screw 1 and release tension of register belt 2 through screws 3. Unhinge the lattice-type alignment table at 4. Loosen the screw 5 and remove rod 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.2 Drive belt for suction wheel/Vacu-Infeed Tension the drive belt 1 through tensioning lever 2. Exchange: Remove guard 3, open 5 the coupling 4 and re-thread the tape. The installation occurs in the opposite sequence.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.4 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts (Standard) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2. Do not use the adjustment screw 3 for belt tensioning. It should be approximately 1 mm underneath the tensioning lever 4 if machine is stopped.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.6 Main drive of the folding units with pre-perforating shafts (option) Tension the Poly-V-Belt 1 through tensioning roller 2. 4.1.7 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts – units with pre-perforating shafts (option) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.8 Toothed belt for rear twin-perforator shafts (option) Tensioning of toothed belt 1: Loosen nut 2 and turn excentric 3. Refasten 2 again. Alterations reserved Page 35 Stand 12/2002...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.9 Drive belt for register table on mobile folding units Strain tightening of the drive belt 1 at bottom side of register table: Loosen the screws 2 and 3, insert screw 4 from the external side through the opening 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.1.11 Feeder - final switch (top) The minimum distance from the pile plate to the suction wheel/Vacubelt has been set by the manufacturer to 155 mm. Reason: When using EURO pallets, which have the most height (150 mm) of the pallets normally used, it will never occur that the Vacubelt/suction wheel will be damaged by the pallet which is damaged or incomplete in the area of the capacitive switch.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Lubrication / Cleaning >NOTICE< Generally, the machine should be cleaned after each job, particularly moveable parts which have been changed due to change of sheet size, because heavy dust may cause reduction of function.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.2.3 Axe of pile plate Lubricate the axe for lateral setting of the pile plate 1 at the two lubrication nipples 2 left and right once a month. 4.2.4 Register table Clean the guide shaft for sheet size adjustment 1 as well as drive shaft 2 off from dust and provide them...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.2.5 Folding units Provide a slight touch of oil between the machine frame and bearing lever 1 at both sides of the machine monthly. 4.2.6 Cleaning roller The cleaning roller 1 under the flap 2 is stripping off the powder of the upper foldroller.
Improper cleaner may cause decomposure or swelling of the foldroller coating. MBO the manufacturer of this folding machine recommends a cleaning material for the foldrollers made by VARN, bearing the no. VARN-Wash VM 111 or VWM. Our recommendation is on a label near the foldrollers.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.2.8 Pressure/Vacuum Pump The cleaning of the pump depends on the use of the folding machine. It may become necessary weekly or at infrequent intervals. Please check separate Operating Manual of manufacturer. >NOTICE<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 4.2.9 Maintenance Report This page may be attached to the Maintenance and Check List with the machine, whereby all items described under para. 4.2 should be considered! W o r k in g c y c le In t e r v a l D a t e S ig n a t u r e...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Operation of the machine Main control panel MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Switch to release PILE PLATE UP/DOWN...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Feeder 5.2.1 Manual piling Switch 8 must show the position ”DOWN”; push button 9 must be lightening, selector switch 10 must indicate to broken line ! Pile table is moving down until the photocell 1 is uncovered;...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.2 Pallet operation Switch 8 must show the position ”DOWN”; push button 9 must be lightening, selector switch 10 must indicate to continuous line ! The pile plate 1 moves down and stops at a safety margin of approximately 15 cm above the floor.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation The front edge of pile 6 must be align with the front edge of the pallet 7! Should the paper size be smaller than the pallet, the pile must be in centre of the pallet.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.3 Height control of pile and „Vaculift“ The pile UP movement is stopped by the proximity switch 1. The distance between the suction wheel and the pile is approximately 7-8 mm; this basic setting has been made by the manufacturer.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.4 Feeder head „ Vaculift“ Basic position of „Vaculift“: The sucker 1 approximately 2-5 mm distance from the rear edge of pile and 2 mm above the pile. Adjustments through knurled screw 2; measurements can be read-off at scale 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.5 Air support Air blast and suction air of the feeder is provided by a pressure/vacuum pump. ON/OFF position occurs through switch 2 at main control panel. Button 6 SHEET INFEED: suckers move down and lift the first sheet of pile.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.6 Front air nozzles These nozzles enable you to separate difficult papers much better. The positions of the centre nozzles 2 and 3 are fixed. For various paper sizes you can shift the left 1 and the right 4 nozzle on the rod 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.7 Small sheet-size device This device is only used for sheets of less than 17 cm of length: Turn off „Vaculift“ through toggle switch 1, move it to the rear or lift the support bar 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.2.8 Vacu-Infeed (standard) Updated version The Vacu-Infeed 1 transports the sheets onto the register table 2. The power of vacuum for various paper weights can be adjusted through the red screw 3 (use the scale +/-).
