IPG USA 2324-TB User manual

USA 2324-TB
Serial Numbers TM440 XX X XXX
UNIFORM SEMI-AUTOMATIC CASE SEALER
Rapid Packaging, Inc.
763-404-8900 | [email protected]
www.RapidPackaging.com

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OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATION MANUAL......................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................... 2
REVISION CONTROL............................................................................................................ 3
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................. 4
Technical Support.................................................................................... 4
Replacement Parts ................................................................................... 4
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................. 5
DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE.............................................................................................. 6
Description............................................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 10
Machine Dimensions.............................................................................. 10
Machine Weight. .................................................................................... 10
Power Requirements.............................................................................. 11
Operating Speed..................................................................................... 11
Operating Conditions............................................................................. 12
Tape Specifications................................................................................ 12
Carton Specifications............................................................................. 13
SET-UP PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................... 14
Receiving and Handling......................................................................... 14
Set-Up..................................................................................................... 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 18
Recommended Spare Parts.................................................................... 19
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................... 20
PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................... 21
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Revision Control
REVISION CONTROL
REV00 Initial Release
REV01 Updated Release
REV02 Updated Release
REV03 Updated Release
REV04 Updated Release
REV05 Updated Release

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Technical Support
This is the Interpack Model USA 2324-TB Uniform Top and Bottom Belt Case Sealer
you ordered. It has been set up and tested in our factory with Intertape manufactured
pressure sensitive tapes. If any problems occur when setting up or operating this
equipment, please contact the authorized distributor from where you purchased this item.
Should you need to contact Interpack Technical Support, please have the Case Sealer
model number and serial number available. This information can be found on the
nameplate of the side panel of the machine. Interpack Technical Support is available
during normal business hours (Eastern Time).
PHONE [phone] x101
If you have a technical question that does not require an immediate response, you may
contact Interpack by fax.
FAX [phone]
Replacement Parts
Order parts by item number, part name and quantity required. Replacement parts are
available from your Authorized Interpack Distributor exclusively.
Should you require assistance selecting the correct part, you may call:
Intertape Polymer Group
Interpack Machinery
9940 Currie Davis Drive, Suite 23B
Tampa, FL, 33619
Tel: [phone] Option 3
Fax: [phone]
MODEL:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DISTRIBUTOR PURCHASED FROM:
DATE OF PURCHASE:

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WARRANTY
EQUIPMENT WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDY: The following warranty is made in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, the
implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and any implied warranty arising out of a course of
dealing, a custom or usage of trade:
Intertape sells its Interpack Tape Heads, Case Tapers and Case Erectors with the following warranties:
1. The HSD2000 Tape Heads' knife blades, springs and wipe down rollers will be free from all
defects for a period of ninety (90) days.
2. All other HSD2000 Tape Head parts will be free from all defects for one (1) year after delivery.
3. Water Activated Tapers’ blades and brushes will be free from defects for ninety (90) days after
delivery
4. Drive Belts will be free from defects for ninety (90) days after delivery
5. The Gear Motors will be free from defects for one (1) year after delivery.
6. All other components for Case Tapers and Case Erectors will be free from defects for one (1) year
after delivery.
If any part is proven defective within its warranty period, then the exclusive remedy and Intertape's and the
seller's sole obligation shall be, at Intertype’s option, to repair or replace the part, provided the defective
part is returned immediately to Intertape's factory or an authorized service station designated by Intertape.
A part will be presumed to have become defective after its warranty period unless the part is received or
Intertape is notified of the problem no later than five (5) calendar days after the warranty period.
If Intertape is unable to repair or replace the part within a reasonable time, then Intertape, at its option, will
replace the equipment or refund the purchase price. Intertape shall have no obligation to install the repaired
or replacement part.
Intertape shall have no obligation to provide or pay for the labor required to install the repaired or
replacement part. Intertape shall have no obligation to repair or replace (1) those parts failing due to:
operator misuse, carelessness, or due to any accidental cause other than equipment failure, or (2) parts
1. Failure or damage is due to misapplication, lack of proper maintenance, abuse, improper
installation or abnormal conditions such as temperature, moisture, dirt or corrosive
matter, etc.
2. Failure due to inadequate cleaning, improper operating environment, improper utilities
or operator error.
3. Failure due to operations above the rated capacities, or in any other improper manner,
either intentional or otherwise.
4. Failure is due to equipment, which has been altered by anyone other than an authorized
representative of Intertape Polymer Group.
5. Failure is due to an attempt by the purchaser to correct alleged defective equipment. In
this event the purchaser is responsible for all expenses incurred.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Intertape and seller shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or any
other legal theory.
The foregoing Equipment Warranty and Limited Remedy and Limitation of Liability may be changed only
by written agreement signed by authorized officers of Intertape and seller.

