Wexxar WF-10T, Operation And Service Manual

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WF-10T Case Former Component Identification
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3.1
Major Components
1) Calipers
The Caliper is located at the infeed end of the magazine between the magazine assembly and
the injector. The gap between the case injector and the calipers forms the caliper slot, which
permits the separation of one case at a once. The width of the caliper slot is factory-set
according to each client’s specific requirements and cannot be adjusted.
2) Case Blank Pushers (Magazine Pushers)
The Case Blank Pushers are arms that apply a constant horizontal pressure to the cases in the
hopper, holding case blanks upright and assisting in moving them forward towards the case
separator by means of gravity.
3) Case Separator
Located at the bottom end of the hopper, the Case Separator opposes the magazine pushers in
order to hold the stacked cases securely. The upwards motion of the case separator moves the
end case UP into the caliper slot, separating it from the rest of the stacked cases.
4) Control Panel Enclosure/Electrical Panel Enclosure
Mounted on the operator’s side of the machine, the Control Panel Enclosure has the touchscreen
interface (HMI: Human Machine Interface) and any other buttons and switches for operating the
machine. It houses the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and other electrical components.
All electrically operated user controls with the exception of the auxiliary emergency stops are
located on the door of this enclosure.
5) DC Power Supply
The DC Power Supply is a device that delivers 24V DC power for the machine’s control system.
6) Discharge (Outfeed) Conveyor
The Discharge Conveyor advances cases to the next operation after case forming. This
conveyor is not included with the machine; it can be included as an option, or it can be supplied
by the customer.
7) Dome
The Dome is a small, partly spherical component mounted on jawplates above the pins. The
dome helps position the case material for proper insertion of the pins into the corrugate flutes for
secure holding.
8) Drivebelts (Side-belt Conveyor)
Two Drivebelts receive cases from the carriage and transport them past the tape applicator head
and out to the (optional) discharge conveyor.
9) Electrical Disconnect
The Electrical Disconnect is the electrical control panel’s main power switch, which can be
padlocked OFF for safety.
10) Filter-Regulator
Mounted on the operator’s side of the machine, the Filter-Regulator component filters and
controls incoming compressed air.
11) Flap Folders
The Flap Folders fold the bottom case flaps so that they are ready for sealing. They are
composed of the rear flap folder ‘kicker arm’, the passive center ski, and two major flap folders.