North American - ENG
Date Released:
05-22-18
3M-Matic
™
Accuglide 4 - 2 and 3 Inch Taping Head - Type 11800
Page 15
44-0009-2146-8 / ECO# 0078045
Applying Mechanism Spring
The applying mechanism spring
(
Figure 5-3)
, controls applying/
bu
ffi
ng roller pressure on box and
returns the mechanism to reset position.
The spring pressure is pre-set but is
adjustable.
To determine Spring Tension Setting,
See
Figure 5-3
.
One-Way Tension Roller - Figure 5-4
The main tape tension adjustment is
made at the one-way tension roller.
The one-way tension roller a
ff
ects the
amount of tension or force required to
pull the tape. This adjustment will a
ff
ect
wipe-down and cut-o
ff
characteristics.
The trouble shooting section of this
manual will help diagnose improperly
adjusted tension. To increase tension,
tighten the center nut clockwise and
to decrease tension turn the nut
counter-clockwise.
Tape Roll Brake - Figure 5-5
The nut and spring on the tape roll hub
controls an adjustable friction brake
that should be used to prevent over-
spinning of the tape roll and adjusted to
provide a minimum of resistance against
tape pull. To increase tension, tighten
the center nut clockwise and to decrease
tension turn the nut counter-clockwise.
Figures 5-5 and 5-6
- A yellow sticker
showing 3 indication levels can be used
with circular plate below the center nut
to determine tension levels.
0-1: Light / 1-2: Medium / 2-3: Strong
Important:
Tape tension is a
ff
ected by a variety of
factors. Incorrectly set tension levels
can result in poor tape application.
The troubleshooting section of this
manual describes potential tension
problems
and
fi
xes.
Figure 5-4 One-Way Tension Roller
Figure 5-5 Tape Roll Brake
(adjustments
continued
on next page.)
Adjustments
(continued)
Tension Adjustment
Tape Roll Brake
Figure 5-3 Applying Mechanism Spring
Strong Application
• Over
fi
lled cartons
• Heavy cartons
• Double wall corrugate
boxes
• Very High speed
operations
(over 150 ft/min)
Normal Application
• Most taping applications
• Normal sealer speeds
Light Application
• Light carton entry
• Under-
fi
lled or soft cartons
• Re-shipper cases
• Light weight corrugated boxes
• Machines with low drive force
(worn belts, bottom belt driven)