Grote 522 - Figure 14. Stroke Length Adjustment

Slicer/Applicator
SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM Grote Company 20
Stroke Length
Because the stroke length determines the distance that the product holder travels during the
slicing stroke, it needs to be adjusted whenever a different size product holder is installed in the
slicer. Keep distance as short as possible to minimize the time required to perform the slicing
and return motions. The product holder should have about 1/8" (3.2 mm) movement before the
front edge of the product holder crosses the blade. The back edge of the product holder should
go approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) past the blade. Figure 15 shows the location of the stroke
length adjustment.
Adjust the stroke length by loosening the two socket head cap screws on the offset crank and
then moving the offset. Increasing the offset makes the stroke length longer and decreasing the
offset makes it shorter. Moving the adjustment by one tooth will change the stroke
approximately 1/2" (1/4" on either side of the product holder). Tighten the socket head cap
screws before starting the machine.
(Opt) Two-Position Stroke Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers
Two pull pin positions on the side of the cluster box allow a quicker means of adjusting the
stroke length. Placing the pull pin in the upper locating hole, will increase the stroke length
approximately 25 mm.
Stroke Starting Point
Adjusting the stroke length provides the proper amount of product holder travel but the stroke
needs to be centered over the blade. The stroke starting point adjustment centers the slicing
stroke directly over the band blade by changing the length of the connecting rod between the
offset crank and the product holder box. This adjustment must always be checked after the
stroke length has been changed.
(See Figure 15) Adjust the stroke starting point by first loosening the jam nut of the connecting
rod and then releasing the pull pin. Turn the rod end in to move the starting and ending
positions toward the offset crank. Turn the rod end out to move the starting and ending
positions away from the offset crank. One complete turn of the rod end will move the starting
point approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm). Insert the pull pin when this adjustment is complete.
Figure 14. Stroke Length Adjustment.
Stroke length adjustment
offset crank
Stroke starting point
connecting rod