Maxcess Tidland Advantage Series User manual

Tidland Advantage Series
Crush Knifeholder
User Manual
EN
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TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1OVERVIEW 4
1.1 Operating Instructions Overview ....................................................................... 4
2SAFETY 5
2.1 Instructions for Use........................................................................................... 5
2.2 Crush Knifeholder Specific Safety Information ................................................... 6
2.2.1 Proper use .................................................................................................. 6
2.2.2 Improper use.............................................................................................. 6
2.2.3 Installation and commissioning .................................................................. 6
2.2.4 Decommissioning....................................................................................... 6
3PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7
3.1 Crush Knifeholder Features and Controls .......................................................... 7
3.2 Specifications .................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 9
4INSTALLATION 10
4.1 Determine Mounting Dimensions .................................................................... 11
4.2 Wrap Slitting.................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Crush Knifeholder Setback .............................................................................. 11
5OPERATION 12
5.1 Cartridge Removal and Installation.................................................................. 12
5.2 Blade Removal and Installation ........................................................................ 13
5.3 Air Manifolds................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Setup............................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Operate ........................................................................................................... 15
6OPTIONS 15
6.1 Guide Bar ........................................................................................................ 15
7MAINTENANCE 16
7.1 Preventive ....................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Daily................................................................................................................ 16
7.3 Weekly............................................................................................................. 16
7.4 Monthly ........................................................................................................... 16
7.5 Bi-Annually (six months) ................................................................................. 16
7.6 Guide Bar Cleaning.......................................................................................... 17
8ASSEMBLY 18
9TROUBLESHOOTING 20
10 SERVICE 21

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Features and Controls.............................. 7
Figure 2 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Dimensions.............................................. 9
Figure 3 –Crush Knifeholder Air Connections...................................................................... 10
Figure 4 –Cartridge Removal and Installation ...................................................................... 12
Figure 5 –Blade Removal and Installation ............................................................................ 13
Figure 6 –Down Force as Function of Air Pressure............................................................... 14
Figure 7 –Crush Assemblies ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 8 –Cartridge Assembly ............................................................................................. 19
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Specifications ............................................ 8
Table 2 –Crush Control and Cartridge Assemblies .............................................................. 18
Table 3 –Cartridge Assembly Parts List ............................................................................... 19
Table 4 - Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 20

OVERVIEW
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1Overview
1.1 Operating Instructions Overview
All of the information herein is the exclusive proprietary property of
Maxcess International and is disclosed with the understanding that it will
be retained in confidence and will neither be duplicated nor copied in
whole or in part nor be used for any purpose other than for which
disclosed.
Copyright 2022 all rights reserved.
Periodically there will be updates to this manual. The latest version is
available on our website or by calling your regional office listed on the
back page of this publication.
The Crush Knifeholder was designed and manufactured to be installed as
Partly Completed Machinery into a machine or partly completed machine.
The instructions must be read and used by all persons who have the
responsibility of operating, installing, and maintaining the Crush
Knifeholder.
These instructions must be retained and incorporated in the technical
documentation for the machine or partly completed machinery into which
the Crush Knifeholder is installed.
Conventions used in this manual
All dimensions and specifications are shown in the format mm [inches]
unless specified otherwise.
Language
These are the original instructions, written in English.

SAFETY
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2Safety
2.1 Instructions for Use
To ensure safe and problem free installation of the Advantage Series 19
Crush Knifeholder, it must be properly transported and stored,
professionally installed, and placed in operation. Proper operation and
maintenance will ensure a long service life of the device. Only persons who
are acquainted with the installation, commissioning, operation, and
maintenance of the system and who possess the necessary qualifications,
may work on the Crush Knifeholder.
Warning
•Knife blades are sharp.
•Can cause serious injury to
hands.
•Do not remove safety guards.
•Use only recommended tools
when handling knife blades.
IMPORTANT - The Crush knifeholder requires a compressed air
supply that is filtered, oil-free, and water-free.
•The Crush Knifeholder is used to produce a slit when used
with a driven anvil system, and there is no other intended
purpose.
•Read and understand all instructions before operating the
Crush Knifeholder. Failure to follow instructions may cause
the unit to function incorrectly that could result in injury.
•The Crush Knifeholder contains spring-loaded components.
While operating the Crush Knifeholder, follow all existing
plant safety instructions and/or requirements.
•Always wear stainless steel protective gloves when changing
or removing the knife blade.
•Do not put hands in machines. Compliance with federal,
state, and local safety regulations is your responsibility. Be
familiar with them and always work safely.

