Continuous Band Sealer Instruction Manual Distributed By: Version 3.5 Last Updated: December 11, 2019 Sealer Sales | www.sealersales.com | Tel: 818-718-8818 | E-mail: contact@sealersales.
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General Information Thank you for purchasing our continuous band sealer. This owner’s manual contains information relating to your band sealer machine. The manual will provide you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment. Please fill in the information below. You will find the information on the machine identification plate.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3 Installation......................................................................................................... 8 Operating your Band Sealer ..........................................................................10 Maintenance ..........................
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Safety Instructions WARNING! Below are general safety precautions and warnings that should be understood prior to setting up or operating your equipment. Read and fully understand all instructions and warnings prior to using this unit. Your safety is most important! Failure to comply with procedures may result in serious injury or property damage. Remember: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L While machine is operating do not touch the heating and/or cooling blocks. Blocks will be extremely hot and may burn your hands. While machine is in operation, do not place fingers, tools, or other foreign objects on or into the machine. Do not touch any moving parts while machine is operating. Fingers may get caught in between the gears /pinch points and cause significant injury. Thermoplastic bags and material are hand fed into the machine.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Introduction Our band sealers are equipped with electronic temperature controllers and variable speed conveyors to seal all types of thermoplastic materials (PP, PE, stand up pouches, gusseted bags, moisture barrier bags, etc.). Seals are created using PTFE bands which maintain high seal quality and produce consistently strong, clean seals on all heat sealable bags. Because bags are placed on a conveyor system, the width of the bag does not matter.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Knurled pressure rolls with variable pressure adjustment PID digital temperature controller 0-300˚C (572˚F) with dual alphanumeric displays (target & current temperature) Motorized rubber conveyor with speed control Capable of speeds up to 394 inches/minute How Does the Band Sealer Work? Our band sealers are comprised of a stainless steel frame, speed adjusting mechanism, sealing temperature control system and transmission system.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Band Sealer Diagram Figure 1.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Getting to Know your Band Sealer 6
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Electrical Circuit Diagram Figure 3. Electrical Circuit Diagram.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Installation Important Read this manual carefully, and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance, or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available at your request. (Contact your distributor for this information.) Be very careful when operating, adjusting, or servicing this equipment. If in doubt, stop and obtain qualified help before proceeding.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 4. FRM-1120C Crate 3. Remove the protective plastic covering the machine. 4. Remove bolts holding machine to crate. Figure 5. Bolts locking FRM-1120C to crate. 5. Carefully check the contents against the spare parts list in the toolbox (see Spare Parts List on page Error! Bookmark not defined.). Once you have determined that all of the parts have arrived in good order set up can proceed.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Operating your Band Sealer Operation Set-up 1. Our machines are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Make sure the plug is wellconnected in the socket to ensure safe operation. 2. Make sure the circuit breaker is in the “ON” position. (Levers pointing up) 3. First time operation. Allow the machine to pre-heat by running at a low temperature for a few minutes. This would apply if the machine has not been in operation for a long time.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Operation Figure 7. Control Panel of FRM-1120C 1. Our machines are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Make sure the plug is wellconnected in the socket to ensure safe operation. 2. Make sure the circuit breaker is in the “ON” position. (Levers pointing up) 3. Turn Power, Heat (Seal), Fan, and Printer switches to the “On” position. Belts and conveyor will begin to move simultaneously. 4. Adjust the conveyor speed. 5.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L a. To set the temperature, press the button. The SV temperature will be displayed. The SP light will be on to show the SV temperature. b. Press the and button to change temperature setting. c. Press the button to save the temperature settings. d. Wait until the PV temperature matches the SV temperature which should take approximately 5-10 minutes. e. Check our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/sealersales) for a video demo. f.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 9. Emergency Stop – Press the emergency stop to turn off the machine. In order to restart the machine, you must release the emergency stop by turning the knob 120˚ clockwise. 10. To shut down, turn off the heater switch and allow the temperature of the machine to drop before turning off the power and fan switches. Following this shut down procedure will significantly prolong the life of machine and sealing belts. Sealing Optimization 1.