Maxcess Tidland Performance Series Installation and operating instructions

Tidland Performance Series
Automatic Knifeholder
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
EN
Class I, II and III
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TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS
Class II shown

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Knifeholder Safety................................................................................................................................... 5
Receiving And Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 5
Knifeholder Component Orientation........................................................................................................ 6
Blade Guard Options............................................................................................................................... 7
360° Blade Guard - Mechanical.......................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the guard ............................................................................................................................. 7
360° Blade Guard - Pneumatic .......................................................................................................... 8
Function Control Knob ...................................................................................................................... 10
Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Select Slitting Type ........................................................................................................................... 11
Determine Setback............................................................................................................................ 11
Recommended Web Penetration for Tangential Slitting Applications .............................................. 11
Prepare to Mount Guide Bar............................................................................................................. 12
Determine Space Requirements................................................................................................... 12
Determine Mounting Dimensions.................................................................................................. 13
Vertical Mounting Dimension –VMD........................................................................................ 13
Horizontal Mounting Dimension –HMD................................................................................... 13
Install Guide Bar on Support Beam.............................................................................................. 14
Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap (For Reference Only)...................................................... 14
Mount Knifeholder............................................................................................................................. 15
Manual Lock.................................................................................................................................. 15
Pneumatic Lock ............................................................................................................................ 16
Adjusting the Gib........................................................................................................................... 16
Easy Glider Mount (Linear Bearing) ............................................................................................. 18
Removing the Knifeholder with an Easy Glider Mount............................................................. 19
Install Pneumatic System.................................................................................................................. 20
Cant Key................................................................................................................................................ 22
Selection............................................................................................................................................ 22
Orientation......................................................................................................................................... 22
Nomenclature.................................................................................................................................... 24
Reversing the actuator assembly...................................................................................................... 24
Operation............................................................................................................................................... 25
Knifeholder Setup.............................................................................................................................. 25
Manual Lock .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Manual Lock...................................................................................................................................... 25
Pneumatic Lock................................................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 27
Preventive ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Guide Bar Cleanup............................................................................................................................ 27
Cant Key O-ring................................................................................................................................. 28
Blade Cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 28
Removing/Reinstalling/Reversing................................................................................................. 28
Knife Blade........................................................................................................................................ 29
Removing/Reinstalling.................................................................................................................. 29
Knifeholder Dovetail: Replacing the O-ring(s)................................................................................... 30
360° Blade Guard –Class I............................................................................................................... 31
Inspecting and Replacing Parts.................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 32
Slit Quality......................................................................................................................................... 32
Knifeholder Performance .................................................................................................................. 33
Knifeholder Disassembly....................................................................................................................... 36
Control Body Sub-Assembly Identification........................................................................................ 37
Guide Bar Mount Assembly .............................................................................................................. 38
Manual Lock, Class I, II and III ..................................................................................................... 38
Pneumatic Lock, Class I, II and III................................................................................................ 39
Dovetail Assembly, Class I, II and III ................................................................................................ 41
Upper Body And Piston Assemblies, Class I .................................................................................... 43
Lower Body Assembly, Class I.......................................................................................................... 44
Upper/Lower Body and Piston Assemblies, Class II and III.............................................................. 45

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Function Control Knob Assembly, Class I, II and III.......................................................................... 47
Lubrication and Loctite .......................................................................................................................... 48
Class I ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Class II and III ................................................................................................................................... 49
Air Flow Schematics.............................................................................................................................. 50
Class I ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Class II and III ................................................................................................................................... 51
Knifeholder Parts................................................................................................................................... 52
Class I ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Automatic Control Body................................................................................................................ 52
Automatic Blade Cartridge............................................................................................................ 54
Standard................................................................................................................................... 55
w/ Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard.............................................................................................. 56
Class II and III ................................................................................................................................... 58
Automatic Control Body................................................................................................................ 58
Automatic Blade Cartridge............................................................................................................ 60
Standard................................................................................................................................... 60
w/ Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard.............................................................................................. 62
w/ Mechanical 360° Blade Guard............................................................................................. 64
Guide Bar Mount Assemblies............................................................................................................ 66
Manual Lock, Class I, II and III ..................................................................................................... 66
Pneumatic Lock ............................................................................................................................ 67
Class I....................................................................................................................................... 67
Class II and III........................................................................................................................... 68
Duraglide....................................................................................................................................... 69
Class II and III........................................................................................................................... 69
Easy Glider Mount, Class I, II and III............................................................................................ 70
Cartridge to Control Body Compatibility Chart ...................................................................................... 71
Blade Grinding and Finishing ................................................................................................................ 72

