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Operator's Manual

Fold System
multipli 35

Mathias Bäuerle GmbH · Gewerbehallestraße 7-11

D-78112 St.Georgen · Telefon (07724) 882-0 · Telefax (07724) 882-111

Internet: http://www.mbfold.de · E-mail: [email protected]

www.WhitakerBrothers.com

Summary of Contents for Multipli 35

Page 1: ...anual Fold System multipli 35 Mathias B uerle GmbH Gewerbehallestra e 7 11 D 78112 St Georgen Telefon 07724 882 0 Telefax 07724 882 111 Internet http www mbfold de E mail center mbfold de www Whitaker...

Page 2: ...on 21 Setting the Format 22 Setting Sheet Separation 23 Setting the Air 23 Front Paper Stop 27 Setting the Sheet Gap 28 Positioning the Paper Stack 28 11 Air Feeder PBA 35 29 Principle of Operation 29...

Page 3: ...tch Counter 59 Description 60 Operating Modes 62 Continuous Suction Streamfeed 62 Control of Sheet Gap 63 Total Counter 64 Permanent Counter 64 Setting the Batch Count 65 Switching on the Batch Counte...

Page 4: ...neral Description Single fold Letter fold Accordion fold Double parallel fold Crossfold The infeed rollers 1 and 2 transport the sheet to be folded into the fold plate 4 As soon as it comes up against...

Page 5: ...t F35 or F32 0 3 kW 1st fold unit PBA 35 0 4 kW 2nd fold unit roller table 0 4 kW Pump 0 7 kW Ambient conditions Temperature 15 40 C Humidity 50 90 Net weight of machine 1st fold unit 35 2 F35 35 kg 1...

Page 6: ...d out only by skilled personnel authorized by the manufacturer or his representatives The interval between inspections including safety related functions depends on the machine usage For regular one s...

Page 7: ...s and designations are used in the manual to identify instructions of particular importance General instructions and special information on how to use the machine most efficiently Instructions designe...

Page 8: ...nd report the malfunction to the competent person Never make any modifications additions or conversions which might affect safety without the manufacturer s approval Adhere to prescribed intervals or...

Page 9: ...f the machine and a consistent quality Therefore it is important to clean the machine in regular intervals and above all to remove paper dust The interval between maintenance jobs depends on the workl...

Page 10: ...Operator s Manual multipli 35 General 12 Mathias B uerle GmbH www WhitakerBrothers com...

Page 11: ...of the persons working with the machines The machines are equipped with the following safety features Fixed cover at the fold roller infeed section 1 Swing up and removable noise covers 2 Safety hand...

Page 12: ...nfeed width 35 cm 2 1st buckle fold unit with 2 fold plates F Friction feeder F35 multipli 35 4 S 35 Infeed width 35 cm 4 1st fold unit with 4 fold plates S Air feeder without register table S32 multi...

Page 13: ...OPERATOR POSITIONS There is no fixed operator position at the machines The operator must move between the following positions 1 Feeder section for loading the unfolded paper 2 Fold unit for set up 3...

Page 14: ...Feeder F35 Mathias B uerle GmbH 17 9 FRICTION FEEDER F 35 Function The friction feeder F35 is especially suitable for separating uncoated and recycled papers When handling coated paper such as art or...

Page 15: ...anually fold a sample sheet length wise down the middle 7 Place the sample sheet 7 on the feed table in such a way that the fold is located roughly near the center of the feed roller Place the left fe...

Page 16: ...s position and use your other hand to slowly turn the setting disk 3 clockwise until you feel a slight resistance when pulling back the sheet The gap between feed and pressure roller is now set to the...

Page 17: ...still holding down the right side of the stack release the left side which will snap back to its original position The stack is fanned out slightly Repeat this procedure once or twice until the stack...

Page 18: ...drum can then separate the sheets from the bottom of the paper stack This principle has the advantage that paper can be reloaded continuously There is no need to stop the machine Description Component...

Page 19: ...They can be moved to a con venient position for tightening by lifting and then turning them Set the left air guide to half the paper width with the help of the scale 3 Tighten the knob and the lock le...

Page 20: ...can be changed to suit the different types of paper 1 2 4 Basic setting By turning the handwheel move the suction drum 3 to such a position that a row of suction holes is in the uppermost position 4...

Page 21: ...er stop For running light weight paper first try the setting as described under Basic Setting The inclination of the suction segment in this direction has the effect that the paper is wrapped around t...