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2.2 Crush Knifeholder Specific Safety Information
To ensure safe and problem free installation of the Crush Knifeholder,
please note the following
2.2.1 Proper use
The Crush Knifeholder is intended to be used on machines or systems to aid
in the die cutting of a variety of web materials.
2.2.2 Improper use
•Operation outside the technical specifications.
•Operation in an intrinsically un-safe area.
•Outdoor operation.
•Any other use than the proper use shall be deemed
inappropriate.
2.2.3 Installation and commissioning
•Any Crush Knifeholder that is damaged must not be installed.
•Only perform installation, maintenance, or repair tasks on
the Crush Knifeholder when the machine into which it has
been installed is stopped and is secured from starting and
power is locked out.
•The Crush Knifeholder must be securely mounted before
being placed in operation.
•Only replacement parts obtained from Maxcess may be used.
•No modifications may be made to the Crush Knifeholder .
2.2.4 Decommissioning
Note that oil and waste materials containing oil pose a high potential risk to
the environment. The legal obligations with regard to waste prevention and
proper use/removal must be complied with when carrying out installation,
repair, or maintenance work on the Crush Knifeholder. When the Crush
Knifeholder is finally decommissioned, the applicable state, local, and
federal laws, and legal regulations with regard to recycling and disposal
must be followed.

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3Product Overview
The Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder is an air-actuated knifeholder
that supports a removable and reversable rigid cartridge that allows
crush/score cutting against an anvil.
3.1 Crush Knifeholder Features and Controls
Below is a list of features of the Crush Knifeholder:
1) Air input (10-32 hose fitting)
2) Depth control knob
3) Brake screw
4) Brake gib
5) Control body dovetail block
6) Cartridge lock set screw
7) Removable/reversible blade cartridge
Figure 1 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Features and Controls

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3.2 Specifications
Definition
Dimension
Blade Diameter
90 mm (3.5 in.)
Minimum Slit Width
19.0 mm (0.748 in)
Vertical Stroke (Max down stroke)
19.0 mm (0.748 in)
Designed Maximum Speed **
300 m/min (1000 ft/min)
Down Force at 6 bar (Vertical)
467 N (105 lbs.)
Operating Air Pressure
2.7 to 6.2 bar (40 to 90psi)
Table 1 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Specifications
NOTES
** The actual speed depends on the application and the material.

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3.3 Dimensions
The dimensions for the Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder are provided
below.
Figure 2 –Advantage Series 19 Crush Knifeholder Dimensions

INSTALLATION
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4Installation
CAUTION - Please be sure to wear protective goggles when you
come into contact with compressed air and use air tools.
1) In the desired orientation, slide the cartridge into the groove on
the control body dovetail block. Ensure the set screw is oriented
with the flat end toward the cartridge and hex socket facing out.
Tighten the set screw to 5.0 to 6.0 in-lbs. (0.56 to 0.68 nm.)
torque to secure the cartridge.
IMPORTANT - The Crush knifeholder requires a compressed air
supply with filtered, oil-free, and water-free air.
2) The control body and the cartridge are equipped with separate
compressed air hoses as shown in Figure 3 below. The control
body compressed air fitting (Item 1) is polyurethane tubing with
a 4 mm (0.157 in.) inner diameter. Air fitting (Item#2) does not
affect performance of the crush cartridge. Item 2 is only used
when the customer installs a shear cartridge.
Figure 3 –Crush Knifeholder Air Connections

