Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder INSTALLATION MANUAL Swing Cartridge Class II, III Shear Slitting Please read and understand all the instructions before you start to install the Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder. For information, contact: Tidland Corporation P.O. Box 1008 Camas, WA 98607 1-360-834-2345 PART NUMBER 517466 1 of 3 sections of Part Number 518534 1
Table of Contents Knifeholder Safety.2 Receiving and Unpacking 2 Knifeholder Components..3 Installation Procedures.3 A. Determine Web Path...4 1. Direction of Web 4 2. Type of Slitting..4 B. Prepare to Mount Guidebar 5 1. Determine Space Requirements 5 2. Determine Setback Distance (Tangent Shear Slitting only)..6 3. Determine Mounting Dimensions...7 a. Vertical Mounting Dimension...7 b. Horizontal Mounting Dimension..7 C. Mount Guidebar 8 D. Mount Knifeholder to Guidebar..9 E. Install Pneumatic System..10 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. Receiving and Unpacking Handle and unpack the equipment carefully. Upon arrival, check the shipment against the packing list. Any damage should be reported to the carrier at once. Equipment that will not be installed immediately should be stored in a clean, dry location. Be careful to prevent moisture, dust, and dirt from accumulating in storage and installation areas. 3
Knifeholder Components Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder 23 22 1 21 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. Blade Lock 10. Knife Blade 11. Blade Guard 12. Set Stop Pin 13. Latch Pin 14. Socket Head Cap Screw 15. Wedge Lock Screw 16. Traverse Knob 17. Main Body 18. Valve Body 19. Gib Mounting Screws 20. Function Control Knob 21. Hose Barb Fitting 22. Depth Adjustment Knob 23. Depth Adjustment Lock Nut 3 8 2 4 5 7 9 6 18 17 16 15 14 20 13 12 11 19 10 Specifications Class II Class III Blade Diameter 5.91" (150mm) 7.87" (200mm) Minimum Slit 2" (50.80mm) 3" (76.20mm) Typical Maximum Speed* 5,500 fpm (1,676 mpm) 10,000 fpm (3048 mpm) Recommended Plant Air Minimum 90 psi (6.2 bar) Minimum 90 psi (6.2 bar) Recommended Operating Air 60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar) 60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar) *Note: Actual speed is dependent on application and material 4
A. Determine Web Path 1. Direction of Web: A B 2. Type of Slitting: 1/2 of wrap angle 90 Tangent Knifeholder axis should be 90 to web path. OR Wrap Knifeholder axis should bisect the wrap angle. 5
3. Select Contact Side: L Left side R Right side 4. Select Cant Angle Key: Web Path Contact Side A L R A R L B L L B R R Key Required See 'Changing the Cant Angle Key' in the Maintenance Manual. 6
B. Prepare to Mount Guidebar 1. Determine Space Requirements Tidland Series 'C' Knifeholder Geometry * *Note: Reserve 1/2 of the total stroke for blade regrinding Inches A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Class II 5.0 2.97 0.8 4.4 2.3 1.5 1.28 2.3 8.01 9.69 1.00 6.3 5.9 1.88 0.16 0.45 0.08 15.39 Class III 6.0 3.47 0.8 4.4 2.3 1.5 1.28 2.3 9.02 11.67 1.00 8.3 7.9 2.75 0.24 0.97 0.12 17.37 Millimeters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Class II 127 75.4 20 112 58 38 32.5 58 203.5 246.1 25.4 160 150 47.8 4.1 11.4 2.0 390.9 Class III 152 88.1 20 112 58 38 32.5 58 229.1 296.4 25.4 211 200 70.0 6.1 24.6 3.0 441.2 Note: Dimensions are nominal and represent the average of assembled units. These are not the specifications of individual parts nor do they reflect manufacturing tolerances. 7
2. Determine Setback Distance (for Tangent Shear Slitting only) "A" Web Path Setback Typical Setback for Paper Based Products*: Class II: Class III: 1/4" (6.35mm) 3/8" (9.53mm) "B" Web Path * Other products may require different setbacks. Setback 8