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Register table 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) The Vacu-Alignment 1 has a separate vacuum pump 3. ON/OFF position also occurs through switch 2. Heavy or thick paper require more vacuum than light or thin paper. The setting occurs at twist-grip 4, scale +/- Set the sidelay 7 through knurled grip 8 to ½...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.3.2 Double sheet control Press the lever 1 and insert a paper strip (which you are running) into the gap 2 between the bolt 3 and the knurled screw 4. Insert a double paper strip under the segment 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Sheet infeed control 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap START the machine 5 and turn ON the pump 2. Keep the button SUCTION LENGTH 17 pushed and activate the SINGLE SHEET 7 button.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) Photocell 1 controls the sheet infeed at suction wheel / the Vacubelt and is counting the infeeded sheets. Photocell 2 controls the infeed of parallel unit and calculates the sheet or suction length. Photocell 3 controls the exit of parallel unit and counts the sheets at exit.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.4.3 Photocells in folding units II and III (option) In addition to the standard design (5.4.2) the following items are available: Photocell 4 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit II Photocell 5 controls the infeed at folding unit II Photocell 6 controls the exit at folding unit II Photocell 7 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit III...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Parallel folding unit 5.5.1 Setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries by the foldrollers.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.2 Buckle plates Insert the buckle plates 1 into the lateral support rails 2. The buckle plate (or deflector) will bump with their stop screw 3 against the stop bolt 4 in its deepest (basic) position.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Pretensioning of lower plate lip 14: In case you have unsteady perforations, dog-ears or slightly bowed folding lines (paper tensionings) you should proceed as follows: Insert both screws 15 simultaneously. Eventually extend the inner width.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.3 Sheet deflectors Buckle plates which are not used should be pulled out and the deflector be shifted 1. Replace the buckle plates and tighten them with the clamping levers. Heavy or multiple folded sheets may require an increase of the folding space 2, for this purpose...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.4 Combination buckle plate KFT (optional) This type of buckle plate does not require the separate or swiveable sheet deflector. The buckle plate / deflector does not require to be pulled-off or swivelled for retrofitting. The sheet stop 1 also serves as sheet deflector 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.5 Slitter shafts (Standard) Each folding unit is equipped with two slitter shafts 1 to enable the insertion of tools for perforation, scoring or cutting. They can easily be mounted and removed by plug bearings 2.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.7 Perforating To avoid creasing you perforate crossfolds at ”head”. However, perforating at „spine“ should only be made when perfect binding! Loosen with hooked wrench 1 nut 2. Insert perforating knife 3 into knife holder 4;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Use this type of blade 1 in the first and third folding unit. This type of blade 2 to be used in the second folding unit. Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002 Page 66...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.8 V-shaped special perforating knife (optional) These knives may be used on the slitter shafts at folding unit I of buckle folding machines. The non-slotted perforating knife 1 is 1.6 mm thick and twoside grounded in a V-shape.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.9 Scoring >NOTICE< Basically, crossfolds with buckle plates should be pre-scored if you do not perforate! Without scoring it is not ensured that the fold will always be exactly in the desired position.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.11 Guard above rear perforator shaft (Standard) The guard 1 locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge the switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, lock bolt 4. Switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.12 Guard above pre-slitter shafts (option) Guard 1 is locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Maintenance works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.13 Pre-perforator shaft and rear twin-perforator shafts (option) - setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation 1 guide rollers 2 pre-perforator shaft 3 foldroller 1 4 foldroller 2 5 foldroller 3 6 foldroller 4 7 foldroller 5 8 first rear perforator shaft 9 second rear perforator shaft The scheme of foldrollers at machines side panel shows you foldrollers...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.14 Pre-slitter shafts (option) - Applications Tear-off perforations: Tear-off perforations (very small teeth) are carried out more precisely with pre-slitter shafts, i.e. only one product thickness is perforated. >NOTICE< Set the guide roller 1 and the first foldroller 3 according to the thickness of the product being feeded.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.5.15 Twin-rear slitter shafts (Option) - Applications Extremely flexible, many cutting, scoring and perforating knives can be used while increasing the accuracy of processing at the same time. >NOTICE< Place the cutting, scoring and perforating knives on the first set of rear slitter shafts 8. The second set 9 serves as additional sheet guidance.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Mobile buckle folding units 5.6.1 Installation Folding units are normally positioned in a right angle to eachother. Lock the brakes 1. Height of infeed and inclination of register table 2 may be adjusted after loosening the knurled screw 3.
