Eastey SB-2 EX-Auto User manual

SB-2/3EX-Auto
Automatic
Carton Sealing Machine
User Guide

SB-2/3EX-Auto
Automatic
Carton Sealing Machine
User Guide
Revised 02/02/2021
P/N 5001682 Rev D
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2012-2021 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
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper Overview .......................................................................... 9
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 10
Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 11
Installation ................................................................................................................... 13
Location Requirements ............................................................................................... 14
Optional Entrance and Exit Roller Tables.................................................................... 15
Next Steps................................................................................................................... 15
Loading the Tape Cartridges....................................................................................... 16
Check Tension ............................................................................................................ 17
Thread Tape................................................................................................................ 17
Main Spring Adjustment .............................................................................................. 19
Power.......................................................................................................................... 20
Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 21
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 22
Air Pressure unit.......................................................................................................... 22
Height and Width Adjustment...................................................................................... 23
Top Squeezer Roller Width Adjustment....................................................................... 24
Flap Closing Guide Adjustment ................................................................................... 24
Rear Flap Closer Speed Adjustment........................................................................... 26
Belt Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 26
Machine Body Height Adjustment ............................................................................... 27
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 28
Rollers......................................................................................................................... 28
Cutting Knives ............................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 29
Parts List...................................................................................................................... 30
Electrical...................................................................................................................... 30
Pneumatic Parts.......................................................................................................... 33
Side Belts .................................................................................................................... 35
Vertical Column with Height Adjustment...................................................................... 38
Flap Guide and Upper Tape Head Seat Assembly ...................................................... 41
Machine Body ............................................................................................................. 44
Optional Door .............................................................................................................. 46
Appendix A: Electrical Schematic ............................................................................. 49
Warranty Statement .................................................................................................... 55
Customer Support....................................................................................................... 57

Safety 7
Safety
Safety Precautions
Before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment, please read the following
precautions carefully:
•This machine is equipped with moving belts. Do not place hands near the belts when
they are moving as fingers may be pinched where belts enter the frame. We suggest
the use of a roller-type exit conveyor or pack table for your cases. Always remove
boxes after they clear the exit end of the machine.
•Observe caution when near the tape heads or when threading tape. The tape cutting
knives are very sharp, automatically operated, and linked to tape wipe down rollers.
•Always disconnect electrical power before attempting maintenance for any electrical
or moving parts. 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.
•Use only the specified power-supply cable. Do not use the power cable to pull or
position the machine, as this will damage or break the cable.
•Do not by-pass any factory-designed safety features such as guards, interlocks,
switches, etc. Do not operate the machine if such modifications have been made.
•Do not attempt to operate the machine with loads that exceed the limits of use and
operation in regards to weight and sizes, or with unstable loads that present a
hazard of tipping or falling.
•This equipment is designed for indoor operation in a typical clean, dry factory
environment. Do not operate the machine in any extremely wet or oily environment
that may exceed operating specifications.
•Do not place hands, head, or any part of the body inside the confines of the machine
unless the tape head mechanisms are securely fastened, and the electrical supply is
shut off.
•To minimize the potential for personal injury, always be sure that the machine
operators and others working on the machinery are properly trained in the correct
usage of the equipment and properly instructed regarding safe operation.
•Never provide service or clear a box jam when machine is running. Always stop the
machine and shut off power before servicing.
•When feeding a box into the unit, always hold down the box top and present the box
to unit. Release hands as soon as the belts begin to take the box.
•Do not wear loose clothing such as ties, scarves, jewelry etc. Long hair should be
pulled back and/or covered while operating this machine.

