Rev.7 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE
The Model 525 Wire Tie
• Machine Operation...............................................................................................1
• Machine Specifications........................................................................................ 2
• Machine Layout .................................................................................................. 2
• Film & Bag Specifications................................................................................... 3
• Electrical Control Panel....................................................................................... 4
• Operation Controls............................................................................................... 5
• Programmable Controller.....................................................................................5
Programmable Logic Controller
• Inputs................................................................................................................... 7
• Outputs................................................................................................................. 8
Setting up the Model 525 Wire Tie Machine
• Installing a Roll of Polyethylene Film.................................................................8
• Loading Film into the Film Feed Belts................................................................ 10
• Positioning the Vertical Heat Seal....................................................................... 11
• Positioning the Photo Eye Assembly................................................................... 12
• Positioning the Perforator Assembly................................................................... 12
Adjustments
• Air Pressure Regulator/Filter............................................................................... 13
• Roll Holder.......................................................................................................... 13
• Photo Eye Detector Placement............................................................................. 13
• Perforator Blade Adjustment or Replacement..................................................... 13
• Heat Seal Temperature Controller....................................................................... 13
• Teflon Cloth......................................................................................................... 14
• Flow Controls...................................................................................................... 14
• Film Feed Belts ; Removal & Replacement........................................................ 15
• Film Roll Brake Cam........................................................................................... 17
• Film Feed Chain Tension..................................................................................... 18
• Tear Off System................................................................................................... 18
• Tear Off Belt Tension Adjustment...................................................................... 18
• Tear Off Belt Pressure Adjustment...................................................................... 19
• Conveyor Adjustments.........................................................................................20
• Production Rate.................................................................................................... 20
• Proximity Switch Activating Cam (Volumetric)................................................. 20
• Product Slapper and Wiggler............................................................................... 23
• Low Level Product Detector Sensitivity Setting................................................. 23
• Bag Closer Mounting........................................................................................... 24