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Printing Operation - FRM-1120C FRM-1120C is equipped with a dry ink coding feature capable of printing characters at the seal line. Ink dries instantly upon contact with packaging materials and produces clear and legible letters/numbers. Standard font size is 18PT which allows for two-line printing up to 20 characters per line. Optional print wheel which allows for 40 characters per line is available to be purchased separately.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 2. Installing Types/Characters on Print Wheel. Place selected characters in the grooves of the printing wheel. Be sure to insert the characters from right to left to ensure actual imprint prints correctly on your packaging material. Once completed, insert the silicone pin at the top of the printing wheel to hold the characters in place. Figure 14. Place characters from right to left. Figure 15. Place silicone pin to lock characters in place. 3.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 4. Install Ink Roller into the Ink Roller Holder. Remove the metal ring found on the ink roller holder using an allen wrench. Place the ink roller onto the ink roller holder and place the metal ring back on the ink roller holder to hold the ink roller in place. Please note that for 30mm wide ink rollers, the metal ring will not be used. Figure 18. Remove metal wring found on the ink roller holder Figure 19.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 22. (1) Ink Roller, (2) Ink Roller Heating Block, (3) Swing Pole, (4) Adjusting Strut, (5) Ink Wheel Adjusting Device 7. Make Adjustments Between Printing Wheel and Silicone Wheel. The typesets/characters on the printwheel should only touch the silicone wheel during the printing process. The characters should not touch the silicone wheel at any other time.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L setting (or counterclockwise). If you want to print on the right side of the bag, turn the coding seat to a higher setting (or clockwise). Printing Optimization 1. Print quality will be determined by the degree of ink melting, distance between the ink roller and printing wheel and distance between the silicone wheel and printing wheel. 2. Over time, decrease the gap between the ink roller and printing wheel. 3.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Printing Operation - FRS-1120W FRS-112W is equipped with a hot stamp ribbon printer. The printer works much like an analog printing press. Types are loaded into the imprinter then heated. An inked printing ribbon sits between the type and material to be printed. The heated type presses onto the ribbon, melting the ink onto the material.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 26. Ribbon Webbing Guide 3. Insert the printing head/type holder in the printing block. To lock the printing head, press the handle on the printing head inward and turn clockwise about 90 degrees. When locked, you should not be able to pull the printing head out of the printing block. 4.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L connection pole to lengthen. Turning the nuts counterclockwise will cause the connection pole to shorten. Adjust either of the two nuts located on the connection pole. Figure 27. To adjust the length of the connection pole, release either of the two nuts located on the connection pole. Turning the nuts clockwise will cause the connection pole to lengthen. Turning the nuts counterclockwise will cause the connection pole to shorten. 3.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 29.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be followed to ensure the longevity of your FRM-1120C band sealer. Inspection and Cleaning 1. Inspect your machine daily. 2. Check if there is any foreign matter or dirt adhering to the band sealer. 3. To clean your band sealer, wipe down your sealer with silicone spray and a shop cloth. Do not apply silicone directly to your sealer. Definitely DO NOT wash down your machine with water.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Turbocase Maintenance 1. Remove dust and clean motor at regular intervals. Avoid contact with alcohol, gasoline and benzene chemicals. 2. The turbocase should be oiled monthly with 50g 20# oil by: a. Remove the back cover. b. Locate the turbocase and unscrew the cap. Replenish any depleted gear oil with 50g 20# oil. 3. The motor brush (Part #BS-29A) is designed to be used 2,500 hours continuously. Replace carbon brush at regular intervals.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Printing Maintenance FRM-1120C band sealers are equipped with an ink temperature potentiometer which is attached to a PC Board. This part controls the temperature that is transmitted to both the ink heating block as well as the printing wheel. The part is located behind the ink temperature knob.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L FRM-1120C Parts Diagram To order spare parts, please use diagram and part #s below: Figure 34 – Spare Parts Diagram Overview Figure 36 – Heating / Cooling Blocks and Dry Ink Coding Figure 38 – Conveyor Table Figure 40 – Controller Box Figure 43 – Sealer Rack Error! Reference source not found.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 34.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 35. FRM-120C Spare Parts Diagram Overview Item Part # 1 Quantity Description Reference Comments 1 bottom board 106042 2 FRM-1120C-6A-2 2 small pulley shaft 106002 3 FRM-1120C-6A 2 small pulley 106003 Includes #3-5 4 FRM-1120C-6A 2 bearing (626) GB/T276-1994 Includes #3-5 5 FRM-1120C-6A 2 circlip for hole GB/T893.1-1986 Includes #3-5 6 Washer-M5x16 2 flat washer GB/97.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Item Part # 38 FRM-1120C-13-38 2 cam 11511011106 39 Screw-M4x8 2 screw GB/T818-2000 40 FRM-1120C-13-40 2 pressing plate for adjusting block 11511011107 41 FRM-1120C-13-41 4 spacing ring of pressing plate 11511011108 42 Screw-M4x8 4 screw GB/T818-2000 43 WasherM5x16 4 flat washer GB/T97.1-2002 44 Screw-M4x8 4 screw GB/T818-2000 45 FRM-1120C-13A 2 spring 1 spring seat 106034 2 flat washer GB/97.
