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13.6 Cleaning of Machine
Qualifi cation 1
A weekly cleaning with dry rags or diluted detergents
is necessary. Cardboard boxes produce a signif cant
quantity of dust and paper chips when processed
or handled in case sealing equipment. If this dust is
allowed to build up on machine components, it can
cause component wear and over-heating of drive
motors. The dust build up is best removed from the
machine with a vacuum cleaner. Depending on the
number of cartons processed, this cleaning should
be done weekly. Excessive build-up that cannot be
removed by vacuuming should be removed with a
damp cloth.
13.7 Cleaning of Cutter Blade
Qualifi cation 2
Should tape adhesive build-up occur, carefully wipe
clean with oily cloth or brush
(Figure 13-1).
Oil pre-
vents the build-up of tape adhesive.
Important!
Use care when working near blades as
they are extremely sharp. If care is not taken, se-
vere injury to personnel could result. W orn or dam-
aged cutter blades must be replaced promptly in or-
der to guarantee a perfect cut of the tape. Lubricate
the felt pad on the blade guard without saturating it.
13.8 Lubrication
Most of the machine bearings, including the drive
motor, are permanently lubricated and sealed and do
not require additional lubricant.
Figures illustrate the taping head and frame points
which should be lubricated every 250 hours of
operation. Lubricate the rotating and pivoting points
noted by the arrows with Silicone. At the same time,
a small amount of Silicone should be applied to the
end of each spring where the loop is secured to an
eyelet
(Figures 13-2 and 13-3).
13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
(continued)
Figure 13-2
Figure 13-1
Note:
Wipe off excess Silicone. It will attract
dust which can cause premature equipment wear
and jamming. Take care that Silicone is not left on
the surface of rollers around which tape is threaded,
as it can contaminate the tape's adhesive.
13.9 Lubrication Products
• Grease; Type metal/plastic; Synthetic Silicone
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700a-NA
Figure 13-3
Height
Adjustment
Handle
Lead
Screw