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ACS V4.2
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Section D. ACS System Operations
Figure 28 Adjusting air flow control screws on seam station air cylinder
D.9
Frequently Asked Questions
D.9.1
Seamer Troubleshooting
D.9.1.1
Cans stumble
Problem Symptoms
The cans pitch forward as they are being transferred from the conveyor to the slide table. Lids slide or fall off frequently
before they reach the can lift table.
Solution
Check the alignment of the slide table with conveyor. When sliding a can by hand from one to the other there
should be no detectable bump (i.e the slide table should be at the same height as the top of the conveyor belt).
Adjust the height of the slide table by loosening the nuts on top (Figure 29 Photo 1), and raising or lowering, as
required, the nuts on the bottom (Figure 29 Photo 2). Retighten the top nuts.
If the stumble is occurring at the can lift table it may be necessary to adjust the height of the height of the can
seamer relative to the slide tray table.
NOTE:
do NOT adjust the can lift table height as this will affect the can seaming process and the specs on the can
seam.
Also check that the cans are not over-filled.
Also check that push arm #1 is not moving too quickly. Try slowing down the extension of the cylinder to see if the
problem abates.