Both units must be turned ON and OFF separately. >DANGER< Please bear in mind that there is no joint disconnection of MBO folding units and machines of other manufacturers! Manufacturer will not be liable for any damages caused by the missing of safety disconnections!
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.3 Control panel Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.4 Set-up mode of buckle folding machines The function ” set-up mode ” simplifies the set-up of individual buckle folding units. In addition thereto, it improves the safety. For this function all folding units used must be connected with eachother through power and control cables.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.5 Sheet transportation Loosen grip 9. Set the sidelay 1 with setting element 2 into appropriate position. Fine adjustment: fasten grip 3, open grip 4 and adjust with grip 5. Set the angularity of the sidelay 1 to the foldrollers through grip 6 and excenter 7;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation To avoid fluttering of the sheets at exit of the previous folding unit 1: Use height adjustable smoothers 2 and adjustable exit rollers 3. For safe sheet running into the sidelay 4 it is absolutely necessary to affix steel string 5. Continuation Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation For safe sheet transportation on the cross carrier: Height adjustable smoothers 1 and 2 avoid rising of the sheets during running on the cross-carrier - safe entering into the foldrollers. Setting of coned rollers 3 for sheet transportation of various products: Light paper: Less pressure -...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.6 Exit of folding unit Standard model: Jam detector switch 1 at exit of folding units will stop the machine in case of jam-ups. They are height adjustable, if necessary 2. Option: Photocell 1 will stop the machine in case of jam-ups.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.7 Guard above the slitter shaft See para. 5.5.11 5.6.8 Miscellaneous For certain kind of folds at which the quantity of buckle plates of folding unit I are not enough, you may also place the folding units in line behind eachother.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 5.6.9 Double Stream Device (Optional) To process from 2 x 8 thru 2 x 32 pp. Double stream devices installed in buckle folding machines provide more productivity. Use only when you process large quantities due to extensive set-up time. Make arrangements for corresponding imposition layouts betwen printer and finisher! Normally, the sheets run into the 1st folding unit with their wide side.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Installation of the conveyor table: Hook the conveyor table 1 onto the cross-bar 2, and fasten it with screws. Screw 3 serves as a sidelay (is being set by the manufacturer). Pull off the plug bearing 4 and thread the tapes 5 into the tape roller 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation Installation of the additional sheet stops: Affix 3 the two additional sheet stops 1 from the bottom at the sheet stop 2 of the buckle plate and fasten them with screws. Use knurled screw 4 to set the folding length and folding angularity for both sheet parts individually.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Noise damping device (option) The noise damping device corresponds to the requirements of the legislator and has been approved by the Professional Trade Association. This device is not stipulated in certain countries, i.e.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Instructions to the user Setting instruction for the most commonly folds 6.1.1 Parallelfold = 1st - 5th set of foldrollers = set of slitter shafts 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages At 1, set for single paper thickness, and from 2 thru 8 set to double paper thickness.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian fold), i.e. 6 pages Set of foldrollers 1 and 2 to single thickness of paper, and foldrollers 3-8 to triple thickness of paper. Set sheet stop C 12 at 1st and 2nd buckle plate to 1/3 of sheet length.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 6.1.2 Crossfold 1 x parallel and 1 x crossfold (double folding), i.e. 8 pages See item P 1 for set of parallel fold. Set of crossfold: Adjust the foldroller 1 to double, and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to quadruple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian) and 1 x crossfold, i.e. 12 pages See item P 4 for setting of parallel fold. Setting of crossfold: Adjust foldroller 1 to triple thickness of paper and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to sextuple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Options Batch counter The counting functions of the standard batch counter MCC 3 are integrated into the ”MC Control” and are described as ”MC Control” in the attached Operating Manual. Should, however, another counter have been installed by the manufacturer, its Operating Manual is also attached separately.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Edge trim Install the knife holder 1 with rubber rings 2 and 3 and cutting knife 4 onto the upper slitter shaft. Place a distance washer (0.5 mm) between rubber rings 2 and cutting knife 4.
