Performance Series Manual Knifeholder User Manual
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1. 36 Lubrication and Loctite Reference Chart seeeeessssssssisssseeee nennen nennen nenne nnn nnns nnn nnn nnns 38 PP aehas 38 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 3 AA ee en ee ea ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee 39 A OD 40 Manual Control Body Class laces cerns crssaessqcvasciennecnevedeectendensde a Tee epu Eee em AR 40 Manual Control Body Class ll and IIl sees 42 Manual owing Gartridge Class T cds 44 Manual Swing Cartridge Class ll and lll sessiles 46 Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class l oooonncnncccccnncnncnononncnnnnononncnnonononnnonononanncnnononnns 48 Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class Il and lll ocococconncnncccconccnncnononnnnncnonancconononons 50 Guide Bar Mount with Manual Lock Class I Il and Ill oooo ooonconconconccnccncnncnncnn cnn cnn nn II 52 Easy Glider Mount Class eem 53 Easy Glider Mount Glass IandI A an 54 Control Body to Cartridge Interchangeability Chart occcccccconnconcccnonncnncnononcnnncnnnancnnnnnonancnnnonnnnncnnnnos 55 Recommended Accessories occcccccoocccnnccononcnonononancnnnnonnnncnnnnn non nrnnnn nn nnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnrnnrnrnnnnennnnnnnss 56 e A PEERE 58 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder2. 661590 J Linear Bearing Rail 662082 Item i EA www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 53 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Easy Glider Mount Class II and III The Easy Glider Mount shown is used with the same top blocks as the standard knifeholder mounts Class Il and III Pneumatic Lock Top Block page 50 Class ll and III Manual Lock Top Block page 52 Item BackPlate Assembly 1 1 1 615576 618966 2 BrkeSho 4UXA 1 531758 531758 4 SetScrew Nyloc 1 130149 130149 6 Bearing Retainer 1 595703 595703 8 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 132265 132265 9 Socket Head Cap Screw_________z_ 4 130467 250116 10 LinearBeaing 1 621879 621879 GuideBar 608330 608330 Linear Bearing Rail X 621880 621880 Class II Class III www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 54 CONTROL BODY TO CARTRIDGE INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART Performance Series and C Series Class I II and Ill All marked squares indicate the only acceptable combinations for control body to blade cartridge assembly See notes at bottom of page to determine availability NOTE Use of any other combinations may cause damage to knifeholder or blade cartridge and void warranty CONTROL BODY CLASS PS Shear PS Shear C
3. www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 8 INSTALLATION Determine Mounting Dimensions Vertical Mounting Dimension VMD The distance from the centerline of the guide bar mounting holes to the anvil roll or ring O D and perpendicular to the web path Horizontal Mounting Dimension HMD The distance from the support beam face to the vertical centerline through the center of the anvil ring SUPPORT lt gt BEAM HMD PERPENDICULAR TO WEB PATH ALL y GUIDE BAR MOUNTING HOLES VMD A WEB PATH WEB PATH ANVIL RING TANGENT SHEAR SHOWN VMD Vertical Mounting Dimension Tangent amp Wrap Slitting Class Il 10 3 16 258 8 mm Class III 12 1 4 311 2 mm These dimensions reserve approximately 1 2 of blade cartridge stroke for blade regrinding HMD Horizontal Mounting Dimension Tangent Slitting Wrap Slitting A Web Path B Web Path 2 9 16 65 1 mm 2 5 16 58 7 mm 2 7 16 61 9 mm Class II 3 7 32 81 8mm 2 23 32 69 1 mm 2 31 32 75 4 mm Class Ill 3 27 32 97 6 mm 3 3 32 78 6 mm 3 15 32 88 1 mm These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in Recommended Setback Distance on page 7 These dimensions provide no setback www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 9 INSTALLATION Install Guide Bar on Support Beam The guide bar must be
4. a eee ee ee eee ee i AIR MANIFOLD m Air manifolds and quick disconnect fittings are also available from Tidland Recommended operating air pressure 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar This is a guideline for knifeholder setup Actual air pressure is dependent upon application and material Maximum operating air pressure 100 psi 6 9 bar Clean filtered non lubricated dry air is required for optimal performance of the knifeholder Before operating make sure that the air lines from the air manifold to the knifeholder are securely connected www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 14 OPERATION Operating Air Pressure Down Force and Side Force 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar recommended 100 psi 6 9 bar maximum Knifeholder loads will vary slightly from averages shown DOWN FORCE LBS Class KNIFEHOLDER AIR SUPPLY PSI SIDE FORCE wr SIDE FORCE LBS KNIFEHOLDER AIR SUPPLY PSI www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 15 OPERATION Knifeholder Manual Lock Ensure that ES Setup 5 6 Adjust depth control knob so that it extends up from the control body BRAKE KNOB DEPTH CONTROL anvil rings are in the desired slit position m blade cartridge is securely locked to the control body CONTROL air supply is attached and set to
5. www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 50 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class II and lll Class Il Tidland Part No 531756 Class I Tidland Part No 543586 Description 1 PartNo 1 Class i Classlll C1 N 30 Item 23 is supplied as an assembly with Item 21 CO Item mE NI 5 mm a EN Eug p 30 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 51 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Guide Bar Mount with Manual Lock Class I Il and III ttem Description PartNo QQ Classi Class Il Class Ill Top Block Assembly 555538 544156 544156 __ Back Plate Assembly 550708 550709 550710 6 Brake Shoe O ring 130136 130136 130136 8 Back Plate 537970 531759 538153 9 Socket Head Capscrew 130184 130467 250116 BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 52 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Easy Glider Mount Class The Easy Glider Mount shown is used with the same top blocks as the standard knifeholder mounts Class Pneumatic Lock Top Block page 48 Description Qty Part No Back Plate Assembly 689497 537972 662078 130163 130184 662169 662079 8 LinearBearing 1 662081 9 SafetyLatch 1 662080 GuideBa
6. manson o ane EE A 21 Removing ie C QMO o 21 miciaciziligepiar e Cande m cites aa res nee taken ana ara enter oneehieta anacne ce aee mcadeemmeereentaks 21 REVersiig eG alo a E 21 II eee 22 Removing the Blade aeneon 22 Replacing or Reinstalling the Blade lessen nnne 22 Blade Grinding san FIBISBIDG aci ias 23 TroUblESTOO IM mee RE 24 sec 24 Imieholder Pen Onna 2 icu o tases ies coto illa bd quoc Elsass iii 25 Disassembly and Maintenance Procedures sss nennen nennen nnn nnns nnn nnns 27 Removing the Knifeholder from the Guide Bar ccccccooccnncccccccconccononccnnonononcnononononnnnnononanennnonnnanennnnos 27 Knifeholder Sub Assembly Identification eese nnne 28 a e E no M 28 AE O e 29 Guide Bar Mount Assembly Class l Il ll o occcoonncnccccnnnncccccnncconcnononononnononcnnononnnonononenoss 30 AU A a E Td 30 sale eo qr dienes 31 Dovetail Assembly Class lll nnnm nnns 32 Upper Body and Piston Assemblies Class l ooccccconnccnccccccnccnncconancnnncnonanononononancnnnonnnannnnnnonanncnnnnss 34 Lower Body Assembly Class 1e tite e Pte neta ei a dee dete teda utin AE e ken 35 Upper Body Lower Body and Piston Assemblies Class ll and lll
7. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold GUIDE BAR MOUNT Remove knifeholder from guide bar Remove blade cartridge from control body 4 SCREWS Remove gib by removing two socket head cap screws N Remove the guide bar mount assembly by removing four socket head cap screws CU lS Guide Bar Mount Manual Lock disassembly is complete m 2 SCREWS To Reassemble Guide Bar Mount Manual Lock 1 Reinstall the guide bar mount assembly on the control body and tighten the four socket head cap screws to the appropriate torque value Class M4 2 1 ft lbs 2 85 Nm Class Il M5 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Class III M6 7 3 ft Ibs 9 89 Nm 2 Place the control body on the guide bar and reinstall the gib with two socket head cap screws Refer to Knifeholder Installation page 11 Step 5 Tighten fasteners to the appropriate torque value Class M4 2 1 ft lbs 2 85 Nm Class Il M5 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Class III M5 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm 3 Reinstall blade cartridge on control body Recommended Maintenance Class shown MANUAL LOCK e Ifthe brake shoe becomes lodged inside the body mount remove the brake shoe BODY MOUNT a e Wipe off and lubricate the brake shoe o ring with Parker Super O Lube O RING BRAKE SHOE So A Ly i CLASS II Ill BRAKE SHOE O O RING ON OPPOSITE SIDE www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance S