8Safety
Explanation of Symbols
Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your
safety is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment or
surroundings.
Electrical hazard. Indicates electrical danger. Allow only a trained
electrician access to the electrical panel or box.
Warning symbol. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided
could result in death or serious injury.
A warning indicates a situation or condition potentially more severe than
indicated by a caution message but not imminent as a danger message.
This symbol is associated with warnings for conditions as shown below.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BELT
WHEN THE MACHINE
IS RUNNING
WARNING
BLADE MAY CUT
YOUR FINGER
WARNING

Introduction 9
Introduction
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper Overview
Rear Flap Folding
Assembly
Upper Tape
Head Seat
Height
Adjustment
Crank
Width
Adjustment
Crank
Control Panel with
Start/Run and Stop
buttons
Adjustable
Leg
Drive
Belt
Emergency Stop
Switch (E-Stop)
Lower Tape
Head Seat
Electrical
Box
Main Power
Switch
Vertical
Column
Locking
Casters

10 Introduction
Specifications
Model SB-2/3EX-AUTO
Tape 1.5 inches or 2 inches
Belt speed 75ft/min
Capacity
(L) 4.7 to 24 inches
(W) 4.3 to 19.5 inches
(H) 4.7 to 19 inches~500mm
Consumption 450W
Machine size (L) 77 inches
(W) 35.5 inches
(H) 67 inches
Machine net weight 660 lbs.
Air 80 psi
Electrical
Belt motor 0.18KVA
Machine power use 0.4KVA
Power socket need 0.5KVA
Options
•3” tape head
•Guard panels with door and transparent windows
•Infeed roller table
•Exit roller table
•Tape low/out sensing with alarm signal light stack

Introduction 11
Dimensions
Dimensions shown in inches (and centimeters).
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper is shown above standard, without add-on options.
77 in.
(196 cm)
27 in. to 34.5 in.
(68 cm to 88 cm)
35 in.
(90 cm)
65 in.
(185 cm)
Floor to Top of
Column Max.
30 in.
(76 cm)
24.8 in.
(63 cm)
Conveyor
Roller
Height

12 Introduction
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper is shown below with optional roller tables at infeed and exit
ends, and optional guards with door and windows, and optional alarm light stack.
77 in.
(196 cm)
27 in. to 34.5 in.
(68-88 cm)
65 in.
(185 cm)
Floor to Top of
Column Max.
30 in.
(76 cm)
24.8 in.
(63 cm)
Conveyor
Roller
Height
18 in.
(46 cm)
18 in
(46 cm)
Machine
Body
77 in.
(196 cm)
Machine Overall Length
35 in.
(90 cm)
78 in.
(199 cm)
33.5 in.
(85 cm)

Installation 13
Installation
Carefully unpack the outer carton Avoid damaging the machine body.
Remove the shipping bolts that secure the carton sealer to the shipping pallet. Lift the
carton sealer of the pallet.
CAUTION! The SB-2/3EX-Automatic Carton Sealer is very heavy and will
require a forklift, floor crane, or several people to move
safely off the shipping pallet. Use proper equipment when
lifting the case taper and ensure the case taper is secure and
will not shift while being moved or during height adjustment
or installation of locking casters.
Four locking casters are provided and optionally may be installed onto the four
adjustable support legs. The casters are very easy to install. Simply thread the castor
into the bottom of each leg.
CAUTION! Raise the case taper off the floor to install the casters. Use
proper equipment when lifting the case taper. Ensure the
case taper is secure and will not shift while installing the
casters or adjusting the height.
To adjust the leg height, loosen the screws on each leg and slide the insert up or down
as required and then retighten the screws at the required height.
Adjustment
Screws
Caster
Brake

14 Installation
Location Requirements
Move the case taper to the desired location. To lift or move the case taper without
casters installed, you will need to use a pallet jack or forklift to lift and move it. If you
have installed the casters, release the brake lever on each of the locking casters to
move the taper easily over a smooth flat surface. Re-engage caster brake levers when
the case taper has been moved to its location.
When installing the carton sealer please be aware of the following considerations:
1. The mounting surface is flat and level.
2. Conveyor or packing table height.
3. Alignment with packaging line.
When the case taper is positioned in the operating location you will need access to:
1. The Main Power Switch and Control Panel, with Start/Run and Stop buttons and
E-Stop.
2. Height and width adjustments.
3. Both upper and lower tape cartridges for tape loading.
4. Air in and supply hose connection.
A packing table may be provided at the infeed end where the packer can fill boxes and
position the flaps while feeding the boxes into the machine for closing and sealing. It is
also convenient to have a pack table at the exit end of the taper.
It is essential that the table and conveyor be at the machine bed height.
The machine should be placed on a flat, level floor so that it does not rock or move.
When placed for operation, securely lock the locking casters. We recommend that the
machine be securely locked in place when in operation.
Connect the air supply hose to the filter/regulator assembly on the side of the machine.

