Eastey EXS-100 User manual

EXS-100
Eastey EXS-100
Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine
User Guide

EXS-100
Eastey EXS-100
Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine
User Guide
Revised 05/11/2020
P/N 5001699 Rev. A
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2020 Engage Technologies Corporation.
All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names
are the property of their respective owners.
Eastey
7041 Boone Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: [phone]; Fax [phone]
www.eastey.com

Contents
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 7
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................ 8
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9
EXS-100 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine Overview .............................................. 9
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 10
Dimensions................................................................................................................. 11
Machine Serial Number .............................................................................................. 12
Typical Applications.................................................................................................... 12
Installation ................................................................................................................... 13
Location Requirements............................................................................................... 14
Assembling Stop Angle Brackets to Top Work Surface.............................................. 15
Loading the Strap Coil in the Spool and Routing the Strap ........................................ 16
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 17
Main Control Panel ..................................................................................................... 17
Operating the Machine and Strapping Packages ....................................................... 18
After Operating the Strapping Machine ...................................................................... 20
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 21
Secondary Control Panel............................................................................................ 21
Strap Width Adjustment .............................................................................................. 22
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 24
Weekly Maintenance .................................................................................................. 24
Monthly Maintenance ................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning the Top Working Surface............................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 26
Parts List...................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 1-1 Sealer Seat Unit 5030421 ..................................................................... 27
Figure 2-1 Feed Drive Unit 5030464 ...................................................................... 30
Figure 3-1 End Gripper Unit 5030493/P02-0362100 .............................................. 32
Figure 4-1 Welding Clamp Unit 5030500/P02-0362200 ......................................... 33
Figure 5-1 Holding Gripper Unit 5030508/P02-0394600 ........................................ 34
Figure 6-1 Position Cam Unit 5030517/P02-0394700 ............................................ 35
Figure 7-1 Sliding Table Unit 5030521/P02-0394300............................................. 36
Figure 8-1 Separating Plate Unit 5030530/P02-0394400 ....................................... 37
Figure 9-1 Heater Plate Unit 5030545/P02-0394500............................................... 39
Figure 10-1 Body Frame 5030558......................................................................... 41
Figure 11-1 Dispenser Assembly ........................................................................... 43
Figure 12-1 Dispenser Unit .................................................................................... 45
Electrical Panel and Wiring Parts 5030400 .............................................................. 47
Appendix A: Electrical Schematic ............................................................................. 49
Warranty Statement .................................................................................................... 50

Customer Support....................................................................................................... 52

Safety 7
Safety
Read this manual carefully and make it available to everyone connected with the
supervision, maintenance, or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available
on request (Eastey.com/contact-us).
The development of a good safety program that is rigidly enforced is absolutely
imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment. Our machinery is well
designed and includes extremely important safety features. Proper installation, safe
operation, and regular maintenance and upkeep are of far greater importance than our
design. Only properly trained individuals, following rigidly enforced safety rules, as
recommended by ANSI and OSHA should be allowed to operate this machine.
Be very careful when operating, adjusting, or servicing this equipment. Unless used
properly, the machine can cause injury to operators or persons near it. In addition,
improper use of the machine can cause damage to it or property near it. If in doubt, stop
and obtain qualified help before proceeding.
General Safety Precautions
Before installing, operating or servicing this equipment, please read the following
precautions carefully:
•Always disconnect electrical power before attempting maintenance for any electrical
or moving parts.
•Do not tamper with electrical wiring. Use only specified power supply cable. Use only
licensed electricians to check or repair wiring. Do not attempt to open or work on the
electrical box, junction boxes or other electrical components of the unit without first
disconnecting power to the machine. Electrical shock hazard exists if power is not
disconnected.
•Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not by-pass any factory-designed
safety features such as guards, interlocks, switches, etc.
•Never provide service or clear a jam when machine is running. Do not place hands
or body inside the confines of the machine unless all mechanisms are securely
fastened and the electrical supply is shut off.
•Do not stand or climb on any part of the Strapping Machine or its frame.
•Do not wear loose clothing such as ties, scarves, jewelry etc. Long hair should be
pulled back and/or covered while operating this machine.
•Always wear safety glasses when operating this machine. Use appropriate
protective equipment whenever required by circumstances or applicable safety rules.
•Do not leave excess scrap strapping material on the floor as it can create a slipping
hazard.

