ITW Dynatec
Chapter 5
Maintenance and Repair Notes
Page 44
Apex Slot Die Applicator, Manual #40-47, Rev. 10.16
5.3 Replacement of Module
WARNING
Heed all security advices given in chapter 5.1.
Maintenance and repair work is only permitted for skilled personnel!
Always wear safety shoes, heat-resistant protective gloves, safety goggles
and protective clothing that cover all vulnerable parts of the body while
working on the heated unit! Risk of injury or severe burns!
During this procedure, hot adhesive can come out of the Applicator
under high pressure.
Components and adhesive are hot when this procedure is being done.
Take every precaution to prevent the material and hot surfaces from
contacting the skin.
NOTE:
The stroke for standard modules is factory set to 0.3 mm ± 0.05 mm (0.012” ±
0.002”) and for high-flow module to 0.6 mm ± 0.05 mm (0.012” ± 0.002”).
NOTE:
For the replacement, see module illustrations in Chapter 8.
1. The Applicator must be at operating temperature.
2. Turn the ASU’s pump/ motor OFF.
3. Switch the unit pressureless.
4. Place a heat-resistant catchment container/underlay under the Applicator.
Hot adhesive may come out!
5. Remove the air connections and the solenoid valve.
6. Loosen the 4 screws of the module and remove the module.
7. Lubricate the module O-rings with O-ring lube (PN N07588).
8. Clean the adhesive residuals from module hole in Applicator.
9. Insert the module and fasten it with its 4 screws.
10. Re-connect the solenoid valve and the air connections.
After finishing the maintenance or repair works:
Remove all materials and tools used during the repair or maintenance from the
workspace of the unit.
Connect the compressed air supply.
Continue production.
