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Tag Feeder Manual
Feature Description
Main Assemblies Feature Descriptions
Feed Belts Provide the friction necessary to drive the tags through the separator and into the discharge.
Wedge Assembly Provides a light lift of the rear of the tag stack when loaded. This is critical to ensure that the
tags ow smoothly around the separators.
Product Tray Where the stack of tags are loaded.
Product Hold Down Applies pressure to the stack of tags as they ow through the product tray to ensure separation
of the tags are consistent.
Gate Assemblies Provide a gap between them and the feed belts to allow one tag to feed out at a time while
retaining the rest of the stack.
Discharge Assembly Receives the tags one at a time, accelerates it to create a gap, and positions the tag at the tag
detect sensor mounted at the end of the discharge. The discharge has spring loaded wheel
assemblies that require no adjustment and is covered by a guard to keep excessive dust out.
Controller Provides the logic and controls to operate the machine.
Product Staging Sensor Detects the leading edge of each piece to "stop" each cycle.
Pressure Plate Provides consistent stack pressure of the product onto the feed belts.
Mounting Stand The stand supports the feeder.