GALKIN GAP-X5 User manual
GALKIN AUTOMATED PRODUCTS
GAP-X5
FLANGE MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
PARTS LIST
97 OTIS STREET
WEST BABYLON , NY 11704
GALKIN
Parts Department
Phone: 631-643-5432 x120
Fax: 877-452-5463
Corporate Office
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CONTENTS______________________________________________________________
1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………,
A. Machine Description……………………………………………………………………………….
B. GalkinCustomerService…………………………………………………………………………
C. MachineSpecifications…………………………………………………………………………..
2. SETUP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
A. Connections……………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Power Connection……………………………………………………………………………
2. Air Connection………………………………………………………………………………….
B. Lubrication………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Sump…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Top Feed Belt Oiler……………………………………………………………………………
3. Additional Lubrication……………………………………………………………………….
4. Oil Change and Filter Cleaning………………………………………………………….
C. MotorRotation………………………………………………………………………………………
D. Motor Speed………………………………………………………………………………………….
E. Threading……………………………………………………………………………………………….
F. Flange Guide Adjustment………………………………………………………………………
G. Optional Flange HandlingEquipment…………………………………………………….
1. Flange Rack……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………
A. Presser Foot………………………………………………………………………………………….
B. Sewing Control……………………………………………………………………………………..
4. ADJUSTMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………
A. FixedStitchCount Setting..……………………………………………………………………
B. Thread Tensions……………………………………………………………………………………
C. Needle Height……………………………………………………………………………………….
D. Throat Plate Position…………………………………………………………………………….
E. Lower Loope r Adj ust me nt …………………………………………………………………….
F. Upper Looper……………………………………………………………………………………….
1. Height Setting………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Protrusion……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Clearance Setting…………………………………………………………………………..
G. Chain Looper Adjustment…………………………………………………………………….
1. Looper Position……………………………………………………………………………..
2. Looper Clearance…………………………………………………………………………..
H. Chain Looper Takeupsand Guides……………………………………………………….
I. LooperThreadsTakeupsandGuides……………………………………………………
J. EdgeTrimmingKnives………………………………………………………………………….
1. Vertical Adjustment………………………………………………………………………
2. Over Edge Width Adjustment……………………………………………………….
3. Knife Sharpening…………………………………………………………………………..
K. Needle Guards…………………………………………………………………………………….
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION
02 Thread Diagram………………………………………..
03 Flange Guide Adjustment………………………………
09 Needle Height Setting………………………………….
10 Throat Plate Position…………………………………..
11 Throat Plate adjustment……………………………….
12 Lower Looper Looper setting………………………….
13 Upper Looper Setting…………………………………..
14 Chain Looper Setting…………………………………..
15 Chain Looper Thread Takeup Cam Setting………….
16 Looper Thread Takups and Guides Setting…………..
17 Edge Trimming Knife Adjustment……………………
18 Edge Trimming Lower Knife Sharpening……………
19 Needle Guards Setting………………………………….
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OPERATING AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
for GALKIN MODEL X5 SERGER FLANGER
1. INTRODUCTION
A. Machine Description
The Galkin 3350-X5 Serger Flanger was designed expressly for high speed attachment of
flanging to mattress pads
B. Galkin Customer Service
If you have any questions concerning the machine, or this manual, please feel free to
contact Galkin Automated Products, either by telephone or by fax.
Telephone number………………..(631) 643-5432
Fax number………………………..(631) 643-1472
C. Machine Specifications
Machine type…………………… Overlock with safety stitch
Top feed………………………… Patented Power Trac synchronized belt type
Stitch type (F.S.T.)……………… 516
Recommended sewing speed…… 4200 stitches per minute
Material thickness……………… Flat goods up to 6 inches (1 – 152mm)
Overall stitch width…………….. 15/16 inch (24mm) std. – 1-3/16 (30mm) option
Stitch length…………………….. 4-5 stitches per inch (.2s/mm)
Over edging width………………. 3/16 Inch
Distance to safety stitch………… ¾ inch (1” optional)
N
eedle size………………………. 135x7, #21
N
eedle height……………………. .56 inch (14.2mm)
Electrical (standard)……………. 220V – 1phase – 60Hz – ½ HP
Other voltages optional
Lubrication……………………… Automatic lubrication (sump); separate feed belt
oiler cartridge filter
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1. SETUP
A1. Power Connection
A sewing motor has been provided with the machine, consistent with your requirements
(single or 3-phase, at the correct voltage). Provide a suitable electric power connection,
as indicated on the specification plate on the motor controller. To ensure safety, always
connect the green wire to ground. NOTE: Before running machine, make sure motor
rotates in the correct direction (see page 6 Sect. C.
A2. Air Connection
The Galkin 3350-X5 requires a compressed air supply with a minimum pressure of 60
p.s.i. To connect your machine to your factory’s compressed air source, simply connect
your factory air line to the make quick disconnect on the Galkin 3350-X5. The main air
regulator has a low pressure shut off that will not allow the system to operate if pressure
drops below 50 p.s.i.