The new MBO-punch perforating device fulfils the requirement by providing a considerably improved adhesive surface for perfect-bining. Instead of the commonly used type of perforation, i.e.- - - - - - - - - - , slots are punched into the folded sheets, i.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Continuation opening too narrow wider opening With punch-perforation the opening is larger and the angle wider, therefore the glue can definitely reach all sheets. Contrary to the existing perfect binding methods, where the glue reaches the top edge of the sheet only, the punch-perforation method enables the glue to bind the sheets not only on the edge but also at the sides, resulting in far stronger perfect binding than has been possible in the past.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - FP ENG Gatefold devices See separately attached Operating Manual. Other options In case this machine inlcudes options which are not described, separate Operating Manuals are attached herewith. Peripherical units Operating Manuals pertaining to mobile peripherical units are attached separately, if these units are part of the order at the time of shipment.
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Änderungen vorbehalten Binder & CO. Telefon 07191 / 46-0 Alterations reserved Postfach 1169 Telefax 07191 / 4634 sous reserve de modifications D - 71567 Oppenweiler http.//www.mbo-folder.com Stand 12/2002 H/N...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Contents Prologue ........................6 Specifications ......................6 Manufacturer ......................6 Type: ........................6 Technical data ......................7 1.3.1 Sizes ..............................7 1.3.2 Electrical data ........................... 7 1.3.3 Speed ..............................7 1.3.4 Weights in kg ............................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation ..............18 Transportation ...................... 18 3.1.1 Folding unit I ........................... 18 3.1.2 Feeder ............................. 19 3.1.3 Folding units II and III ........................19 3.1.4 Cleaning ............................19 Erection/Installation of machine ................. 20 3.2.1 Folding unit I ...........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Operation of the machine ..................42 Main control panel - Standard control ”MC” ............42 Feeder ........................43 5.2.1 Upper pile table ..........................43 5.2.2 Drum ..............................44 5.2.3 Lower table ............................. 46 5.2.4 Transport control ..........................
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Instructions to the user ..................86 Setting instruction for the most commonly folds ..........86 6.1.1 Parallelfold ............................86 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages ......................86 2 x parallel fold, i.e. 8 pages ......................86 2 x parallel fold (letter fold), i.e.
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T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Prologue With the MBO folding machine you have purchased a valuable product. However, it is absolutely imperative to comply with all Safety Regulations and Safety Instructions. This Operating Manual should also instruct you to correctly operate the MBO folding machine and to comply with the Safety Regulations and to maintain the machine properly.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Technical data 1.3.1 Sizes T 700 T 800.1 Maximum sheet size 68 x 130 cm (200) - (27 x 51") (78 ¾“) 78 x 130 cm (200) - (30 x 51") (78 ¾“) 88 x 130 cm (200) - (34 x 51") (78 ¾“) Minimum sheet size 15 x 18 cm (6 x 7")
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Documentation: Customer: Machine configuration: Machine-/Serial No.: Type of feeder: Continuous feeder Type of pump: Electrical data: Wiring diagram no.: Folding unit: Feeder: Delivery: Operating voltage (V/Hz): Control voltage (V/A): Control voltage (V/A): Total rated current (A): Fuse at power supply (A): Conformity Certificate:...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Supplementary Documents: Operating Manual batch counter: air pump: auxiliary units: auxiliary units: other manufacturers: Spare parts lists machine: feeder: pump: peripherical units: other manufacturers: Knife list: TM 32/2 Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002 Page 10...
Additional buckle plate units II, III, and IV, mobile knife folding units, such as Z 2, Z 5, and Z 6, special folding units or various other MBO deliveries may be attached, if necessary. Standard buckle folding units consist of two, four or six buckle plates with swing deflectors, spiral foldrollers which can be adjusted through quick setting elements on the side frame of the machine, and quickly removeable slitter shafts with plug bearings.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Buckle fold: The principle of buckle fold is that the sheet is always pushed into the buckle plate. Three foldrollers and one buckle plate are necessary to prepare a buckle fold. Foldrollers 1 and 2 carry the sheet into the buckle plate 4 to the sheet stop.