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DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE
Figure1
Description
The Intertape USA 2324 TB Top and Bottom Belt Drive Carton Sealing Machine with
HSD2000 ET II Tape Heads is designed to apply Intertape brand Pressure Sensitive
carton sealing tape to the top and bottom center seam of Regular Slotted Containers
(RSC). The USA 2324 TB is manually adjustable to a wide range of carton sizes.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
There is a number of safety labels used on Intertape Carton Sealers.
The illustrated label shown in Figure 2 is
attached to the Knife Guard inside the
upper and lower HSD2000 ET II Tape
Head. The label warns operators and
service personnel of the very sharp knife
used to cut the tape at the end of the tape
application.
The HSD2000 ET II Tape Heads are
equipped with a Knife guard that covers the
blade. The Tape Heads should never be
operated with the blade guards removed.
Turn air and electrical supplies off before
servicing the tape heads.
Figure 2
The label shown in figure 3 is attached to
the control box next to the on/off switch.
The label warns the service personnel to
unplug the power supply before attempting
any service work on the carton sealer.
Figure 3

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The illustrated label shown in Figure 4 is
located on the “Exit” end of the machine
bottom belts. The label warns the operators
and service personnel of the pinch point at
the exit end of the bottom belts.
Figure 4
The illustrated label shown in Figure 5 is
located on the “Exit” end of the machine
top belts. The label warns the operators and
service personnel of the pinch point at the
exit end of the top belts.
Figure 5

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The illustrated label shown in Figure 6 is
located on the side of the column. This
label provides convenient safety instruction
for the operator and service personnel in
the operation of the Intertape Carton
Sealing Equipment.
Figure 6
Note: Should any of the safety labels placed on the Machine be damaged or
destroyed, replacements are available.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Machine Dimensions
Figure 7
Machine Weight : 630 lbs. (286 kg)

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Power Requirements
Electrical – 110v, 60 HZ, 6 A (400 Watts)
This machine comes standard with a bottom gear motor, a top gear motor and an
electrical box.
The electrical box contains a Start switch, the Emergency Stop switch, and a Starting
Relay with a thermal over load and can be located on either side of the carton sealer for
customer convenience (specify with order). A six (6) foot standard three conductor power
cord with plug is provided for 110V, 60HZ, 15 Amp service. The receptacle providing
this service must be properly grounded.Before the machine is plugged into the
receptacle, ensure that the switch is OFF and all materials are removed from the
machine.
Operating Speed
Actual production rate is dependent on operator’s dexterity and the case size mix.
Boxes must be 6 inches apart.
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
BOX LENGTH (inches)
MAXCARTONSPER MINUTE
CARTONS PER MINUTE VS. CARTON LENGTH
Figure 8