KNIFEHOLDER SAFETY
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Important!
The Tidland Performance Series Knifeholder intended use is to produce a slit with a driven anvil
system. There is no other intended purpose.
Read and understand all instructions before operating the knifeholder. Failure to follow instructions
may cause the knifeholder to function incorrectly and can cause serious injury.
The knifeholder contains spring-loaded components. While operating the knifeholder, follow all
existing plant safety instructions and/or requirements.
Tidland recommends wearing stainless steel protective gloves when changing or removing the
knife blade.
Sharp knives can cause serious injury. 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.
Receiving And Unpacking
Handle and unpack the equipment carefully. Upon arrival, check the shipment against the packing
list.
Promptly report to the carrier any damaged equipment.
Equipment that will not be installed immediately should be stored in a clean, dry location.
Be careful to prevent moisture, dust, and dirt from accumulating in storage and installation areas.

KNIFEHOLDER COMPONENT ORIENTATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
1
Depth Control Knob
Increase blade cartridge stroke –rotate counterclockwise
Decrease blade cartridge stroke –rotate clockwise
Class II shown
2
Function Control Knob (p. 10)
yellow arrow –setup (to position knifeholder)
extends knifeholder blade cartridge for knifeholder
positioning and locking to guide bar
red arrow –retract (non-operating position)
completely retracts knifeholder blade cartridge
green arrow –run (operating position)
extends knifeholder blade cartridge to Depth Control
Knob setting
Do not operate knifeholder in the setup position.
3
Knifeholder Control Body
4
Cant Key (blade cartridge angle control)
5
Knifeholder Bellows (prevents foreign matter from entering
knifeholder)
6
Safety Lock Pin (shown in locked position)
7
Dovetail (control body to blade cartridge interface)
8
Lock/Unlock Lever (shown in locked position)
9
Blade Cartridge (shown w/ blade guard safety attachment)
10
Knife Blade
11
Guide Bar Mount Assembly (not shown)
12
Air Supply Hose (control body and cartridge)
Options:
Class I 360° Blade Guard cartridge; see page 7.
Class II and III 360° Swing Guard Kit; see page 7.
Actual speed is dependent on application and material
Class I
Class II
Class III
Blade Diameter
3.54" (90 mm) *
5.91" (150 mm)
7.87" (200 mm)
Minimum Slit Width
1.0" (25.4 mm) **
2.0" (50.8 mm)
3.0" (76.2 mm)
Designed Maximum Speed*
3500 fpm (1,067 mpm)
5500 fpm (1,677 mpm)
10,000 fpm (3,049 mpm)
Recommended Operating Air
Pressure (max. 100 psi)
60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar)
60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar)
60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar)
*
If using the Class I 360° Blade Guard cartridge, the minimum blade diameter required to remain CE
compliant is 84 mm. CE requirement is <6 mm gap from blade edge to cartridge guard.
**
With bellows removed and alternate low profile knife blade fastener

KNIFEHOLDER BLADE GUARD OPTIONS
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360° Blade Guard Cartridge - Mechanical
The reversible blade guard covers the blade when the knifeholder is retracted during non-operation
and handling.
The guard is held in place by a bracket installed on the guide bar mount and is actuated by the
extension of the knifeholder.
The actuator assembly is reversible; it can be moved to the other side of the blade guard strut if you
need to change the cut side. See page 24.
Modified blade guards are available for strip blades and wide rim blades.
When the blade cartridge is retracted, the blade is guarded. When the blade cartridge extends, the
blade is unguarded.
Guarded
Unguarded
Knifeholder retracted
Knifeholder extended
Adjusting the blade guard
To adjust the guard for a closer fit to the knife blade, turn
the M5 adjustment set screw (1) clockwise until the guard
touches the blade, and then back off one-quarter turn.
The knife blade should spin freely and smoothly on the
blade hub and not rub on the guard.

