3M Accuglide 3 - Tape Loading Procedures

NA - ENG
April 2017
3M-Matic
™
Accuglide 3 - 2 Inch Taping Head
Page 10
Figure 3-3
Insert threading needle through rollers in
direction indicated by arrows.
Figure 3-3 Tape Loading/Threading
One-Way
Tension
Roller
1
2
3
4
Tension
Wrap
Roller
Knurled
Roller
Wrap
Roller
Applying
Roller
Operation (continued)
It is recommended that the detailed
instructions and sketches in this manual
be referred to the  rst few times the
taping head is loaded/threaded until the
operator becomes thoroughly familiar
with the tape loading operation.
Note – Remove tape roll before removing
taping head from machine to minimize
weight.
Tape Loading – Upper Taping Head
1. Place the upper taping head in a
convenient working position.
2. Use Figures 3-3/3-5 and tape thread-
ing label. Position tape roll so adhesive
side of tape faces front of taping head
as it’s pulled from supply roll.
3. Attach the threading needle to the
end of the roll. Guide the threading
needle around the wrap roller
(Position 1) then back around the
one-way tension roller (Position 2).
4. Continue pulling the threading needle
down and guide it between the two
rollers on the apply arm (Position 3).
5. Pull threading needle down until tape
travels between apply plate and ears
of apply arm (Position 4) until extends
past apply roller. When threaded adhe-
sive side of tape should face knurled
rollers at position 2 and also position 3.
6. Cut away any excess tape.
Important – Do not cut against apply
roller - roller damage could occur.
Tape Loading – Lower Taping Head
1. Remove the lower taping head from
the conveyor bed or associated
equipment and place it a convenient
working position.
2. Lower taping head is loaded and
threaded in same manner as upper head.
• To reduce the risk associated with
sharp blade hazards:
- Keep hands and  ngers away from
tape cuto blades under orange blade
guards. The blades are extremely sharp.
WARNING
CAUTION
• To reduce the risk associated with
muscle strain:
- Use proper body mechanics when
removing or installing taping heads
that are moderately heavy or may be
considered awkward to lift
• To reduce the risk associated with
impact hazards
- Place the taping head on a smooth
level surface when maintaining or
servicing this equipment
• To reduce the risk associated with
shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards
- Turn air and electrical supplies o
on associated equipment before
performing any adjustments, mainte-
nance, or servicing the taping heads
- Never attempt to work on the taping
head or load tape while the box drive
system is running
WARNING