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Operation & Service Manual

65-43-2 Effective: December 20, 2011

Replaces: August 29, 2011

BEL

150 / 150X

V.02

SERIES

Semi-Automatic Uniform Case Tape Sealer

Wexxar Packaging Inc.

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

E-mail: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for BEL 150

Page 1: ...rvice Manual 65 43 2 Effective December 20 2011 Replaces August 29 2011 BEL 150 150X V 02 SERIES Semi AutomaticUniformCaseTapeSealer Wexxar Packaging Inc Phone 604 270 0811 Fax 604 270 7897 E mail sales wexxar com ...

Page 2: ...connects to an electrical outlet by a conventional cord and plug DEKKA 5 0 1 Standard Specifications Length Width Height Case Size Range Minimum 8 203mm 5 127mm 4 102mm Maximum no limit 18 457mm 21 533mm Machine Dimensions 37 5 953mm 33 838mm 60 1524mm In Outfeed Height Frame 22 558mm With adjustable leg extensions foot pad Minimum Maximum 23 5 597mm 32 813mm Speed Up to 30 cases min Shipping Weig...

Page 3: ...ze Range Minimum 8 203mm 5 127mm 4 102mm Maximum no limit 26 660mm 30 762mm for cases wider than 7 178mm Machine Dimensions 37 5 953mm 41 1041mm 65 5 1666mm In Outfeed Height Frame 18 457mm With adjustable leg extensions foot pad Minimum Maximum 20 5 520mm 29 737mm full range requires exchange of leg extension screw length at conveyor drive corner Speed Up to 30 cases min Shipping Weight Approx 48...

Page 4: ...tandard Machine Specifications Length Width Height Case Size Range Minimum 8 203mm 5 127mm 4 102mm Maximum no limit 18 457mm no limit Machine Dimensions 37 5 953mm 33 838mm 39 988mm In Outfeed Height Frame 22 558mm With adjustable leg extensions foot pad Minimum Maximum 23 5 597mm 32 813mm Speed Up to 30 cases min Shipping Weight Approx 400 lbs 182 kg For further detail see Layout Drawing 75 951 ...

Page 5: ...h Adjustment 9 Height Adjustment 10 STARTING THE MACHINE 11 FEEDING CASES 11 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 12 Conveyor Side Belt Replacement 12 Belt Tensioning and Tracking Adjustment 13 Uni Drive Conveyor Chain Drive Tension 13 ARCH CROSS MEMBER VERTICAL SLIDE ADJUSTMENT 16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 Section 1 Corrugated Case Quality Specifications 17 Section 3 General Taping Conditions 20 TEC...

Page 6: ...or Starter and Thermal Overload Protection Case Height Adjustment both sides Top Tape Head and Mounting Bracket Case Width Conveyor Adjustment both sides Bottom Tape Head and Holder Case Size Adjustment Instructions Bottom tapehead Instructions Machine Operation Instructions Case Height Scale Machine Maintenance Instructions Case Height Adjustment Lock ...

Page 7: ...ing the Machine The machine should be installed in a level position to avoid frame stress and ensure optimum performance The machine is equipped with adjustable leg height and leveling pads as standard equipment and adjustable casters are available as an option Once the infeed outfeed height has been set use a spirit level both along and across the frame side rail members to level the machine Powe...

Page 8: ...n the tape head mounting bracket Lower the tape head into the bracket aligning the pins with the slots The upper tape head when pushed firmly toward the rear of the machine in its mounting slots is held in position by a thumb screw Please consult the tape head manual for instructions on the mounting of tape rolls and the proper threading of tape through the applicator head TOP TAPEHEAD BOTTOM TAPE...

Page 9: ...ION Make sure machine is disconnected from electrical power source before undertaking any adjustment or service procedures Case Size Adjustments Width Adjustment Use a sample case to adjust the width With the conveyor belts just lightly touching the case sides remove the case and close turn more ...