B. Lubrication
The sewing machine is equipped with an automatic oiling system. The oil reservoir was
drained for shipment. CAUTION – Do not operate the sewing machine without filling
the oil reservoir. Serious damage may occur if it is running without lubrication.
1) Sump
The oil filler cap and sight gauge are located on the top of the machine. Fill the sump,
adding light machine oil, until the green indicator in the gauge rises to just below the
upper red line. Do not over fill, as this may cause excess oil to spill, or to collect where
it may damage work.
2) Top Feed Belt Oiler
To reduce wear on the top feed belt, a belt oiler has been included on the machine. Keep
the belt oiler cup filled with the same oil used in the machine sump. The belt oiler wick,
located under the top feed belt, should be checked frequently to be sure it remains in
contact with the belt.
3) Additional Lubrication
Before running the machine, apply two or three (2-3) drops of oil at the needle
Bars as indicated in Figure 02. Also apply oil to the upper looper guide, where shown in
figure 03.
4) Oil and Filter change
For best operation, change sump oil monthly. To drain the sump, remove the sump
plug, located at the right, front of the pan. A replaceable oil filter is located under the top
cover of the sewing machine and should be replaced when changing the oil.
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B. Motor Rotation
The machine hand wheel must turn clockwise when viewed from the hand wheel end. The
oil pump will not function when the machine operates in reverse rotation. To check
rotation, turn on the motor and use the foot pedal to turn over the machine slowly, while
checking direction. Do not run the machine for an extended period. If the hand wheel turns
in the wrong direction, stop immediately. Turn off the motor and unplug power. Reverse
motor direction by rewiring connections or reprogramming as appropriate. For single phase
motors, a diagram may be found for reverse wiring, either on the specification plate or
inside the wire connection access opening. For 3-phase motors, exchange connections of
any two of the three “hot legs” Servomotors are reversed by programming. Check motor
manual for method of programming rotation.
C. Motor Speed
Maximum recommended sewing speed is 4200 stitches per minute. Pulley combination and
or motor settings have been chosen to reflect this recommendation. The sewing machine is
capable to speeds up to, 5800 stitches per minute. At such speeds; however, wear life of
p
arts become a problem. Of particular concern would be wear to top feed parts; especially
the top feed belt, clutches and eccentric tie rod ends.
D. Threading
Thread the sewing machine as shown on the threading diagram, Figure 04.
E. Flange Guide Adjustment
Adjust the flange guide to control the flange material. Material should be able to move
freely from under the sewing machine stand, around the curved flange guard, and through
The flange guide to feed straight into the machine. Referring to Figure 05, adjust the flange
guide to control the flange. Set the panel guide to guide the pad into the sewing machine.
F. Optional Flange Handling Equipment
1.) Flange Rack
An optional flange rack is available for the Galkin 3350-X5 Flanger. If this option
has been purchased, it is to be mounted to the vertical supports of the machine stand. Note
that, when held between the reel flanges, flange material should guide straight through the
flange guide at the front of the table.
Flange rolls can be loaded to the rack by lifting one end of the shaft and sliding the
roll into position making sure it does not restrict the flange material from
feeding to the flange guide.
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3. OPERATION
A
.PresserFoo
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A
nair operated cylinder keepsthefront fromliftingtoo far whilesewing. This
cylinder liftsin coordination withthefoot, by heelingthefoot treadle. This
arrangement allows for very high lift when inserting work, whileproviding
excellent control of thefoot under heavy panel sewingloads.
B. SewingControl
Sewingiscontrolled bythefoot treadle. From thisneutral position, toeingthe
treadle lightly will start the machine at slow speed. Increasing toe pressure will
increase thespeed up to maximum. Releasethe Treadle to stop sewing. As
mentioned above, heelingthe treadlewill lift the presser foot, while releasing the
foot hold down plunger.
Theadjustablepad guideon top of theflangeguidecan assist in proper
placement and guidanceof thepad duringsewing. Work may beinserted tothe
machine,eitherfromthesideor fromthefront.
Thereisnotechnical need to changesewingspeed duringsewing, either while
sewingstraight or curvedportionsof thepad.Theonlylimit will betheoperator’s
abilitytocontrol thepad whilesewing.
4. ADUSTMENTS
Thefollowingarestandard adjustmentsfor GAP3350-X5sewingmachine.
A
. Fixed Stitch Count Setting
The3350-X5 flanger isfactory set for theminimumstitch count (maximumstitch
length) of which it iscapable. Theminimumstitch count isfive(5)stitchesper
inch. Thissetting isconsidered to be fixed (not adjustable). If adjustment to a
higher stitch count (shorter stitches) isrequired contact Galkin Automated
Productsfor guidance. Other feed adjustmentswhich arefactory set, and
considered not adjustablearefeeddogheight and differential feed.
