North American - ENG
Date Released:
05-22-18
3M-Matic
™
Accuglide 4 - 2 and 3 Inch Taping Head - Type 11800
Page 17
44-0009-2146-8 / ECO# 0078045
Cause
The tape is threaded incorrectly
The tape tension is too low
The knurled roller drags
Tape tracks to one side or drags
on the support tabs of applying
frame
Taping head is not set up properly
The blade is dull and/or has
broken teeth/adhesive build up/
dry blade/blade in backwards
Tape tension is insu
ffi
cient or
too high
The blade is not positioned
properly
One or both cutter springs are
missing or stretched
Tension roller surface is not fully
contacting the taping head frame
Correction
The tape must go around the
wrap roller before going around
the one-way tension roller
Adjust the one-way tension roller
Check for adhesive build-up
between the knurled roller and its
shaft. Clean and lubricate shaft.
Remove all lubricant from roller
surfaces.
Adjust the tape web alignments
Readjust the machine’s center
alignment setting
Check the position of the tab
adjustment roller and adjustment
bar
Re-adjust sealer so bottom
of taping head is ¼” from top
surface of carton.
Clean and adjust / Grease blade
grease pad /replace the blade
Increase/decrease tape tension
by adjusting the one-way
tension roller
Tighten or loosen hub adjustment nut
Make sure the blade is correctly
positioned. Mount the blade so
that the beveled edge is away
from the entrance of the head
Replace the defective spring(s)
Make sure one-way bearing is
below the surface of the tension
roller. If not, press bearing further
into roller or replace roller
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
The tape leg on the front of the
case is too long
The blade does not cut tape or
tape end is jagged/shredded/
stretching or wrinkling
Troubleshooting
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