Safety at working place - destined use of the folding machine 2.2.1 MBO folding machines correspond to their stipulated Safety Technical Requirement at the time of their shipment. Therefore, any moveable and rotating parts are covered with protective hoods and are mechanically and electrically interlocked to such an extent as to not unreasonably detract from the operation.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 2.2.10 >DANGER< Never use any tools which are not in a perfect condition and make sure that no tools are left on the machine after completion of settings and maintenance. Tools which fall into the machine may cause serious injuries and damages.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Safety devices - machine 2.3.1 Protective hoods - Checklist of parallel unit/feeder and mobile folding units Pos Identification Function Visible Result Note control control Two-pieced protective hood over parallel unit Protective hood over Locked electron.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Transportation/Erection/Installation This part of the Operating Manual is directed to the competent service personnel and internal authorized personnel. Transportation Folding units, feeder and delivery are delivered in separate crates. Move them to their final destination as close as possible.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.1.2 Feeder Unscrew the feeder off the pallet and lift it with a forklift at positions 1 and 2 and carry it to its final destination. >ATTENTION< Make sure that flap 3 as well as air tubes and valves behind it are not damaged! >DANGER<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Erection/Installation of machine 3.2.1 Folding unit I >DANGER< The unit may fall or slip off! Therefore, brace the unit, accordingly! Carry the folding unit to its final position. Place plastic feets 2 underneath the setting screws 1.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.2.2 Feeder Place the feeder onto the levelling screws and plastic feets 1 and move it to the folding unit. Alignment holes of register table 2 and feeder 3 must correspond with eachother. Exact position has been marked by the factory.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.2.3 Pressure-/vacuum pump The pump has been installed under the feeder table by the manufacturer, as well as all pressure and vacuum tubes. Affix noise reducer 1. >ATTENTION< Check the rotating field.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.2.5 Noise damping hoods (optional) Noise hoods 1 and 2 are installed by the manufacturer. 3.2.6 Guard above the slitter shafts >DANGER< Check of the safety switch 1: If the guard 2 is lifted the safety switch 1 must activate.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.2.7 Guards >DANGER< Use and affix all protective hoods which have been delivered with! Fasten the noise hood 1 under the register table with four screws 2. Hook-in the door 3 with the tool drawer. Insert the buckle plates, place the guide rails on, place the slitters onto the slitter shafts, tension the transport tapes etc.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Electrical connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! 3.3.1 Installation of main control panel Fasten the holder 1 with five screws 2 at first, then affix 4 the main control panel 3 onto holder 1.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.3.2 MCC Counter Open the front plate 1 and remove cover plate at rear side of counter 2. Pull the cable out of opening 3 and push it through the opening 4 into 2. Place 2 onto the adapter 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 3.3.3 Main Power Connection >DANGER - MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFE< These works are only to be carried out by authorized or skilled personnel! >ATTENTION< Check whether the supply voltage and frequency correspond to the data indicated on the machine label 3.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Maintenance This part is directed to the competent service personnel or internal authorized personnel. >DANGER No cleanings nor maintenance works should be carried out unless the electrical supply is isolated. Always turn OFF the isolator on the control cabinett and secure it with a safety lock! >NOTICE<...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Exchange and/or tensioning of belts/tapes 4.1.1 Register belt at register table Loosen the screw 1 and release tension of register belt 2 through screws 3. Unhinge the lattice-type alignment table at 4. Loosen the screw 5 and remove rod 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.2 Drive belt for suction wheel/Vacu-Infeed Tension the drive belt 1 through tensioning lever 2. Exchange: Remove guard 3, open 5 the coupling 4 and re-thread the tape. The installation occurs in the opposite sequence.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.4 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts at parallel unit The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2. Do not use the adjustment screw 3 for belt tensioning. It should be approximately 1 mm underneath the tensioning lever 4 if machine is stopped.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.6 Main drive of the folding units with pre-perforating shafts (option) Tension the Poly-V-Belt 1 through tensioning roller 2. 4.1.7 Drive tape for foldrollers and slitter shafts – units with pre-perforating shafts (option) The drive belt 1 is automatically tensioned by draw spring 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.8 Toothed belt for rear twin-perforator shafts (option) Tensioning of toothed belt 1: Loosen nut 2 and turn excentric 3. Refasten 2 again. Alterations reserved Page 33 Stand 12/2002...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.9 Drive belt for register table on mobile folding units Strain tightening of the drive belt 1 at bottom side of register table: Loosen the screws 2 and 3, insert screw 4 from the external side through the opening 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.1.11 Feeder - upper transport tape The transport tape 1 must be tightened properly to ensure trouble-free sheet transportation. Screw-in both screws 2 equally at both sides! 4.1.12 Feeder - Lower transport tapes Both transport tapes 1 must be tightened properly to ensure trouble-free...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Lubrication / Cleaning >NOTICE< Generally, the machine should be cleaned after each job, particularly moveable parts which have been changed due to change of sheet size, because heavy dust may cause reduction of function.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.2.3 Folding units Provide a slight touch of oil between the machine frame and bearing lever 1 at both sides of the machine monthly. 4.2.4 Cleaning roller The cleaning roller 1 under the flap 2 is stripping off the powder of the upper foldroller.