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B. Thread Tensions
Set all thread tensionsat alight level of tension. When pulled by hand, thread
should movefreely through theneedle, withlittle resistance. Makesuretensions
arenot over tight. Too tight tensionswill causegatheringof material.
C. Needle Height
Seefigure09 (note: height specified in the diagramisfor reference. Needleheight
should beadjusted asnecessary to properlywork with theloopers.
D. Throat PlatePosition
Thethroat plateshould beset tothemachine so that thereis1/16inch (1.6mm)
between thepoint of an enteringneedleand thefront of theneedleslot (figure
10). An incorrectly set throat platemay cause needlebreakage and damagethe
feed dogs. To adjust, lift thepresser foot.Swingout theclothplatecover and
removethethroat plate. Thisgivesaccessto thehidden screw holdingthethroat
platebaseto themachineframe(figure11). Now loosen theother threebase
platescrewsand adjust theposition of thethroat plate. Tighten just thethree
availablebase plate screws to test the adjusted throat plate position. Oncethe
setting is correct, and the three available screws are firmly tightened, remove the
throat plate from thebase. Tighten the last screw, andreplace the throat plate.
E. Low er Looper Adjust ment
Asshown in Figure 12, when the lower looper isat theextreme left of travel, set
thedistance (J) from thelooper to the center of the needle at 9/64 inch (3.7mm).
To adjust, loosen thepinch screw indicated, and turn thelooper holder on itsarm.
If thedistance isset to small or too large, skipped stitches may result when
sewingwith certain typesof thread.
Thelower looper should clear theupper looper by thethicknessof apieceof
paper (.004 inch or 0.1mm) asindicated on figure13. Too largeaclearancewill
break the needleor damage thelooper.
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F. Upper Looper Position
1) Height Setting
Settingtheupper looper toohigh, or too low, will result on thelooper failingto
catch the needle thread, or in the needle or thread breakage. To set the height,
usea5mmhexwrench on thescrew at theend of theupper looper bracket to
adjust looper height to17/32 inch(13.7mm) abovethethroat plate, (Figure13,
dimD) when theupper looper isat theextremeleft of itstravel.
2) Protrusion
Set upper looper protrusion to 13/64 inch (5.1mm) to theneedle(Figure13, dim
E).
3) ClearanceSetting
SeeSection 4.F., above, for clearancebetween theupper and lower loopers.
G. Chain Looper Adjustment
1) Looper Position
Looper positionisset to ensureproper forming. Set theposition so that, when
thelooper isat theleftwardmost point of itstravel, thepoint is1/16 inch
(1.7mm) from thecenter of theneedle(Figure14, dim L).
2) Looper Clearance(Figure14)
Asthepoint of thelooper passesbehind theneedle, it shouldjust clear theback
of theneedleby about .004 inch (paper thickness).If not properlyset, thelooper
may miss, picking up the thread, or it may hit the needle, breakingthe needle or
damagingthelooper.
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B. Chain Looper Thread Takeup Cam (Figure 15)
Set the chain looper takeup cam so that, when the needles are all the way up, the flat
Of the cam is horizontal. At this setting, the cam should release the chain looper thread
When the needles are 1/32 to 1/16 inch (1.0 to 2.0mm) below the needle plate.
C. Looper Thread Takeups and Guides
Figure 16 shows adjustments of the looper thread takeups and guides.
D. Edge Trimming Knives
1) Vertical Adjustment
a) Lower Knife height:
Loosen the set screw (2) Indicated in Figure 17, and adjust lower knife
(1) height to be fush with, or slightly below the top of the throat plate.
Tighten screw (2).
b) Upper knife Height (Figure 17)
Loosen set screws (4) and set upper knife height so that when it is at the lowest
point of travel, it overlaps the lower knife by between 1/64 and 1/32 inch (0.5-
1.0mm). Tighten not screws (4).
2) Overedege Width Adjustment (Figure 17)
Overedge width is slightly wider than the knife cut width. To adjust loosen screws (5)
and push the lower knife (1) all the way to the left, and tighten screw (5). Loosen sel
screw (6) and position the upper knife (3) to the cut width required. Tighten screw (6),
loosen screw (5) and move the lower knife to the right until it contact the upper knife.
Tighten screw (5) firmly to prevent the internal spring from moving the lower knife
during operation. If screw (5) is not tight the knives will break.
3) Knife Sharpening
The lower knife may be resharpened when it dulls. Figure 18 shows the correct
sharpening angles for the lower blade. The upper knife has a cemented caroide edge
which is considered ungrindable. Replace the upper knife when it becomes dull.
K. NEEDLE GUARDS
Incorrect needle guard settings are probably the single most common cause of thread,
looper and needle breakage, and of stitch skipping. Be certain needle guard settings
are measured properly, as indicated in Figure 19. Needle guards should be set to
eliminate excessive play or deflection of needles. If guards are set too light to
needles, breakage of threads, needles and/or loopers will occur. If settings are too
loose, stitches will skip.
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Lubrication :
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Checking the cartridge filter and replacing it :
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