8. Knifeholder Recommended Solution Minimum 50 psi required Check hoses and fittings for leaks Possible bad o ring See Upper Body 8 Piston Disassembly Class l p 34 Class Il Ill p 36 Possible bad o ring on 3 way valve Contact Tidland Knifeholder Technician 1 800 426 1000 Replace switch Check for loose screws between upper and lower body See Upper Body amp Piston Disassembly Class l p 34 Class Il or Ill p 36 See Lubrication and Loctite Reference Charts starting on p 38 Dropping knifeholder or striking with hammer can cause binding Rebuild knifeholder and replace non repairable parts Refer to Dovetail Disassembly Procedure Refer to Disassembly Procedures for Upper Body Lower Body and Piston MI 557416 1 L Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder Performance continued Problem Depth Control Knob feels excessively tight or loose Difficult knifeholder movement on guide bar Blade Cartridge No Side Stroke run or setup Low air pressure www maxcessintl com Possible Cause Loose or damaged detent Dirty guide bar Sticky brake shoe Blade cartridge air supply hose not connected Debris build up in depth control knob bore Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder Recommended Solution Note It is important that the detent keeps the depth control knob from rotating during slitting operation If the detent loosens or breaks it must be replaced Clea
9. MI 557416 1 L Page 4 KNIFEHOLDER ORIENTATION Knifeholder Components Complete illustrations and part number begin on page 40 Depth Control Knob Increase blade cartridge stroke rotate counterclockwise Decrease blade cartridge stroke rotate clockwise Actuator switch Down extends blade cartridge for setup or operation Up retracts blade cartridge Knifeholder Control Body 4 Cant Angle Key Blade cartridge angle control 5 Knifeholder Bellows Prevents foreign matter from entering knifeholder ES Dovetail control body to blade cartridge interface Safety Lock Pin 1 Cartridge Lock Screw Lock cartridge to control body rotate clockwise Unlock rotate counterclockwise Blade Cartridge Blade Guard attachment not shown 10 Knife Blade 1 Blade Lock Pin Keeps shear blade from rotating Use only when removing or replacing the blade 12 Setup Button Use for knifeholder setup and positioning 2 13 Lower Hose Assembly with Quick Disconnect Provides air supply to blade cartridge for side load Allows removal of blade cartridge from the control body Guide Bar Mount Assembly not shown 15 Upper Air Hose Assembly Air supply for control body and blade cartridge Knifeholder shown in extended position air valve switch is down Specifications Note Actual speed is dependent upon application and web material ass Class Class iil Blade Diameter 3 54 90 mm 5 91 150 mm 7 87 200 mm Min
10. Parker Super O Lube Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148 098 The piston assembly is made up of the piston piston o ring piston guide rod and the stroke stop rod Do not attempt further disassembly of these parts Disassembly Ge c9 a Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold Remove control body from guide bar Remove blade cartridge from control body Remove dovetail assembly p 32 Remove guide bar mount assembly a with pneumatic lock p 31 b with manual lock removal not required Remove two long and two short socket head cap screws to remove the upper body assembly from the lower body Remove the piston assembly from the top side of the lower body assembly Disassembly is complete Recommended Maintenance Inspect and replace the piston o ring if cracked or worn Lubricate stroke stop rod and piston o ring with Parker Super O Lube Lubricate piston guide rod with Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148 098 Reassemble Upper Body and Piston Assemblies 1 2 3 www maxcessintl com Make sure the body gasket is in place on the lower body Carefully insert the piston assembly into the lower body Secure the upper body to the lower body with two long and two short socket head cap screws and torque to 1 ft lb 1 35 Nm Reinstall the dovetail assembly p 33 2 LONG Y SCREWS STROKE STOP ROD PISTON O RING PISTON PISTON GUIDE ROD N an SCREWS Tidland
11. PartNo Class Class Il __ Dovetail Assembly A 6 Piston 131108 131108 _ 8 Strut Pivot Stud 535263 535263 9 Plug QD 130285 130285 __ Outboard Strut __ Bearing Housing Assembly Blade Hub Assembly For knife blade options see Recommended Accessories on page 56 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 47 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class Tidland Part No 550306 7 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY y 4 ET ce BACK PLATE NG i B ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 48 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class Tidland Part No 550306 item Description PartNo __ Top Block Assembly 555539 Air Fitting 29 These parts are supplied only as an assembly Do not attempt further disassembly www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 49 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock Class II and lll Class Il Tidland Part No 531756 Class Ill Tidland Part No 543586 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY p _ _ Item 23 Traverse Pinion Shaft is supplied as an assembly with Item 21 Pinion Bushing Items 16 21 and 23 are not required for Easy Glider mounts
12. Replacing or Reinstalling the Blade 1 Make sure the blade cartridge is held securely Note Use of the Tidland bench fixture is recommended Clean the blade hub surface where the blade mounts to assure correct fit of the blade and to help prevent blade runout wobble Install the knife blade with the slitting edge toward the strut Install the blade clamp onto the blade hub Rotate the blade clamp clockwise until the counterbored areas of the clearance holes are under the blade clamp screw heads Tighten the three Grade 8 8 blade clamp screws to the appropriate torque value Class 9 in lbs 1 02 Nm Class Il and IIl 45 in lbs 5 10 Nm Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the dovetail p 21 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 22 MAINTENANCE Blade Grinding and Finishing e Correct blade sharpness is essential for shear and crush slitting Remove grinding burr operations e To reduce chipping and rapid dulling of blades it is important to remove burred edges e Grind the blade edge as smooth as possible to avoid dust formation during the slitting process e Before putting blade into operation install the blade and set up the knifeholder at the anvil ring Manually rotate the blade against the anvil in the reverse direction for a few revolutions This will help deburr the blade after grinding and provide a smooth slitting edge Suggested Blade Grind
13. adjustment Check geometry see Knifeholder Installation Correct overlap see Knifeholder Installation Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater than the winder speed Replace cant key Check web direction see Cant Key Installation Replace blade oee Knifeholder Installation Reduce tension Check the driven anvil speed Correct overlap see Knifeholder Operation Check air pressure Reset anvil ring Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater than the winder speed MI 557416 1 L Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder Performance Any problems experienced upon initial start up of the knifeholder system should be reported promptly to a Tidland Knifeholder Representative Problem Sluggish knifeholder action extension or retraction Knifeholder doesn t retract when actuator switch is toggled up www maxcessintl com Possible Cause Low air pressure External air fitting leaks Excessive air leak around depth control knob in the extended position only Excessive air leak around depth control knob in the extended or retracted position Excessive air leak around the knifeholder actuator switch in the extended or retracted position Body gasket leak Lubrication required on internal body parts Piston Assembly O ring Piston Guide Rod Piston Assembly Stroke Stop Rod Piston Guide Rod Bushing Sticking Piston Assembly due to knifeholder abuse Broken Piston Return Spring Tidland Performance Series Manual
