Service manual

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MACHINE TERMS

DEFINITION OF MACHINE TERMS

AIR BLAST JETS:

The flexible air blast jets press-fit into the inside face of the vacuum grid and can be re-arranged to provide

an air stream pattern that transfers labels of various sizes and shapes to the product. The air jets are

connected via a manifold to the output of the “Air Blast” solenoid valve located in the valve bank. The

filter regulator assembly mounted upstream of the value controls the air pressure to this solenoid valve.

The duration of the air blast is controlled by the “Air Blast Time” function. Refer to the setup procedures

for instructions.

NOTE: Any unused air jet tubes should be inserted into the storage block at the rear of the blow box.

AIR ASSIST TUBE:

The air assist tube is a small stainless steel tube mounted on the underside of the peel edge. It helps to

separate the label from the liner as it is being dispensed onto the blow box or tamp label pad for

application.

APPLICATOR BLOW BOX NOSE:

The blow box applicator nose is used for dispensing labels via the air blow application. The blow box

creates a vacuum to hold the label to the vacuum grid until it is dispensed onto the product. The nose

assembly is easily converted from left-hand to right-hand and vice versa using the same parts. Also, the

blow box nose assembly can be interchanged with the merge or tamp applicator nose assembly.

APPLICATOR MERGE NOSE:

The merge applicator nose is used for dispensing labels via the wipe on/merge application. A label is

dispensed from the peel edge and the brush wipes the label onto the product as it is traveling past the

applicator. The merge applicator nose is easily converted from left-hand to right-hand and vice versa using

the same parts. Also, the merge nose assembly can be interchanged with the air blow or tamp nose

assembly.

APPLICATOR TAMP NOSE:

The tamp applicator nose is used for dispensing labels via the air blast/tamping application. A label is

dispensed from the peel edge onto the label pad. The air cylinder extends the tamp assembly to the product

and the label is applied with an air blast. The tamp extend and retract times are configured during

applicator setup. The tamp applicator nose is easily converted from left-hand to right-hand and vice versa

using the same parts. Also, the tamp nose assembly can be interchanged with the air blow or merge nose

assembly.