Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder MAINTENANCE MANUAL Crush Cartridge Class I, II, III Crush Slitting

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1 Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder MAINTENANCE MANUAL Crush Cartridge Class I, II, III Crush Slitting Please read and understand all the instructions before you start to maintain the Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder. For information, contact: Tidland Corporation P.O. Box 1008 Camas, WA (USA & Canada) PART NUMBER of 4 sections of Part Number

2 Table of Contents Knifeholder Safety.2 Knifeholder Components. 3 Blade Replacement/Changing Blades...4 A. To Remove Blade Cartridge. 4 B. To Replace Blade Cartridge...4 C. To Remove Knife Blade..5 D. To Replace Knife Blade..5 Changing the Cant Angle Key.6 A. To Remove Cant Angle Key..6 B. To Replace Cant Angle Key.. 6 Troubleshooting.7 Spare Parts, Control Body.. 8 Spare Parts, Crush Cartridge, Crush Slitting..10 Special Services..12 Recommended Accessories..13 2

3 KNIFEHOLDER SAFETY IMPORTANT! Read and understand all instructions before operating the knifeholder. Failure to follow instructions may cause the knifeholder to function incorrectly and cause serious injury. The Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder is intended to be used to produce a slit when used with a driven anvil system, and there is no other intended purpose. While operating the knifeholder, follow all existing plant safety instructions and/or requirements. Always wear stainless steel protective gloves when changing or removing the knife blade. Keep fingers clear of the blade edge at all times.! WARNING Sharp knives may cause severe bodily injury. Keep clear. Do not put hands in machines. Keep hands away from knife blades at all times. Compliance with Federal, State, and local safety regulations is your responsibility. Be familiar with them and always work safely. 3

4 Knifeholder Components Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder Manual Position Lock 2. Locking Gib 3. Auto-Lock Brake Shoe 4. Dovetail Mount 5. Pinion Gear 6. Rod Guide Bushing 7. Cant Angle Key 8. Strut 9. Knife Blade 10. Blade Guard 11. Socket Head Capscrew 12. Socket Head Capscrew 13. Wedge Lock Screw 14. Traverse Knob 15. Main Body 16. Valve Body 17. Gib Mounting Screws 18. Function Control Knob 19. Hose Barb Fitting 20. Depth Adjustment Knob 21. Depth Adjustment Lock Nut Specifications 9 Class I Class II Class III Knife Blade Diameter 3.5" (90mm) 5.91" (150mm) 7.87" (200mm) Minimum Slit 1" (25.40mm) 2" (50.80mm) 3" (76.20mm) Typical Maximum Speed* 3, 500 fpm 5,500 fpm 8,000 fpm Maximum Suggested Operating Air Pressure** (1,000 mpm) (1,677 mpm) (2,439 mpm) 120psi (8.3 bar) 90psi (6.2 bar) 33psi (2.3 bar) *Note: Actual speed is dependent on application and material **Note: Exceeding Maximum Operating Air Pressure may result in rapid loss of blade life. 4

5 BLADE REPLACEMENT / CHANGING BLADES A. To Remove Blade Cartridge: 1. Turn the function control knob to red (stop). 2. Loosen the wedge lock screw by turning counter-clockwise (1-3 rotations). 3. Press and hold down the latch pin and slide the blade cartridge off the cant angle key. Wedge Lock Screw Cant Angle Key B. To Replace Blade Cartridge: Latch Pin 1. Press and hold down the latch pin and slide the blade cartridge back onto the cant angle key. Blade Cartridge 2. Release the latch pin. Note: The latch pin will "snap" in place when the blade cartridge is in the correct position. 3. Tighten the wedge lock screw by turning clockwise until firmly snug. 5