14. body Recommended Maintenance Class II shown PNEUMATIC LOCK e Ifthe brake shoe becomes lodged inside the body mount remove the brake shoe BODY MOUNT e Wipe off and lubricate the brake shoe o ring NS with Parker Super O Lube O RING BRAKE SHOE a AR Le CLASS BRAKE SHOE O RING ON OPPOSITE SIDE LA i www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 31 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Dovetail Assembly Class Ill Knifeholder sizes vary Class is shown here for example Recommended Tools 2 or 2 5mm hex wrench e Small flat blade screwdriver e Small needlenose pliers e External air supply to extend knifeholder e eee 10 mm thin open end wrench Class eee 16 mm thin open end wrench or thin slip joint pliers gt Class Ii Mm 26 mm thin open end wrench Disassemble the Dovetail Assembly S Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold BON Remove knifeholder from guide bar BN CAP Remove blade cartridge from control body LOCKING SCREW Remove depth control knob cap from control body e AND WASHER Remove the locking cap screw and washer from inside E DEPTH CONTROL the depth control knob KNOB Remove depth control knob by hand rotating E counterclockwise gt 7 Class Remove the depth control spring and two flat Pos Mer washers go to Step 8 Class II IIl Spring not accessible go to Step 8 M2 RNA e 8 Extend the knifeholder ACTUATOR SWITCH Class No air s
15. cartridge p 21 2 Remove the gib see illustration 3 Lift the knifeholder off of the guide bar Note Do not reinstall gib until after knifeholder is reinstalled on guide bar GIB SCREW 2 PLCS For Linear Bearing Mount 1 Choose at which end of the guide bar the knifeholder will be removed and move the knifeholder just to the end of the fixed rail on the guide bar 2 Remove the 10 32 UNF screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar 3 In the space at the end of the guide bar align the short piece of rail received with each knifeholder bearing mount with the fixed rail and transfer the knifeholder from the fixed rail to the short rail 4 Hold the knifeholder and the short rail together and carefully remove them from the guide bar Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing mount You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar TIP Secure the short rail to the linear bearing with a small piece of tape to retain the bearing balls during maintenance Reinstalling the Knifeholder after Maintenance e Manual Lock Mount p 11 e Pneumatic Lock Mount p 12 e Linear Bearing Mounts p 13 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 27 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Knifeholder Sub Assembly Identification Class CONTROL BODY SUPPLY AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY 555539 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY PNEUMATIC LOCK FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE
16. in the cartridge body Note Use minimal Loctite 222 on the threads before reinstalling them 5 Replace the blade cartridge onto the control body in the opposite direction from the way it was removed AIR FITTING PLUG The safety lock pin will snap into place when the blade Ne cartridge is in the correct position 4 BM Tighten the cartridge lock screw LP Reconnect the air hose to the air fitting Remove the cant key and reinstall it back in the control body making sure that the arrow on the cant key is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge Cant Key Orientation p 18 O www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 21 ACTUATOR SWITCH MAINTENANCE Knife Blade Removing the Blade 1 2 BLADE CLAMP SCREW BLADE CLAMP Remove the blade cartridge p 21 an Note Mount the blade cartridge to a Tidland bench fixture for ease and safety of blade removal Recommended Accessories p 56 Press and hold the blade lock pin and rotate the blade hub until it stops Loosen the three blade clamp screws Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and Slide it off the blade hub when the clearance holes are aligned with the blade clamp screw heads Remove the knife blade SETUP BUTTON BOTH SIDES WARNING CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY e Blades are sharp e Avoid injury always wear stainless steel protective gloves when handling blades
17. inboard strut and bearing housing Use the Current part number listed below To repair the previous design use the Previous part number listed below These parts are available by special order only The two cartridge designs are interchangeable with the control body if you prefer to order a complete new cartridge assembly When ordering please locate the part number on your cartridge assembly and have it ready when you call Cartridge Cartridge Description Part No Part No as inii below 596429 551430 P y __ Dovetail Assembly Current Previous 6 Diaphragm 528677 8 Button Head Capscrew__ 529354 9 StutStud 545948 Guard Assembly A Snap Ring 555646 Half Stroke Spring 559540 Blade Hub Assembly B ae ln See Recommended Accessories for knife blade options page 56 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 45 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Swing Cartridge Class Il and III Class Il Tidland Part No 569393 Class II Tidland Part No 569394 DOVETAIL P ASSEMBLY BEARING BLADE HUB HOUSING L ASSEMBLY ZAR www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 46 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Swing Cartridge Class Il and III Class Il Tidland Part No 569393 Class II Tidland Part No 569394 ltem Description
18. minimum pressure required to slit your web material ACTUATOR SWITCH Class 5 16 Class II and III 1 2 DO NOT ADJUST THE KNOB PAST THE DETENT STOP Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge Loosen the brake knob Manually slide the knifeholder along the guide bar until knife blade is close to but not touching the cut side of the corresponding anvil ring Ensure that the knife blade is not directly over the anvil ring in order to prevent damage by collision when the blade cartridge is extended in the next step SETUP BUTTONS Press and hold one of the two cartridge setup buttons and then toggle the actuator switch down to extend the blade cartridge Release the setup button after the cartridge is extended and has completed its side stroke The knifeholder will remain in this position until the cartridge is retracted Slide the knifeholder along the guide bar until the knife blade and the anvil ring lightly contact Tighten the brake knob Make sure that the knifeholder remains perpendicular to the guide bar and that the knife blade and anvil ring make contact Observe the overlap of the knife blade and anvil ring If the overlap is correct 030 0 8 mm the knifeholder is ready to slit go to Step 11 If overlap is incorrect continue with Step 10 Toggle the actuator switch up retract before making any blade overlap adjustments To increase the overlap turn the depth control knob co
19. straight within 0 010 0 25 mm on a rigid and vibration free support FREE SPACE SUPPORT BEAM GUIDE BAR GUIDE BAR MOUNTING HOLES CENTERLINE 1 Determine the center to center distance between the mounting bolt holes X on the guide bar e Standard pre drilled dimension X is 12 304 80 mm e Drill and tap support beam for pre drilled guide bar 3 8 16NC holes 2 Before transferring dimension X onto the support beam make sure there will be enough free space at one end of the beam for knifeholder installation and removal once the guide bar is mounted Minimum Space Recommended for Removal Free Space 2 50 8 mm Class Il 3 76 2 mm Class Ill 4 101 6 mm Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap For Reference Only oee pages 16 17 for knifeholder setup instructions KNIFE BLADE KNIFE BLADE Measure along this line 7 OVERLAP A Ne Measure chord ANVIL RING AREAS Po di Method 1 Method 2 Measure blade overlap directly along the common Measure the chord of the intersection between centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring the knife blade and anvil ring www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 10 AN INSTALLATION Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar Manual Lock Installation at End of Guide Bar Recommended 1 Turn the brake knob counterclockwise enough to allow the brake shoe to be manually retracted into the mount Push the brake shoe up int
