KegLand Cannular User manual

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Cannular Compact Semi-Auto
Canning Machine
Instruction Manual
KegLand Distribution PTY LTD
www.KegLand.com.au

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WARNING
ALUMINIUM CANS SHOULD ONLY BE USED TO STORE BEER. THEY HAVE
NOT BEEN TESTED WITH OTHER BEVERAGES SUCH AS WINE OR SPIRITS.
WARNING
ENSURE THE CANNULAR IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE PLACING ANY BODY PART
NEAR ANY MOVING PARTS OR WHEN MANUALLY ROTATING THE MOTOR
OR THE CHUCK. THERE IS A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
MOTOR IF THE CANNULAR IS PLUGGED IN WHILE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE CANNULAR WITHOUT FIRST GETTING THE
CANNULAR IN SPECIFICATION ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFIC CHUCK USED.
IF THE CANNULAR IS NOT IN SPECIFICATION IT CAN RESULT IN THE ROLLERS
DAMAGING THE CHUCK.
WARNING
AVOID CONTACT OF ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH LIQUID.

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Getting Started
Immediately upon unpacking the Cannular inspect the unit for any signs of damage and do
not operate the Cannular if any damage is observed.
The Cannular has been designed to suit cans available from KegLand and comes standard
with a B64 chuck which is compatible with cans available from KegLand. It is however,
possible to setup the Cannular to seam a wide range of can heights and diameters by setting
up the machine differently. For different can sizes you will need to adjust the rollers and
change the chuck to suit the specific non-KegLand can end.
If you are using cans from a different supplier we do not offer dies or information about
machine setup for cans that we do not sell. You will need to get specification and machine
setup information from your can supplier.
A 24V Power supply rated to a minimum of 20amps with a standard Anderson Plug is
required to run the Cannular. If you do not have a power supply they are stocked on our
website. Only the un-wired 20A power supply should be used with the Semi-Auto
Cannular.
•24V DC (20Amp) Power Supply With Anderson Plug – un-wired (KL10856)
This power supply is sold separately.
The Cannular may require some adjustment upon first use as it may not be in specification
out of the box. Do not operate the machine until the Cannular is in specification which can
be achieved by following the steps described in this instruction manual.
We recommend customers check the specifications on the seam every 50,000 cans or once
a year to ensure the cans remain within allowable tolerances.
The Cannular is a portable light weight canning machine. The feet are designed to grip the
bench top however if you are planning to use the Canning machine for an extended period
of time in the same position we recommend clamping or mounting the machine to your
bench top.

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Table
Coupling
Lever
Power button
Operation button
Turn table support

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Power/Operation Buttons
When the power button is not depressed, pressing the operation button will cause the
motor to nudge the rollers. This is good for getting a roller closer to the chuck for
adjustment.
When the power button is depressed, pressing the operation button will cause the motor to
run through its full rotation. Ensure the Cannular is in specification before pressing this
combination.
Changing and Adjusting the Chuck
The Cannular is setup out of the box with a chuck that is suitable for a B64 can end. This
chuck is compatible with cans available from KegLand. If you wanted to use a non-KegLand
can and can end then you will need to adjust the rollers and change the chuck to suit the
specific can end you are using. You will need to get specification and machine setup
information from your can supplier and they may use a non-B64 chuck which may need to
be sourced from the supplier you sourced the cans from.
If you were using VISY or CDLE/CDL can ends then you will need to buy a VISY chuck which is
stocked on our website (KL14670).
Chuck
1st Op x-axis
adjustment nut
1st Op Roller
1st Op y-axis
adjustment nut
2nd Op y-axis
adjustment nut
2nd Op Roller
2nd Op x-axis
adjustment nut

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To change the chuck, unscrew the two grub nuts shown to the right using a 3mm allen key.
and pull downwards to remove the chuck from the drive shaft. This may require a bit of
force.
Then push the required chuck as far up as it goes onto the drive shaft and fasten in place
with the two grub nuts. Make sure to tighten the grub screws very well to ensure the
Cannular stays in specification.
Pull downwards
Loosen Grub Screws
Push as far up as possible
Tighten Grub Screws