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Operating Conditions
Use in a dry, relatively clean environment at 40° to 105° F (5° to 40° C) with clean dry
cartons.
Note: Machine should not be washed down or subjected to conditions causing
condensation on components.
Tape Specifications
Use Intertape Brand Pressure Sensitive Carton Sealing Tape.
The machine can accommodate 2 (48mm) or 3 inch (75mm) wide tape, depending on
tape heads supplied.
A maximum tape roll diameter of 16 inches (405 mm) on a 3-inch (76.2 mm) diameter
core can be installed on the tape head. (Accommodates all Intertape brand film tape
machine roll lengths).
The standard Application Leg Length of 2.5 inches (+0.25", -0") (63.5 mm, +6.3 mm, -0
mm) is the factory set length. The tape head can be adjusted to an optional length of 2
inches (+0.25", -0") (50.8 mm, +6.3 mm, -0 mm). Refer to the Tape Head manual for
adjustment of tape application leg length.
Note: For further specifications on the tape heads consult the tape head manual for
your specific tape head.

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Carton Specifications
Type
Regular Slotted Containers (RSC)
Material
125 to 275 PSI bursting test, single or double wall B or C flutes.
Weight
0 to 85 lbs. (0 to 38.5 kg)
Size
The carton sealer can accommodate most cartons within the size ranges listed bellow.
However, if the box length (in direction of seal) to box height ratio is .75 or less, than
several boxes should be test run to assure proper machine performance. The formula is as
follows;
CARTON LENGTH IN DIRECTION OF SEAL > .75
CARTON HEIGHT
2” TAPE HEAD
Carton Size Length Width Height
Minimum 7” (127mm)
9 ½” (241.3mm ) opt.
7” (127mm)
9 ½” (241.3mm ) opt.
2” (51mm)
Maximum Infinite (Infinite) 23” (584mm)
26 ½” (673.1mm) opt.
24” (610mm)
3” TAPE HEAD
Carton Size Length Width Height
Minimum 7” (127mm)
9 ½” (241.3mm ) opt.
7” (127mm)
9 ½” (241.3mm ) opt.
2” (51mm)
Maximum Infinite (Infinite) 23” (584mm)
26 ½” (673.1mm) opt.
24” (610mm)

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SET-UP PROCEDURE
Receiving and Handling
The machine is shipped to the customer in a box and fixed to a pallet.
Remove the strapping and the staples at the bottom of the box.
Lift off the box cover and sleeve.
Remove the mounting bolts and nuts, which secure the USA 2324-TB to the
shipping pallet.
Lift the machine off the pallet and install it in your packaging line.
Remove all tie wraps and other shipping materials.
Note: After unpacking the machine, look for any damage that may have occurred
during shipping. Should the machine be damaged, file a claim with the transport
company and notify your Intertape representative as soon as possible.
Set-Up
The Carton Sealer must be installed on a near level ground. Use the adjustable legs to
ensure that the machine is level and firmly on the ground (no rocking). Adjust the leg
height with the four (4) telescopic adjustment legs to accommodate conveyor heights
from 24 to 30 inches.
To adjust the Carton Sealer height, jack up
the machine to give ample room to extend
the legs. Using a 19 mm box end wrench,
loosen the eight (8) 12mm hex. head bolts.
Adjust the legs to the desired conveyor
height and tighten the bolts. Etched lines
on the legs ease leveling.
Figure 9
Customer supplied feed conveyor (if used) should provide straight and level entry into
the carton sealer. Customer supplied exit conveyor (if used) should be straight and
declined no more than 20mm/meter away from the machine to convey the sealed cartons
away from the machine.

