Specifications

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1.4.8 Pinch Wheel Maintenance
Pinch wheels are critical to the Axxis HS material handling performance. They should be inspected
for wear regularly and cleaned as needed. This will prolong the performance & life of the pinch
wheels, however, in normal use the pinch wheels will need to be replaced in time.
The pinch wheels may need replacing when media does not track properly after guide alignment
has been veried. For best tracking results, pinch wheels should be replaced as a SET.
Visually Inspect Rubber Wheel
The rubber wheel should not have any cracks or at spots. It should be securely fastened to the
aluminum hub of the wheel. The transition from the at surface of the wheel to the “sidewall” edges
of the wheel should be sharp and not rounded.
Inspect Wheel Bearings
1. Raise the pinch wheel handle to lift the pinch wheels.
2. Spin each wheel one at a time. Listen to the sound the bearing makes.
A dry sound indicates the wheels need replacing.
Pinch wheels are available from the online store at www.allendatagraph.com.