Installation 15
Optional Entrance and Exit Roller Tables
The optional infeed and exit roller tables available for the case taper are identical and
therefore interchangeable. If they have not been installed from the supplier or have
been removed for shipping, install them as follows.
1. Temporarily loosen socket head cap screws at the locations shown in the
following illustration.
2. Align the keyhole slots in the table flanges with the loosened cap screw heads
and position the end table so rollers are level with the case taper rollers.
3. Re-tighten cap screws loosened in the first step to secure table.
Next Steps
Follow instructions in the Operation section for instructions to load the tape cartridges in
the upper and lower tape heads.
If tape heads have not been loaded with tape, load the upper and lower tape heads with
tape. (One roll each; follow instructions provided in the Tape Cartridge User Guide.)
Refer to the Adjustments section for instructions to make necessary height and width
adjustments that must be made for operation of the box taper.
Refer to the Operation section for instructions to power up, operate, and shut down the
machine.
Socket Head
Cap Screws
Socket Head
Cap Screws

16 Operation
Loading the Tape Cartridges
Turn the main power switch to “Off” and disconnect the power.
CAUTION! To avoid personal injury, remove the tape cartridge before
loading tape.
When handling the tape cartridge be careful to avoid contact
with the tape cutting blade.
After the taping cartridge has been removed push the tape roll onto the tape core
assembly.
NOTE: Make sure the tape roll is pushed all the way on the spindle
assembly.
Tape Roll
Tape Core
Spindle
Adhesive Side

Operation 17
Check Tension
Check the tape for correct tension.
Tighten or loosen the tape core holder to adjust tension.
Thread Tape
Carefully thread the new tape through the rollers in the tape head as shown in the
applicable diagram in the Tape Head User Guide provided with the tape head.
For convenience, diagrams for threading tape in the Eastey-EX Tape Head and EZ-EX
Tape Head are provided on the following page. Follow the diagram that applies for your
tape head, depending on the tape head model and position on the taper.

18 Operation
Eastey-EX Tape Head
EZ-EX Tape Head
Adhesive
Side
Adhesive
Side
Adhesive
Side
Upper Cartridge
Bottom Cartridge
Adhesive
Side
Upper Cartridge
Bottom Cartridge

Operation 19
Center Tape — Eastey-EX Tape Head only
Make sure the tape is centered
on all the rollers.
There are several rollers in the
tape cartridge where the tape
alignment should be checked to
verify the tape stays on center as
it is being dispensed.
Return the tape cartridge to the
operation position.
Main Spring Adjustment
For sealing light weight boxes, decrease
the main spring tension. For heavier boxes,
increase the main spring tension.
When setting tension for the rollers,
consider the amount of pressure on the box
flaps required to make the seal. Cartons
completely filled to the top with product may
require more pressure on top and bottom
seams when applying tape than partially-
filled cartons, where excessive pressure
could possibly crush the carton.
To Adjust the Main Spring
There are two adjustment nuts, one to each
side of the top crossmember where the
threaded rod of the adjustable end of the
main spring passes through the cross-
member.
The adjustment nuts are used together to
set the main spring to the required tension
and to secure the spring at the set tension.
Main
Spring
Outer
Nut
Inner
Nut
Cross
Member

20 Operation
To Lessen Spring Tension
1. First loosen the outer nut away from the top crossmember.
2. Follow this by turning the inner nut to adjust it outward,
lessening tension on the spring.
3. When the desired tension is achieved, re-tighten the inner
nut against the crossmember to jam the assembly and lock
the position.
To Increase Spring Tension
1. First adjust the inner nut, turning it toward the spring.
2. Follow this by turning the outer nut inward to bring the
crossmember to meet the inner nut.
3. When the desired tension is achieved, re-tighten the outer
nut against the crossmember to jam the assembly and lock
the position.
Power
Plug the power supply cord into a properly wired and grounded outlet.
Press start button.
CAUTION! When the power is turned on be aware of moving parts and
belts
When the main power switch is in the “ON” position the power lamp should be
illuminated.