8Safety
Explanation of Symbols
Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety
is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required.
Ground symbol. Indicates ground. Use Class-3 (lower than 1000) cable to
ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock.
Electrical shock hazard. Indicates possible danger of electrical shock. Only
a trained electrician should be allowed to open or work in the electrical
panel or box.
Caution: Hot Surface or High temperature hazard. Do not touch or place
hands close to the heating source to avoid burns. Proceed with any
maintenance only when the temperature of the heater or other heat source
has cooled down to room temperature.
Caution: Moving parts can crush hand. Keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts.
Caution: Pinch point or entanglement. Keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts.
Caution: Sharp Blade could cut fingers or hand. Keep hands and fingers
away.
Caution: Eye protection is required when operating the Semi-Automatic
Strapping Machine. Always wear safety glasses when operating this
machine.
Moisture hazard. Keep equipment dry. This equipment is designed for
indoor operation in a typical clean, dry factory environment, protected from
rain and moisture. Do not operate the machine in any extremely wet or oily
environment that may exceed operating specifications.
Refer to this User Guide for important safety information and operating
instructions to set up, operate, adjust, and maintain this Semi-Automatic
Strapping Machine.

Introduction 9
Introduction
EXS-100 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine Overview
Working Surface —
Place Items To Be
Strapped Here
Control Panel
With
Operator
Controls
Locking Casters
Casters
On All
Four Legs
Strap Slot — Allows
Strap To Pass
Under Bottom Of
Packages
Reusable
Spool For
Strapping
Material
Supply
Coil
Loop
and
Guide
Roller
Hand
Nut
Package Stop
Angle
Brackets
Align
Packages To
Be Strapped

10 Introduction
Specifications
Strap Width 0.2” – 0.6” (5mm - 15.5mm)
Strap Thickness 0.02 – 0.027 (0.45mm – 0.7mm)
Strap Coil Core Diameter 7.9” (200mm)
Strap Coil Core Width 7.5” – 7.9” (190mm – 200mm)
Strap Material Polypropylene only
Minimum Package Size 2.75” (70mm) W × 0.79” (20mm) H
Maximum Package Weight 130lbs (59kg)
Speed 1 meter/s for feeding; 1 meter/s for reversing
Machine Tension 2 – 121lbs (1 - 55kg)
Machine Dimensions 21.4” (54.4cm) W × 30.7” (78cm) L × 30.7” (78cm) H
Power Supply 100V/110V, 50/60Hz, 1 Phase
Weight 117lbs (53kg)
Standard features
•Small machine footprint allows for use almost anywhere within your facility
•Four casters for easy transportation; two locking casters at operator’s side lock to
prevent rolling during operation
•Jog switch for service and maintenance
•Adjustable cooling time for various weld seals
•Open cabinet design allows for quick poly strapping changeover
•Adjustable packaging guides to allow for a variety of package sizes
•Electronically controlled tension adjustment
•One motor with no clutch, belt, or chain
•Motor power saving when strapping is not active
•Accepts straps ranging in width from 5mm to 15.5mm (0.2” to 0.6”); uses
reusable spools for strapping material
•Simple and efficient to use
•No air required
•Strap packages up to 130 lbs (59kg)
•110V single-phase power supply

Introduction 11
Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in inches (and centimeters) as indicated.
21.5 in.
(54.6cm)
Overall Width
19.7 in.
(50cm)
19.7 in.
(50cm)
19.7 in.
(50cm)
29.5 in.
(75cm)
30.7
(78cm)
30 in.
(76.2cm)
Standard
Work Surface
Height
31.3 in.
(79.4m)
Overall
Height
Including
Angle Stop
Brackets
Overall Length
Keep This Area Clear For The Operator
And For Spool Changeover
Keep This
Area Clear
For Strapping
Machine
Operation
And For
Packages