20. to each other UPPER BODY 8 Remove the upper body assembly LOWER BODY GA 9 The Piston Assembly made up of the piston N piston o ring stroke stop rod and piston guide rod may be removed next Do not attempt further disassembly of piston parts 10 Lay the lower body flat on one side and carefully STROKE push the piston guide rod up into and through the STOP ROD guide rod bushing PISTON PISTON 7 O RING Upper Body and Piston disassembly is complete PISTON GUIDE ROD Recommended Maintenance PUSH PISTON ASSEMBLY e Lubricate piston guide rod with Lubriplate EMB UP THROUGH THE BUSHING Polymer Grease L0148 096 e Inspect and replace the piston o ring if necessary e Lubricate stroke stop rod and piston o ring with Parker Super O Lube e Inspect piston spring and return spring support and replace if excessively worn www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 36 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES To Reassemble Upper Body Lower Body and Piston Assemblies Class Il and Ill 1 2 3 9 www maxcessintl com Make sure the body gasket is in place on the lower body Carefully insert the upper body and piston assemblies into the lower body assembly from the top side Secure the upper body to the lower body with fasteners and tighten to the appropriate torque value Class ll 2 1 ft lb 2 85 Nm Class Ill 4 3 ft lb 5 83 Nm Wi
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22. 24 As ULL wu UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY PISTON ASSEMBLY LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 42 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Control Body Class Il and Ill Class Il Tidland Part No 535761 Class Ill Tidland Part No 543324 ltem Description PartNo Depth Control Knob Piston Assembly 557559 559610 Piston Guide Rod O ring 130186 536190 Piston Return Spring 535146 535146 Dovetail Assembly These parts supplied as an assembly only Do not attempt further disassembly except to lube piston o ring Piston Guide Rod 557322 558948 E EMEN E NN 8 EEE MEN DN p www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 43 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Swing Cartridge Class Tidland Part No 596429 DOVETAIL AN ASSEMBLY x O ISO GUARD INBOARD 3 BLADE HUB d ASSEMBLY N 8 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 44 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Swing Cartridge Class The Class cartridge was redesigned in 2003 for improved durability The previous design is no longer avallable as a complete assembly To update the previous design to the current design you will need to order four new parts to use with your existing cartridge dovetail block blade guard
23. ASSEMBLY V4 UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY KNIFEHOLDER ACTUATOR SWITCH V 555538 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY MANUAL LOCK FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY Sal 4 PISTON ASSEMBLY GUIDE BAR MOUNT NX ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS le N 4 t LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY USE WITH EITHER TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRIDGE SUPPY AIR Y HOSE ASSEMBLY SS I Z ALS DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 28 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Knifeholder Sub Assembly Identification Class Il and Ill UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY 550707 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY PNEUMATIC LOCK FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY PA KNIFEHOLDER ACTUATOR SWITCH 544156 TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY MANUAL LOCK FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY GUIDE BAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY P USE WITH EITHER TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY PISTON ASSEMBLY CARTRIDGE SUPPLY AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY BLADE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 29 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Guide Bar Mount Assembly Class I Il Ill Manual Lock Complete parts illustration Class I Il and Ill page 52 Recommended Tools e Clasica 2 and 3 mm hex wrench Class Ts cada 4 mm hex wrench e Class WMloccnado rasis et 4 and 5 mm hex wrenches e Parker Super O Lube Disassembly Procedure Class shown MANUAL LOCK
24. D x 80mm ID D 2 25 N A N A 129833 200mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 super finish 45 N A N A 133389 200mm OD x 80mm ID Powdered Metal N A N A 501835 Technical Documentation Installation Operation and Maintenance manuals for Tidland Performance Series Knifeholders Performance Series Manual Knifeholder 557416 e Knifeholder 686610 Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder 557417 Precision Lock Knifeholder 553334 Performance Series Crush Knifeholder 612075 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 56 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Technical Documentation These informative manuals are guides for operators installing operating and maintaining Tidland Performance Series Knifeholders Part Number 557416 Performance Series Manual Knifeholder 557417 Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder 612075 Performance Series Crush Knifeholder Training and Educational Literature Bladerunners Seminars are one day workshops on shear slitting performance These popular and informative seminars cover the variables that determine the best possible performance from your system A workbook and course materials are provided Call for more information and to receive a schedule of seminars in your area 1 800 426 1000 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 57 INDEX A Knifeholder Accessories 56 component overview 5 Actuator switch 5 maintenance 20 function 6 mount to gui
25. PERATION Cant Key Orientation continued A Web Path e Web moves from control side of CANT KEY CANT KEY knifeholder toward the guide bar mount THIN SIDE THIN SIDE e Cant key label is RED e Cant key arrow points toward the THIN side of the cant key BLADE CARTRIDGE e Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip ARROW point contact side of anvil ring BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW NIP POINT B Web Path e Web moves from the guide bar mount toward the control side of knifeholder CANT KEY CANT KEY Cant key label is BLUE THICK SIDE THICK SIDE e Cant key arrow points toward the THICK side of the cant key BLADE CARTRIDGE e Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip ARROW point contact side of anvil ring BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW NIP POINT www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 19 MAINTENANCE Preventive e Keep anvil rings and knifeholder blades clean and balanced e Do not use oil lubricants in knifeholder Oil lubricants may cause the knifeholder to function improperly Use only those lubricants recommended in this publication Daily e Keep all knifeholders clean of debris e Check air pressure to the knifeholders Clean dry non lubricated air is essential for optimal knifeholder performance e Check for air leaks at the knifeholder and manifold Note DO NOT IMMERSE knifeholders in solvents Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean dry rag WARNING CAN CA
26. Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 34 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Lower Body Assembly Class Complete parts illustration Class page 40 Recommended Tools gt Classic 2 mm hex wrench e Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148 098 Disassembly Class Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold Remove knifeholder from guide bar p 27 Remove blade cartridge from control body p 21 Remove dovetail assembly p 32 Hemove guide bar mount with pneumatic lock assembly p 31 Remove upper body and piston assemblies p 34 Loosen four button head screws Remove the retainer flange Remove piston guide rod bushing only if replacement is necessary Note The piston guide rod bushing is ceramic coated and will provide years of service under normal operating conditions ro It SS Lower body disassembly is complete Recommended Maintenance e Lubricate piston guide rod bushing with Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148 098 To Reassemble Lower Body UPPER TN va BODY GUIDEBAR d Ro MOUNT Py Se l PISTON Ho J idas PISTON GUIDE ROD BUSHING RETAINER eM FLANGE Y g ga N BUTTON HEAD SCREWS 4 PLCS PA DOVETAIL Y ASSEMBLY 1 Replace the piston guide rod bushing into the lower body and fasten the flange retainer in place with four button head screws Reassemble the dovetail assembly p 33 Reinstall the blade cartridge p 21 Att