KNIFEHOLDER BLADE GUARD OPTIONS
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360° Blade Guard Cartridge - Pneumatic
Class I –718312
The guard protects the blade during handling and non-operation when air is not supplied to the
knifeholder. The guard is to prevent bodily injury during handling or if the product is dropped.
The guard consists of the guard flap, a pneumatic cylinder, a wedge cam, cylinder mount and a return
spring that keeps the guard closed when air is not supplied to the cylinder. When air is applied, the
cylinder retracts and the flap exposes the blade for the slitting operation. The flap and knifeholder
downstroke operation is staged so that the flap never interferes with the anvil ring.
Guarded
During transport, installation
or maintenance
Unguarded
During slitting operation
When air is off, or function
control knob is in the red
(retract) position, the
actuator is extended (1) and
the blade guard pivots into
the guarded position (2) as
the cartridge retracts.
When air is on and the
knifeholder function control
knob is turned to the setup
(yellow) or engage (green)
position, the actuator retracts
(3) and the blade guard pivots
into the unguarded position
(4) as the cartridge extends.
To adjust the flap for a closer
fit to the knife blade, turn set
screw (1) clockwise until the
guard flap (2) just touches the
knife blade (3), and then back
off one-quarter turn.
The knife blade should spin
freely and smoothly on the
bearing hub and not rub
against the guard flap.

KNIFEHOLDER BLADE GUARD OPTIONS
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360° Blade Guard Cartridge - Pneumatic
Class II –548274
Class III –548275
This guard does not protect against bodily injury during handling and transport.
Guarded (1)
Unguarded (2)
Extending the Blade Guard
The blade guard is actuated automatically via an internal air circuit interface between the
knifeholder and the cartridge.
The cartridge extends and the blade guard retracts as the supply air is distributed at the setup
knob in either the GREEN (RUN) or YELLOW (SETUP) positions.
When the supply air is turned off at the setup knob RED (RETRACT) position, or at a gang manifold
shut off valve, the cartridge retracts and the blade guard extends out of the cartridge.
Flow Control Valve
The flow control valve assembly (3) provides a time delay between cartridge retraction and the blade
guard extension. Increase the delay by turning the flow control knob clockwise.

FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB
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COLOR
POSITION
FUNCTION
Yellow Arrow
Extends blade cartridge, and then allows half of the
available side stroke.
Use when positioning knifeholder blade to anvil rings
before lockup to guide bar.
SETUP
Red Arrow
Reverses sidestroke movement, then retracts blade cartridge.
Use when knifeholder is not in operation.
Use when adjusting depth control knob for overlap.
Use when traversing knifeholder with retracted blade cartridge
to new slit position.
STOP
(RETRACT)
Green Arrow
Extends blade cartridge, then allows full sidestroke.
Use when operating knifeholder.
RUN

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Select Slitting Type
Determine Setback
Recommended Knifeholder Setback (For Tangent Slitting Only)
For best slit result, the web must be in contact with the anvil knife ring at the cut point. If the web
contacts the top blade ahead of the cut point, the material will tear instead of slitting cleanly.
Geometry shown is based on medium weight kraft paper. For assistance with other web materials, call
Tidland Customer Service, 1-800-426-1000.
Recommended Web Penetration for
Tangential Slitting Applications
To maximize web stability at the cut point, Tidland recommends web
penetration by the anvil ring of .015"-.060". Check this measurement
by laying a straight edge across the idler rolls to represent the web.
Measure how far the anvil ring "penetrates" the plane created by the
straight edge.
Thicker web materials require more penetration, while thinner or
sensitive materials may require no penetration. Call Tidland
Customer Service for assistance. 1-800-426-1000
TANGENT
WRAP
Knifeholder axis should be 90° to web path.
Tangent slitting requires knifeholder setback.
Knifeholder axis should bisect the wrap angle.
Knifeholder setback is not required.
Recommended Setback
for Paper Based Products
Class I
1/8"
3.18 mm
Class II
1/4"
6.35 mm
Class III
3/8"
9.53 mm

