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Tape Drum Friction Brake – Figure 5-3
The tape drum friction brake on each taping head is
pre-set for normal operation to prevent tape roll over
travel. Should tension adjustment be required, turn
the self-locking nut on the shaft to vary
compression of the spring. Turn the nut clockwise
to increase the braking force, and
counterclockwise to decrease the braking force.
Adjust brake to minimum tension to prevent
excessive tape roll over travel.
Tape Latch Alignment – Figure 5-1
The Latching tape drum assembly is pre-set to
accommodate 48 mm [2 inch] wide tape. The tape
drum assembly is adjustable to provide alignment of
narrower tapes.
To move the latch to a position that corresponds to a
new tape core width (Figure 5-1):
1. Remove screw from the latch.
2. Move to the latch to the position that
corresponds to the tape core width.
3. Replace screw in the new latch location.
To adjust or center the tape width on the centerline
of the taping head, and therefore box center seam,
(Figure 5-2):
1. Loosen the locking hex nut behind tape drum
bracket on tape drum shaft. Use an adjustable
wrench or 25 mm open end wrench.
2. Turn tape drum shaft in or out to center the tape
web (use 5 mm hex wrench).
3. Tighten locking hex nut to secure the adjustment.
No other components require adjustment for tape
web alignment.
Note – Excess braking force will cause poor tape
application and may lead to tape tabbing on the
trailing tape leg.
Adjustments
Figure 5-2 – Tape Web Alignment
Figure 5-1 – Tape Latch Alignment
Figure 5-3 – Tape Drum Friction Brake
•To reduce the risk associated with shear,
pinch, and entanglement hazards:
−Turn air and electrical supplies off on
associated equipment before performing any
adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the
machine or taping heads
−Never attempt to work on the taping head or
load tape while the box drive system is
running
WARNING