Adjusting Brake/Clutch Tensions - Gfp 300TH Series Operating Manual

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15. Adjusting Brake/Clutch Tensions

1. Supply roll brake tension adjustment

a. Top supply roll brake adjustment knob is #1 below

b. Bottom supply roll brake adjustment knob is #2 below

c. Rotate

counterclockwise to loosen

d. Apply only enough brake tension to remove wrinkles from the vinyl web

before it enters the nip rollers

Note: Brake tension should not prevent roll from turning

Note: Excessive brake tension will cause waves or wrinkles in vinyl

2. Rewind roll clutch adjustment

a. Top liner rewind clutch adjustment knob is #3 below

b. Rear rewind clutch adjustment knob is #4 below

c. Rotate adjustment knob clockwise to increase clutch tension and

counterclockwise to loosen

d. Apply only enough clutch tension for the roller to maintain the same

speed as the laminator

Note: Rewind rollers should turn at the approximate speed of the laminator

Note: Excess clutch tension will cause the roller drive to spin faster than the

rewind roller shaft

Note: Insufficient clutch tension will cause the rewind rollers to not keep pace

with the laminator

#3 Top rewind clutch

#4 Rear rewind clutch

Gfp 300 Series

adjustment

knob

June 2023

clockwise

increase

tension

#1 Top supply brake

#2 Bottom supply brake

and

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