Chapter 4
Installation & Setting-up Operation
ITW Dynatec
Apex Slot Die Applicator, Manual #40-47, Rev. 10.16
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3. Make the electrical connection as follows:
Make the connection from the hose to the applicator by connecting the female
connector of the hose to the male connector of the applicator.
Connect all cables of the equipment components according to the electrical
schematics (e.g. ASU, Hoses, Applicators, etc.).
4. Install the air line onto the air inlet port on the solenoid valve.
CAUTION
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Do not use lubricating oil with the air supply as applicators are lubricated at the
factory and do not require lubrication when used in production. Where oil is
present in the air supply, a coalescing filter must be installed between the
standard air regulator/ filter and the applicator (Coalescing filter, Dynatec PN
100055 (see Appendix) removes mist, oil and particles down to meet the quality
class according to ISO 8573-1 standard, see Chapter 4.3 Quality of compressed
air).
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In any case the air has to be clean and dry! See advice in chapter 4.3 Quality of
compressed air.
5. It is advisable to check the temperature of the applicator. This can be done through
the temperature readout of the adhesive supply unit. Surface temperature may be
checked with a separate pyrometer and surface probe or with a dial thermometer.
Turn the system power switch ON. Permit the applicator to warm up at least 15
minutes (5 minutes for module change) before reading temperature.
6. Purge the applicator of air and oil. Turn the applicator ON electrically and
pneumatically.
WARNING HIGH PRESSURE
During the purging procedure, hot adhesive and oil can come out of the head
under high pressure. Wear safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing.
WARNING HIGH PRESSURE
Use a stable, deep container to collect hot-melt adhesive and/ or oil.
7. Place a heat resistant container under the module to collect the material that drains
from the applicator. Manually open the solenoid valve by pushing (with a small
screwdriver or other tool) the purge button located on the solenoid coil. Continue to
hold in the purge button until all air and oil have drained and only adhesive flows from
the module.
8. Interconnect the components with the foreseen Profibus (or EtherNet, etc.) interface
cables (if applicable).
Three Hose Inlets on Service Block
Four Hose Inlets on Service Block
End
Inlet
End
Inlet
Service
Block
Bottom
Inlet
End
Inlet
Side
Inlet
Side
Inlet
Top Inlet
Filter Block