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SIGNODE

3620 WEST LAKE AVENUE

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60026 U.S.A.

VFX-9/13

TENSION-WELD®

STRAPPING TOOL

Summary of Contents for TENSION-WELD VFX-9/13

Page 1: ...SIGNODE 3620 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60026 U S A VFX 9 13 TENSION WELD STRAPPING TOOL...

Page 2: ...during tensioning and sealing can result in severe personal injury from flying strap or tool When tensioning or sealing position yourself to one side of the strap and keep all bystanders away Using st...

Page 3: ...s repairs or cleaning of the tool disconnect air supply This tool is a Tension Weld type sealer A properly made joint will appear as shown in the illustration If the joint does not appear as shown the...

Page 4: ...Maintenance 30 Tool Options 31 Declaration of Conformity 35 VFX 9 13 Part No 429276 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL STRAP TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS VFX L 302 304 306 Dymax 502 504 506 508 Dymax 714 716 718 Contrax 81...

Page 5: ...5 VFX MAJOR COMPONENTS...

Page 6: ...ckwise as required AIR SUPPLY INSTALLATION If compressor has a good dryer unit use black pickled pipe When a dryer unit is not installed use galvanized or copper pipe To perform reliably a pneumatic t...

Page 7: ...eping the air line lubricator filled with oil and correctly adjusted Without proper lubrication the motor will become sticky and the tool will give low and erratic tension and be difficult to release...

Page 8: ...rsonal injury Maximum operating air pressure is 90 psig 6 2 bar AIR CONSUMPTION Air consumption in cubic feet per minute cfm for the VFX can be calculated as follows cfm a x b x 0 37 a Number of strap...

Page 9: ...a indoor located Filter Regulator Lubricator or relocate the F R L to a warmer operating area AIR PRESSURE DROP Confirm air pressure calibration by comparing it to a master gauge placed in line where...

Page 10: ...eze the Tension Foot trigger located on the bottom of the tool to open the Tension Foot 3 Using your left hand insert the overlapped straps under the feedwheel and welding mechanism Leave only a short...

Page 11: ...l the cut strap away during welding using your left hand The tool will continue through the weld cycle and stop automatically Allow the tool to remain stationary for at least 2 seconds to ensure that...

Page 12: ...USTMENT WELD TIME Weld time has been factory adjusted to provide acceptable weld strength when using High Strength Tenax polyester type strap Weld time may need to be adjusted due to air supply differ...

Page 13: ...utter blade 1 Using a 3mm Allen wrench remove the 3 screws Key 61 which secure the outer cowling cover to the tool Remove the cowling 2 Remove the cutter cover Key 120 by removing the two screws Key 4...

Page 14: ...Bearing 26 1 008552 Oil Seal 27 1 428587 Foot Spring 28 2 428751 O ring SAEe 110 29 2 428517 O ring SAE 214 30 1 023096 O ring SAE 131 31 2 023446 O ring SAE 12 32 1 023014 Spacer 33 2 023093 Key Wood...

Page 15: ...Pinion 14 33 1 86 1 429453 Strap Spacer 87 2 429598 M4 X 6 SHCS 88 1 429457 Eccentric Shaft 89 1 428991 Cutter Insert 90 2 422572 Pin 91 1 429454 Brake Wheel Assembly 92 1 429463 M3 X 5 SSS Cone 93 4...

Page 16: ...28 1 429494 Airline 4 1 25 Orange 129 1 429486 Airline 5 1 1 Clear 130 1 429490 Airline 6 1 5 Yellow 131 1 429489 Airline 7 2 5 Brown 132 1 429496 Airline 8 1 6 Purple 133 1 429492 Airline 9 2 4 Pink...

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Page 19: ...22572 Pin 26 1 429323 Motor Housing 27 1 429314 Cover 28 1 428093 Torrington HK 0509 Needle Bearing 29 1 015315 Torrington B 65 Needle Bearing 30 1 429296 Torrington HK 0808 Needle Bearing 31 1 429470...

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Page 21: ...21 AIR LINE ROUTING...

Page 22: ...rea of weld 8 Incomplete or no weld 9 Strap is over welded 10 Motor shut off is sluggish 11 Strap weld time is erratic 12 Weld time is too long CUT OFF ACTION 13 The cut off has become difficult 14 We...

Page 23: ...y See Special Instructions page 9 on removing Hansen plug 3 Refer to Parts Removal and Replacement Air Motor for proper motor adjustment For clogged or dirty weld assembly see troubleshooting remedy u...

Page 24: ...t Check for dry or worn bearings in the slider link and gear housing Replace or lubricate as required If the tool has been used extensively examine the teeth on the upper and lower grippers for wear R...

Page 25: ...is manual 13 CONDITION The cut off has become difficult CAUSE REMEDY 1 Strap residue jamming cutter mechanism 2 Adjust cutter as needed 3 Cutter blade worn or damaged beyond adjustability 4 Broken or...

Page 26: ...he tool with an air hose 4 Disassemble clean and lubricate the welding mechanism GEAR HOUSING Periodically check the gear housing portion of the tool 1 Remove the end cap from the front of the gear ho...

Page 27: ...27 TOOL OPTIONS BELT HOOK Part No 428462 PIGTAIL ASSEMBLY Part No 429596 STRAP GUIDE Part No 014565 SUSPENSION BRACKET Part No 429610 STANDARD EQUIPMENT KIT Part No 429607...

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Page 29: ...quirements defined in EC Directive 89 392 EEC Machine Supplier Signode Division of ITW Ltd Queensway Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED Machine Description VFX Series Machine Type Pneumatic Combination Hand...

Page 30: ...he tool is in Signode s possession for warranty repairs This warranty is void as to any tool which has been I subjected to mis use misapplication accident damage or repaired with other than genuine Si...

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