Improper cleaner may cause decomposure or swelling of the foldroller coating. MBO the manufacturer of this folding machine recommends a cleaning material for the foldrollers made by VARN, bearing the no. VARN-Wash VM 111 or VWM. Our recommendation is on a label near the foldrollers.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.2.6 Pressure/Vacuum Pump The cleaning of the pump depends on the use of the folding machine. It may become necessary weekly or at infrequent intervals. Please check separate Operating Manual of manufacturer.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Filter - air blast Open the clips 3 and remove the caps 4 as well as the filtre cartridges 5. And clean them by blowing through from the internal to the external side. Exchange cartridge every six months.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 4.2.7 Maintenance Report This page may be attached to the Maintenance and Check List with the machine, whereby all items described under para. 4.2 should be considered! W o r k i n g c y c l e I n te r v a l D a te S i g n a tu r e...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Operation of the machine Main control panel - Standard control ”MC” MAIN SWITCH ON/OFF switch for AIR PUMP Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Button for SHEET INFEED during PRODUCTION and feeder START/STOP Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Feeder 5.2.1 Upper pile table Set the lateral sheet stop 1 with knurled grips 2 to ½ of sheet width; use mm-scale 3. For pile transportation ON/OFF: Use blue button 4 at feeder table or blue push button at main control panel 7.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.2.2 Drum Roller chains: Use only two roller chains if you process below 68 cm of sheet size. Place the external chains approximately 5 cm off from the edge of the sheet. White centre tape: In case of interruptions of the shingle stream on the lower table decrease the tape tensioning through the knurled screw 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Set the roller chains 1 and long Teflon tapes 2 in accordance with the sheet size: Distance of Teflon tapes 2 to the paper edge should be approx. 2 cm; mediate the roller chains 1.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.2.3 Lower table Use the guide plate 1 and pin 2 for exact positioning of the paper. >NOTICE< Jam will occur if sheets are pinched! For safe sheet separation set the rollers 3 and brush 4 to the end of approx.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.2.4 Transport control The transportation of feeder is controlled through feeler tongue 1 and sensor 2. The feeler tongue 1 is resting at sensor 2 if no sheets are processed; for turn ON of feeder see para.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Set the infeed plate 1 with knurled grip 2 higher/lower and fix it through the knurled screw 3. For sheets which tend to roll down = move the infeed plate 1 up. For sheets which tend to roll up = move the infeed plate 1 down.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.2.5 Areation/air support Air blast support through air pump. Vacuum air support through separate vacuum pump. Both pumps can be turned ON/OFF through switch 2 at main control panel. Air tube 1 with nozzles 2 may be opened or closed through the clips 3.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Regulate the quantity of air blast through valves 7 for the operator side and 8 for the drive side. Approximately 10 - 15 sheets on top of pile should be areated. Use smoothers 9 and 10 as well as spring steel tape 11 for safe sheet conveyance...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation The positioning of side blower 12 at operator side into length- and crosswise direction occurs through holder 14. Set the balance through the weight 15 to such an extend that the side blower 12 is slightly touching the sheet;...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.2.6 Vacu-Infeed (standard) The Vacu-Infeed 1 transports the sheets onto the register table 2. The power of vacuum for various paper weights can be adjusted through the red screw 3 (use the scale +/-).
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Register table 5.3.1 Vacu-Alignment (standard) The Vacu-Alignment 1 has a separate vacuum pump 3. ON/OFF position also occurs through switch 2. Heavy or thick paper require more vacuum than light or thin paper. The setting occurs at twist-grip 4, scale +/- For safe transfer at infeed heavy or oblong sheets require more vacuum at vacuum roller 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.3.2 Double sheet control Press the lever 1 and insert a paper strip (which you are running) into the gap 2 between the bolt 3 and the knurled screw 4. Insert a double paper strip under the segment 5.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Sheet infeed control 5.4.1 Automatic learning of suction length and sheet gap START the machine 1 and turn ON the pump 2. Keep the button SUCTION LENGTH 3 pushed and activate the SINGLE SHEET 4 button.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.4.2 Photocells (Standard) Photocell 1 controls the sheet infeed at suction wheel / the Vacubelt and is counting the infeeded sheets. Photocell 2 controls the infeed of parallel unit and calculates the sheet or suction length. Photocell 3 controls the exit of parallel unit and counts the sheets at exit.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.4.3 Photocells in folding units II and III (option) In addition to the standard design (5.5.2) the following items are available: Photocell 4 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit II Photocell 5 controls the infeed at folding unit II Photocell 6 controls the exit at folding unit II Photocell 7 controls the infeed at sidelay of folding unit III...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Parallel folding unit 5.5.1 Setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries by the foldrollers.