International - ENG
February 2021
3M-Matic
™
Accuglide 3 - 3 Inch Taping Head
Page 8
44-0009-2071-8 / ECO# 0078045
Original Instructions
Source Document for all related Manuals/Translations
Receiving And Handling
After the taping head assembly has
been unpackaged, examine the unit
for damage that might have occurred
during transit. If damage is evident,
file a damage claim immediately with
the transportation company and also
notify your 3M Representative.
Installation Guidelines
The taping head assembly can be
used in converting existing or in
custom made machinery.
It can be mounted for top taping
or bottom taping. Refer to “Box Size
Capacities,” as well as
Figure 2-1
in the Specifications section, for
following points making installations:
Important –
Always conduct a hazard
review to determine appropriate
guarding requirements when the
installation is in an application
other than 3M-Matic
™
equipment
1. The box conveying system
must positively propel the box in
a continuous motion, not exceeding
0.50 m/s [100 feet per minute],
past the taping head assembly
since the box motion actuates
the taping mechanism.
2. If a pusher/cleated conveyor is used,
steps should be taken in conveyor to
prevent pusher from contacting apply-
ing or buffing roller arms (resulting in
damage to taping head).
3.
Figure 2-1
illustrates the typical
mounting relationship for oppos-
ing taping head assemblies to
allow taping of box heights
down to 90mm [3.5 inches].
To tape box heights down to
70mm [2.75 inches], the taping
heads must be completely
staggered so only one tape seal
is being applied at one time.
Note –
AccuGlide™ 3 High Speed Upper
Taping Head is supplied with a buffing
arm guard. Adjustments to guard may
be required to install taping head into
some older design case sealers.
4. Mounting studs are provided with the
taping head, but special installations
may require alternate mounting means.
5. Box hold-down/guide skis should be
provided and taping head mounted so
that side plates are 6mm [1/4 inch]
maximum away from the ski surface on
which the box rides.
Tape Leg Length
Taping heads are factory set to apply
standard 70mm [2.75 inch] tape legs.
The heads can be converted to apply
50mm [2 inch] tape legs if but both upper
and lower heads must be set to apply the
same tape leg length. See “Adjustments –
Changing Tape Leg Length from 70 to
50mm [2.75 to 2 Inches].”
Also, conveyor speed at which the
product moves through taping heads
affects the leading and trailing tape leg
length. See “Adjustments section -
Leading Tape Leg Length Adjustment.”
Tape Width Adjustment
Taping heads are factory set to apply
76mm [3 inch] wide tape. If it is
necessary to align the tape or to apply
narrower tapes, refer to “Adjustments –
Tape Web Alignment” set-up procedure.
Caution
• To reduce the risk associated with
muscle strain:
-
Use proper body mechanics when
removing or installing taping heads
that are moderately heavy or may be
considered awkward to lift
• To reduce the risk associated with
sharp blade hazards:
- Keep hands and fingers away from
tape cutoff blades under orange blade
guards. The blades are extremely sharp.
Warning
Installation