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4.1 Determine Mounting Dimensions
4.3 Crush Knifeholder Setback
When configuring crush slitters, it is important that the centerline through
the knife blade is placed slightly downstream of the centerline through the
anvil roll and parallel to blade cartridge travel. This prevents lateral blade
tracking. The goal is to have a slight castering effect.
Note: The HMD dimensions shown in 4.2 produce a crush knifeholder
setback of approximately 0.10” (2.5mm).
Maximum anvil runout = .005" (.127 mm) T.I.R.
4.2 Wrap Slitting
Vertical Mounting Dimension (VMD)
Horizontal Mounting Dimension (HMD)
Aweb path direction
Bweb path direction
Class I
6.91”
175.5 mm
2.35
59.7 mm
2.55”
64.8 mm

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5Operation
5.1 Cartridge Removal and Installation
1) Turn the hex socket set screw counterclockwise to loosen until
the bottom end clears the knifeholder body. Slide the cartridge
outward toward the front of the Crush Knifeholder.
2) To insert the cartridge into the body, first ensure the hex socket
set screw is clear of the cant key slot. It should be installed with
flat side down, and hex socket facing outward. Align the
cartridge and insert into the Crush Knifeholder, then tighten the
set screw to 5.0 to 6.0 in-lbs. (0.56 to 0.68 nm) of torque.
Figure 4 –Cartridge Removal and Installation
Turn
Counterclockwise
to Loosen
Turn Clockwise to
Tighten

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5.2 Blade Removal and Installation
Figure 5 –Blade Removal and Installation
1) Remove the cartridge assembly from the control body (as shown
in Figure 4 and Section 5.1 on previous page).
2) Insert 2.5mm hex wrench or equivalent size pin into the blade
lock hole on the back of the cartridge and rotate the blade clamp
until it stops (see Figure 5 above).
3) Loosen and remove the 4x M3 LHCS blade clamp screws.
4) Remove the Blade clamp.
Warning
•Knife blades are sharp and can cause serious hand injuries.
•Always wear stainless steel protective gloves when changing
or removing the knife blade.
•Do not remove safety guards.
•Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades.
5) Remove the blade, then clean the blade hub surface where the
blade mounts to ensure secure blade fit and prevent wobble
6) Reinstall the knife blade and re-install the Blade clamp.
Blade Lock
Hole
4x M3 LHCS
screws

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7) Install and tighten the 4x M3 LHCS blade clamp screws. Torque
to 17 in-lbs. (1.9 Nm).
8) Remove the pin to allow the blade hub to rotate.
9) Reinstall the cartridge onto the control body (as shown in Figure
4 and Section 5.1).
5.3 Air Manifolds
Crush knifeholders are connected to one air manifold. The Crush
knifeholders will down-stroke by activating the air supply and adjusting the
air pressure to control the down force. To set the input air pressure on the
regulator, consult the charts of down force as a function of air pressure
below in Figure 5
Figure 6 –Down Force as Function of Air Pressure

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5.4 Setup
Ensure that:
•Blade cartridge is secured in the control body
•Air supply is attached and set to minimum pressure required
to slit your web material.
1) Adjust depth control knob to achieve the desired cartridge
downstroke depth in order to make positive contact with the
mating anvil. DO NOT SCREW the depth control knob all the way
into the body - there will be no travel during carriage extension.
2) Loosen the guide bar locking screw.
3) Manually slide the Crush Knifeholder along the guide bar until
the knife blade is positioned above the anvil in the desired
cutting location. Hand tighten guide bar locking screw as needed
to hold position.
5.5 Operate
Engage the blade by activating the air supply using an external switch or
regulator. For models with a slider valve fitted to the control body input air
hose, activate the input air, and use the slider valve to engage and
disengage the Crush Knifeholder.
6Options
6.1 Guide Bar
CAUTION –Only use a C1 guide bar.
The guide bar is installed in the slitting unit. The Crush Knifeholder can be
arrested on the guide bar and can be slid to the desired position.

