Smipack SL55 - Replacing Sealing Blade

Chapter 6 - Cleaning and maintenance
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6.3 REPLACING SEALING BLADE
•Disconnect the machine from the power mains.
•Unscrew the three screws 1 blocking the blade.
•Remove the worn or damaged sealing blade 2.
•Thoroughly clean the seat in which the sealing blade is positioned.
•Insert the insulating PTFE 3 inside the central clamp 4.
•Insert the new sealing blade, properly blocking it in the middle of its seat.
•Trim of the sealing blade flush with the slot of the pistons 5 and 6.
•Complete insertion of the sealing blade along the whole seat.
•Use a screwdriver to push the piston 5 all the way down towards the head of the blade so
that it enters into the specific slot and then block it with the screw 1.
•Trim the PTFE protruding from the central clamp to keep it from altering sealing.
•Make sure that the sealing blade is tensioned and positioned correctly the entire length.
Tab. 6.2.1 - Interventions on mechanical components
Machine device
Symbol
used
Operations
to be carried out
Frequency of
intervention
Sealing unit
Remain film residue stuck to sealing
blade. Clean the sealing blade with a
moist cloth wearing protective gloves to
avoid cuts and/or burns.
12 hours
Make sure the cutting blade is not worn. 60 hours
Check the state of wear of the PTFE
underneath the sealing bar and replace it
if necessary.
Check that the sealing rubber is intact.
240 hours
Make sure the cutting blade is not worn;
replace the blade if necessary.
1500 hours
Check the tensioning of the spring.
Tank unit
Use compressed air to remove film
residue.
12 hours
Hood unit
Clean the external hood with a soft moist
cloth.
To clean the inside, first take off the
product support mesh, removing larger
residue by hand and then using the
vacuum cleaner.
16 hours