27. S Shear CS Crush PS Crush e KH Automatic Manual 608763 f A 131892 131902 536160 543919 d PS Swing Automatic Shear w 360 i 551430 CONTROL BODY CLASS II PS Shear PS Shear CS Shear CS Crush PS Crush e KH e KH 2013 Automatic Manual 131921 131922 530527 535761 SS 700173 762359 Description 607694 569393 Y 766913 769816 BLADE CARTRIDGE BLADE CARTRIDGE 568924 749142 696317 CONTROL BODY venom CS Shear CS Crush a eo ned ol e KH e KH 2013 Automatic Manual CL 2 MOD Ur 131923 131923 528812 543324 N A 708403 762358 Description PS Swing Automatic Shear w 360 PS Swing Manual Shear 569394 Y PS Swing Automatic Shear w 360 766915 Degree Blade Guard Mechanical PS Swing Manual Shear w 360 Degree 769817 Blade Guard Mechanical PS Swing Automatic Shear High Side 650453 Force PS Crush 569508 e Knifeholder w 360 guard blade 753161 e Knifeholder Swing Cartridge 700518 C Series Knifeholders are obsolete and discontinued Convert customer to Performance Series if possible BLADE CARTRIDGE www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 55 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Blade Guard Attachment An inexpensive way to minimize the risk of operator injury this 659075 Class blade guard attaches easily to any Performance Series C Series or 659076 Class Il other knifeholders while maintaining existing minimum slit widths 659077 Class III Bench Fixture Mount the T
28. TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder User Manual COEN Class I ll and Ill MI 557416 1 L KNIFEHOLDER SAFETY IMPORTANT When using knifeholders basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury Your company s safety instructions and procedures should always be followed When using this product with any other equipment or machinery all safety requirements stipulated by that equipment or machinery manufacturer must be followed Compliance with local state and federal safety requirements is your responsibility No part of these or the following instructions should be construed as conflicting with or nullifying the instructions from other sources Be familiar with the hazards and safety requirements in your work environment and always work safely e The knifeholder s intended use is to produce a slit with a driven anvil system There is no other intended purpose Read and understand all instructions before operating the knifeholder Failure to follow instructions may cause the knifeholder to function incorrectly and can cause serious injury e he knifeholder contains spring loaded components While operating the knifeholder follow all existing plant safety instructions and or requirements e Always wear stainless steel protective gloves when changing or removing the knife blade e Sharp knives can cause serious injury Do not put hands in machines Com
29. USE SEVERE INJURY Blades are sharp Avoid injury always wear stainless steel protective gloves when handling blades Weekly e Check knifeholder air pressure Knifeholder air pressure requirements 1 cfm O 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar e Blow down the blade cartridge to remove dust build up e Check hose connections to the knifeholders for leaks or cracks e Inspect control body dovetail assembly o rings Replace if damaged or missing e Check blade cartridge half stroke function Monthly e Check adjustment of gib to the guide bar for minimal clearance between knifeholder mount and guide bar e Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge e Inspect bellows for tears around dovetail mount Replace if necessary Bi Yearly e Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for looseness Remove depth control knob and inspect for dust build up if applicable e Remove cant key and inspect for excessive wear Replace if necessary e Check cant key o ring for damage Replace if necessary Guide Bar Cleanup e Periodically wipe the dovetail guide bar clean and lubricate with a silicone dry film lubricant Tidland Corporation recommends using Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to assure smoother knifeholder movement www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 20 MAINTENANCE Cant Key O ring The cant key must remain tight in the knifeholder body If the cant key becomes
30. ach the upper and lower air hose assemblies P O SN www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder Reassemble the upper and piston body assemblies p 34 Reassemble the guide bar mount with pneumatic lock assembly p 31 Verify cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation MI 557416 1 L Page 35 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Upper Body Lower Body and Piston Assemblies Class II and Ill Complete parts illustration Class Il and Ill page 42 Recommended Tools e Classll 3 mm hex wrench e Class lll 4 mm hex wrench e Parker Super O Lube e Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease L0148 098 LOWER BODY Disassembly Class Il and Ill gt 3 PISTON GUIDE ROD 1 Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold RETURN SPRING Remove knifeholder from guide bar p 27 Remove blade cartridge from control body Remove dovetail assembly p 32 Remove guide bar mount assembly with pneumatic lock p 31 with manual lock removal not required RETAINER FLANGE oa a 6 Carefully remove the retainer flange and spring Caution The flange retainer is under spring pressure Hold the flange retainer firmly to the lower body when removing the four button head SCREWS fasteners 4 PLCS 7 Remove the four socket head cap screws that attach the upper and lower bodies
31. de bar Air pressure Easy Glider linear bearing 13 operating manual lock 11 maximum 14 pneumatic lock 12 selecting parts illustrations 40 52 down and side force 15 setback 7 system requirements and parts 14 space requirements 8 specifications 5 Blade cartridge L orientation 19 Lubrication 38 39 removing or reversing 21 M Brake shoe 30 31 Maintenance C blade cartridge 21 Cant key 5 cant key 21 orientation 18 disassembly procedures 27 37 o ring replacing 21 knife blade 22 selection 18 lubrication 38 39 web path 19 preventive 20 D O Depth control knob 5 Operation G air pressure 15 Gib blade overlap 16 17 adjustment 11 12 measuring 10 Guide bar cant key 18 installation 9 10 knifeholder I manual lock 16 Installation pneumatic lock 17 guide bar 10 S knifeholders 11 Setup button 5 16 17 setback 7 Specifications 5 slitting type T tangent or wrap 7 Troubleshooting space requirements 8 knifeholder performance 25 slit quality 24 Knife blade grinding and finishing 23 Web path 19 replacing 22 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 58 MAXCESS weBex 7 ED NORTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Tel 1 405 755 1600 Fax 1 405 755 8425 sales maxcessintl com www maxcessintl com INDIA Tel 91 22 27602633 Fax 91 22 27602634 india maxcessintl com www maxcess in EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Tel 49 6195 7002 0 Fax 49 6195 70
32. e bar Pull up the traverse brake BRAKE SHOE 7 knob to unlock and traverse the knifeholder GUIDE BAR 7 Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body p 21 MOUNT if removed GIB 8 Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air SOCKET HEAD H supply CAP SCREW TT GIB SETSCREW BLADE CARTRIDGE Installation at Center of Guide Bar AIR SUPPLY DISCONNECT 1 Remove the blade cartridge from the control body p 21 2 Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the gib to the mount BLADE 3 Remove the gib ene Y 4 Place the control body onto the guide bar O 0 While holding the control body securely in place reinstall the gib and align the gib socket head cap screw holes with the holes in the mount Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure the gib in place Torque Class 2 1 ft lbs 2 85 Nm Class Il and Ill 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Adjust the gib if necessary See note below Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder into position Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body p 21 Push down the traverse brake knob to lock the knifeholder to the guide bar Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply To Adjust Gib ll 2 3 Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1 4 turn Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and good knifeholder traverse action on the guide bar Recommended 1 4 tur