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.2 Buckle plates Insert the buckle plates 1 into the lateral support rails 2. The buckle plate (or deflector) will bump with their stop screw 3 against the stop bolt 4 in its deepest (basic) position.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Pretensioning of lower plate lip 14: In case you have unsteady perforations, dog-ears or slightly bowed folding lines (paper tensionings) you should proceed as follows: Insert both screws 15 simultaneously. Eventually extend the inner width.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.3 Sheet deflectors Buckle plates which are not used should be pulled out and the deflector be shifted 1. Replace the buckle plates and tighten them with the clamping levers. Heavy or multiple folded sheets may require an increase of the folding space 2, for this purpose...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.4 Slitter shafts Each folding unit is equipped with two slitter shafts 1 to enable the insertion of tools for perforation, scoring or cutting. They can easily be mounted and removed by plug bearings 2. For that purpose loosen the screw 3 and pull out the plug bearing 2.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.6 Perforating To avoid creasing you perforate crossfolds at ”head”. However, perforating at „spine“ should only be made when perfect binding ! Loosen with hooked wrench 1 nut 2. Insert perforating knife 3 into knife holder 4;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Use this type of blade 1 in the first and third folding unit. This type of blade 2 to be used in the second folding unit. Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002 Page 64...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.7 V-shaped special perforating knife (optional) These knives may be used on the slitter shafts at folding unit I of buckle folding machines. The non-slotted perforating knife 1 is 1.6 mm thick and twoside grounded in a V-shape.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.8 Scoring >NOTICE< Basically, crossfolds with buckle plates should be pre-scored if you do not perforate! Without scoring it is not ensured that the fold will always be exactly in the desired position.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.10 Guard above the slitter shaft The guard 1 locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge the switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, lock bolt 4. Switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.5.11 Guard above pre-slitter shafts (option) Guard 1 is locked electronically. >DANGER< Never remove or overbridge switch 2! Danger of personal injuries! Maintenance works at slitter shaft 3: Lift the guard 1, switch 2 stops the machine.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.12 Pre-perforator shaft and rear twin-perforator shafts (option) - setting of foldrollers and slitter shafts >DANGER< Never carry out foldroller settings while machine is still running! Machine must be turned OFF! Use EMERGENCY-STOP switch! Even manual foldroller settings by the handwheel may cause injuries...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation guide rollers pre-perforator shaft foldroller 1 foldroller 2 foldroller 3 foldroller 4 foldroller 5 first rear perforator shaft second rear perforator shaft Setting instructions for the most commonly parallel foldings in chapter 6.0.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.13 Pre-slitter shafts (option) - Applications Tear-off perforations: Tear-off perforations (very small teeth) are carried out more precisely with pre-slitter shafts, i.e. only one product thickness is perforated. >NOTICE< Set the guide roller 1 and the first foldroller 3 according to the thickness of the product being feeded.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.14 Twin-rear slitter shafts (Option) - Applications Extremely flexible, many cutting, scoring and perforating knives can be used while increasing the accuracy of processing at the same time. >NOTICE< Place the cutting, scoring and perforating knives on the first set of rear slitter shafts 8. The second set 9 serves as additional sheet guidance.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Mobile buckle folding units 5.6.1 Installation Folding units are normally positioned in a right angle to eachother. Lock the brakes 1. Height of infeed and inclination of register table 2 may be adjusted after loosening the knurled screw 3.
Both units must be turned ON and OFF separately. >DANGER< Please bear in mind that there is no joint disconnection of MBO folding units and machines of other manufacturers! Manufacturer will not be liable for any damages caused by the missing of safety disconnections!
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.3 Control panel Red mushroom button with locking for EMERGENCY STOP Button to STOP the machine Button to START the machine Sheet infeed button for PRODUCTION Button for SINGLE SHEET INFEED Selector switch for set-up mode (see para.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.4 Set-up mode of buckle folding machines The function ” set-up mode ” simplifies the set-up of individual buckle folding units. In addition thereto, it improves the safety. For this function all folding units used must be connected with eachother through power and control cables.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.5 Sheet transportation Loosen grip 9. Set the sidelay 1 with setting element 2 into appropriate position. Fine adjustment: fasten grip 3, open grip 4 and adjust with grip 5. Set the angularity of the sidelay 1 to the foldrollers through grip 6 and excenter 7;...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation To avoid fluttering of the sheets at exit of the previous folding unit 1: Use height adjustable smoothers 2 and adjustable exit rollers 3. For safe sheet running into the sidelay 4 it is absolutely necessary to affix steel string 5. Continuation Alterations reserved Stand 12/2002...