Page 22: ...ed by means of air regulating valves This is necessary because heavy paper grades require more vacuum and air than light paper grades Valve for vacuum at the suction drum 1 Valve for air at the right...

Page 23: ...caution in the vicinity of the perforating and slitting knives They have sharp edges for proper function SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT Open the bleeder hole for setting the minimum effect Start the machi...

Page 24: ...rum 2 are exactly above the openings of the suction segment 3 Adjust the horizontal position of the front paper stop in such a way that it forms a vertical line 4 with the leading edge of the suction...

Page 25: ...exception of letter fold in fold plate 1 and 2 Large gap between sheets Turn the set screw 1 all the way counter clockwise by means of a 2 mm Allen key To be used when the sheet length in the first f...

Page 26: ...r stack This principle has the advantage that paper can be continuously reloaded with the machine running There is no need to stop the machine Description Components and operating elements of the air...

Page 27: ...can be moved to a convenient position for tightening by lifting and then turning them Set the right air guide 4 to half the paper width with the help of the scale Tighten the knob and the lock lever o...

Page 28: ...top can be changed to suit the different types of paper 1 2 4 Basic setting By turning the handwheel move the suction drum 3 to such a position that a row of suction holes is in the uppermost position...

Page 29: ...The inclination of the suction segment in this direction has the effect that the paper is wrapped around the suction drum 3 The sheets are easily separated from the stack and double sheets occur very...

Page 30: ...and rollers while the machine is running and the noise absorbing cover is open SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT Exercise caution in the vicinity of the perforating and slitting knives They have sharp edges...

Page 31: ...re exactly above the openings of the suction segment 3 Adjust the horizontal position of the front paper stop in such a way that it forms a vertical line 4 with the leading edge of the suction opening...

Page 32: ...of a 2 mm Allen key To be used when the sheet length in the first fold plate is larger than half the length of the unfolded sheet example letter fold in fold plate 1 and 2 The feed speed has no influ...

Page 33: ...r job should be removed to avoid wear of the belts It is recommended to use the following balls for paper grades below 60 GSM Plastic balls for paper grades from 60 to 150 GSM Plastic balls every four...

Page 34: ...Handwheel 4 Adjustment for folding speed 5 On Off switch MATHIAS B UERLE MATH IAS B UE RLE MATHIAS B UERLE multipli 35 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 On Off button only on machines with two fold un...

Page 35: ...lates are marked When installing them make sure that the fold plates are in the correct positions Position 1 only fold plates marked I Position 2 only fold plates marked II Position 3 only fold plates...

Page 36: ...n the positioning pins on the left and right hand side Check whether all pins are firmly engaged by turning the fold rollers by the handwheel Cutout 3 is for inserting fold plates in machines which we...

Page 37: ...ermines the position of the fold plates and of the deflec tors The original format determines the fold lengths to be set The fold length is the distance between the fold plate stop and the fold line L...

Page 38: ...1 198 2 99 3 0 35 4 only 4 0 35 4 only DIN A3 297 x 420 1 280 2 140 3 0 35 4 only 4 0 35 4 only Accordion Z fold DIN A4 210 x 297 1 99 2 100 3 0 35 4 only 4 0 35 4 only DIN A3 297 x 420 1 140 2 141 3...

Page 39: ...accordion folds fold plate stops should be set so they increase by 1 mm from one fold plate to the next Double parallel fold DIN A4 210 x 297 1 148 2 74 3 0 35 4 only 4 0 35 4 only DIN A3 297 x 420 1...

Page 40: ...r Bridge When a second fold unit is used a transfer bridge 3 is attached to the delivery of the first fold unit When the bridge is used for the first time check whether there is a drive gear 4 on the...

Page 41: ...type and number of balls depends on the format and the type of paper A minimum number of balls should always be used Balls not needed for a particular job should be removed to avoid wear of the belts...

Page 42: ...ollers are needed for achieving a clean fanned delivery They prevent the folded sheets from opening up on the delivery belt Loosen the knurled screw 6 by turning it counter clockwise Shift the hold do...

Page 43: ...ual multipli 35 Fanned Delivery 46 Mathias B uerle GmbH 14 FANNED DELIVERY A 35 This type of delivery order no 5 500 265 is equipped with an extended transport belt This feature increases the capacity...

Page 44: ...livery belt Loosen the knurled screw 1 by turning it counter clockwise Shift the hold down rollers in such a way that the distance 2 between the delivery shafts and hold down rollers corresponds to th...

