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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION - I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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Main parts

Distinguishing Operating Features

SECTION - II
INSTALLATION

Selecting Location

Leveling and Placement of Air Lock Pads

Cleaning Parts

Removing Parallel Bar

Wiring

Lubrication

Starting Up a New Machine

Gears - New Machine

Oil

Meter Units

Electric Motor or Variable Speed Drive

Connecting Rod Bushings & Impression Sleeve Bearings

Gears - Normal Operation

Flywheel Bearings

Inspection and Servicing

SECTION - III
OPERATION

Press Cycle - Start/Stop

Impression Adjustments - Dual Micrometer Design

Mounting Dies in Press

Die Mounting

Centering Die

Foil Pulling System

Instructions on Programming Foil Puller

Press Modes

Foil Programming Procedure

Error Indicators

Die Heater Controls

Die Loads and Press Capacity

Die Loads

Press Loads

Safe Platen Press Operation

The User's Responsibility

Guarding the Point of Operation

Safety Devices

Management Safety Tips

Press Operator's Safety Tips

Safety Test Trip

Instruction Manual - 19" x 25"

Summary of Contents for VALUE LINE

Page 1: ...h Computer Controlled Foil Puller from Kensol Franklin Inc General Offices Kensol Franklin Inc 842 Upper Union Street 1A Franklin MA 02038 Phone 508 528 2000 Fax 508 528 6869 E mail thomsongroup thethomsongroup com Web page www thethomsongroup com Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

Page 2: ...rongly urge that press users comply with these new standards To obtain a copy of ANSI B65 5 1996 please contact NPES 1899 Preston White Drive Reston VA 22091 4367 703 264 7200 phone 703 620 0994 fax Once you have reviewed these standards we urge you to contact us if you need any further assistance FOREWORD Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

Page 3: ...To ensure the successful operation of the machine it must be operated within its load limitations using proper dies and makeready procedure The machine should be kept well lubricated reasonably clean and free from foreign matter Operators are urged to read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine Throughout the manual warnings are included as part of service and operating procedures War...

Page 4: ...ion 9 Flywheel Bearings 9 Inspection and Servicing 9 SECTION III OPERATION Press Cycle Start Stop 10 Impression Adjustments Dual Micrometer Design 10 Mounting Dies in Press 10 Die Mounting 10 Centering Die 11 Foil Pulling System 11 Instructions on Programming Foil Puller 11 Press Modes 11 Foil Programming Procedure 11 Error Indicators 12 Die Heater Controls 12 Die Loads and Press Capacity 13 Die L...

Page 5: ... SHOOTING Bridge Stuck On Center 19 Causes of Bridge Cam Failure 19 Causes of Bridge Lugs Slipping 19 Bridge Face Not Parallel With Frame Face Resulting Problems 20 Makeready Problems 20 Problems with the Press Inconsistent Cutting 20 Interrupted Machine Cycles 21 Electrical System Failure 21 SPARE PARTS MANUAL 22 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

Page 6: ...he frame bridge connecting rods flywheel pinion shaft main shaft and gear wheels DISTINGUISHING OPERATING FEATURES The bridge makes a direct square and theoretically perfect impact upon the die rolling to the frame face free and unrestrained with perfect parallelism Adjustable bridge lugs are provided for setting the face of the bridge parallel with the face of the frame The face of the frame is i...

Page 7: ...l a level position is obtained Shims should be placed between thick and thin vibration pads Remove the wedges and secure the press to the floor CLEANING PARTS Uncrate all parts and clean thoroughly to remove all dirt foreign matter and protective coatings Check all parts of the machine to see that they are free from foreign matter that may be lodged in holes pockets or gear teeth Check and clean o...

Page 8: ...cessary Never operate the machine with the gears dry Make sure that oil holes are free of dirt paint or any other foreign matter All areas of the machine that require oil lubrication are taken care of automatically by the Bijur lubricating system consisting of a pump unit which forces oil through a branched tubing line to Meter Units one of these being located at or near each bearing The pump meas...

Page 9: ...off tubes and connections and watch for leaks When replacing a tube see that it is properly clipped to prevent vibration 3 Flattened lubricator pump outlet tube 4 Clogged lubricator pump filter Remove filter disk and replace with a new one Check every six months 5 Dirt in Reservoir IF ONLY ONE BEARING IS GETTING INSUFFICIENT OIL INSPECT FOR 1 Flattened oil tube of loose connection to the meter uni...

Page 10: ...PRESSION ADJUSTMENTS DUAL MICROMETER DESIGN The impression is adjusted using the dual micrometers Each side of the bridge is adjusted separately This allows for faster and more accurate makeready reducing down time to a minimum First loosen the impression sleeve locking bolts using the supplied wrench With the other end of the wrench turn the impression sleeve to the desired setting and then re ti...

