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VT-16 Strapping Tool
Part No. 423990

VT-19 Strapping Tool
Part No. 423991

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

General Safety Instructions

Specifications

Major Components

Pneumatic Information

Strap Size Conversion

Operating Instructions

Adjustments

Page

Parts List, Tool

Parts List, Air Motors

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Overhead Suspension

Tool Options

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

STRAP

TYPE

WIDTH

THICKNESS

VT-16

High Strength

Tenax

16mm

Up to 0.055" (1.4mm)

VT-19

High Strength

Tenax

19mm

Up to 0.055" (1.4mm)

NOTE: VT-16 tools are factory configured for use with 16mm Tenax Strapping.

VT-19 tools are factory configured for use with 19mm Tenax Strapping.

Summary of Contents for VT-16

Page 1: ...VT 16 19 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: ...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 then...

Page 4: ...ns 12 Adjustments 16 Page Parts List Tool 20 Parts List Air Motors 24 Troubleshooting 27 Maintenance 31 Overhead Suspension 32 Tool Options 33 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL STRAP TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS VT 16 Hig...

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

Page 6: ...ut by turning the adjustment screw Key 98 clockwise 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...

Page 7: ...remaining moisture is removed at the water leg in the piping system or in the filter Part No 008559 NOTE Additional information is available in the Signode publication Air Supply Manual Part No 18603...

Page 8: ...r pressure to tool exceeds 90 psig 6 2 bar Strap breakage can result in severe personal injury Maximum operating air pressure is 90 psig 6 2 bar AIR CONSUMPTION Air consumption in cubic feet per minut...

Page 9: ...ctors which can contribute to icing are Compressed air vs ambient air temperatures Compressed air vs ambient air dew points Compressed air pressure Flow rate of the compressed air exhausted through to...

Page 10: ...lowing information shown on the chart below for comparing the various minimum air pressures while the VT tool cycles If pressure readings fall below the minimums inspect your air supply system as well...

Page 11: ...alent when reinstalling the mounting screw 3 The guide plate Key 86 must be exchanged with the appropriate guide plate for the strap size Signode P N 423978 for 16mm and P N 423979 for 19mm Guide plat...

Page 12: ...the strap over the top and around the package place the straps together and remove any excess slack 2 Using your right hand squeeze the tension motor and stationary handle together to open the feedwhe...

Page 13: ...dicating completion of tension release the control lever The strap will remain tensioned around the package NOTE If the strap alignment is unsatisfactory or the tool needs to be removed before sealing...

Page 14: ...m has completely returned to the neutral position NOTE The weld mechanism s return to the neutral position can be identified by the indicator located on the top of the tool When the indicator is in th...

Page 15: ...sure that the tool operating instructions are being followed before applying another strap 2 Cut the strap off and apply another A good weld will show some material displacement along the edges The we...

Page 16: ...le to produce an acceptable joint or if you have any questions as to whether your tool is producing good weld strength contact your Signode Sales Representative 5 Replace the cap over the screw WELD C...

Page 17: ...ug at this point should fall between 008 to 016 20mm to 40mm 3 If the feedwheel needs to be adjusted use a 3mm hex wrench to turn the adjustment screw which can be accessed through the bottom of the t...

Page 18: ...to the holder Rotate the cutter blade to the new cutting edge and reinstall the mounting screws NOTE If both cutting edges are worn replace the cutter blade at this point 4 Reinstall the cutter group...

Page 19: ...19 BLANK...

Page 20: ...Y LABEL 27 2 292467 BHCS M5 X 8 28 4 424555 BEARING GARLOCK MB 1012 DU 29 1 306335 RETAINING RING TRUARC N5000 37 30 1 423493 DOWEL PIN 5 X 16 LG 31 1 423582 CAMOZZI CARTRIDGE 6700 5 32 2 423889 BEARI...

Page 21: ...84 2 423969 SHSS M5 X 10 LG CUP POINT 85 4 423970 SHCS M4 X 5 LG 86 1 423978 GUIDE PLATE VT 16 1 423979 GUIDE PLATE VT 19 87 1 423980 WELD MOTOR ASSEMBLY 88 2 423981 FLOW CONTROL CAMOZZI SCU 602 M5 8...

Page 22: ...22 NEVER remove the air valves Key 79 100 106 when air is connected to the tool Removing an valve with air to the tool will cause the valve to violently release from the tool...

Page 23: ...23 Use Loctite 242 or equivalent Use Loctite 609 or equivalent NOTE For optimum tool performance fill gear housing Key 38 one third full of Red Mobilith SHC 007 Grease Signode Part No 425239...

Page 24: ...2 CAMOZZI CARTRIDGE 18 1 426137 MOTOR GEAR HOUSING 19 1 080315 32mm INT RET RING TA N5000 125 20 1 424162 RETAINING RING 21 1 424166 LOCK NUT 22 1 023547 BALL BEARING 23 1 425159 IDLER CARRIER 2ND 24...

Page 25: ...25...

Page 26: ...E WASHER 4 4 090118 BALL BEARING 5 1 423973 FRONT END PLATE 6 1 024602 SPACER 7 2 424172 O RING 8 1 424174 ROTOR 9 5 422818 VANE 10 2 424164 LOCK PIN 11 1 422815 CYLINDER 12 1 424154 BACK END PLATE 13...

Page 27: ...omplete or no weld 8 Strap is over welded 9 Motor shut off is sluggish 10 Strap weld time is erratic 11 Weld time is too long CUT OFF ACTION 12 The cut off has become difficult 13 Weld strap is misali...

Page 28: ...wear or damage Replace as required 4 Carefully remove the air motor from the tool and disassemble it If these parts are only dirty clean thoroughly oil and reassemble If they are worn or rusted repla...

Page 29: ...or no weld CAUSE REMEDY 1 Improperly set weld time adjustment 2 Worn teeth on upper or lower weld pads 3 Insufficient air supply pressure 4 Worn o ring on main piston 1 Adjust weld time as required p...

Page 30: ...REMEDY Too much oil in the air supply system of the tool Purge the tool of all excess oil 12 CONDITION The cut off has become difficult CAUSE REMEDY 1 Strap residue jamming cutter mechanism 2 Cutter...

Page 31: ...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 housing by removing the set screw and pulling the e...

Page 32: ...l over the container to be strapped and the proper placement of a strapping dispenser to provide a continuous easy supply of strapping for the application The VT can be suspended in various operating...

Page 33: ...789 O Ring 016 7 1 023446 O Ring 012 8 1 091624 O Ring 010 9 1 424762 O Ring 106 10 1 424563 Link cylinder 3 WAY TOOL HANGER 425235 This option allows the operator to suspend the VT tool from its side...

Page 34: ...motor Using a rubber mallet gently tap the wear ring down onto the end of the air motor OPTIONAL MOTOR GUARD 425225 An optional motor guard is available to protect the motor gear housing from harsh o...

Page 35: ...efined in EC Directive 89 392 EEC Machine Supplier Signode Division of ITW Ltd Queensway Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED Machine Description VT Series Machine Type Pneumatic Combination Hand Strapping too...

Page 36: ...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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