12 Introduction
Machine Serial Number
The Machine Serial Number can be found
on the identification label on the vertical
surface of the left end of the Strapping
Machine body.
The identification label displays the Model
Number, Serial Number, Year of
Manufacture, and Electrical Power
Requirements.
Record the Serial Number and Year of
Manufacture for future reference.
Note the electrical power characteristics
indicated below the Model and Year.
These specify the electrical power
requirements of the strapping machine.
Typical Applications
Eastey EXS-100 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine
This plastic strapping machine can be used for a wide range of applications where the
maximum package width is at least 2.75 inches (70mm) and the minimum height is 0.79
inches (20mm).
This machine is particularly suitable for moderately heavy packaged goods as well as
printed products, printer/copier paper boxes, etc.
Do NOT use the Strapping Machine to strap the following product types:
•Explosive Products
•Flammable Products
•Hazardous Products
•Pharmaceuticals
•Agri-Foodstuffs
•Wet Products
•Products that are heavier or larger than allowed by the machine specifications.
Do not operate the machine in any extremely wet or oily environment that may exceed
operating specifications. This equipment is designed for indoor operation in a typical
clean, dry factory environment protected from rain and moisture.
Use only polypropylene (P.P.) strapping. Do not Use polyester (PET) strapping or
polyethylene (PE) cord strap.
MODEL: EXS-100
SERIAL:
YEAR:
Volt
110V 1 PH
0.2kW 50/60HZ1.8A
Phase
Watt Ampere Hertz

Installation 13
Installation
Unpack the outer carton and shipping material carefully to avoid damaging the strapping
machine.
Remove shipping straps securing the strapping machine legs and casters to the molded
shipping base and lift the strapping machine off the pallet.
CAUTION! The strapping machine may require more than one person to
move safely off the shipping base.
The strapping machine is shipped almost fully assembled and ready for use, except a
few items that are shipped inside the machine body and require attention and removal,
and some minimal assembly is required before operation.
Note: A 3-millimeter Allen wrench will be required to temporarily
remove the strapper top plates to remove items that have
been placed inside the strapper machine body for shipping.
Remove items placed inside the machine body for shipping
Loosen the flat head socket screws at the locations indicated by (A) that fasten the
metal work-surface plates (B) to the top of the machine body.
B
A
BA

14 Installation
Lift the plates (B) to open the top of the machine body and find and remove the
following items from inside.
•A User Guide packet, which contains the following.
- This User Guide
- An Allen wrench set
- A pair of stop angle brackets with attaching hardware
•A desiccant pouch
CAUTION! The items listed above must be removed from the inside of
the strapper body before powering or operating the strapper.
These items may be retrieved from inside the machine body before or after moving the
strapper to its desired operating location, but they must be removed before powering or
operating the strapper Once these items have been removed, refasten the top work-
surface plates to the top of the machine body using the same flat head socket screws
removed earlier. Instructions are provided later in this section for attaching the stop
angle brackets to the top work surface of the strapper. Do not operate the straper with
top plates removed.
Casters
The strapping machine is equipped standard with four casters (one caster on each of its
four legs). The two casters on the legs at the front of strapping machine are locking
casters. Lift the levers upward to unlock the casters to the machine to allow the machine
to be moved.
Move the strapping machine to the desired location. Casters allow the strapping
machine to be rolled across a smooth, level floor surface. When the strapping machine
has been moved to the desired location, press the lever of each of the two front locking
casters down, to the locked position, to keep the strapping machine from moving.
Location Requirements
When installing the Eastey EXS-100 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine it is important
to be aware of the following considerations:
1. The floor surface is flat and level where the strapping machine will be placed.
Lock
Unlock

Installation 15
2. Height of nearby packing equipment feeding into or receiving product from the
strapping machine. The EXS-100 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine is pre-
configured to 30.7 in. (78cm) standard height.
3. Alignment with packaging line.
4. Allow for a clear area of approximately 19.7 inches (50mm) minimum from the
front (operator’s side) for the length of the machine for the operator, and 20
inches (50mm) minimum from the right side for the width of the strapping
machine for packages. See the Dimensions diagram in the Introduction of this
User Guide.
The strapping machine should be placed on a flat, level floor and the locking casters
locked so that it does not rock or move.
Assembling Stop Angle Brackets to Top Work Surface
The package provided with the User Guide and stop angle brackets contains four each
of wing bolts, flat washers, and lock washers. Placing the flat washers above the slot
holes in the stop angle brackets and placing the lock washers above the flat washers,
next to the wing bolt head, fasten the stop angle brackets to the strapper top work
surface as shown.
Stop
Angle
Brackets
Wing Screws
Lock Washers
Flat Washers

