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BEL 505 / BEL 505S 

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Wexxar Packaging Inc

 

E-mail: [email protected] 

Phone (604) 270-0811 • Fax (604) 270-7897 

65-11-07  2/5/2007 

Summary of Contents for Wexxar BEL 505

Page 1: ...OPERATION SERVICE MANUAL 65 11 7 BEL505 BEL505S SEMI AUTOMATIC CASE FORMER AND PACKING STATION Wexxar Packaging Inc E mail sales wexxar com Phone 604 270 0811 Fax 604 270 7897 65 11 07 2 5 2007...

Page 2: ...ing stations in close proximity with conventional back flap kickers and three flap folders Be sure that the main on off valve at the air connection is shut off and that the red emergency stop button i...

Page 3: ...Height UHMW Pads 21 5 546mm min 28 5 724mm max Castors 25 635mm min 32 813mm max Power Requirements standard Compressed Air 80 90 PSI 0 1 CF Cycle BEL 505 S SEMI AUTOMATIC CASE FORMER AND PACKING STA...

Page 4: ...LATION PROCEDURES 6 INSTALLING THE BEL 505 505 S 6 LEVELLING THE MACHINE 6 AIR CONNECTION 7 OPERATION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 8 MACHINE SET UP ADJUSTMENTS 8 CASE WIDTH 8 CASE LENGTH 9 MAJOR FLAP FOLDER...

Page 5: ...of corrugated cartons used and effectiveness of the case folding process A separate Technical Reference manual or manual section provides details on parts kits parts identification and machine constru...

Page 6: ...horizontal position Attempting to tilt the 505 or 505 S toward the operator will cause excessive wear in the case width adjustment mechanism and may case it to bind or damage the width adjustment scr...

Page 7: ...is pushed down off before connecting an air supply to the machine The air may come from either a separate source or by tapping off the supply of an adjoining case sealer The supply must be clean fact...

Page 8: ...Switch off or disconnect the air supply to the machine before making any changes or adjustments MACHINE SET UPADJUSTMENTS Setting up the BEL 505 505 S to fold a particular box size is accomplished wi...

Page 9: ...e of the front minor flap folding tower 2 Reinsert the case into the machine and position it back from the minor flap folder at the exit end of the machine Push the tower forwards until it just contac...

Page 10: ...alve flap opener bracket as the machine is adjusted for minimum width If forced either of these conditions can damage machine components There are two major folder plates on each side of the machine o...

Page 11: ...air connection is shut off and that the red emergency stop button is pushed down before connecting an air supply to the machine STARTING THE MACHINE Prior to starting hand swing all moving parts to c...

Page 12: ...tuators of the two floor switch valves and the side of the case depresses the wheeled body switch valve All three switches must be actuated for the machine cycle to start 2 The two small levers of the...

Page 13: ...er Front Minor Flap Folder Rear Minor Flap Folder Machine out feed end Rear Minor Flap Folder 4 The major flap folders then fold up both side flaps of the bottom and stay in position to support the bo...

Page 14: ...f minor flaps to be folded over Check that the air pressure is adequate and that the air pressure does not drop during the cycle Check that the flow controls on the small major flap opening cylinders...

Page 15: ...tion Service Manual 65 06 11 Effective May 17 2007 Replaces 65 06 10 March 2 2007 BEL 252 V 02 FullyAutomaticTopandBottomUniformCaseTapeSealer Wexxar Packaging Inc Phone 604 270 0811 Fax 604 270 7897...

Page 16: ...ctric before undertaking any maintenance or service procedures Qualified personnel only must operate the machine 2 2 5 DEKKA Standard Specifications Length Width Height Case Size Range Minimum 8 203mm...

Page 17: ...______________________________11 Compressed Air___________________________________________________________11 Electrical Switching _______________________________________________________11 Feeding Case...

Page 18: ...tions ___________________________19 Section 2 Case Drive Belt System ___________________________________________20 Section 3 Top Flap Folding ________________________________________________21 Section...

Page 19: ...gauge power extension cord with standard three pin connection must be used to connect the machine to the power source A dedicated electrical circuit is recommended for this machine If any electrical c...