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F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 36.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 37.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 38.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 39.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 40.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 41. FRM-1120C Controller Box Item # Part # 1 Quantity Description 1 rear cover of electric cabinet 2 BS-45B 1 PF113A relay holder 3 FRM-1120C-56 1 20 pin socket 4 BS-22A 1 emergency stop 5 BS-52C 1 main control PCB 6 BS-52A 1 speed regulating PCB 7 BS-66A 1 transformer BK-10/220-13.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 43.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 44.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L FRS-1120W Parts Diagram To order spare parts, please use diagram and part #s below: Figure 45. FRS-1120W Spare Parts Overview Diagram Figure 47. FRS-1120W Heating / Cooling Blocks Parts Diagram Figure 49. FRS-1120W Motor and Gears Parts Diagram Figure 51. FRS-1120W Conveyor Parts Diagram Figure 53. FRS-1120W Control Box Diagram Figure 55.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 45.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 46. FRS-1120W Spare Parts Overview Parts List Item Part # Quantity Description Reference 1 FRM-1120C-28a, b or c 5 Adjusting Assembly for FRM-1120C, FRS-1120W 11511010203 2 FRM-1120C-28a, b or c 5 Adjusting Assembly for FRM-1120C, FRS-1120W 11511010204 3 FRM-1120C-28a, b or c 3 Adjusting Assembly for FRM-1120C, FRS-1120W 11511010205.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 47.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 48.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 49.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 51. FRS-1120W Conveyor Parts Diagram Part # Quantity 1 FRM-1120C-15 1 Working Table 11511030002 2 FRM-1120LD-16 2 Adjusting Knob 9100402140632 Includes #2, 3, 4 3 FRM-1120LD-16 2 Adjusting Screw 11511030403.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 53.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 55. FRS-1120W Sealer Rack Parts Diagram Item Part # Quantity Description Reference Comments 1 1 Conveyor Connecting Plate 11511050010 Compatible with FRM-1120C 2 1 Backet Slider Connecting Plate 11511050009 Compatible with FRM-1120C 3 BS-5_Gen2.0 6 Pressure Adjusting Knob 9450101111004 Includes #3, 4 4 BS-5_Gen2.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Troubleshooting Unable to Set Temperature Controller If operator is unable to set the temperature or is finding the temperature settings inaccurate, we suggest resetting the temperature controller to the default settings. Please follow the following steps: Hold the for at least three seconds. Press the or key at the display for the parameter for which the setting is to be changed. The parameter setting display will appear.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 57. Default Setting Parameters Figure 58. Parameter Displays Printing Wheel Adjustments Problem: Print wheel on the band sealer rotates more than once. Possible Cause: Electromagnetic clutch on the back of the unit and groove sensor are not aligned properly. The flat panel of the electromagnetic clutch signals the grove sensor to stop the print wheel rotation. 1. We suggest the following steps: 2. Loosen the nut as shown in Figure 59.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Electromagnetic Clutch Loosen Nut in order to move the groove sensor closer to electromagnetic clutch Groove Sensor Figure 59. Incorrect position of groove sensor and electromagnetic clutch Figure 60.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N Problem M A N U A L Possible Causes Solution Sealing belt is off tracking. Driving wheel shaft is not parallel to Adjust two adjusting screws on the adjusting block driven wheel shaft seat (Part# FRM-1120C-13) Sealing belts are tearing 1. Too much tension on sealing belt 2. Sealing belt is off tracking 3. Creases on the sealing belt 4. Residual film or other debris attached to the sealing belt Seal is crumpled and film sticks to sealing belts 1.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N Problem M A N U A L Possible Causes Solution Printing wheel does not rotate 1. Sensor is blocked 2. Sensor is not clean and eye is blocked by dust 1. Make sure sensor is not blocked 2. Clean sensor 3. Replace PCB (BS-52C) Printing wheel does not stop rotating 1. Sensor (groove) is damaged or dirty 2. Photoelectric sensor is damaged or dirty 3. Main control PC Board is damaged 1.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N Problem Machine does not run M A N U A L Possible Causes 1. Board for speed regulation is abnormal 2. Doesn't connect well 3. Brushes in the motor are too short because of friction Solution 1. Replace the speed board (BS-52A) 2. Tighten the connecting screws 3. Replace motor brushes (BS-29A) If the temperature controller works and the power lamp illuminates but the motor does not move, start off by checking the motor and turbocase connection.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Spare Parts List Included with your band sealer are the following parts. Please note that spare parts included with your band sealer are subject to change without notice.
F R M - 1 1 2 0 C I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Quality Control Testing Our band sealers are manufactured in a facility which is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2008. In addition, we quality test all of our band sealers in our facility following a rigorous and exacting standards to ensure that the product you purchased is a high quality reliable machine. Steps Description Inspect all wiring on the unit, nothing is loosely attached. Make sure all wires are connected correctly.
