Eastey SB-2EX-Auto User manual

SB-2/3EX-Auto
Automatic
Case Taping System
User Guide

SB-2/3EX-Auto
Automatic
Case Taping System
User Guide
Revised 05/31/2022
P/N 5001694 Rev B
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2012-2022 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 ................................................................................................................. 10
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper Overview......................................................................... 10
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 11
Machine Serial Number............................................................................................... 12
Typical Applications..................................................................................................... 12
Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 13
Installation ................................................................................................................... 14
Location Requirements ............................................................................................... 15
Optional Exit Roller Table ............................................................................................ 17
Next Steps................................................................................................................... 17
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 18
Loading the Tape Cartridges ....................................................................................... 18
Check Tension............................................................................................................. 19
Thread Tape ................................................................................................................ 19
Main Spring Adjustment .............................................................................................. 21
Power and Control Panel ............................................................................................ 23
Power Switch Operation.............................................................................................. 24
Control Panel Operation.............................................................................................. 24
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 26
Air Pressure unit.......................................................................................................... 26
Height and Width Adjustment...................................................................................... 27
Top Squeezer Roller Width Adjustment....................................................................... 28
Flap Closing Guide Adjustment ................................................................................... 28
Rear Flap Closer Speed Adjustment ........................................................................... 29
Belt Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 30
Photo Eye Location Adjustment for Drop Conveyor Gating and Rear Top Flap Closer
Kicker Timing............................................................................................................... 31
Machine Body Height Adjustment ............................................................................... 35
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 36
Rollers......................................................................................................................... 36
Cutting Knives ............................................................................................................. 36
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 37
Parts List...................................................................................................................... 38
Electrical...................................................................................................................... 38
Pneumatic Parts.......................................................................................................... 42
Side Belts .................................................................................................................... 43
Vertical Column with Height Adjustment...................................................................... 46
Flap Guide and Upper Tape Head Seat Assembly ...................................................... 49
Machine Body ............................................................................................................. 51

Infeed Index Roller Table............................................................................................. 53
Options........................................................................................................................ 55
Appendix A: Electrical Schematic ............................................................................. 57
Warranty Statement .................................................................................................... 63
Customer Support....................................................................................................... 65

Safety 7
Safety
Read this manual carefully and make it available to everyone connected with the
operation, supervision, or maintenance of this machine. Additional copies are available
on request (Eastey.com/contact-us). Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
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 out
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.
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.
•Use 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 bypass 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.

8Safety
•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.
•Do not wear loose clothing such as ties, scarves, jewelry etc. Long hair should be
pulled back and/or covered while operating this machine.
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 nearby property.
Electrical hazard. Indicates caution, electrical shock hazard. Allow only a
trained electrician to open the door or cover of the electrical panel or box.
Shut off electrical power before attempting to open or work on the electrical
box, junction boxes or other electrical components of the unit.
Ground symbol. Indicates ground. Use Class-3 (lower than 1000) cable to
ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock.
Caution! Hot surface. The surface indicated may become very hot during
normal operation. Keep fingers, hands, and exposed skin away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns. Allow hot surfaces to cool to ambient room
temperature before performing service.
Caution! Moving parts. Moving parts can crush fingers or hand. Keep
hands and fingers away from moving parts in area indicated to avoid injury.
Caution! Pinch point entanglement. Pinch point hazard exists in area
indicated. Shut down the machine before performing maintenance, repair, or
adjustment.
Caution! blade. Hazard exists for cutting fingers or hand. Keep hands and
fingers away from sharp blades in area indicated to avoid injury.

Safety 9
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.
Eye protection. Wear eye protection. Use protective equipment whenever
circumstances require or when required by regulation or law. Wear safety
glasses when operating or servicing this machine.
Refer to this User Guide for important safety information and operating
instructions to set up, operate, adjust, and maintain this Automatic Case
Erector.
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

10 Introduction
Introduction
The SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper is an automatic uniform side belt case taper designed
to close all four top case flaps and seal the top and bottom of each case. The adjustable
plow system allows adjustment for varying sizes of cases.
SB-2/3EX-Auto Case Taper Overview
The following illustration shows the SB-2/3EX Auto Case Taper with the operator side
interlock safety gate door and window guard panels removed to allow identification of
key functional features.
*Crank handles for height and width adjustments are removable and can be used on
either side of the machine.
Rear Flap Folding
“Kicker”
Height
Adjustment
Crank*
Width
Adjustment
Crank*
Control Panel with
Start/Run and Stop
buttons
Adjustable
Leg
Drive
Belts
Emergency Stop
Switch (E-Stop)
Lower Tape
Head
Electrical
Box
Main Power
Switch
Vertical
Column
Locking
Casters
Upper Tape
Head
Safety
Inter-
Lock
Switch
Drop
Conveyor
Gating
Infeed
Table
Front Flap “Plow” Plate
(Closes leading minor
flap)
Adjustable Side
Flap Closing
Guide
Case Top
Squeezer
Roller
Infeed
Guides
Electric
Eye
Sensor
Bracket
Infeed
End
Exit
End
Solenoid
Valves
(For Infeed
Drop Conveyor
Gating Table and
“Kicker” Cylinder)