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Prepare to Mount Guide Bar
Determine Space Requirements
Standard guide bar shown; the Duraglide mounting option is interchangeable with
this.
``
Class II shown
Inches
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Class I
4.74
2.46
0.05
3.86
3.61
2.89
1.04
1.84
4.85
6.62
0.63
3.92
3.54
0.945
0.12
0.19
0.05
11.51
Class II
5.72
2.94
0.03
4.55
4.41
3.26
1.28
2.34
6.79
9.74
1.00
6.33
5.91
1.75
0.16
0.38
0.08
15.57
Class III
6.47
3.46
0.04
4.73
4.56
3.05
1.28
2.34
7.83
11.77
1.00
8.35
7.87
2.76
0.24
0.77
0.12
17.78
Millimeters
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Class I
120.5
62.5
1.4
97.9
91.7
73.4
26.4
46.8
123.2
168.1
16.0
100.0
90
24.0
3.0
4.8
1.3
292.4
Class II
145.3
75.0
0.7
115.5
112
82.9
32.5
59.5
172.3
247.4
25.4
161.0
150
44.5
4.1
9.6
2.0
395.4
Class III
164.3
87.9
1.0
120
115.7
77.5
32.5
59.5
198.8
298.9
25.4
212.0
200
70.0
6.1
19.7
3.0
451.6
Note: Dimensions are nominal and represent the average of assembled units. These are not the specifications of individual parts
nor do they reflect manufacturing tolerances.
Does not include
width of bellows.

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Determine Mounting Dimensions
Vertical Mounting Dimension –VMD
The distance from the centerline of the guide bar mounting holes to the anvil roll or ring O.D.
and perpendicular to the web path
Horizontal Mounting Dimension –HMD
The distance from the support beam face (guide bar mounting surface) to the vertical centerline
through the center of the anvil ring.
VMD (Vertical Mounting Dimension)
Tangent & Wrap Slitting
Class I
6-29/32"
(175.4 mm)
Class II
10-3/16"
(258.8 mm)
Class III
12-1/4"
(311.2 mm)
These dimensions reserve approximately 1/2 of blade cartridge stroke for blade regrinding.
HMD (Horizontal Mounting Dimension)
Tangent Slitting *
Wrap Slitting **
'A' Web Path
'B' Web Path
'A' or 'B' Web Path
Class I
2-9/16"
(65.1 mm)
2-5/16"
(58.7 mm)
2-7/16"
(61.9 mm)
Class II
3-7/32"
(81.8 mm)
2-23/32"
(69.1 mm)
2-31/32"
(75.4 mm)
Class III
3-27/32"
(97.6 mm)
3-3/32"
(78.6 mm)
3-15/32"
(88.1 mm)
* These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in Recommended Setback Distance on page 11.
** These dimensions provide no setback.

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Install Guide Bar on Support Beam (standard guide bar shown)
-The guide bar must be straight within 0.010” (0.25 mm) on a rigid and vibration-free support.
-Avoid scratches or dents to the guide bar during installation.
1. Determine the center-to-center distance between the mounting bolt holes (X) on the guide bar.
Standard pre-drilled dimension (X) is 12" (304.80 mm).
Drill and tap support beam for pre-drilled guide bar: 3/8"-16NC holes
DuraGlide mounting option: Use only low-head socket head bolts to mount guide bar.
2. Before transferring dimension (X) onto the support beam, make sure there will be enough free space
at one end of the beam for knifeholder installation and removal once the guide bar is mounted.
Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap (For Reference Only)
See pages 24-26 for knifeholder setup instructions.
Minimum Space Recommended for Removal
(Free Space)
Class I
2" (50.8 mm)
Class II
3" (76.2 mm)
Class III
4" (101.6 mm)
Method 1
Measure blade overlap directly along the common
centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring.
Method 2
Measure the chord of the intersection between
the knife blade and anvil ring.

