Pack201 | Operator Instructions | Section 3
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Problem: A Crimper is not being heated.
Possible Cause
Solution
The crimper heating element connections are loose
Tighten the heating element connections�
The crimper thermocouple connections are loose
Tighten the thermocouple connections�
The crimper temperature controller connections are
loose
Have a qualified electrician tighten the temperature controller
connections�
The crimper heating element is faulty
Replace the heating element�
The crimper thermocouple is faulty
Replace the heating element containing the thermocouple�
The crimper temperature controller is faulty
Have a qualified electrician replace the temperature control
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ler�
Faulty solid state relay�
Using the electrical schematics, have a qualified electrician
check it out and/or consult Bosch�
The crimper collector ring assembly is faulty�
Have a qualified electrician check the collector rings and
brushes and replace if necessary�
Problem: Product jams in the forming area and/or the cutting head.
Possible Cause
Solution
The product is moving slower than the film — the
infeed pitch is shorter than the product length
Enter the correct infeed pitch and package length values�
Problem: The product not placed consistently inside package — it wanders or drifts inside package.
Possible Cause
Solution
The film is moving faster than the product when
they enter the former — the infeed pitch is shorter
than the package length
Enter a larger infeed pitch value and/or a smaller package
length value�
Problem: Cutoff fails to remain constant when running registered sealing material.
Possible Cause
Solution
Electric eye not operating properly�
Check registration eye setup and operation�
Registration marks on the material not printed cor-
rectly�
Check the material for proper spacing between the registra-
tion marks� Replace the sealing material if necessary�
Material is slipping in the finwheels.
Check finwheel gap setting.
Problem: Package is crushed on the leading edge.
Possible Cause
Solution
Pause is set incorrectly�
Change the pause offset in the function list�
Problem: Sealing material snaps in the crimpers as they close.
Possible Cause
Solution
Pause is set incorrectly
Change the pause offset in the function list�
Problem: Endseal crimpers hit product when closing
Possible Cause
Solution
Infeed is out of time�
Change the product offset in the functions list�
Pause is set incorrectly�
Change pause offset in the function list