6 C. To Remove the Knife Blade 1. Remove blade cartridge. See 'To Remove Blade Cartridge'. 2. Using a 3mm Allen wrench, remove the four (4) capscrews that hold each blade guard. safety lock pin roll pin safety lock spring blade strut 3. Remove both blade guards. 4. Using a 4mm Allen wrench, remove the two (2) socket head capscrews that hold each axle retainer in place. 5. Remove both axle retainers. axle assembly, (knife blade & blade clamp) socket head capscrew, blade guard 6. Remove the axle assembly. 7. Loosen the three (3) socket head capscrews and remove the blade clamp. 8. Remove knife blade. socket head capscrew, blade clamp axle retainer blade guard socket head capscrew, axle retainer D. To Replace Knife Blade 1. Align the knife blade with the blade clamp. 2. Tighten the three (3) socket head capscrews. 3. Replace both axle retainers onto the axle assembly. 4. Using a 4mm Allen wrench, secure the two (2) socket head capscrews per side. 5. Replace the blade guards. 6. Secure the blade guards using a 3mm Allen wrench to tighten the capscrews. 6

7 CHANGING THE CANT ANGLE KEY Note: Crush slitting requires a 0 degree cant angle key. To Remove the Cant Angle Key: 1. Remove the blade cartridge from the knifeholder, and set aside. See 'To Remove Blade Cartridge'. 2. Remove the two M5 socket head capscrews from the wedge lock assembly. 3. Slide the wedge lock assembly out of the knifeholder control body while supporting the cant angle key. socket head capscrews 4. Remove both the wedge lock assembly and the cant angle key. wedge lock assembly piston junction cant angle key To Replace the Cant Angle Key: 1. Inspect the cant angle key and note that the hole through its stem is machined on an incline. Make sure to replace the cant angle key with the higher hole to the front. 2. Insert the cant angle key into the bottom hole of the piston. Leave an 1/8-inch (3.18mm) space between the cant angle key and the piston. Hold in place. 3. Adjust the wedge lock assembly to obtain the following dimensions. Flat side up Class I Class II Class III A no gap no gap 3/8" (9.53mm) A 4. Hold the wedge lock assembly with the flat side up. 5. Insert the wedge lock assembly through the front hole of the piston and the hole in the cant angle key stem. This allows the wedge lock to draw in the cant angle key. 6. Replace and tighten the two M5 socket head capscrews. 7. Replace the blade cartridge. See 'To Replace Blade Cartridge'. 7

8 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The slit edge is fuzzy Slit line is not straight Short Blade Life Heavy dust production Dull blade Blade incorrectly reground Heavy vibration at higher speeds Knifeholder is loose on the guidebar Radial play too loose, allowing top blade to oscillate Knife blade wobbles due to worn bearings Knifeholder is loose on the guidebar Blade incorrectly reground Air pressure too great Heavy vibration at higher speeds Cant angle not true zero degrees Radial play too loose, allowing top blade to oscillate Anvil surface not smooth Dull blade Blade incorrectly reground Badly worn anvil Replace blade Regrind blade or replace Check for source of vibration Tighten the manual position lock, turn the function control knob to the green position Check the knife and anvil shaft for radial runout Replace bearings or loosen the locking gib Tighten the manual position lock, turn the function control knob to the green position Regrind blade or replace Check air pressure Check for source of vibration Check cant angle; replace cant angle key. Check alignment of the control body. Check the knife and anvil shaft for radial runout Check the anvil surface for damage Replace blade Regrind blade or replace Replace anvil 8