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Calibrating to Achieve Correct Double Seam Specification
Ensure that the correct chuck for your particular can end is installed and tightened onto the
drive shaft.
Start by unplugging the Cannular machine from the power supply. The rollers can be
adjusted with the top cover on; however, it may make it easier to access the adjustment
nuts with the top cover removed as shown below:
Bottom Die (Turn Table) Height Adjustment
Using an allen key or a steel rod undo the coupling nut on the base of the turn table
support. Turn the allen or steel rod clockwise to undo the coupling nut. You can apply force
in the opposite direction to the lever to prevent it rotating as you undo the coupling nut.
Turn the table support counter-clockwise to raise and clockwise to lower the turn table
support.
Place a can with a lid into the machine and twist the lever to raise the table to the maximum
height.
Gradually raise the turn table support by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction until
firm pressure holds the can against the chuck. The can should be held firmly in place but
Left: Loosening coupling nut Right: Tightening coupling nut

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should not buckle under the pressure. Once you are happy with the position of the table,
tighten the coupling nut firmly using an allen key.
Table Position Adjustment
It is possible that at some stage your table may have come out of alignment. In this case you
will need to use a 5mm allen key to re-position the turn table.
The issue will be noticeable if you raise the turntable and the can collides with the top
die/chuck.
NOTE: The quality of the seam is greatly dependent on the can
coming in contact with the chuck concentrically.
If your can is not raised up against the chuck concentrically you
may notice your seam leaking and/or the can buckling, particularly
on the second operation. (see photo to the right)

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If you get the buckle happening on the second operation then please check your can is being
raised straight up and completely concentric with the chuck.
Small adjustments to the turn table position
To make small adjustments to the turn table position.
1. Undo (turn counter-clockwise) the coupling nut on the turn table using an allen key.
2. Use two fingers to move the turn table slightly in the desired direction while re-
tightening (turn clockwise) the coupling nut on the base of the turn table.
3. Check the can now lifts concentrically
Large adjustments to the turn table position
If larger adjustments are required to the position of the turn table.
1. Unplug the power from the machine and tip it on its back
2. Use the 5mm allen key to undo the three bolts that secure the turn table to the base
of the machine

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3. Adjust the position of the turn table so that the can is completely concentric with the
chuck when it is raised.
4. Once you are satisfied with the position of the turn table do up the three bolts with
the allen key

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Adjusting the Rollers
Both rollers on the Semi-Auto Cannular have detented rollers, such that they can be rotated
around the drive shaft 360 degrees to give a greater degree of fine adjustment in the x-axis.
The correct detention setting differs according to the size of the can used.
For aluminium cans set the detention so that the
roller is at its closest detention position to the
chuck as shown below.
For larger tin cans set the detention so that the
roller is at its furthest detention position from
the chuck as shown below.
Drive shaft at furthest position from chuck and
rollers at closest position to chuck
Drive shaft at closest position to chuck and
rollers at furthest position from chuck

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Note: The rollers have been removed from the machine in the above diagram for
explanatory purposes only.
Generally once this has been set and tightened it will not need to be adjusted.
1st Op Roll Height and Gap Adjustment
The right roller undertakes the 1st Operation on the Semi-
automatic Cannular.
To ensure you get the can within the specification it’s vital that
the 1st and 2nd Op rolls are correctly adjusted. In order to carry
out these adjustments on the machine it’s recommended that
you use a feeler gauge set (KL13420)
Always adjust the gap “Y” first, as gap “X” will change
any time you change gap “Y”.
Set the 1st Op Roller height (y-axis)
1. Unplug the power from the machine
2. Turn the chuck clockwise until the 1st roller is at
its closest position to the chuck. NEVER turn the
chuck anti-clockwise as you can damage the
motor if you do.
3. Using a 14mm spanner or socket, loosen the y-
axis adjustment nut.
4. Slide the roller vertically along the drive shaft to set the gap “y” at 0.05 - 0.15 mm
5. Tighten the y-axis adjustment nut firmly once at the correct gap “Y” size to fix the
roll in position
Set the 1st Op Roller Gap (x-axis)
1. With the roller at its closest position to the chuck using a 14 mm spanner or socket,
loosen the x-axis adjustment nut.