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Mount Knifeholder –Standard Guide Bar
Manual Lock
Installation at End of Guide Bar (Recommended)
1. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise enough to
allow the brake shoe to be manually retracted into the
mount. (Push the brake shoe up into mount if
extended out.)
2. Align the mount with the guide bar end.
3. Slide the knifeholder onto guide bar. If clearance is
restricted, remove blade cartridge (p. 28).
4. See Adjusting the Gib below, if necessary.
5. Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the
knifeholder in position.
6. Turn the set up knob to the red (retract) position and
connect the air supply line.
Installation at Center of Guide Bar
1. Remove blade cartridge from the control body (p. 28).
2. Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure
the gib to the mount; remove the gib.
3. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to fully retract
the brake shoe into the mount. (Push the brake shoe
up into mount if extended out.)
4. Place the control body onto the guide bar.
5. While holding the control body securely in place,
reinstall the gib. Align the gib socket head cap screw
holes with the holes in the mount assembly.
6. Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure the gib in place.
Torque: Class I —2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III —4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)
7. Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in position.
8. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body (p. 28).
9. Turn the set up knob to red (retract) position and connect the air supply line.
Adjusting the Gib
1. Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1//4 turn.
2. Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and smooth knifeholder traverse action
on the guide bar. Recommended: 1/4 turn per adjustment.
3. Ensure that side of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two
gib socket head cap screws.
Torque: Class I —2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III —4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)
4. Re-adjust as necessary.
WARNING! Blades are sharp!
Avoid injury—Tidland recommends wearing steel protective gloves when handling blades.

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Mount Knifeholder –Standard Guide Bar
Pneumatic Lock
WARNING! Blades are sharp!
Avoid injury—Tidland recommends wearing steel protective gloves when handling blades.
Installation at End of Guide Bar (Recommended)
1. Align the mount and traverse gear with the guide bar end
and gear rack.
2. Make sure the traverse/brake knob is in the unlocked (up)
position. (Push the brake shoe up into the mount if
extended out.)
3. Slide the knifeholder onto the guide bar. If clearance is
restricted, remove the blade cartridge (p. 28).
4. Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder in position.
See Adjusting the Gib below, if necessary.
5. Turn the set up knob to the red (retract) position and
connect the air supply line.
6. Push down the traverse/brake knob to lock the knifeholder
to the guide bar. Pull up the traverse/brake knob to unlock
and traverse the knifeholder.
Installation at Center of Guide Bar
1. Remove the blade cartridge from the control body (p. 28).
2. Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the
gib to the mount; remove the gib.
3. Place the control body onto the guide bar.
4. While holding the control body securely in place, reinstall
the gib and align the gib socket head cap screw holes with
the holes in the mount.
5. Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure
the gib in place.
Torque: Class I —2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III —4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)
6. Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder into position.
7. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body (p. 28).
8. Turn the set up knob to red (retract) position and connect the air supply line.
9. Push down the traverse/brake knob to lock the knifeholder to the guide bar.
Adjusting the Gib
1. Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1/4 turn.
2. Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and smooth knifeholder traverse action
on the guide bar. Recommended: 1/4 turn per adjustment.
3. Ensure that the sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the
two gib socket head cap screws.
Torque: Class I —2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III —4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)
4. Re-adjust as necessary.

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Mount Knifeholder –DuraGlide Guide Bar
WARNING! Blades are sharp!
Avoid injury—Tidland recommends wearing steel protective gloves when handling blades.
Installation at End of Guide Bar
It is not possible to install the knifeholders at the center of the guide bar; you must install them at
either end.
Pneumatic Lock
1. Make sure that the bearings on the knifeholder
mount are tight.
2. Align the knifeholder at the end of the guide
bar and slide the knifeholder onto the guide
bar. If clearance is restricted, remove the blade
cartridge.
3. Turn the set up knob to the red (retract)
position and connect the air supply line.
4. Push down the brake knob to lock the
knifeholder to the guide bar. Pull up the brake
knob to unlock and move the knifeholder along
the guide bar.
Manual Lock
1. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise enough
to allow the brake shoe to be manually
retracted (Push the brake shoe up into mount if
extended out.)
2. Align the knifeholder at the end of the guide
bar and slide the knifeholder onto the guide
bar. If clearance is restricted, remove the blade
cartridge.
3. Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the
knifeholder in position.
4. Turn the set up knob to the red (retract)
position and connect the air supply line.
1
DuraGlide guide bar
2
DuraGlide bearings
3
Backplate
4
Lock knob
5
Function control knob
If bearings bind on the guide bar
Knifeholder movement should be smooth along the length of the guide bar. If the bearings drag or
catch, check the guide bar for debris and wipe it clean. Use a light coating of dry lubricant spray; let
dry and wipe off.
Serious binding indicates that the guide bar may be damaged or may not have been installed per
the specifications on page 14.