33. ended piston guide rod and torque as follows Class 12 ft lbs 16 3 Nm Class Il 35 ft lbs 47 4 Nm Class III 70 ft Ibs 94 9 Nm Replace the bellows DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY BELLOWS Class I Push the dovetail assembly up into the lower body to PD expose the piston guide rod at the upper body DEPTH Class Il Toggle the actuator switch up to lift the piston and CONTROL expose the stroke stop rod N KNOB Reinstall the flat washers return spring Class only and the A depth control knob P Rotate the depth control knob clockwise far enough to allow Ne the flat washer and socket head cap screw to lock against the E cue stroke stop rod capturing the depth control knob Torque the cap screw MA Class 0 75 ft lbs 1 0 Nm Class Il and III 1 0 ft lbs 1 4 Nm Ei POE Reinstall the depth control knob cap For knifeholders using pneumatic locks reinstall the guide bar mount assembly p 31 Reinstall blade cartridge p 21 Attach the upper and lower air hose assemblies Verify blade cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation DEPTH CONTROL KNOB CAP f WASHER SCREW STROKE STOP ROD DEPTH CONTROL KNOB www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 33 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Upper Body and Piston Assemblies Class Complete parts illustration Class l page 40 Recommended Tools erro Tm 2 5 mm hex wrench
34. eries Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 30 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Guide Bar Mount Assembly Class I Il and Ill Pneumatic Lock Complete parts illustration Class l page 48 Class Il and Ill page 50 Recommended Tools e Classic cee 2 or 2 5 mm hex wrench e Class Ie nectare 4 mm hex wrench e Class sides ets 4and 5 mm hex wrenches Disassembly Procedure Class ll shown PNEUMATIC LOCK 1 Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold GUIDE BAR MOUNT 2 Remove knifeholder from guide bar RSEN 3 Remove blade cartridge from control body FOUR SCREWS 4 Remove gib by removing two socket head cap screws 5 Remove the guide bar mount assembly by removing four socket head cap screws Guide Bar Mount Pneumatic Lock disassembly is complete N TWO SCREWS To Reassemble Guide Bar Mount Pneumatic Lock 1 Reinstall the guide bar mount assembly on the control body and tighten four socket head cap screws to the appropriate torque value Class lit 2 1 ft lbs 2 85Nm Class II M5 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Class Ill M6 7 3 ft lbs 9 89 Nm 2 Place the control body on the guide bar and reinstall the gib with two socket head cap screws Tighten to appropriate torque value See Knifeholder Installation on page 12 Step 4 Glas linia 2 1 ft lbs 2 85Nm Class II M5 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Class Ill M5 4 3 ft Ibs 5 83 Nm 3 Reinstall blade cartridge on control
35. idland bench fixture at any angle to make safe and 130796 Class easy off machine blade changes and adjustments 130788 Class Il 130822 Class Ill Easy Glider Mount Assembly n a e Knifeholder A cost effective easy to install solution for faster knifeholder 662077 Class positioning on manual or semi automatic slitters that are currently 615576 Class II equipped with Tidland Performance Series Knifeholders 618966 Class III Requires Easy Glider guide bar Stainless Steel Protective Glove Woven metal fibers provide protection from slicing type hazards 132084 Coalescing Filter Air Regulator Kit The Coalescing Filter Air Regulator fits between plant air supply 520984 single ppn a Be and the knifeholder air manifold single or dual manifold 520985 dual 4 El ure S A Blade Cartridges with Knife Blades for Shear Slitting Performance Series YT Change blades in seconds with complete replacement assemblies Class Class Il Class lll e Knifeholder Manual Cartridge Assembly 551430 131061 132872 n a Automatic Cartridge Assembly 547613 524508 535264 CLII 696317 CLIII 700518 Knife Blades 90mm OD x 60mm ID D 2 131937 N A N A 90mm OD x 60mm ID x 6mm D 2 131972 N A N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID 52 100 25 N A 128216 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 25 N A 128401 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 super finish 45 N A 133399 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID x 10mm D 2 5 N A 131973 N A 200mm OD x 80mm ID 52 100 25 N A N A 129832 200mm O
36. imum Slit Width 1 0 25 4 mm 2 0 50 8 mm 3 0 76 2 mm Designed Maximum Speed 3 500 fom 1 067 mpm 5 500 fom 1 677 mpm 10 000 fom 3 049 mpm Recommended Operating i i Air Pressure max 100 psi 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar 60 90 psi 4 1 6 2 bar www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 5 KNIFEHOLDER FUNCTIONS ACTUATOR SWITCH Actuator Switch DOWN Sends air to the blade cartridge extending the oue knifeholder and providing side stroke EXTENDED Use when positioning the knifeholder blade to the NOTE BELLOWS anvil ring blade only when product machinery is not in operation SETUP BUTTON Using the actuator switch with the setup button will extend the knifeholder and provide half the side stroke distance To position the knifeholder see pages 16 17 i r1 ACTUATOR SWITCH Switch UP Retract UP Reverses returns the blade cartridge side stroke and then fully retracts the blade cartridge RETRACTED Retract when NOTE BELLOWS e the knifeholder is not in operation e adjusting blade overlap with depth control knob e traversing the knifeholder li itions SETUP BUTTON traversing the knifeholder to slit positions caos ACTUATOR SWITCH DOWN Switch DOWN Extend Used with setup button extends the blade cartridge EXTENDED and then swings it at half side stroke NOTE BELLOWS During
37. ing Procedure Procedure y If required grind to remove chips restore roundness etc Dished compound single bevel bevel 3A Dual edge Dual edge Multi ring custom made Carbide edge all sizes all sizes to customer specifications www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 23 Problem The slit edge is fuzzy Slit line is not straight Web tears or splits Web folds down Web breaks Short blade life Web bunches in front of knife blade www maxcessintl com Possible Cause Dull blade Wrong cant key Knifeholder is loose on the guide bar Too much overlap Incorrect setback Driven anvil run out Knifeholder is loose on the guide bar Incorrect setback Too much overlap Insufficient overspeed of the driven anvil Wrong cant key Cant key is incorrectly installed Dull blade Incorrect setup Web tension too high Low driven anvil speed Too much overlap oide force too high Driven anvil run out Insufficient overspeed of the driven anvil Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder TROUBLESHOOTING Slit Quality Recommended Solution Replace blade Replace cant key Check the knifeholder to make sure that it is secure on the guide bar mount and check gib adjustment Correct overlap see Knifeholder Operation Check geometry Reset anvil ring Check the knifeholder to make sure that it is secure on the guide bar mount and check gib
38. loose in the body or if cracks in the o ring are visible replace the o ring Replacing the O ring 1 Pull the o ring straight out from the control body 2 Remove o ring from the cant key Caution Do not nick or otherwise damage o ring groove edges when removing o ring 3 Using Parker Super O Lube lubricate the new o ring and the cant key o ring groove 4 Install new o ring into the cant key o ring groove 5 Select arrow orientation as described in Cant Key Orientation on page 18 6 Push the cant key straight into the knifeholder body Blade Cartridge Removing the Cartridge 1 Unlock the cartridge lock screw 2 Press and hold down the safety lock pin and slide the blade cartridge off the control body Reinstalling the Cartridge 1 Slide the blade cartridge onto the control body 2 The safety lock pin will snap in place when the CANT KEY ARROW x gt CARTRIDGE blade cartridge is in the correct position i LOCK SCREW 3 Tighten the cartridge lock screw SAPTEY EOCK PIN 4 Confirm that the arrow on the blade cartridge is BLADE CARTRIDGE pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the ARROW cant key Reversing the Cartridge 1 Disconnect the air hose from the cartridge body airfitting 2 Unlock the cartridge lock screw ANVIL BLADE 3 Press and hold down the safety lock pin and slide the blade cartridge off the control body 4 Remove the plug and air fitting and switch their positions