Page 11: ...o three major sections foil unwind foil puller foil rewind programmer CAUTION Before stringing foil on press refer to the safety standard for stand alone presses ANSI B65 5 1996 section 18 2 Inch safe service method INSTRUCTIONS ON PROGRAMMING FOIL PULLER Press Modes DIE CUT POSITION Use this position for die cutting or embossing SET POSITION The foil readout does not function in this position If ...

Page 12: ...hort Pull Roll 2 Die Heater Controls Zone 1 controls the right side of the heater Zone 2 controls the center of the heater Zone 3 controls the left side of the heater Control Panel Indicator Lights Red LED lights on the outline of the press show that all limit switches and the foil feeder are functioning Rewind unwind off on on will put tension on the new foil producing better foil stamping result...

Page 13: ... a press is usually much greater than the theoretical die cutting load and is made up of the following 1 Loads created by die imperfections such as A Dull cutting rule B Cutting rule of unequal height C Poor die design specifying cutting rule of incorrect height bevel or thickness or incorrect height of creasing rule lumber or stripping material 2 Load created by poor makeready that is soft or exc...

Page 14: ... dies being used with the feeding methods being used or other features unique to operation so as to provide maximum protection to the operator Safety Devices The following safety devices are provided with your press and are the minimum required for proper operation Other devices may be required if the press is used for a purpose other than that for which it was originally intended 1 WRAP AROUND SA...

Page 15: ... remove misfed sheets before stopping the platen in the fully open position Report die trouble to supervisor 5 Never operate service or adjust the press or install dies without proper understanding of the instructions in the Instruction Manual 6 Never sit on stand on or bend over the platen with the flywheel turning 7 Never makeready or set stock guides before stopping the motion of the flywheel 8...

Page 16: ...e top surface of the platen causing the tripped wrap around safety device to stop the press To run the test the press should be operating at its highest speed to ensure that the requirement for the minimum remaining distance is met at all operating speeds After the platen strikes the removable test trip the remaining distance should be no less than 100mm between the platen and the die mounting sur...

Page 17: ...om each side of the platen 4 With the special crank supplied with the press move the bridge so that the bar is very close to contacting the frame face about 010 5 Adjust the impression to lightly squeeze the parallel bar in the press Be sure that both sides are adjusted such that the indicators read exactly the same The platen should not be tipped from side to side 6 Loosen both the top and the bo...

Page 18: ...There is a tapped hole located at the center of the machine Use that hole for reference whenever you mount a die If you subject the press to unbalanced loads you may have to repeat this squaring procedure CAUTION IF THE BRIDGE CAM ROLLER STANDS MOVE FROM THEIR SELECTED SETTING WEAR AND CAM BREAKAGE MAY RESULT CHECK SCREWS PERIODICALLY Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

Page 19: ... roller 2 Bridge cam roller shaft out of adjustment 3 Bridge face not parallel with frame face causing it to rise on impressions 4 Bridge lugs adjusted improperly causing straining action with motion of bridge cam 5 Machine operating backwards 6 Machine operating at excessive speeds 7 Bridge Cam Roller Stand Bolts loose CAUSES OF BRIDGE LUGS SLIPPING 1 Dies mounted off center or unbalanced load 2 ...

Page 20: ...late or brass plate is substituted for hard cutting plates it is very likely that the machine will be overloaded causing a main shaft bridge shaft crank pin or connecting rods to break Fiberboards that have been bonded together with silica and also metal lined boards which have uneven perforations and are used for blow out proof gaskets cause considerable trouble in fading out of work Plastics of ...

Page 21: ...st be set for less than 1 2 movement of auxiliary safety device to stop press B Platen Safety Trip Device should have at least 1 16 Gap Between actuating plunger and microswitch Electrical System Failure 1 Check all connections in panel box and floor console for loose wires which may cause faulty operation of relays 2 All relays should be firmly seated in their sockets 3 Check fuses 4 Check for br...

Page 22: ... Description Part Number 10 Bumper V19 2 10 29 Hard Cutting Plate 55033 45 Hole Cover V19 1 45 49 Pin V19 1 49 53 Lower Plug V19 1 53 54 Upper Lug V19 1 54 57 Rocker Wear Plate V19 1 57 58 Rocker V19 1 58 81 Platen V19 1 81 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 24: ... 16 17 Left Hand Impression Adjustment Sleeve V19 4 17 27 Impression Adjustment Key Not Shown V19 4 27 28 Connecting Rod V19 1 28 67 Pin V19 1 67 69 Impression Pivot Block V19 1 68 72 Sleeve V19 1 72 73 Impression Throw Off Handle V19 1 73 74 Impression Throw Off Bar V19 1 74 75 Spring V19 1 75 76 Impression Lock V19 1 76 77 Throw Off Sleeve Right Hand V19 1 77 78 Throw Off Sleeve Left Hand V19 1 ...

