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PREFACE

SPECIFICATIONS

MS-120NI - Left Hand Mount
MS-150NI - Left Hand Mount
MS-180NI - Left Hand Mount
MS-220NI - Left Hand Mount
MS-250NI - Left Hand Mount
MS-280NI - Left Hand Mount
Indexing and Non-Indexing Models
Mounting Configurations
Printing Dies
Ink Rolls
Reservoir Roll Covers & 4oz. Reservoir Ink Cartridges

QUICK START

Pre-Inking Microcell Rolls
Installing the Pre-Inked Roll
Installing the Printing Dies
Adjusting the Inking System

CODER INSTALLATION

Carton Alignment
Die Positioning for Indexing Coder Models

MAINTENANCE

Installing the Optional Reservoir Roll Covers
Installing the 4oz. Reservoir Ink Cartridges
Pre-Inking Neoprene & XF Neoprene Foam Rolls
Cleaning the Coder
Cleaning the Printing Dies

MOUNTING CONFIGURATION CONVERSION

Right-Hand & Left-hand Field Conversion
Changing Print Drum Sizes

PARTS DIAGRAMS & PARTS LISTS

IMPORTANT NOTE

UNIVERSAL products are manufactured to exacting standards and every available step has been taken to assure your
complete satisfaction. It is most important, however, that the instructions contained in this manual are read and carefully
followed for best results. Failure to do so may result in unsatisfactory performance, damage to the equipment and personal
injury.

- LIMITED WARRANTY -

UNIVERSAL Porous Midsize Coders are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
90 days from the date of purchase. Components found to be defective during this time will be repaired free of charge if
returned to the factory. Damage resulting from use of improper inks, improper installation, or operation is not covered under
the scope of this warranty. For warranty service please contact our Customer Service Department.

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Summary of Contents for MS-120NI

Page 1: ...Pro Pack Solutions Inc 2421B Lance Court Loganville GA 30052 PH 770 554 1187 E Mail sales01 propacksolutions com Website www propacksolutions com MSP 12302 1 STENCILING MARKING SYSTEMS OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE ...

Page 2: ...on Changing Print Drum Sizes PARTS DIAGRAMS PARTS LISTS IMPORTANT NOTE UNIVERSAL products are manufactured to exacting standards and every available step has been taken to assure your complete satisfaction It is most important however that the instructions contained in this manual are read and carefully followed for best results Failure to do so may result in unsatisfactory performance damage to t...

Page 3: ...QUICK START PAGES 14 THRU 17 This manual was written with a full understanding that very few people like to read manuals or have the time to do so To accommodate those who have little time to spare we have included a Quick Start section which will get your coder operating in just a few minutes Optional reservoir inking system which automatically feeds ink to the ink roll during operation Patented ...

Page 4: ...8 OZ 3 4 KG MAXIMUM DIE SIZE US STANDARD 1 7 RIBS X 11 3 8 LENGTH MAXIMUM DIE SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 25 4 MM 7 RIBS X 288 9 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 12 00 305 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE 3 82 97 MM 3 05 77 MM 1 13 29 MM 1 24 31 MM 13 50 343 MM 13 94 354 MM 11 75 298 MM 3 71 94 MM ...

Page 5: ...AXIMUM DIE SIZE US STANDARD 1 7 RIBS X 14 1 4 LENGTH MAXIMUM DIE SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 25 4 MM 7 RIBS X 362 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 15 00 381 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE SPECIFICATIONS 4 78 121 MM 1 24 31 MM 3 05 77 MM 1 13 29 MM 13 50 343 MM 14 41 366 MM 11 75 298 MM 3 71 94 MM ...

Page 6: ...OZ 3 67 KG MAXIMUM DIE SIZE US STANDARD 1 7 RIBS X 16 15 16 LENGTH MAXIMUM DIE SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 25 4 MM 13 RIBS X 430 2 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 18 00 457 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE 5 75 146 MM 3 71 94 MM 11 75 298 MM 13 50 343 MM 14 90 378 MM 3 66 93 MM 1 13 29 MM 1 24 31 MM ...

Page 7: ...E SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 49 2 MM 13 RIBS X 288 9 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 12 00 305 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE SPECIFICATIONS MIDSIZE CODER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SHOWN MS 220NI LEFT HAND MOUNT 3 82 97 MM 3 71 94 MM 11 75 298 MM 13 50 343 MM 13 94 354 MM 3 66 93 MM 2 05 52 MM 1 24 31 MM ...

Page 8: ... 3 74 KG MAXIMUM DIE SIZE US STANDARD 1 15 16 14 RIBS X 14 1 4 LENGTH MAXIMUM DIE SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 49 2 MM 13 RIBS X 362 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 15 00 381 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE 4 78 121 MM 3 71 94 MM 11 75 298 MM 13 50 343 MM 14 41 366 MM 3 66 93 MM 2 05 52 MM 1 24 31 MM ...

