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BEL 180 Main Controls & Function Reference

Machine Status Light

•

Steady Green – Ready

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Flashing Green – Bottom tape
head raised and ready to access

•

Quick-Flashing Green – Machine
or cycle fault

Control Station

•

E-stop

•

Reset

•

Self-Adjustment
lock function

Front Guard doors
with key interlock
switch

Bottom tape head tilt-up lever

Main Air Supply

•

Manual and solenoid air
shut-off valves

•

Air filters

Main Controls Enclosure

•

Main Electrical Power
Shut-off

•

Top tape head lift
switch

•

Conveyor drive test

Side belt conveyor
and top tapehead
pressure (force)
adjustment

Bottom tape head

Top tape head

65-34-5 4/21/10

Summary of Contents for BEL 180

Page 1: ...ual 65 34 5 Effective APRIL 21 2010 BEL 180 SEMI AUTOMATICRANDOM SELF ADJUSTING UNIFORMTOPANDBOTTOMCASETAPESEALER Belcor Division of Wexxar Industries Inc Phone 604 270 0811 Fax 604 270 7897 E mail sales belcor com ...

Page 2: ... There is a solenoid valve as well as a manual valve for compressed air supply Roller infeed section for easier case entry A robust vertical actuator system for moving the top drive and tape head It uses air cylinders with pneumatic rod locks to secure the random case size adjustments lock the machine in position for uniform case sizes in Lock mode and for safety to prevent unexpected movement in ...

Page 3: ... Heads 6 Bottom Tape Head 6 Top Tape Head 8 Top Tapehead Downward Force Pressure Regulator Adjustment 9 Conveyor Side Force Pressure Regulator Adjustment 10 Feeding Cases to the Machine 11 Automatic Random Case Size Operation 11 Self Adjusting Uniform Case Size Operation Lock Mode 12 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Section 1 Corrugated Case Quality and Specifications 14 General Taping Conditions 15 65 34...

Page 4: ...Machine or cycle fault Control Station E stop Reset Self Adjustment lock function Front Guard doors with key interlock switch Bottom tape head tilt up lever Main Air Supply Manual and solenoid air shut off valves Air filters Main Controls Enclosure Main Electrical Power Shut off Top tape head lift switch Conveyor drive test Side belt conveyor and top tapehead pressure force adjustment Bottom tape ...

Page 5: ... when the machine is cycling A air line size is recommended One of the most common causes of inconsistent machine performance is inadequate air supply Therefore meeting machine air requirements is important to assure satisfactory operation The BEL 180 is equipped with both solenoid and manual compressed air shut off dump valves and a filter regulator which should be checked daily to ensure that th...

Page 6: ... be out of the way using a switch on the main controls enclosure 1 With the machine power turned on and all the guard doors closed turn the TAPE HOLDER selector switch on the main control panel to UP The top tape head holder will raise it to its maximum height and lock in position making the bottom tape head accessible The green light on top of the machine will flash quickly indicating that the ma...

Page 7: ... head from the holder 4 To lower the bottom head back down into the machine frame use the lever to take the weight of the head and pull the latch pin out to release the lever arm 5 Once the tape has been changed or the tapehead has been remounted in the bottom holder and the guard doors closed turn the TAPE HOLDER selector switch to DOWN and push the RESET button to lower the holder back down into...

Page 8: ...power or open a guard door to shut off the machine The top tape roll can be changed in this position 2 On the top tape head both the front and rear pins head engage in key shaped slots Drop the head in and then push it back in its holder to engage in retainer clips Please consult the tape head manual for instructions on the mounting of tape rolls and the proper threading of tape through the applic...

Page 9: ...ators for the top tape head and conveyor grip are on the left hand side of the machine next to the pneumatic air supply and solenoid control valves The right hand regulator controls the top tape head downward force To adjust the downward force of the top tapehead have the machine in Ready mode and use a screwdriver to manually actuate the right hand end valve on the manifold so that the pressure i...

Page 10: ...n the conveyor case width adjustment mechanism The regulator for the width adjustment is on the left hand side of the machine behind the main control enclosure at the outfeed end Use just enough pressure to center and drive the case effectively On soft sided cases it will prevent the case and product from being squeezed unnecessarily The recommended pressure range is about 40 PSI The left hand reg...

Page 11: ...p tapehead holder will rise until the roller no longer contacts the case and allow it to be pusher further into the sealer There is a pin that rises through the bottom sensor plate that limits how far the case can be pushed into the machine Top tapehead holder nose roller Case infeed position limit pin 2 The top tapehead will drop down until it senses the top of the case and the conveyor side belt...

Page 12: ...tion and saves wear on the machine adjustment mechanisms when running several cases of uniform size 1 As shown on the on machine instructions push the MODE button on the machine control so that it is illuminated 2 Run the first case through as you would in Random Mode as described above The machine will go through the same self adjusting procedure but once it has adjusted to the case size it will ...

Page 13: ...ndom Mode or to measure a new uniform case size push the MODE button so that its light is off The machine adjustments will return to their home positions in Random Mode 4 To repeat the measurement process for a new uniform case push the MODE button again so that it is lit and present the next case as in step 2 65 34 5 4 21 10 ...

Page 14: ...ated 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 lines down the cas...

Page 15: ...ive formulations for good initial bond and permanent 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 SAFETY CAUTION Tape Head knife is very sharp Ensure the following...

Page 16: ...d is not tilted to one side Obstructions Look for obstructions that could be pushing the tape off center Problem Tape 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 t...

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