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Installation
1. The box conveying system must positively propel
the box in a continuous motion, not exceeding
0.40 m/s [80 feet per minute], past the taping
head assembly since the box motion actuates
the taping mechanism.
2. If a pusher or cleated conveyor is being used,
steps should be taken in the conveyor design to
prevent the pusher from contacting the
applying or buffing roller arms resulting in
damage to the taping head.
Receiving And Handling
After the taping head assembly has been
unpackaged, examine the unit for damage that might
have occurred during transit. If damage is evident,
file a damage claim immediately with the
transportation company and also notify your 3M
Representative.
Installation Guidelines
The taping head assembly can be used in converting
existing or in custom made machinery.
It can be mounted for top taping or bottom taping.
Refer to "Box Size Capacities," as well as Figure 2-1
in the Specifications section, for the following points
in making such installations:
4. Mounting studs are provided with the taping
head, but special installations may require
alternate means for mounting.
5. Box hold-down or guide skis should be provided
and the taping head mounted so that the side
plates are 6 mm [1/4 inch] maximum away from
the ski surface on which the box rides.
Tape Leg Length
Taping heads are factory set to apply standard
70 mm [2-3/4 inch] tape legs. The heads can be
converted to apply 50 mm [2 inch] tape legs if
desired but both upper and lower heads must be set
to apply the same tape leg length. See "Adjustments
– Changing Tape Leg Length From 70 to 50 mm
[2-3/4 to 2 Inches]."
Also, the conveyor speed at which the product
moves through the taping heads, affects the leading
and trailing tape leg length. See "Adjustments
section – Leading Tape Leg Length Adjustment."
Tape Width Adjustment
Taping heads are factory set to apply 48 mm [2 inch]
wide tape. If it is necessary to align the tape or to
apply narrower tapes, refer to "Adjustments – Tape
Web Alignment" for set-up procedure.
Note – AccuGlide™ 2+ STD Upper Taping Head
is supplied with a buffing arm guard. Adjustments
to this guard may be required to install the taping
head into some older design 3M-Matic™ case
sealers.
3. Figure 2-1 illustrates the typical mounting
relationship for opposing taping head assemblies
to allow taping of box heights down to 90 mm [3-
1/2 inches]. To tape box heights down to 70
mm [2-3/4 inches], the taping heads must be
completely staggered so only one tape seal
is being applied at one time.
•To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards:
−Keep hands and fingers away from tape cutoff blades under orange blade guards. The blades are
extremely sharp
WARNING
Important – Always conduct a hazard review to
determine appropriate guarding requirements
when the installation is in an application other
than 3M-Matic(TM) equipment
•To reduce the risk associated with muscle
strain:
−Use proper body mechanics when removing
or installing taping heads that are moderately
heavy or may be considered awkward to lift
CAUTION