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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 48mm [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 25mm open end wrench.
2. Turn tape drum shaft in or out to center the tape
web (use 5mm 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 5-1 – Tape Latch Alignment
Figure 5-2 – Tape Web Alignment
Figure 5-3 – Tape Drum Friction Brake
(Adjustments continued on next page.)
5mm Hex
Wrench
Shaft
25mm Hex
Wrench
Adjustment Nut,
Tape Drum Brake
AccuGlide 3 - 2" - NA 2012 January
WARNING
• To reduce the risk associated with
shear, pinch, and entanglement
hazards:
- Turn air and electrical supplies off
associated equipment before perform-
ing 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