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AXON CORPORATION – EZ-SEAL  

August 21, 2001 

 

 

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AXON CORPORATION’S HISTORY 

 

Axon Corporation was founded in 1991 with the idea of providing the packaging industry with a family of 
superior products that are both cost effective and simple to operate.  Since the introduction of our first 
machine we have striven for continuous product improvement while keeping the needs of our customers in 
mind.  Axon offers a range of machine speeds and sizes to meet the needs of a wide range of customers, 
from the smallest startup business to the largest multi national manufacturers. 
 
Today Axon Corporation is a world wide leading manufacturer of automatic equipment for applying heat 
shrinkable films in the fields of tamper evident banding, full body sleeve labeling and multi packing.  From 
our base in North Carolina we design and build and test our line of packaging machinery which is then 
shipped to customers around the world.  Axon Corporation is capable of designing custom machinery to 
meet the specialized packaging needs of any customer.  We stand ready to advise you in any application 
that this technology has to offer.   
 
 

INTRODUCTION 

 
 
All of us here at Axon Corporation thank you for choosing our patented EZ-Seal Heat Shrink Tunnel for 
your operations.  EZ-Seal represents extensive design, engineering, and field proven experience in 
developing an extremely simple and operator friendly system to provide you with years of efficient and 
satisfactory operation.  We promise to do everything within our capability to help you maximize the return 
on your investment in this EZ-Seal Heat Shrink Tunnel. 
 
EZ-Seal Heat Shrink Tunnel used in conjunction with an EZ-Seal sleever is a fully automatic system for the 
application of heat shrinkable sleeves and tamper evident bands. The Heat Shrink Tunnel is made up of 
standard control components, sensors and heating elements.  Prior to shipment, the machine has been 
completely tested in our factory.  With proper installation and care EZ-Seal Heat Shrink Tunnel will 
provide years of trouble free and reliable operation. 
 
 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

 
While this manual attempts to provide all the information that is needed to properly operate the EZ-Seal 
Heat Shrink Tunnel, we realize that there may on occasion be questions that you may not be able resolve.  
Before calling, please have the machine model and serial numbers as well as this manual available to refer 
to. 
 

For Parts and Service: 

 

800-598-8601 

 

 

 
1341 Express Drive, Raleigh, NC, USA 27603                  

Phone (919) 772-8383 

http://www.axoncorp.com

  

Fax 

(919) 

772-5575 

Summary of Contents for EZ-24 BR

Page 1: ...SEAL August 21 2001 HEAT SHRINK TUNNEL CONVECTIVE BR SR Models RADIANT IR Models OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL PART NUMBER SERIAL 1341 Express Drive Raleigh NC USA 27603 Phone 919 772 8383 http www axoncorp com Fax 919 772 5575 ...

Page 2: ...2 Introduction 2 Customer Service 2 3 Specifications 3 4 Message Conventions 4 5 Safety Precautions 5 6 Installation 6 7 Main Components 7 8 Sequence of Operation 8 Appendix A Spare Parts A1 Appendix B Troubleshooting B1 1341 Express Drive Raleigh NC USA 27603 Phone 919 772 8383 http www axoncorp com Fax 919 772 5575 ...

Page 3: ...red modified or repaired without Seller s approval 3 Any machine which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident including without limitation use of the machine while any parts are loose broken out of order or damaged by the elements Parts replaced under this warranty are warranted only through the remainder of the original warranty All claims for warranty parts replacement or service must...

Page 4: ...ation thank you for choosing our patented EZ Seal Heat Shrink Tunnel for your operations EZ Seal represents extensive design engineering and field proven experience in developing an extremely simple and operator friendly system to provide you with years of efficient and satisfactory operation We promise to do everything within our capability to help you maximize the return on your investment in th...

Page 5: ... 3 Phase 15 Amps 30 Amps 2 x 15 Amps N A Length Note 2 24 36 48 72 30 Width Note 3 18 10 Space Requirements Height Note 4 24 10 Weight lbs 90 120 180 240 50 Notes 1 Custom Tunnel opening sizes are available contact Axon Corporation 2 Length of the EZ 48 and EZ 72 increase by 2 when conveyor mounted with Auto Tunnel Lift option 3 Width of the tunnel can be increased to accommodate larger products 4...

Page 6: ...r action or specific equipment area that can result in personal injury or death from an electrical hazard if proper precautions are not taken TIP TIP Signifies information that is provided to help the operator minimize problems in the operation of the machine NOTE NOTE Useful additional information that the operator should be aware of to perform a certain task CHECK CHECK Signifies an action that ...

Page 7: ... Heat Shrink Tunnel should not be run for extended periods of time with out the conveyor running Operating the tunnel with out running the conveyor may result in damage to the conveyor If running flammable products through the heat shrink tunnel do not allow the conveyor to stop while product is in the tunnel or providing a tunnel lift to prevent overheating Always use recommended replacement part...

Page 8: ...ce of the conveyor to prevent damage to the conveyor and product 2 Tunnel Stand This option provides a separate stand to mount the tunnel on This option allows the tunnel to be moved to different packaging lines as needed the stand can be provided with castors for easier movement The stand also provides for additional height above the conveyor when banding tall products or products with wide bases...

Page 9: ... Heat Up Cool Down Switch 1066 This switch allows the operator to enable and disable the heating elements to allow the tunnel to heat up or cool down 6 Snap Switch 1089 Bimetallic switch which controls the operation of the fan Turns fan on and off at about 120 degrees F 7 Heating Elements 1042 220VAC 1221 1223 480VAC 3600 Watt resistive type heating elements provided The fan and temperature contro...

Page 10: ...ly power to the tunnel The fan 1054 will start and the pilot light will come on 2 Set the Proportional Controller Switch 1631 to the desired setting The tunnel will be ready to run product in approximately 10 minutes 3 When completed running turn the Proportional Controller Switch 1631 to the off position 4 Allow the fan 1054 to run for 10 to 15 minutes to cool the heat tunnel down 5 When the tunn...

Page 11: ...ate Relay Single Phase 1127 Heater Element 220 Volt 1042 480 VOLT THREE PHASE Solid State Relay Three Phase 1220 Heater Element 480 Volt Side 1221 Heater Element 480 Volt Top 1223 480 240 Volt 0 750 KVA Transformer 1222 RADIANT IR Model Fan 1054 Pilot light 1284 Infrared Elements 1629 Proportional Controller 1631 Potentiometer 1632 OPTIONAL TUNNEL LIFT Cylinder Tilt Lift 10 stroke 2030 Cylinder Au...

Page 12: ... controller 2 Make sure the Heat Up Cool Down Switch is in the heat up position 3 Observe that the red output LED in the upper right hand corner of the Temperature Controller is illuminated 4 Observe the red LED indicator on the Solid State Relay When the tunnel is in the Heat Up mode the LED should be illuminated 5 Measure the output voltage on the Temperature Controller pins 7 8 to the Solid Sta...

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