Page 20: ...box 2 Snap Folder case width adjustment D made by loosening the locking handles above each folder unit and pulling or pushing a folder from the side of the machine A self centering mechanism moves bo...

Page 21: ...drive belts are adjusted independently for the width of the case 1 Case Height Adjustment Case Dimension E Adjustment Adjust the side drive belts out until the box can be placed between them and rais...

Page 22: ...e sides Remove the box through the infeed and wind the belts in by a further one half turn or until the box just slides easily between the infeed guides Note Depending on case fill case weight and box...

Page 23: ...adjustment which usually is a function of box width with RSC cases When running boxes that are close to the machines minimum and maximum width limits or boxes with different flap lengths i e flap cut...

Page 24: ...O position the snap folder will cycle each time a case passes into the machine to automatically fold down the top flaps In the MANUAL position the Snap Folder will actuate and remain with the folders...

Page 25: ...f position air pressure in the machine circuit is exhausted Electrical Switching BEL machines are fitted with magnetic starter switches for added safety protection from accidental start up in the even...

Page 26: ...Uni Drive Side Belt Drive System Figure 2 Side belt conveyor with covers removed point A Serpentine chain drive DRIVE CHAIN IDLER SPROCKET Loosen mounting bolt point D underneath drive housing next t...

Page 27: ...he optional BEL 252 Spare Parts Maintenance Kit 70 011 contains all of the parts necessary for maintaining the Uni Drive system Contact the factory or your local Belcor Distributor for price and avail...

Page 28: ...quired to service the Snap Folder are contained in the standard spare parts maintenance kit available under part number 70 011 After checking for wear and replacing any worn parts it may be necessary...

Page 29: ...the top of the case being sealed the upper tape head holder on the BEL 150 the Snap Folders on the BEL 200 and both the tape head holder and Snap Folders on the BEL 252 models It mounts to the arch as...

Page 30: ...B E L 2 5 2 F u l l y A u t o m a t i c U n i f o r m C a s e T a p e S e a l e r 16 65 06 11 5 18 2007 Fig 2 Vertical Slider Bearing Assembly Fig 3 Slider Bearing Adjustment...

Page 31: ...h so the slider bar bearings are free to be adjusted 4 Place a screwdriver through an adjusting hole and use it to lever a slider bar bearing tighter against the column channel flange While holding th...

Page 32: ...and keep unit free of dirt excess accumulation of dirt or grease will affect the proper cooling of the units 3 M O N T H L Y 480 Hrs Lubricate width and height adjustment lead screws with a Synthetic...

Page 33: ...e pressure is used for your case specification Corrugated case weakness The box manufacturing process can damage the fluted construction of corrugated board Points to watch for 1 Overall crushing of t...

Page 34: ...round can or bottle products check that belts are set to grip lightly but firmly on case sides Excessive side pressure can cause round objects to roll over center and push the case out of square Probl...

Page 35: ...debris Check for jam causes Top tape head is adjusted too low Product is overfilled or inconsistent causing intermittent jams Top flaps are not folding correctly flaps then hit top ski or tape head m...

Page 36: ...minor flap may be prevented from folding on its score line To remedy improve fill of case or reduce case dimensions Pre folding rear minor can also help if it is practical to pre fold before case ente...

Page 37: ...Overlap Combination Check that case dimensions are square Check plastic shoulder support guides on Snap Folders Check that tape unwind tension is not excessive This can cause the major flaps to be pul...

Page 38: ...lations for good initial bond and permanent sealing performance Tape adhesive Check presence and quality of tape adhesive Problem Tape is not cut uniformly The tape is not cut properly every time in t...

Page 39: ...de Obstructions Look for obstructions that could be pushing the tape off center Problem Tape Falls Forward on Bottom Head The beginning end of the tape must stand vertically in front of the tape head...

Page 40: ...ne height and centering Trouble Shooting Case Infeed Separation Indexing Case indexing provides a gating function which ensures that cases enter automatic sealing machines in a timed manner to prevent...

Page 41: ...Leg Extenders with U H M W Castor Pads 70 003 Stainless Steel Adjustable Leg Extenders with Castor Wheels 70 004 Internal in frame Indexing Stop Gate External to frame Indexing Stop Gate Active Overfi...

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