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To avoid shipping damage, we have removed the bottom centering rails from the
machine. You will find them on the pallet wrapped separately. Please install them with
the included screws as shown in figure 10.
1.) Hole Cover
2.) M8 Screw
3.) Guide Rail
4.) Tube Seat
5.) Mounting Arm
Figure 10
Plug the power cord into an appropriate receptacle.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Tape Heads, (both bottom and top) have been loaded with tape and threaded
(refer to the appropriate Tape Head manual for loading and threading instructions) the
machine is ready to process RSC cartons. The following instructions are presented in the
order recommended for processing cartons successfully through the USA 2324 TB
Carton Sealing machine.
1- Loosen the Arching Side Guide locking handle and open the Arching Side Guides
completely (Push to outside of machine).
2- Loosen locking handle on the Top Tape Head Assembly and raise it until it clears the
new carton.
3- Place a new carton between the Side Guides under the Top Tape Head Assembly, and
close against carton under moderate pressure. (DO NOT CRUSH CARTON)
4- Lower the Top Tape Head Assembly until it rests on the carton and tighten the
locking handle.
5- Loosen the Top Compression Guides locking handles (x2) and close against the
carton enough to keep the slot in the center closed while taping and tighten the
locking handles to secure the guides against the carton.
6- Remove the carton.
7- Check to insure all personnel are clear.
8- Release the E-stop switch and start the machine with the green start button.
9- Feed the closed carton to the machine.
WARNING: Ensure that the operator’s hands are away from the contact area
between the Top Tape Head Box and the carton.

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MAINTENANCE
The USA 2324-TB carton sealer has been designed for trouble-free service. The machine
will perform best when it receives routine cleaning and maintenance.
Warning! Turn off electrical power and lock out the electrical supply before
beginning cleaning or maintenance. If power cords are not
disconnected, severe injury to personnel could result.
Lubrication
Spray column shafts, centering guide shafts and compression guide shafts once a month
with silicon based dry film lubricant. This won’t attract dust or lint from the
surroundings.
Apply chain lube on the drive and centering guide chain once a month.
No other lubrication is necessary to operate the machine.
Cleaning
Cartons produce a sizable amount of dust and paper chips when processed or handled. If
this dust is allowed to build up in the machine, it may cause component wear and
overheating of motors. Remove the accumulated dust with a shop vacuum. Avoid using
compressed air to remove the dust as this may cause the dust to penetrate into parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Interpack Machinery Carton Sealers are fabricated with high quality components that
provide trouble-free operation for a long period of time. However, if a problem should
occur we recommend that you always look for simple things first, then more complex
problems. This is exactly how this table is constructed, as the numbers increase,
complexity increases.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The machine is
turned on and
nothing happens
1- The starter overload or the
circuit breaker is tripped.
2- Machine is unplugged
1- Wait a few minutes for
the thermal overload to
reset or reset circuit
breaker. Check proper
amperage and voltage at
power connection.
The Top Tape
Head Box marks
the cartons.
1- The Top Tape Head Box
Assembly is to low.
1- Adjust the height of the
Top Tape Head Box
Assembly.
The Drive Belts
are sliding on the
carton.
1- The pressure between the
Top Tape Head Box and the
carton is not sufficient.
1- Lower the Top Tape
Head Box onto the
carton.
The cartons are
not taped
properly.
1- The tape head is not adjusted
correctly 1- Refer to the Tape Head manual.

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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
DESCRIPTION ITEM
NUMBER
RECOMMENDED
QTY.
BEARING PULLEY UPM0324 2
BELT, DRV SAG12E 75MM X 2136LG UPM7468 2
BELT, DRV SAG12E 50MM X 1915LG UPM7657 2
FLANGED BEARING 3/4 ID UPM0339 2
LINEAR BEARING 25MM SHAFT LM25UU 2
CONSTANT FORCE SPRING 33LBS UPM0740 3
WHEEL 2-7/8” DIA. COMPRESSION GUIDE UPM1659 3
SINGLE LOCKING HANDLE UPM0688EV 1

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Model Number Description Item
Number Quantity
Per
Machine
USA 2324 TB Feed/Exit Table 16” (.4 M) UM894T 1 or 2
Feed/Exit Table 24” (.6 M) UM998T 1 or 2
Feed/Exit Table 36” (.9 M) UM898T 1 or 2
Heavy Duty Casters UM841 1 set of 4
Secondary E-Stop UM9003 1
Carton Hold Down Device UM897 1