16 Installation
Loading the Strap Coil in the Spool and Routing the Strap
The strap threading procedure involves loading the dispenser spool and then routing the
strap from the spool up and through the strapper machine body.
1. Rotate the hand nut (A) at the center of the spool hub counterclockwise to
remove the nut from the spool shaft and set it aside. Remove the dispenser spool
flange and remove any remaining old strap coil inside.
2. Remove all adhesive strips or other adhesive material from the new coil of
strapping material.
3. Follow the direction indicated on the rotation direction sticker on the dispenser to
put the new strap coil into the dispenser spool.
4. Put the outer dispenser flange back onto the spool and secure it by installing and
tightening the hand nut, removed earlier, onto the spool shaft by turning it
clockwise.
5. Unroll about 20 inches (0.5 m) of strap, making sure it is not twisted.
6. Thread the strap through the guide roller bracket (B) and the loop (C).
Note: Make sure the plastic strap curves downward as shown.
Inserting the strap into the machine in the wrong direction
could cause instability and problems with auto-threading,
feed and refeed functionality.
7. Insert the strap upward into the machine until the strap meets with material that
prevents it from being pushed further. Hold the strap loosely at this position.
CAUTION! Do not grip strap tightly or pinch fingers in feed rollers.
8. Press the Manual Feed button and the strap will feed into the strapping machine.
A
B C

Operation 17
Operation
Main Control Panel
The main control panel is located on the operator’s side of the strapping machine, just
below the work surface and to the left end of the machine.
Power On / Off Switch
The Power On / Off switch turns power to the machine on or off. Power is
switched off when the switch is in the down position: power is on when the
switch is in the up position.
Strap Tension / Tightness Adjustment
Use this dial adjustment to increase or decrease the tension or tightness of
the strap. Turn the dial clockwise to increase strap tension or turn the dial
counterclockwise to decrease strap tension.
Feed Length Adjustment
Use this dial adjustment to control the amount of strapping material that is fed
out for each package to be strapped. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the
feed length or turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease the feed length.
Feed
Length
Adjustment
Power
On / Off
Switch
Manual
Feed
Strap
Tension /
Tightness
Adjustment
Reset

18 Operation
Manual Feed
Use this button to manually feed strapping material. Strapping material will be
fed out for as long as the button is pressed. Release the button to stop
feeding material.
Reset
The Reset button allows you to reset the strapper, expelling the strapping
material in the current job and cutting it off in order to begin with a freshly cut
strap end.
Operating the Machine and Strapping Packages
1. To begin operation, turn the Main Power Switch to the On position. The heating
element requires approximately 1 minute to reach operating temperature.
CAUTION! When the power is turned on keep hands and arms of the
tabletop, which may become hot from the heating element.
Keep hands and arms clear of the area where the strap will
be applied to the package.
2. Place a package on the top flat work surface. (The package must cover the table
slot.) Slide the package tight against the angle stop brackets.
3. Adjust the strap tension the desired strap tension and strap feed length for the
package size.
Note: Setting the feed length may take some trial-and-error to
attain the right adjustment each time setup for a different
carton or package size is required.

Operation 19
4. Place the strap around the package to be strapped, guiding the strapping
material up and over the package so the strapping material makes an arch over
and around the package
CAUTION: Keep hands and fingers away from the inside of the arch
made by the strapping material while the machine is
operating. Do not place arms, fingers, or hands between the
strapping material and the package being strapped. This is a
pinch area.

20 Operation
5. Feed the end of the strap into the strap slot between the stop angle brackets, and
the sealing mechanism inside will pull the strap tight and weld and cut the ends
of the strap.
Note: A minimal amount of smoke may be emitted from the heating
element and strap ends as they are being welded together.
Be sure you have adequate ventilation while operating the
machine and avoid inhaling smoke.
After Operating the Strapping Machine
Remove any excess dust or dirt from the machine.
Shut off machine main power when the machine is not in use.