39. n and lubricate guide bar with Dow Corning 557 Dry Film Lubricant Clean brake shoe Clean and lubricate brake shoe o ring Use Parker Super O Lube Connect air supply hose to blade cartridge Check air pressure min 50 psi required With air hose blow out any accumulated dust in the depth control knob counterbore Remove clean out and reassemble knob Replace knob if necessary Note Excessive buildup of dust can prevent the 3 way valve from activating the airflow required to shift the cartridge MI 557416 1 L Page 26 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Class I Il and Ill The disassembly instructions in this manual are for your safety and protection They are a guide for selective sub assembly inspection maintenance and part replacement To avoid warranty violations consult with a Tidland Knifeholder Service Technician for any disassembly not covered in this publication Tidland Customer Service 1 800 426 1000 Removing the Knifeholder from the Guide Bar For All Knifeholders 1 Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge 2 Disconnect air supply from the knifeholder 3 Unlock the knifeholder from the guide bar e Manual Lock turn the brake knob counterclockwise e Pneumatic Lock pull up on the traverse knob For Manual and Pneumatic Mounts Move the knifeholder into the free space at the end of the guide bar and remove For Removal from Center of Guide Bar 1 Remove the blade
40. n per adjustment Ensure that sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws Torque Class 2 1 ft lbs 2 85 Nm Class Il and III 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Readjust as necessary www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 12 INSTALLATION Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar Easy Glider Linear Bearing Manual or Pneumatic Lock READ FIRST e Do not remove the factory installed short rail section from the linear rail e This rail section must be used to install the knifeholder onto the guide bar rail e Failure to use this rail section when installing the knifeholder may result in bearing damage and void bearing warranty e Mounted linear bearing is factory preset to be loose in the knifeholder back plate j Do not attempt to tighten or adjust The movement of the bearing allows the knifeholder to float freely when traversing When the knifeholder is locked to the guidebar the bearing movement will cease Mount Knifeholder 1 Choose at which the end of the guide bar the knifeholders will be mounted Locate and remove the 10 32 UNF screw from the end stop on the face of your guide bar 2 Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing 3 Unlock the knifeholder brake Manual Lock turn brake knob counterclockwise Pneumatic Lock pull up on traverse knob Push the brake shoe up into the back plate if p
41. o mount if extended out 2 Align the mount with the guide bar end 3 Slide the knifeholder onto guide bar If clearance is restricted remove blade cartridge p 21 4 Adjust gib if necessary See note below 5 Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in position 6 Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body if removed p 21 7 Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply Installation at Center of Guide Bar 1 Remove blade cartridge from the control body 2 Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the gib to the mount 3 Remove the gib 4 Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to fully DEPTH CONTROL CONTROL BODY ACTUATOR D SWITCH AIR SUPPLY INLET BRAKE SHOE GUIDE BAR MOUNT GIB GIB SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW GIB SETSCREW BLADE CARTRIDGE AIR SUPPLY DISCONNECT BLADE CARTRIDGE retract the brake shoe into the mount Push the brake shoe up into mount if extended out 5 Place the control body onto the guide bar 6 While holding the control body securely in place reinstall the gib Align the gib socket head cap screw holes with the holes in the mount assembly 7 Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure the gib in place Torque Class 2 1 ft Ibs 2 85 Nm 8 Adjust the gib if necessary See note below To Adjust Gib Class ll and III 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm Turn the brake knob cl
42. ockwise to secure the knifeholder in position Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body if removed p 21 Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply 1 Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1 4 turn 2 Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and good knifeholder traverse action on the guide bar Recommended 1 4 turn per adjustment 3 Ensure that sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws Torque Class 2 1 ft lbs 2 85 Nm 4 Readjust as necessary www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder Class ll and IlI 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm MI 557416 1 L Page 11 INSTALLATION Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar Pneumatic Lock Installation at End of Guide Bar Recommended 1 2 Align the mount and traverse gear with the guide bar end TRAVERSE and gear rack BRAKE DEPTH CONTROL Make sure the traverse brake knob is in the unlocked up VA KNOB KNOB position Push the brake shoe up into the mount if MA CONTROL extended out BODY 3 Slide the knifeholder onto the guide bar If clearance is restricted remove the blade cartridge p 21 ACTUATOR 4 Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder into y 9WITCH position His 5 Adjust the gib if necessary See note below 6 Push down the traverse brake knob to lock the A knifeholder to the guid
43. ontrol Body Class Tidland Part No 543919 UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY PISTON ASSEMBLY LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY tm es DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 40 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Control Body Class Tidland Part No 543919 ltem Description PartNo Upper Body Assembly 2 536165 3 Flat Washer 536169 4 Depth Control Knob Assy 535334 Depth Control Knob Assy 5 537767 Depth Control Spring 525004 7 548612 536168 528781 560820 560848 530187 13 Upper Body 543784 14 Setscrew Orifice Plug 543822 15 Valve Cap 524979 528783 524998 126119 561042 0 528697 554256 568817 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 534810 536164 543666 126119 560523 545123 133180 30 524999 549542 Lower Body 1 1 1 31 32 Lower Body 524974 3 3 547733 Dovetail Assembly These parts supplied as an assembly only Do not attempt further disassembly except to lubricate the piston o ring 1 22 23 24 29 26 27 28 29 EAN NN HEN MEN 97 IE 8 WEN OE AA EA EES EC 15 16 Eam EM 19 EM mE o9 pop 25 26 REM NEN 28 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 41 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual Control Body Class Il and Ill Class Il Tidland Part No 535761 Class II Tidland Part No 5433
44. operation extends the blade cartridge and then swings it at full side stroke SETUP BUTTON www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 6 INSTALLATION Select Slitting Type 7 WRAP ANGLE q 12 OF WRAP ANGLE 4 TANGENT WRAP Knifeholder axis should be 90 to web path Knifeholder axis should bisect the wrap angle Tangent slitting requires knifeholder setback Knifeholder setback is not required Recommended Knifeholder Setback For Tangent Slitting Only e For best slit result the web must be in contact with the anvil knife ring at the cut point If the web contacts the top blade ahead of the cut point the material will tear instead of slitting cleanly e Geometry shown is based on medium weight kraft paper For assistance with other web materials call Tidland Customer Service 1 800 426 1000 Recommended Setback for Paper Based Products SETBACK www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 7 INSTALLATION Prepare to Mount Guide Bar Determine Space Requirements v MOUNTING H HOLES R I J RETRACTED RETRACTED MAXIMUM K 2 M O I FULL STROKE K VERTICAL 5 STROKE gt E ES STROKE A 2 A 2 46 0 89 1 04 1 84 4 62 0 63 3 92 3 0120181008 mis 72 Class III 3 05 34 7 77 1 00 8 35 7 0 24 17 78 _Millimeters A Class Il Class III 115 7
45. pliance with federal state and local safety regulations is your responsibility Be familiar with them and always work safely e Inspect the knifeholder cartridge for wear and or other safety and functional deficiencies daily before each use e Do not carry or lift this product over wet or slippery surfaces e All replacement parts used on this product should be made to original Tidland specifications e All maintenance and repair procedures performed on this product should be done to Tidland specifications by qualified personnel HAND HAZARD Keep clear Keep hands away from knife blades at all times RECEIVING AND UNPACKING e Handle and unpack the equipment carefully Upon arrival check the shipment against the packing list e Promptly report to the carrier any damaged equipment e Equipment not installed immediately should be stored in a clean dry location e Be careful to prevent moisture dust and dirt from accumulating in storage and installation areas CAUTION Wear eye protection when using tools or compressed air www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 2 CONTENTS A scm pied ned am Sint codte tia tas en ores can eco tach cultello Pos ci is D bud coded tt me s 2 RECEIVING and UI DAC domm e m M 2 us MT T tes 2 So AI JR T RR RR ET RN RR Mc
