3M 3M-Matic 8000af - Drive Belt Tension; Gate Operation; Taping Head Adjustments

North American - ENG
Date Released:
October 2018
3M-Matic
™
8000af - Type 11800
Page 38
44-0009-2153-4 / ECO# 0078045
Figure 13-1 Gate Cams
13.1 Gate Operation (Figure 13-1)
A – Permanent gate cam
B – Removable gate cam
C – Kicker cam
The 8000af is shipped with both gate cams A
and B installed. With both cams the entire
range of box lengths can be run (150-760mm
[6-30 inches]). However if only boxes longer
than 305mm [12 inches] will be run, cam B can
be removed to increase the production rate.
Refer to the box rate chart in speci cation sec-
tion.
13.2 Drive Belt Tension
Belt tension must be adequate to positively
move boxes through the machine and belts
should run fully on the surface of the pulleys
at each end of the frame. The idler pulleys on
the infeed end are positioned by tension
adjustment screws. To adjust tension, see
"Maintenance – Drive Belt Replacement/
Tension Adjustment".
13.3 Taping Head Adjustments – Refer to Manual 2
Tape Web Alignment – Manual 2
Tape Drum Friction Brake – Manual 2
Applying Mechanism Spring – Manual 2
One-Way Tension Roller – Manual 2
Tape Leg Length Adjustment – Manual 2
• To reduce the risk associated with
pinches and entanglement hazards:
− Do not leave the machine running
while unattended.
− Turn the machine o when not in use.
− Never attempt to work on any part of
the machine, load tape, or remove
jammed boxes from the machine while
the machine is running.
C
B
A
Warning
13. Adjustments