MAINTENANCE
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7Maintenance
7.1 Preventive
•Keep anvil shaft and Crush Knifeholder blades clean and
balanced.
•Do not use oil lubricants in Crush Knifeholder. Oil lubricants
may cause the Crush Knifeholder to function improperly. Use
only those lubricants recommended in this publication.
7.2 Daily
•Keep all Crush Knifeholders clean of debris.
•Check air pressure to the Crush Knifeholders: Clean, dry,
non-lubricated air is essential for optimal Crush Knifeholder
performance.
•Check for air leaks at the Crush Knifeholder and manifold.
CAUTION - DO NOT IMMERSE Crush Knifeholders in solvents.
Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean, dry rag.
7.3 Weekly
•Check Crush Knifeholder air pressure. Crush Knifeholder air
pressure requirements: 1½ Cfm @ 40-90 psi (2.7-6.2 bar).
•Blow down the blade cartridge to remove dust build-up.
•Check hose connections to the Crush Knifeholders for leaks
or cracks.
•Check blade cartridge stroke function.
7.4 Monthly
•Check adjustment of gib to the guide bar for minimal
clearance between Crush Knifeholder mount and guide bar.
•Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge.
7.5 Bi-Annually (six months)
•Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for looseness.

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7.6 Guide Bar Cleaning
Periodically wipe the dovetail guide bar clean with a dry cloth and lubricate
with a silicone dry film lubricant. Maxcess recommends using Dow Corning
557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to assure smooth Crush Knifeholder
movement.

ASSEMBLY
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8Assembly
Item
QTY
Maxcess Asia P/N
Maxcess USA
P/N
Description
*1
1
620000145-001
270043425
Control body Base model
*1A
1
(620000145-
001+T567944+620000294-
001)
270043429
Control body with
quick-disconnect and
manual input valve
2
1
270046757
270046757
Cartridge base model
Table 2 –Crush Control and Cartridge Assemblies
Figure 7 –Crush Assemblies
*Reference the Advantage Series Shear User Manual (MI 270043496 1 A) for Control Body details

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Item
QTY
Maxcess USA P/N
Description
1
1
270046756
ASKH Crush Cartridge Guard
2
1
568411
Class 1 Bearing Hub PS Crush
3
1
130243
Class-1 Bearing Retainer PS Crush
4
1
130242
Class 1 Blade Clamp PS Crush Rigid
5
1
129835
Class 1 Knife Blade Crush
6
1
130246
Bearing, Ball 15mm Bore X 32mm OD X
9mm WD (W/ Dual Shields)
7
1
542945
SOC HD CPSCR M5 X 0.8 X 12mm Zinc
Plate DIN 912 CLASS 8.8
8
1
270046759
ASKH Bearing Retainer
9
6
130728
SOC HD CPSCR M3 X 0.5 X 8mm DIN
912
10
4
270046780
LOW HEAD SOC HD CPSCR M4 X 0.7 X
8mm LG Zinc Plate
Table 3 –Cartridge Assembly Parts List
Figure 8 –Cartridge Assembly
NOTE 4 for items 7 and 9 are to
ensure that LOCTITE 243 is used
when replacing these items.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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9Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Recommended Solution
Knifeholder does NOT
fully retract
(Upstroke)
Cartridge set
screw is too tight
Loosen and tighten
screw to proper torque
value
Binding inside
control body
Clean guide rod and
bushings
Malfunction in air
valve on control
body
Clean exhaust hole on
control body. If
necessary, replace
valve
Compression
spring failure
Remove and replace
spring
Knifeholder will NOT
downstroke
Input pressure to
low
Apply minimum
recommended pressure
Input air valve
shut or damaged
or hose
disconnected
Open air valve and
check connection.
Replace as needed
Loose blade
cartridge
Tighten set screw to
recommended torque
Poor slit quality
Knifeholder loose
on guide bar
Tighten guide bar
brake screw
Loose blade
clamp screws
Tighten blade clamp
screws
Table 4 - Troubleshooting