3. Determine Mounting Dimensions (Horizontal Mounting Dimension) Support beam Centerline of guidebar mounting holes (Vertical Mounting Dimension) Anvil blade Parallel to web & tangent to anvil blade a. Vertical Mounting Dimension (VMD) Tangent and Wrap Slitting Class II 10-3/16" 258.76mm Class III 12-3/16" 309.56mm These dimensions reserve approximately 1/2 of knifeholder stroke for blade regrinding. b. Horizontal Mounting Dimension (HMD) Tangent Shear Slitting "A" Web Path "B" Web Path Class II 3-7/32" 81.76mm 2-23/32" 69.06mm Class III 3-27/32" 97.63mm 3-3/32" 78.58mm These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in 'Determine Setback Distance'. Wrap Shear & Crush Slitting "A" and "B" Web Paths Class II 2-31/32" 75.40mm Class III 3-15/32" 88.10mm These dimensions provide no setback. 9
C. Mount Guidebar 1. Mark the mounting bolt center line on the support beam. 2. The guidebar must be straight within 0.010" (0.25mm) on a rigid and vibration free support. B A Guidebar Free Space Note: The guidebar mounting bolt holes are pre-drilled. A is 12" (304.80mm). 3. Measure the center to center distances between the mounting bolt holes (A) on the guidebar and the overall length of the guidebar (B). Leave enough free space on each end of the support beam for knifeholder removal. Class II Class III Minimum Space Recommended for Removal (Free Space) 3" (76.20mm) 4" (101.60mm) 4. Transfer the dimension (A) on the marked centerline on the support beam. 5. Center punch the mounting bolt pattern on the marked line. 6. Drill and tap the support beam for the mounting bolts. 7. Clamp the guidebar in place on the support beam. 8. Work from one end to the other installing the bolts until the guidebar is securely fastened to the support beam. Make sure that the guidebar is aligned (parallel) with the driven anvil. 10
D. Mount Knifeholder to Guidebar Manual Position Lock Knob Gib Adjustment Set Screws (2) Locking Gib Mounting Screws (2) Traverse Knob Locking Gib Auto-Lock Brake Shoe Guidebar Pinion Gear Guidebar Dovetail Mount Traverse Set Screw (1) 1. Turn the manual position lock knob counterclockwise to fully retract. 2. Make sure that the auto-lock brake shoe is fully retracted into the locking gib. 3. Align the dovetail mount and pinion gear to the guidebar and gear rack. 4. Slide the knifeholder onto the guidebar from one end. 5. Turn the traverse knob to make sure that the knifeholder moves freely on the guidebar. 6. Adjust the pinion gear clearance using the traverse setscrew. Keep in mind that the gib brake will "pull" the pinion gear into the gear rack, so leave enough clearance. 7. Tighten the manual position lock knob to secure the knifeholder in position. Note: Where end installation is not possible by sliding the knifeholder onto the guidebar, the knifeholder can be mounted by removing the locking gib. a. Remove locking gib mounting screws located on the front of the control body. b. Remove locking gib. c. Place knifeholder on guidebar. d. Reinstall the locking gib without altering the setscrew setting. e. Hold the knifeholder firmly against the locking gib while alternately tightening the locking gib mounting screws. Note: If the knifeholder does not move freely on the guidebar, refer to step 1. Impact to the knifeholder body should never be used to move the knifeholder. 11
E. Install Pneumatic System Tidland Corporation recommends the use of a pneumatic system to prevent airborne oil or water from contaminating the knifeholders. This system (Part Number: 520984) includes: A. 3/8" (9.52mm) supply air lines B. 5 micron air filter/pressure regulator with gauge (0-100 psi or 0-6.9 bar) C. Coalescing filter D. 3-way manual valve with muffler E. Quick exhaust valve with muffler A quick disconnect fitting* B C D E air manifold* *The air manifold and quick disconnect fittings are also available from Tidland. Recommended operating air pressure: 60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar). This is a guideline for knifeholder setup; the actual air pressure is dependent upon application and material. Clean, non-lubricated, dry air is required for optimum performance of the Series 'C' Knifeholder. Before operating the knifeholder, make sure that the air lines from the air manifold to the blade cartridge are securely connected. 12
COMPANIES OF In the United States In the United Kingdom In Germany Tidland products are 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 1998 Tidland Corporation Rights reserved to amend technical details without notice 517466 of 518534 November 1998 13