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47. rectly over the anvil ring in order to prevent damage by collision when the blade cartridge is extended in the next step SETUP BUTTONS Press and hold one of the two cartridge setup buttons and then toggle the actuator switch down to extend the blade cartridge Release the setup button after the cartridge is extended and has completed its side stroke The knifeholder will remain in this position until the cartridge is retracted Traverse the knifeholder along the guide bar until the knife blade and the anvil ring lightly contact Press down on the traverse knob to lock knifeholder to guide bar Make sure that the knifeholder remains perpendicular to the guide bar and that the knife blade and anvil ring make contact Observe the overlap of the knife blade and anvil ring If the overlap is correct 030 0 8 mm the knifeholder is ready to slit go to Step 11 If overlap is incorrect continue with Step 10 Toggle the actuator switch up retract to make any blade overlap adjustments To increase the overlap turn the depth control knob counterclockwise To decrease the overlap turn the knob clockwise Note One click increases or decreases the overlap 004 0 1 mm One complete turn increases or decreases the overlap 040 1 0 mm DO NOT ADJUST THE KNOB PAST THE DETENT STOP Toggle the actuator switch up retract Note If the blade cartridge is not retracted after completing the setup and before slitting the knifeholder
48. rotruding out 4 Install the knifeholder a Hold the knifeholder and short rail section together Carefully place the rail section into the keyway on the guide bar b Align the short rail section with the fixed bearing rail on the guide bar c Slide the knifeholder onto the fixed bearing rail 5 Remove short section of bearing rail from the guide bar keep it for future knifeholder removal and maintenance 6 Repeat Steps 4a 4c until all knifeholders are installed on the guide bar 7 After all knifeholders are installed reinstall the 1110 32 UNF socket head cap screws in the end stop on the guide bar 8 Reinstall blade cartridges on knifeholders p 21 9 Toggle the actuator switch up on all knifeholders to retract blade cartridges For knifeholder setup procedures see pages 16 17 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 13 INSTALLATION Pneumatic System Requirements e To provide the correct air pressure and help achieve quality slitting Tidland Corporation recommends the use of a filtered and regulated pneumatic system that will prevent airborne oil or water from contaminating the knifeholders e The pneumatic system includes A 3 8 9 5 mm supply air lines B 5 micron air filter pressure regulator with gauge 0 100 psi or 0 6 9 bar C Coalescing filter D E 3 way manual valve with muffler Quick exhaust valve with muffler QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING
49. th the return spring attached to the flange retainer carefully and firmly press the flange retainer flush into the lower body and fasten with the retainer screws Apply and regulate air pressure to approximately 30 psi Extend the piston guide rod by toggling the actuator switch down Install the dovetail assembly See Dovetail Reassembly p 33 Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder LONG A SCREWS SHORT VA SCREWS UPPER BODY ACTUATOR oue ASSEMBLY RETURN 2 J SPRING RETAINER So y FLANGE RETAINER SCREWS gt g MI 557416 1 L Page 37 LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE REFERENCE CHART Class O 0 8FT LB 2 1 2 Nm 2 1 FI LB 7 2 9 Nm 2 1 FI LB D 12 0 FT LB 2 9 Nm 1 0 FT LB 2 1 FI LB 1 4 Nm Parker Super O Lube ES O ring Lubricant y Lubriplate EMG Polymer T 1 0 Grease L0148 098 S we FT LB C Dow Corning 557 A ve Silicone Dry Film Lubricant gt D Loctite 242 1 0 FT LB 1 4 Nm www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 38 LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE REFERENCE CHART Class Il and Ill O 1 0 FT LB 1 4 N 9 4 3 FT LB 775 8 Nm Parker Super O Lube O ring Lubricant Lubriplate EMG Polymer Grease L0148 098 C Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant D Loctite 242 www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 39 KNIFEHOLDER PARTS Manual C
50. unterclockwise To decrease the overlap turn the knob clockwise Note One click increases or decreases the overlap 004 0 1 mm One complete turn increases or decreases the overlap 040 1 0 mm DO NOT ADJUST THE KNOB PAST THE DETENT STOP Toggle the actuator switch up retract Note If the blade cartridge is not retracted after completing the setup and before slitting the knifeholder will not function as designed and may result in poor slit quality Operate 12 Toggle the actuator switch down extend to begin slitting operation www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 16 OPERATION Knifeholder Pneumatic Lock iS DEPTH CONTROL Ensure that L TB Setup 5 6 Adjust depth control knob so that it extends from the control body ES A KNOB TY m P CONTROL BODY anvil rings are in the desired slit position blade cartridge is securely locked to the control body air supply is attached and set to minimum pressure required to slit your web material ACTUATOR SWITCH Class 5 16 Class Il and III 1 2 DO NOT ADJUST THE KNOB PAST THE DETENT STOP Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge Pull up on the traverse knob Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder along the guide bar until knife blade is close to but not touching the cut side of the corresponding anvil ring Ensure that the knife blade is not di
51. upply needed By hand pull the Q DOWN TO EXTEND dovetail assembly out of the control body Class Il IIl With external air supply set at approximately 30 psi 2 1 bar toggle the actuator PISTON GUIDE ROD switch to extend the dovetail assembly 9 Lift or remove the bellows to expose the piston guide rod NG 10 With the dovetail assembly extended place an open end V wrench over the flats of the piston guide rod and turn counterclockwise to loosen it completely from the dovetail Note It is not necessary to remove the cant key guide rod from the dovetail assembly DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY _S EXTENDED SS BELLOWS 11 Retract the piston guide rod after dovetail assembly removal is complete 4 iy Class Push piston guide rod by hand V2 Class II IIl Toggle the actuator switch up to retract PISTON CANT KEY GUIDE ROD GUIDE ROD DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 32 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES To Reassemble Dovetail Assembly Class I Il and Ill 1 10 11 12 Extend the piston guide rod Class No air supply needed By hand pull the piston guide rod down Class Il and III Set knifeholder air supply to approximately 30 PISTON GUIDE ROB psi 2 1 bar and toggle the actuator switch down to extend the piston guide rod Apply LOCTITE 242 to the threads of the piston guide rod SN Fasten the dovetail assembly to the ext
52. will not function as designed and may result in poor slit quality Operate 12 Toggle the actuator switch down extend to begin slitting operation www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 17 OPERATION Cant Key Selection Cant Angle Options 0 1 4 1 29 1 The angle is engraved in the key CANT ANGLE LABEL RED OR BLUE W ARROW e The cant key label color indicates the web path 4 a direction as determined at the time of sale A r L A WEB PATH A Web Path RED label y B Web Path BLUE label ind 75 4 B WEB PATH e fthe web path needs to be reversed at any time Tidland recommends replacing the cant key with one of the correct color Vd Cant Key Orientation The arrow on the cant key label should e point to the nip point blade contact side of the anvil ring see page 18 e point in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge Arrows pointing in opposite directions indicate that e the nip point will not be closed resulting in poor slit quality and either e the cant key orientation needs to be reversed or e the cartridge orientation left or right hand must be changed To change the cant key orientation pull the key all the way out of the control body rotate it 180 and reinstall the key pushing it firmly into the control body www maxcessintl com Tidland Performance Series Manual Knifeholder MI 557416 1 L Page 18 O
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