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TOOL OPTIONS, Continued

9MM STRAP CONVERSION KIT, Part No. 306380

This strap conversion kit allows the VXL/VXM tool to use 9mm (1616) type strapping. Consult your

Signode Sales Representative about the benefits of this conversion for your tool application. Use

the instructions shown in this manual for replacing and adjusting parts.

The 9mm conversion kit consists of the following:

PART NO. QTY

DESCRIPTION

306378 1

Strap Guide

306379 1

Feed Wheel

306381 1

Gripper plug

NOTE: Use of the tension control kit (P/N 422540 shown on page 33) is recommended for use

with this option.

VERTICAL AIR COUPLING, Part No. 422590

This options routes the pneumatic connection to the front of the tool

rather than the rear. This option is extremely useful for applications

which are close to the floor where the standard pneumatic connection

and supply hose could get in the way.  

KEY

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

1

020710

Elbow, 90°

2

1

004154

Hose

3

1

086718

Coupling

4

3

036419

Elbow, 45°

5

1

422588

Mounting plate assy

6

1

036408

Reducer bushing

7

1

020704

Quick disconnect plug

8

4

009397

Socket head cap screw

Summary of Contents for TENSION-WELD VXL-2000-Z

Page 1: ...VXL 2000 Z and VXM 2000 Z TENSION WELD STRAPPING TOOLS...

Page 2: ...mended for this tensioner can result in strap breakage during tensioning Use the correct Signode products for your application 2 TRAINING This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in...

Page 3: ...sion adjustments follow instructions in this manual For all other adjustments repairs or cleaning of the tool disconnect air supply This tool is a Tension Weld type sealer A properly made joint will a...

Page 4: ...818 Contrax 1716 1718 Tenax 1816 1818 1822 Tenax 7 16 10 5mm 1 2 12 7mm 7 16 10 5mm 1 2 12 7mm 7 16 10 5mm 1 2 12 7mm 0 017 to 0 029 43 73mm 0 015 to 0 030 38 76mm 0 019 to 0 030 48 76mm 0 017 to 0 0...

Page 5: ...portion of the strap cycle After an initial Break In period the air motor may become more powerful If the tool s performance is effected by this increase in performnace reduce the air pressure at the...

Page 6: ...le in the Signode publication Air Supply Manual E 186038 If you have any questions contact your local Signode Representative LUBRICATION The air motor must be properly lubricated This is achieved by k...

Page 7: ...per strap during tensioning from start to deceleration to stall including stall time while making joint 0 17 VXL M efficiency ratio Example Calculation Peak strapping load is 4 straps min so a 4 Air m...

Page 8: ...squeeze the motor control lever to tension the strap 3 When the motor stalls indicating completion of tension continue to hold the motor lever fully closed against the motor housing and pull back the...

Page 9: ...ar as shown then the operator must proceed as follows 1 Insure that the tools operating instructions are being followed before applying another strap 2 Cut the strap off and apply another A good weld...

Page 10: ...joint or if you have any questions as to whether your tool is producing good weld strength contact your Signode Sales Representative STRAP TENSION Strap tension can be accurately controlled by turnin...

Page 11: ...Adjust the feedwheel clearance as follows 1 Open the tensioner foot and place 1 to 2 layers of 002 1 2 wide 05 x 12mm shim stock between the feedwheel and the gripper plug NOTE Using a single 004 10mm...

Page 12: ...e torsion spring 23 and the tensioner foot 16 off the support pin 25 This allows the gripper plug 17 to be replaced if necessary Turn the tensioner foot over remove the flat head cap screw 19 and with...

Page 13: ...so as not to damage or lose the spring 7 Examine the cutter blade 46 spring 84 and pin 74 for a worn or damaged areas Replace if necessary 8 Reassemble the tool in reverse order except for the small...

Page 14: ...om underneath through the two holes When reinstalling a lower gripper use Loctite 380 Black Max Signode Part No 274111 or an equivalent instant adhesive to ensure the lower gripper will be held secure...

Page 15: ...ing while screw is threaded in 3 Remove the extra spacer from the SHCS and thread the screw into the spacer Clamp the screw head in a vise and lightly tap the gear housing to extract the bearing space...

Page 16: ...side towards the washer 32 Stake the spacer sleeve twice and replace the spacer sleeve subassembly 6 Assemble the clutch spring 36 and the clutch 37 on the spline of the Spiroid worm and press down to...

Page 17: ...ng the three socket head cap screws 32 2 Remove the O ring 34 from the end of the air motor housing Set it to the side for reuse 3 Swing the valve housing 36 to the side being careful not to damage th...

