Gfp 300 Series
January 2019
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14. Adjusting Roller tensions
1.
Supply roll brake tension adjustment
a.
Top supply roll brake adjustment knob is #1 below
b.
Bottom supply roll brake adjustment knob is #2 below
c.
Rotate adjustment knob clockwise to increase tension and
counterclockwise to loosen
d.
Apply only enough brake tension to remove wrinkles from the vinyl web
before it enters the nip rollers
Note: Brake tension should not prevent roll from turning
Note: Excessive brake tension will cause waves or wrinkles in vinyl
2.
Rewind roll clutch adjustment
a.
Top liner rewind clutch adjustment knob is #3 below
b.
Rear rewind clutch adjustment knob is #4 below
c.
Rotate adjustment knob clockwise to increase clutch tension and
counterclockwise to loosen
d.
Apply only enough clutch tension for the roller to maintain the same
speed as the laminator
Note: Rewind rollers should turn at the approximate speed of the laminator
Note: Excess clutch tension will cause the roller drive to spin faster than the
rewind roller shaft
Note: Insufficient clutch tension will cause the rewind rollers to not keep pace
with the laminator
#1 Top supply brake
#3 Top rewind clutch
#4 Rear rewind clutch
#2 Bottom supply brake