Page 9: ... 3 74 KG MAXIMUM DIE SIZE US STANDARD 1 15 16 14 RIBS X 16 15 16 LENGTH MAXIMUM DIE SIZE METRIC CODERS ONLY 49 2 MM 13 RIBS X 430 MM LENGTH PRINT DRUM CIRCUMFERENCE APPROXIMATELY 18 00 457 MM MEASURED AT DIE FACE 5 75 146 MM 3 71 94 MM 11 75 298 MM 13 50 343 MM 14 90 379 MM 3 66 93 MM 2 05 52 MM 1 24 31 MM ...

Page 10: ...repeat intervals shorter than the print drum circumference are required duplicate sets of dies can be installed on the print drum Non Indexing coders are generally used for web printing applications where the print drum stays in contact with the web at all times MOUNTING CONFIGURATION The mounting configuration of a coder is determined by how the machine is assembled for mounting in relation to th...

Page 11: ...alled on the print drum so they generally produce better print quality and are much faster to change in the field For details on ordering custom logo dies please contact our Customer Service Department Universal Non Porous Coders are designed to use RIBtype printing dies which have a molded rib backing The ribs on the back of the die snap into mating ribs in the Drum Cover on the print drum as sho...

Page 12: ... when using small character printing dies Due to their greater ability to compensate for slight die thickness variations these rolls are also recommended to correct print quality problems when multiple lines of text are required Universal s Neoprene ink rolls are made from a soft density neoprene material Because this material has a larger cell structure it is designed for use with heavily pigment...

Page 13: ...r and mount with the standard Axle Cap Screw FIGURE 9 Note The Top Mount Reservoir Roll Covers for the Midsize Cod ers are mounting configuration specific These covers must be ordered in Right Hand Top Mount or Left Hand Top Mount models to match the mounting configuration of the coder Figure 10 shows an MS RRC1 RT Right Hand Top Mount Reservoir Roll Cover 4 OZ RESERVOIR INK CARTRIDGES are availab...

Page 14: ...s ab sorbed as much ink as possible Using a screwdriver remove the roll from the container 4 To remove excess ink from the roller place a round shaft or screw driver through the core and roll the inked roller across a clean piece of paper or cardboard 1 Remove the ink roll from the plastic bag Fill a clean dry container with enough ink to allow the ink roll to fully submerge The roll should be all...

Page 15: ...n the axle Do not allow the ink roll to contact the Print Drum Bearer Rings during installation Positioning the Ink RollerAxle the away from the Print Drum will enable you to install the pre inked roll without having it contact the rubber bearer rings on the Print Drum The counterbored or recessed side of theAxle Cap must be facing away from the ink roll The Axle Cap is required to keep the Ink Ro...

Page 16: ...ng firmly until they are completely engaged 2 Remove the Print Drum from the coder by lifting it off the Axle The dies can now be installed with the Print Drum resting on a workbench Installing the dies with the Print Drum removed is much more convenient particularly after the coder is perma nently mounted on the production line 3 To make die installation easier moisten a sponge with water contain...

Page 17: ...ecurely 5 Individual character codes or text messages are installed in a mirror image of normal written text or in other words right to left as shown When printed codes or text installed in this orientation will print in normal left to right order FIGURE 25 ADJUSTING THE INKING SYSTEM 1 While rotating the Print Drum turn the Inking System Position Adjusting Knob to move the Ink Roll into con tact ...

Page 18: ...his printing pressure CARTON ALIGNMENT Proper alignment of the cartons as they pass the printing station is imperative as shown Improper alignment will produce poor print quality poor print registration and in extreme cases could damage the machine The selection of an appropriate place for installation on your conveyor line or other packaging equipment is a very important consideration in the perf...

Page 19: ...on contact with the leading edge of the carton a maximum of 3 It is recommended that cartons be aligned between guide rails with no more than 1 4 clearance on each side as shown This should allow ample clearance for cartons and protect your printer from damage In most applications installation of the printer can be accomplished by attaching the mounting bracket to the side rails of the powered con...

Page 20: ...e of the cartons Indexing models of the coder have a spring indexing mechanism which returns the Print Drum to the same rotational position after printing each carton The position of the printing dies on the Print Drum will determine the registration of the print relative to the leading edge of each carton 1 Loosen the Mounting Column Clamping Screw and po sition the coder to the required height f...

Page 21: ...om the carton the spring return mechanism will automatically return the Print Drum to the same relative starting position To adjust the position or registration of the code imprint on the side of the carton loosen the Print Drum Knob and rotate the Print Drum to move the leading edge of the printing die in the appropriate direction and re tighten the Print Drum Knob Moving the leading edge of the ...

Page 22: ...de mount machines INSTALLING THE 4 OZ RESERVOIR INK CARTRIDGES INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL RESERVOIR ROLL COVERS Note Universal coders are designed to receive the ink required for printing from the capacity of a pre saturated ink roll The optional 4 oz Reservoir Ink Cartridges are intended to be used only for the purpose of automatic re inking when the ink roll becomes depleted of ink Always allow the...