9 Spare Parts Control Body

10 Spare Parts Control Body Valve Head Body Spare Part Number Class I Class II Class III 1 E-clip, Stroke Stop Rod Depth Adjustment Lock Nut Depth Adjustment Knob Nylon Washer Stroke Return Spring Hose Barb Fitting O-ring, Function Control Knob Function Control Knob Socket Head Capscrew Centering Pin Color Disc Window Disc Valve Head Assembly O-ring, Body Gasket O-ring, Stop Rod Bushing O-ring, Auto-lock Brake Shoe Adjustable Gib Auto-Lock Brake Shoe O-ring, Brake Piston Brake Piston E-clip, Brake Lock Screw O-ring, Brake Piston Cap Brake Piston Cap Socket Head Capscrew O-ring, Brake Lock Screw Manual Position Lock Main Body Spare Part Number Class I Class II Class III 27 Stroke Stop Rod Traverse Bearing Pinion Shaft Rod Guide Bushing Socket Setscrew Rod Guide Bushing Insert N/A Socket Head Capscrew O-ring, Piston Piston Cant Angle Key, 0-degree Cartridge Wedge Lock Wedge Lock Screw Wedge Lock Screw Plate Socket Head Capscrew Traverse Knob Cover w/logo Traverse Knob Socket Setscrew Main Body Assembly To order spare parts call: ; (USA & Canada) 10

11 Spare Parts Crush Cartridge Crush Slitting Class I, II, III

12 Spare Parts Crush Cartridge Crush Slitting Class I, II & III Crush Cartridge Spare Part Number Crush Slitting Class I Class II Class III 1 Socket Head Capscrew Blade Guard Safety Lock Pin Safety Lock Safety Lock Spring Blade Strut Assembly Socket Head Capscrew Blade Clamp Bearing Nut Flat Head Socket Capscrew Bearing Retainer Bearing Bearing Shaft Knife Blade Bearing Hub To order spare parts call: ; (USA & Canada) 12

13 SPECIAL SERVICES (800) ; (360) ; Fax: (360) Customer Service in North America (800) ; Fax: (360) Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. For information, call our in-house service personnel. International Customer Service (360) ; Fax: (360) International customers may contact Tidland Corporation headquarters by telephone or fax. You are encouraged to contact your Tidland agent at your local regional service center. In the United States Tidland Corporation P.O. Box 1008 Camas, WA USA Phone: Fax: Web site: In the United Kingdom Tidland (UK) Ltd , Manchester Road Denton, Manchester UK M34 3PR Phone: Fax: In Germany Tidland GmbH Siemenstrasse D Ahaus Germany Telefon: Fax: Tidland Products are also manufactured in: Keene, NH, USA Sao Paulo, Brazil Sydney, Australia Tokyo, Japan Mumbai, India 13

14 Training and Educational Literature (800) ; (360) ; Fax: (360) Bladerunners Seminars, are one day workshops on shear slitting performance. These popular and informative seminars cover the variables that determine the best possible performance from your system. Workbook and course materials are provided. Call for information and to receive a schedule of seminars in your area. RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (800) ; (360) ; Fax: (360) Bench Fixture Tidland bench fixtures may be mounted at any angle and allow easy and safe offmachine blade changes and adjustments. Part Numbers: Class I Class II Class III Filet Glove (Stainless steel protective glove) This glove is made with woven metal fibers to provide protection from slicing-type hazards. Always work safely. Part Number: 'T' Handle Hex Wrenches, Metric This kit contains 2.5mm, 3mm, and 4mm long reach T handle Hex wrenches to perform standard adjustments and maintenance procedures required on Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholders. Part Number: 'L' Handle Hex Wrenches, Metric This kit contains 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm 'L' handle Hex wrenches to perform the standard adjustments and maintenance procedures on Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholders. Part Number:

15 In the United States In the United Kingdom In Germany Tidland products are COMPANIES OF Tidland Corporation Tidland (UK) Ltd. Tidland GmbH also manufactured in: P.O. Box , Manchester Road Siemensstrasse Keene, NH U.S.A. Camas, WA Denton, Manchester D Ahaus Sao Paulo, Brazil FIFE CORPORATION U.S.A. UK M34 3PR Germany Sydney, Australia MAGNETIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. Phone: Phone: Telefon: Tokyo, Japan TALIS INTERNATIONAL,LLC Fax: Fax: Mumbai, India TIDLAND CORPORATION Fax: Web Site: Tidland Corporation Rights reserved to amend technical details without notice of November