MACHINE TERMS
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DEFINITION OF MACHINE TERMS
AIR BLAST JETS:
The flexible Air Blast Jets press-fit into the inside face of the Blow Box 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 Regulator Assembly on the Valve Bank 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, with an anti-stick coating, that is 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 Grid 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 Blow Box 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, Tamp, or DAT 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, Tamp, or
DAT Applicator 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,
Merge, or DAT Applicator Nose Assembly. *Tamp Pad & Manifold is hand specific.
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