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2. Adjust the position of the roller so the gap “X”
between the chuck and the 1st Op roller is 0.3 –
0.7 mm.
3. Tighten the x-axis adjustment nut firmly once at
the correct gap “X” size.
4. NOTE: The gap “X” may change as you tighten
the x-axis adjustment nut. To prevent this you
should tighten the nut from the side of the
machine to prevent the arm holding the roller
being torqued as you tighten it.

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2nd Op Roll Height and Gap Adjustment
The left roller undertakes the 2nd Operation on the Semi-Automatic Cannular.
Similarly to setting up the 1st op roll height and gap do the same thing with the 2nd Op roll,
ensuring that adjustments are made when the 2nd Op roll is at its closest position to the
chuck.
The gap “Y” on the 2nd Op Roll should be 1.2 – 1.3 mm
The gap “X” on the 2nd Op Roll should be 0.3 – 0.4 mm
Check Your Roll’s Spin
In order for the Cannular canning machine to work efficiently the rolls must be able to spin.
Ensure the Allen key bolts on the underside of the rolls are done up tightly but once you
have done this, rotate the rolls with your finger to ensure they can still turn without much
resistance.

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IMPORTANT: After you have adjusted the rollers manually turn the chuck clockwise such
that the two rollers run through a full rotation and make sure that the rollers never come
into contact with the chuck at any point in time.
IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances allow the rolls to come into contact with the chuck.
As these are both made from hardened steel and both require high tolerances. Both
chuck and rolls can quickly get damaged if they are to come in contact. Never run the
machine without a can actually loaded into the machine.
The Double Seam Process
In a large commercial operation you would normally check and confirm all critical
parameters of 2nd operation seam thickness, seam gap, actual overlap, bodyhook butting
and tightness rating irrespective of the component material gauge and diameters.
With that said, close to the same can seaming confidence level can be reached by
confirming these three parameters that are easier for the operator to check without
specialised tools:
1. Actual Overlap
2. 2nd Op Seam Thickness
3. Seam Length 2nd Op
1 and 2 above in particular are the
most important.
The forming process is carried out in
two operations known as the 1st
operation and 2nd operation cycles.
The 1st and 2nd operation seaming
roller profiles are very different to each
other as each profile has a totally
different function.

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The forming of the 1st operation seam is the most important operation as this operation
takes the end curl and can flange and begins the forming process. It’s the
formation/dimension of this 1st seam that controls the effectiveness of the 2nd operation
seaming roll profile in achieving a hermetic seal.
The sole function of the 2nd operation seaming operation is the compression of the
previously formed 1st operation double seam.

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IMAGE 1 – 1st Operation
IMAGE 2 – 2nd Operation

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Actual Overlap
This process will determine that you have sufficient overlap. Ideally if you have a set of
calipers, it is best to measure how much overlap you have. Having an overlap is absolutely
critical to getting a sufficient seal. This step will require good eyesight and/or a steady hand,
so if your eyesight is not exceptional, it would be worth getting some assistance from
someone else.
STEP 1
Using the Cannular can seamer, prepare two test cans. Seam the first can using just the first
operation seam. With the second can, use both the first and second operation to finish the
seam. You should have two individual cans that look like this below:
LEFT: First operation only (we will refer to this as Can A)
RIGHT: First and second operation completed (we will refer to this as Can B)

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STEP 2
Cut a wedge out of the top of the can
using an angle grinder. We recommend
the use of a 1mm cutting disk for your
angle grinder or if you do not have an
angle grinder then a hack saw will do the
job adequately.
WARNING:
Please take appropriate safety precautions when using power tools.
CAN A
CAN B

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STEP 3
Using a knife scrap the cut clean. This can
also be done with some fine sand paper.
STEP 4
Look closely at the Can A to examine the
overlap. It’s extremely important that you
can visually see overlap in this section.
In order to get a good seal, you need some
overlap. Ideally this overlap after operation
1 will be more than 0.4mm. This is the
distance between the bottom of the body
hook and the top of the cover hook shown
as X in the image to the right. This should
meet the minimum requirement.
CAN A