Page 10: ...e Tape Sealers 10 65 43 2 12 20 11 Height Adjustment Note Depending on case fill some minor adjustment may be further required in order to firmly tape down the top flaps Top tapehead holder rollers should contact the fully closed top flaps of the case ...

Page 11: ...ing the top flaps closed direct the case between the infeed guides until it contacts the side belts The belts grip the case and transport it through the tape heads that apply tape to the top and or bottom flaps Because of the BEL Uni drive feature cases presented squarely to the machine will retain this squareness throughout the sealing cycle providing a stronger seal and better appearance Note If...

Page 12: ...m the top plate and the top belt tensioning bolt from the idle pulley shaft Lift off the top plate 3 Remove the stainless steel conveyor cover and then remove and replace the belt 4 Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly Replace all conveyor covers Loosen top belt tensioning bolt Loosen bottom belt tensioning bolt Remove top screws Remove top belt tensioning bolt Remove the top plate Remove conv...

Page 13: ...the belt so that it is running true and not trying to ride up or down on the idler pulley Uni Drive Conveyor Chain Drive Tension The Uni Drive side belt conveyor is designed to keep the case square during sealing which results in a technically stronger seal and a better finished appearance This is achieved by linking the drives of both conveyor belts to a single motor and gear reducer that inheren...

Page 14: ...e chain measures between 1 8 inch and 1 4 inch with drive belts in a fully opened position 1 At the conveyor drive motor corner of the machine loosen the idle sprocket mounting bolt enough to allow it move in its slot 2 Unfasten the flexible plastic bellows on top of the stainless steel safety cover and remove the cover 3 Loosen the locknut and adjust the tension chain tensioning bolt Chain idle s...

Page 15: ...ed before operating the machine The optional BEL 150 Spare Parts Maintenance Kit contains all of the parts necessary for maintaining the Uni Drive conveyor See the Technical Reference manual 66 for details and contact the factory or your local Belcor distributor for the kit s price and availability Replace the stainless steel safety covers before operating the machine ...

Page 16: ...lastic material but may need periodic adjustment to compensate for wear or for loosening due to frequent adjustment or operating vibration If worn or loose the bearings allow excessive movement of the upper tape head holder and may affect taping performance There are wedge shaped spacers between the bearing bars at the top and bottom with a threaded rod adjustment between them Tightening the nuts ...

Page 17: ...tion of corrugated board Points to watch for a Crushed corrugate Ensure that the flutes have not been crushed overall causing the case to have a soft and limp feeling This causes poor case rigidity during machining and also does not give your product the protection it deserves b Bands of crushed corrugate flutes Selective bands of crushing usually parallel to the case flutes can cause failure line...

Page 18: ...cts 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 Problem Depressed or Crushed Band on Lower Case If the cases exit the machine with a band of crushed corrugation at the level of the conveyor belts it is likely that the case is gripped too tightly in the belts Problem Rubber Dust...

Page 19: ...sion The belts may be over tensioned The correct setting allows approximately one inch of slack at center point of conveyor Idler and drive pulley rotation Ensure that pulleys rotate freely and that bearings are not seized or excessively worn Problem Machine Jams Frequently Turn OFF the machine as soon as the jam occurs and before clearing the jam Open the belts and raise the top tape head Remove ...

Page 20: ...ent sealing performance Tape adhesive Ensure the presence and quality of tape adhesive We recommend the hot melt type of adhesive over Acrylic adhesive Problem Tape is not cut uniformly The tape is not cut properly every time In the worst situations several cases may be taped together Check the following conditions Tape head position If the top tape head is set too high the cut off knife will not ...

Page 21: ...pe Falls Forward on Bottom Tape Head The beginning end of the tape must stand vertically in front of the tape head front roller in order to contact the leading end of the next case A bow made across the tape by the tape head guides helps to stiffen it and a static electric charge on the tape head rollers attracts the tape and helps to keep it in place If the bottom tape will not stand vertically l...

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