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation For safe sheet transportation on the cross carrier: Height adjustable smoothers 1 and 2 avoid rising of the sheets during running on the cross-carrier - safe entering into the foldrollers. Setting of coned rollers 3 for sheet transportation of various products: Light paper: Less pressure -...
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.6 Exit of folding unit Standard model: Jam detector switch 1 at exit of folding units will stop the machine in case of jam-ups. They are height adjustable, if necessary 2. Option: Photocell 1 will stop the machine in case of jam-ups.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.7 Guard above the slitter shaft See para. 5.5.10 5.7.10 Miscellaneous For certain kind of folds at which the quantity of buckle plates of folding unit I are not enough, you may also place the folding units in line behind eachother.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 5.6.9 Double Stream Device (Optional) To process from 2 x 8 thru 2 x 32 pp. Double stream devices installed in buckle folding machines provide more productivity. Use only when you process large quantities due to extensive set-up time. Make arrangements for corresponding imposition layouts betwen printer and finisher! Normally, the sheets run into the 1st folding unit with their wide side.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Installation of the conveyor table: Hook the conveyor table 1 onto the cross-bar 2, and fasten it with screws. Screw 3 serves as a sidelay (is being set by the manufacturer). Pull off the plug bearing 4 and thread the tapes 5 into the tape roller 6.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation Installation of the additional sheet stops: Affix 3 the two additional sheet stops 1 from the bottom at the sheet stop 2 of the buckle plate and fasten them with screws. Use knurled screw 4 to set the folding length and folding angularity for both sheet parts individually.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Noise damping device (option) The noise damping device corresponds to the requirements of the legislator and has been approved by the Professional Trade Association. This device is not stipulated in certain countries, i.e.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Instructions to the user Setting instruction for the most commonly folds 6.1.1 Parallelfold = 1st - 5th set of foldrollers = set of slitter shafts 1 x parallel fold, i.e. 4 pages At 1, set for single paper thickness, and from 2 thru 8 set to double paper thickness.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian fold), i.e. 6 pages Set of foldrollers 1 and 2 to single thickness of paper, and foldrollers 3-8 to triple thickness of paper. Set sheet stop C 12 at 1st and 2nd buckle plate to 1/3 of sheet length.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 6.1.2 Crossfold 1 x parallel and 1 x crossfold (double folding), i.e. 8 pages See item P 1 for set of parallel fold. Set of crossfold: Adjust the foldroller 1 to double, and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to quadruple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 2 x parallel fold (accordian) and 1 x crossfold, i.e. 12 pages See item P 4 for setting of parallel fold. Setting of crossfold: Adjust foldroller 1 to triple thickness of paper and the remaining foldrollers and slitter shafts to sextuple thickness of paper.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Options Batch counter The counting functions of the standard batch counter MCC 3 are integrated into the ”MC Control” and are described as ”MC Control” in the attached Operating Manual. Should, however, another counter have been installed by the manufacturer, its Operating Manual is also attached separately.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Edge trim Install the knife holder 1 with rubber rings 2 and 3 and cutting knife 4 onto the upper slitter shaft. Place a distance washer (0.5 mm) between rubber rings 2 and cutting knife 4.
The new MBO-punch perforating device fulfils the requirement by providing a considerably improved adhesive surface for perfect-bining. Instead of the commonly used type of perforation, i.e.- - - - - - - - - - , slots are punched into the folded sheets, i.
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Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Continuation opening too narrow wider opening With punch-perforation the opening is larger and the angle wider, therefore the glue can definitely reach all sheets. Contrary to the existing perfect binding methods, where the glue reaches the top edge of the sheet only, the punch-perforation method enables the glue to bind the sheets not only on the edge but also at the sides, resulting in far stronger perfect binding than has been possible in the past.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG Special buckle plates 7.5.1 Combination buckle plate KFT (optional) This type of buckle plate does not require the separate or swiveable sheet deflector. The buckle plate / deflector does not require to be pulled-off or swivelled for retrofitting. The sheet stop 1 also serves as sheet deflector 2.
Operating Manual T 700 / T 800.1 - R ENG 7.5.2 Electronically controlled buckle plates Follow mechanical settings as described under items 5.6.2 and 5.6.3, as well as 7.5.1. Please take the Operation of electronic/motorized control from the attached Operating Manual. 7.5.3 Gatefold devices See separately attached Operating Manual.
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Änderungen vorbehalten Binder & CO. Telefon 07191 / 46-0 Alterations reserved Postfach 1169 Telefax 07191 / 4634 sous reserve de modifications D - 71567 Oppenweiler http://www.mbo-folder.com Stand 12/2002 H/N...
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