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 98607 1-360-834-2345 1-800-426-1000 (USA & Canada) PART NUMBER 520868 3 of 4 sections of Part Number 517334 1
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
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
Knifeholder Components Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder 21 20 1 19 1. 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 18 2 17 3 16 15 4 5 14 6 13 12 7 11 8 10 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
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
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
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
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
Spare Parts Control Body 1 2 29 28 27 44 18 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 10 1112 43 30 31 32 42 41 17 16 14 13 15 9 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 9
Spare Parts Control Body Valve Head Body Spare Part Number Class I Class II Class III 1 E-clip, Stroke Stop Rod 130153 131145 131145 2 Depth Adjustment Lock Nut 130339 130105 130105 3 Depth Adjustment Knob 130338 130104 130104 4 Nylon Washer 133658 133663 133663 5 Stroke Return Spring 130337 131200 131200 6 Hose Barb Fitting 128230 128230 128230 7 O-ring, Function Control Knob 130827 130136 130136 8 Function Control Knob 130431 134030 134030 9 Socket Head Capscrew 130341 130150 130469 10 Centering Pin 130137 130137 130137 11 Color Disc 130346 130138 130138 12 Window Disc 130347 130139 130139 13 Valve Head Assembly 518678 518153 518152 14 O-ring, Body Gasket 126119 130142 130474 15 O-ring, Stop Rod Bushing 126119 126194 126194 16 O-ring, Auto-lock Brake Shoe 130136 126193 126193 17 Adjustable Gib 130334 130116 130463 18 Auto-Lock Brake Shoe 130335 130115 130464 19 O-ring, Brake Piston 130186 130141 130472 20 Brake Piston 130318 130117 130459 21 E-clip, Brake Lock Screw 130153 130153 130153 22 O-ring, Brake Piston Cap 130186 130141 130472 23 Brake Piston Cap 130321 130118 130460 24 Socket Head Capscrew 130145 130145 130467 25 O-ring, Brake Lock Screw 126119 126119 126119 26 Manual Position Lock 130119 130119 130119 Main Body Spare Part Number Class I Class II Class III 27 Stroke Stop Rod 130327 132998 132998 28 Traverse Bearing 130344 130122 130122 29 Pinion Shaft 130343 130121 130465 30 Rod Guide Bushing 130324 130124 130461 31 Socket Setscrew 130304 130148 130148 32 Rod Guide Bushing Insert N/A 131325 131234 33 Socket Head Capscrew 130325 130144 130468 34 O-ring, Piston 130939 130143 130473 35 Piston 130326 130120 130462 36 Cant Angle Key, 0-degree 131730 131742 131753 37 Cartridge Wedge Lock 131695 131756 131756 38 Wedge Lock Screw 131896 131920 131925 39 Wedge Lock Screw Plate 131694 131696 131696 40 Socket Head Capscrew 130163 130467 130467 41 Traverse Knob Cover w/logo 130345 130131 130758 42 Traverse Knob 130342 130123 130123 43 Socket Setscrew 130304 130304 130304 44 Main Body Assembly 518682 518156 518155 To order spare parts call: 1-360-834-2345; 1-800-426-1000 (USA & Canada) 10
Spare Parts Crush Cartridge Crush Slitting Class I, II, III 14 15 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 11
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 130247 130184 130184 2 Blade Guard 130240 130263 130809 3 Safety Lock Pin 134199 132680 132680 4 Safety Lock 131605 131757 131757 5 Safety Lock Spring 131604 131758 131758 6 Blade Strut Assembly 130239 130256 130804 7 Socket Head Capscrew 130248 130168 130467 8 Blade Clamp 130242 130262 130808 9 Bearing Nut 130245 130260 130806 10 Flat Head Socket Capscrew 132371 130182 130815 11 Bearing Retainer 130243 130259 130259 12 Bearing 130246 130261 130261 13 Bearing Shaft 130244 130257 130805 14 Knife Blade 129835 129839 129876 15 Bearing Hub 130241 130258 130807 To order spare parts call: 1-360-834-2345; 1-800-426-1000 (USA & Canada) 12
SPECIAL SERVICES (800) 426-1000; (360) 834-2345; Fax: (360) 834-5865 Customer Service in North America (800) 426-1000; Fax: (360) 834-5865 Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. For information, call our in-house service personnel. International Customer Service (360) 834-2345; Fax: (360) 834-5865 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 98607 USA Phone: 360.834.2345 Fax: 360.834.5865 Email: marketing@tidland.com Web site: www.tidland.com In the United Kingdom Tidland (UK) Ltd. 70-72, Manchester Road Denton, Manchester UK M34 3PR Phone: 161.320.2000 Fax: 161.320.4513 Email: lesley@tidland-fife.co.uk In Germany Tidland GmbH Siemenstrasse 13-15 D-48683 Ahaus Germany Telefon: 02561-6880 Fax: 02561-6495 Email: info@tidland.de Tidland Products are also manufactured in: Keene, NH, USA Sao Paulo, Brazil Sydney, Australia Tokyo, Japan Mumbai, India 13
Training and Educational Literature (800) 426-1000; (360) 834-2345; Fax: (360) 834-5865 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) 426-1000; (360) 834-2345; Fax: (360) 834-5865 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 130796 Class II 130788 Class III 130822 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: 132084 '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: 132146 '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: 128363 14
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 1008 70-72, Manchester Road Siemensstrasse 13-15 Keene, NH U.S.A. Camas, WA 98607 Denton, Manchester D-48683 Ahaus Sao Paulo, Brazil FIFE CORPORATION U.S.A. UK M34 3PR Germany Sydney, Australia MAGNETIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. Phone: 1-800-426-1000 Phone: 161.320.2000 Telefon: 02561-6880 Tokyo, Japan TALIS INTERNATIONAL,LLC 1-360-834-2345 Fax: 161.320.4513 Fax: 02561-6495 Mumbai, India TIDLAND CORPORATION Fax: 1-360-834-5865 Email: lesley@tidland-fife.co.uk Email: info@tidland.de Email: marketing@tidland.com Web Site: www.tidland.com 1999 Tidland Corporation Rights reserved to amend technical details without notice 520868 of 517334 November 1999 15