Page 45: ...UE RLE MATHIAS B UERLE multipli 35 Place the properly fanned paper stack on the feed table Set the folding speed to medium speed If the machine is equipped with two fold units the second fold unit mu...

Page 46: ...LE MATHIAS B UERLE multipli 35 Set the folding speed to medium speed If the machine is equipped with two fold units the second fold unit must be set to a slower speed than the first fold unit Start th...

Page 47: ...h Operator Panel MATHIAS B UERL E MATHIA S B UER LE MATHIAS B UERLE multipli 35 Set the folding speed to medium speed If the machine is equipped with two fold units the second fold unit must be set to...

Page 48: ...e fine adjustment screw 1 1 A change in the folding speed also changes the fold length Therefore the set up speed must be maintained Skewed Folds Skewed out of square folds occur when the paper is fed...

Page 49: ...parallel to the fold rollers 2 Machines with roller table By turning the knurled screw 3 adjust the register rail of the roller table in such a way that the leading edge of the sheet is parallel to th...

Page 50: ...027 Perforating and slitting knives have sharp edges for proper function Exercise caution when removing and installing them SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT Before installing or removing scoring perforating...

Page 51: ...eeth Heavy paper long cuts few teeth There are two general types of perforations 1 Push through Push through perforations 9 100 231 and 9 100 232 run in the groove of a roller Make sure that the perfo...

Page 52: ...Upper ejector shaft subsequent fold in fold plate 1 or 3 Lower ejector shaft subsequent fold in fold plate 2 or 4 Scoring wheels with different widths are available for scoring depending on the paper...

Page 53: ...ect position run an unfolded sheet through the fold unit by turning the handwheel and marking the correct position of the tool on the sample sheet The perforating scoring and slitting tools are instal...

Page 54: ...f counter is to mark a pre settable number of sheets batch by creating a gap in the fanned delivery thus making it possible to separate the individual batches When removing the folded sheets from the...

Page 55: ...ved and that it is possible to start work immediately I I 0 0 A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 10 11 12 14 13 15 1 Display Total count and speed display 2 Analog display Sheet gap 3 Cancel key Clears the...

Page 56: ...3 4 Making adjustments on the operator panel is only possible when the main switch 2 is turned on Press the reset key 4 when the red LED 3 is on in the double sheet detection section of the counter Th...

Page 57: ...cate what mode is active at the moment Without control of sheet gap without batch counting Continuous Suction Streamfeed Display Total count Display Batch count active inactive LED for sheet feed indi...

Page 58: ...ing Display Total count Display Batch count active inactive LEDs for sheet feed and control of sheet gap indicate ready state With control of sheet gap with batch counting Display Total count Display...

Page 59: ...rasing the count by accident Permanent Counter The non resettable permanent counter which is integrated in the batch counter is important for the service technician This counter registers the total nu...

Page 60: ...log display come on Setting the Desired Number of Sheets one up Key Explanation Press the key several times until the correct number of sheets is shown in the display When working with a kicker the sm...

Page 61: ...or 1 one up 2 two up 3 three up Using this key set for one up two up or three up Pressing the plus key increases the number to 3 pressing the minus key reduces it to 1 Turn off the main switch The sel...

Page 62: ...of flashing LEDs in the analog display corresponds to a certain sheet gap Small sheet gap Only a few LEDs are on Large sheet gap Most LEDs are on The sheet gap can be changed with the machine running...

Page 63: ...button clears double sheet indication 8 On Off switch Operator panel Setting Switch on the operator panel 8 Turn on the double sheet detection with switch 1 The green LED 5 indicates that it is ready...

Page 64: ...detector the red and yellow LED may come on briefly This is normal and does not indicate a double sheet When a double sheet is detected while the machine is running the machine stops immediately LED d...

Page 65: ...31 32 No Possible Cause 1 Guide bracket set too narrow 2 Gap between feed and pressure roller too narrow 3 Infeed roller pressure insufficient or infeed roller worn 4 Hold down pressure too high 5 Fe...

Page 66: ...cross paper width 27 Ejector rollers worn 28 Paper feed irregular 29 Delivery belt is slack 30 Paper jam safety system has switched off the machine Remedy Narrow gap by turning setting disk Change hei...

Page 67: ...n at all 32 Sheet gap photodetector dirty Remedy Using a screwdriver reduce sensor sensi tivity at potentiometer of sheet gap photodetector until LED goes out Then check function of photodetector as f...

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