Page 18: ...l bearing s and spacers Then slide the back end plate 14 and the rotor assembly 18 with the vanes 17 out of the cylinder 12 Loo k for areas of wear on the face of the end plates the pinion teeth on th...

Page 19: ...ace 19 Using an inch pounds torque wrench install the locking ring to 450 550 in lbs 50 60 Nm of torque 20 Continue to reinstall the O ring valve housing assembly drive gear bearing and lower air moto...

Page 20: ...hrough the pilot valve and the air valve to the rotor cylinder section of the air motor causing the air motor to turn The motor runs until it stalls when strap tension has been reached Air also flows...

Page 21: ...ning mechanism so the air motor starts running again Air flows through the 3 way valve the flow control and enters the volume chamber When sufficient pressure has built up in the volume chamber the pi...

Page 22: ...28 1 023551 Seal 29 1 023556 Pin 30 1 024682 Gear housing 31 1 422523 Cover 32 3 015298 SHCS 8 32 x 5 8 33 1 273818 Pilot Valve 34 1 023446 O ring 35 1 276845 Valve cap 36 1 422529 Valve housing assy...

Page 23: ...Facility or a maintenance person trained by Signode NEVER remove the pilot valve when air is connected to the tool Removing a pilot valve with air to the tool will cause the valve to violently release...

Page 24: ...e 21 2 023481 Ball bearing 22 1 423151 Washer 23 3 422869 Idler assembly 24 1 422949 Idler carrier assembly 25 1 422822 Washer plastic 27 1 422870 Ring gear 28 1 023551 Seal 29 1 023556 Pin 30 1 02468...

Page 25: ...Facility or a maintenance person trained by Signode NEVER remove the pilot valve when air is connected to the tool Removing a pilot valve with air to the tool will cause the valve to violently release...

Page 26: ...e 21 2 023481 Ball bearing 23 2 024607 Idler assembly 24 1 024621 Cage 27 1 024608 Ring gear 28 1 023551 Seal 29 1 023556 Pin 30 1 024682 Gear housing 31 1 274435 Cover 32 3 015298 SHCS 8 32 x 5 8 33...

Page 27: ...Facility or a maintenance person trained by Signode NEVER remove the pilot valve when air is connected to the tool Removing a pilot valve with air to the tool will cause the valve to violently release...

Page 28: ...ate 44 1 273858 Contact stem 45 1 273812 Die spring 46 1 422111 Cutter blade 47 1 306869 Pin 48 1 422122 Slider link 49 1 273850 Lift tab 50 1 273842 Pin KEY QTY PART DESCRIPTION 51 1 422110 Pin pivot...

Page 29: ...29...

Page 30: ...lete 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 13 Weld handle is difficult to pull back CUT OFF ACTION 14 The cut off has b...

Page 31: ...d disassemble it If these parts are only dirty clean thoroughly oil and reassemble If they are worn or rusted replace them 4 CONDITION Feedwheel milling on strap and or strap breaking CAUSE REMEDY 1 F...

Page 32: ...mantle and clean the weld mechanism by brushing away the strap residue or washing the entire unit in a solvent When a solvent is used it is imperative the assembly be blown dry to remove all solvent C...

Page 33: ...e spacer sleeve 14 CONDITION The cut off has become difficult CAUSE REMEDY 1 Strap residue jamming cutter mechanism 2 Strap cutter may require adjustment 3 Cutter blade worn or damaged beyond adjustab...

Page 34: ...he weld time is too long and seemingly cannot be adjusted the tool may have an excessive amount of oil internally Purge the tool of the excess oil as follows 1 Open the flow control fully by turning t...

Page 35: ...e below for the appropriate configuration for the tool application NOTE Each hanger is supplied with two 10 24x3 4 socket head cap screws Part No 008731 for mounting the hanger to the tool VERTICAL ST...

Page 36: ...el 306381 1 Gripper plug NOTE Use of the tension control kit P N 422540 shown on page 33 is recommended for use with this option VERTICAL AIR COUPLING Part No 422590 This options routes the pneumatic...

Page 37: ...l straps provided the operator allows the air motor to stall This kit contains the following items KEY QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 422587 Hex wrench 3 32 1 1 422523 Cover 2 1 422534 Control lever 3 3 42254...

Page 38: ...38...

Page 39: ...ined in EC Directive 89 392 EEC Machine Supplier Signode Division of ITW Ltd Queensway Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED Machine Description VXL VXM 2000Z Machine Type Pneumatic Combination Hand Strapping t...

Page 40: ...the 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...

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