Page 23: ...lly turn the roll over in the container and repeat the process until the all of the ink is absorbed Ink Rolls made from Neoprene materials are inked using a different procedure than inking the Microcell Ink Rolls As you press down on the ink roll you are forcing the air out of the roll which allows the ink to be absorbed It is important to the performance of the coder that the ink roll is fully sa...

Page 24: ...nt quality of the die to like new condition CLEANING THE CODER CLEANING PRINTING DIES Universal 1150 Ink is a glycol base ink which can be easily cleaned from the dies without the use of solvents The easiest method of cleaning the dies is to scrub the die face with a toothbrush using liquid dish detergent and water Since the ink residue will stain it is highly recommended that you wear a pair of r...

Page 25: ... Tension Arm Stop 3 Detach one end of the spring from the groove pin in the coder baseplate Rotate coder to reposition the spring tension arm to the opposite side Re attach the spring to the other groove pin 4 Be sure both ends of the spring are properly seated in the grooves of the pins and swing coder outward and replace the spring tension arm stop and 1 4 20 socket head screw Tighten the screw ...

Page 26: ...ed in slot 1 15 circumference print drums are positioned in slot 2 and the 18 circumference print drums are positioned in slot 3 Ensure the rectangular guide tab on the bottom of the inking system is seated in the guide slot on the coder baseplate 3 Replace the two mounting screws and delrin washers in the inking system baseplate Tighten screws just enough to allow the inking system to move by tur...

Page 27: ...Left Hand coder models RIGHT HAND TOP MOUNT ROLL COVER SIDE MOUNT ROLL COVER 1 1 DESCRIPTION PARTNUMBER QTY REQD MS RRC1 LT MS RRC1 RT LEFT TOP MOUNT RESERVOIR ROLL COVER FOR MS 120 MS 150 MS 180 RIGHT TOP MOUNT RESERVOIR ROLL COVER FOR MS 120 MS 150 MS 180 MS RRC2 LT MS RRC2 RT LEFT TOP MOUNT RESERVOIR ROLL COVER FOR MS 220 MS 250 MS 280 RIGHT TOP MOUNT RESERVOIR ROLL COVER FOR MS 220 MS 250 MS 2...

Page 28: ...28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 POROUS MIDSIZE CODER ...

Page 29: ... INDEXING MODELS GUIDE CAM FOLLOWER 12 1 MS 30 COMPRESSIONSPRING 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MSC BHA MSC BPA MSC ACA MSC CFA MS 18 MS 32 MS 33 BEARING HUBASSEMBLY BASEPLATEASSEMBLY AXLE CAMASSEMBLY FOR INDEXING MODELS CAM FOLLOWERASSEMBLY BEARING CAM FOLLOWER 8 FLAT WASHER SCREW 8 32 X 3 8 BHS 3 SCREW 8 32 X 1 2 SHC FOR NON INDEXING MODELS MS 28 AXLE PRINTDRUM FOR NON INDEXING MODELS 13 1 MS 01 G...

Page 30: ...30 POROUS MIDSIZE CODER INKING SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 ...

Page 31: ...2 1 NP 21 1 1 1 SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 SHC AXLE CAP AXLE 1 1 8 INK ROLL AXLE 2 INK ROLL 1 1 8 MICROCELL INK ROLL 1 1 8 XF NEOPRENE INK ROLL 2 MICROCELL INK ROLL 2 XF NEOPRENE INK ROLL BASEPLATE POROUS INKING SYSTEM DELRIN WASHER MS INKING SYSTEM SET SCREW 8 32 X 3 16 CPS DELRINWASHER ECCENTRICASSEMBLY O RING ECCENTRIC ECCENTRICKNURLEDKNOB POROUS MIDSIZE CODER INKING SYSTEM ...

Page 32: ...INT DRUM POROUS MS 120 PRINT DRUM POROUS MS 150 MS 22 MS 23 MS 64 PRINT DRUM POROUS MS 180 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 120 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 120 METRIC RIBtype RING POROUS MS 150 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 150 METRIC 1 3 MS 11 MS 12 MS 11T MS 64T PRINT DRUM POROUS MS 180 METRIC CLP BL1 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 180 MS 12T RIBtype RING POROUS MS 180 METRIC CLP BL1T 1 2 3 CONTACTCUSTOMERSERVICEFORAPPLICATI...

Page 33: ...MS 220 METRIC PRINT DRUM POROUS MS 250 METRIC RIBtype RING POROUS MS 220 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 220 METRIC RIBtype RING POROUS MS 250 RIBtype RING POROUS MS 250 METRIC 1 3 MS 21 MS 48 MS 51 MS 48T MS 47 MS 50 MS 47T MS 50T MS 51T POROUS MIDSIZE CODER 2 PRINT DRUM RIBtype RING POROUS MS 280 METRIC CLP BL2T RIBtype RING POROUS MS 280 CLP BL2 PRINT DRUM POROUS MS 280 METRIC MS 66T PRINT DRUM POROUS M...

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