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Easy Glider Mount (Linear Bearing)
READ FIRST
Do not remove the factory-installed short rail section
from the linear rail.
This rail section must be used to install the
knifeholder onto the guide bar rail.
Failure to use this rail section when installing the
knifeholder may result in bearing damage and void
bearing warranty.
Safety Recommendation
Remove blade cartridge from knifeholder before handling.
Installing the Knifeholder on the Linear Bearing Rail
1. Choose at which end of the guide bar the
knifeholders will be mounted.
2. At the mounting end only, locate and remove the
#10-32 end stop screw on the face of the guide bar.
3. Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder
bearing.
4. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to unlock.
5. Push the brake shoe up into the back plate if
protruding.
6. Install the knifeholder:
7. Hold the knifeholder and short rail section together.
Carefully place the rail section into the keyway on
the guide bar.
8. Align the short rail section with the fixed bearing rail
on the guide bar.
9. Slide the knifeholder onto fixed bearing rail.
10. Remove short section of bearing rail from the guide
bar. Note: Keep the short rail for future
maintenance and knifeholder removal.
11. Repeat Steps 4-9 until all knifeholders are installed
on the guide bar.
12. After all knifeholders are installed, reinstall the #10-32 screws in the end stop.
13. Reinstall blade cartridges on knifeholders.
14. Turn the function control knob to red (retract) position on all knifeholders.

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Removing the Knifeholder with Easy Glider Mount (Linear Bearing)
Safety Recommendation
Remove blade cartridge from knifeholder before handling.
1. Remove the blade cartridge.
2. Choose at which end of the guide bar the
knifeholder will be removed; move the
knifeholder just to the end of the fixed rail
on the guide bar.
3. Locate and remove the #10-32 screw
from the end stop on the face of the
guide bar.
4. In the space at the end of the guide bar,
align the short piece of rail (received with
each knifeholder bearing mount) with the
fixed rail and transfer the knifeholder from
the fixed rail to the short rail.
5. Hold the knifeholder and the short rail
together and carefully remove them from
the guide bar. Do not remove the short
rail from the knifeholder bearing mount.
You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder
on the guide bar.
TIP
Secure the short rail to the linear
bearing with a small piece of tape to
retain the bearing balls during
maintenance.

INSTALLATION
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Install Pneumatic System
Tidland recommends the use of a filtered and regulated pneumatic system to prevent airborne oil or
water from contaminating the knifeholders and to provide the correct air pressure to the knifeholders to
help achieve quality slitting.
The pneumatic system* includes:
Recommended operating air pressure: 60-75 psi (4.1-5.2 bar).
Note: This is a guideline for knifeholder setup –the actual air pressure is dependent upon
application and material.
Maximum operating air pressure: 100 psi
Note: Internal hoses may rupture if maximum air pressure is exceeded.
Clean, non-lubricated, dry air is required for optimal performance of the knifeholder.
Before operating, make sure that the air lines from the air manifold to the knifeholder are securely
connected.
Single manifold system –Tidland PN 520984
Dual manifold system –Tidland PN 520985
A) 3/8" (9.52mm) supply air lines
B) 5 micron air filter/pressure regulator with gauge
(0-100 psi or 0-6.9 bar)
C) Coalescing filter
D) 3-way manual valve with muffler
E) Quick exhaust valve with muffler
(Quick disconnect fittings and air manifolds are also available from Tidland.)