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Page 26: ...Page BRIDGE CAM ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Description Part Number 3 Cam Stand V19 2 3 4 Central Washer V19 2 4 6 Bearing V19 2 6 7 Cam Follower Shaft V19 2 7 9 Bridge Shaft V19 2 9 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 28: ...n V19 6 14 14a Clutch Brush Replacement Carbon V19 6 14SA 15 Brake Lining V19 7 15 17 Cover V19 6 17 18 Bracket V19 6 18 19 Bearing Retaining Plate V19 6 19 20 Bearing Spacer V19 6 20 21 Oil Seal V19 6 21 22 Flywheel V19 6 22 23 Bearing 306 6 24 Cover V19 6 24 25 Spacer V19 6 25 26 Bearing 307 6 A 27 Brake Ring V19 6 27 28 Brake Seat V19 6 28 29 Bearing Housing V19 6 29 30 Bearing V19 6 30 31 End ...

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Page 30: ... Hand Main Gear V19 11 3 4 Right Hand Pinion V19 11 4 5 Left Hand Pinion V19 11 5 6 Connecting Rod V19 1 28 7 End Cap V19 11 7 8 Left Hand Main Gear V19 11 8 9 Bushing V19 12 9 10 Pinion Shaft V19 10 10 11 Main Shaft V19 11 11 12 Pinion Gear Guard V19 11 12 13 End Cap V19 10 2 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 32: ...ing V19 12 2 8 Right Hand Gear Guard V19 11 1 9 Left Hand Gear Guard V19 11 9 11 Bracket V19 12 11 12 Spring V19 12 12 13 Chase Lock V19 12 13 14 Screw V19 12 14 16 Handle V19 12 16 25 Back Cover V19 12 25 27 Machine Base V19 12 27 31 Shaft Cap V19 12 31 33 Main Shaft Cap V19 12 33 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 34: ...V19 12 35 36 Heater Back Plate V19 12 36 37 Heater Insulation Plate V19 12 37 38 Heater Back Cover 55034 39 Frisket Pivot V19 12 39 40 Frisket Pivot Shoulder Screw V19 12 40 41 Frisket Spring V19 12 41 42 Frisket Bar V19 12 42 43 Frisket Roller V19 12 43 44 Roller Shoulder Screw V19 12 44 45 Cover V19 12 45 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 36: ... 10 Guide Roll Support V19 14 10 11 Right Hand Side Plate V19 14 11 12 Tie Bar V19 14 12 24 Foil Guide Roller V19 14 24 36 Foil Guides V19 14 36 45 Guard V19 14 45 46 Roll Leaf Base V19 14 46 47 Tie Rod V19 14 47 61 Cover V19 14 61 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 38: ...14 15 18 Spring Housing V19 14 18 19 Rewind Driving Stud V19 14 19 20 Spring V19 14 20 32 Shoulder Screw V19 14 32 33 Idler V19 14 33 34 Sprocket Shaft V19 14 34 35 Spacer V19 14 35 36 Gear V19 14 36 37 Sprocket V19 14 37 38 Gear Sprocket Shaft V19 14 38 39 Gear Cover V19 14 39 40 Gear Shoulder Bolt V19 14 40 41 Gear V19 14 41 42 Gear V19 14 42 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 40: ... 8 9 Knob V19 14 9 11 Right Hand Side Plate V19 14 11 13 Bearing V19 14 13 14 Drive Gear V19 14 14 15 Left Hand Side Plate V19 14 15 16 Feed Roll V19 14 16 17 Cover V19 14 17 21 Pivot Block V19 14 21 22 Spring V19 14 22 23 Guide Rod V19 14 23 30 Extension Spring V19 14 30 31 Guide Rod Holder V19 14 31 43 Motor V19 14 43 44 Rider Roll V19 14 44 49 Clamp V19 14 41 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 42: ...g Housing V19 14 18 19 Rewind Driving Stud V19 14 20 20 Spring V19 14 25 26 Unwind Shaft V19 14 26 27 Left Hand Unwind Shaft Bracket V19 14 27 28 Foil Tension Motor V19 14 28 36 Foil Guides V19 14 36 48 Right Hand Unwind Shaft Bracket V19 14 48 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 44: ... Description Part Number 1 Tie Rod End V19 15 1 2 Safety Tie Rod V19 15 2 3 Shoulder Screw V19 15 3 4 Pivot Bracket V19 15 4 5 Switch Cover V19 15 5 6 Spring V19 15 6 7 Strike Plate V19 15 7 8 Switch Trip V19 15 8 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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Page 46: ...s 21 Bridge Stuck On Center 19 Cleaning Parts 7 Connecting Rod Bushings 9 Die Load 13 Die Mounting 10 Electrical System Failure 21 Flywheel Bearings 9 General Care 17 Guarding Point of Operation 14 Impression Sleeve Bearings 9 Leveling the Press 7 Load Recommendation 13 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

Page 47: ...Parallel Bar Removal 7 Placing Die in Press 10 Platen Press Safety 14 Press Capacity 13 Press Loads 13 Press Operation 10 Resetting Bridge Parallel With Frame Face 17 Selecting Location 7 Shutting Down Machine 8 Starting Up New Machine 8 User s Responsibility 14 Vibration Pads 7 Wiring 8 Instruction Manual 19 x 25 ...

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