PPG Semco 1088 User manual

PPG Semco
®
1088 CE Non-Twist Mixer
Operating instructions & troubleshooting guide

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Table of Contents
1 –Requirements & ratings ........................................................................................................................ 2
2 –Machine description .............................................................................................................................. 3
3 –Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4 –Safety features ........................................................................................................................................... 5
5 –Set-Up .........................................................................................................................................................5
6 –Lay-out ........................................................................................................................................................6
7 –Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 7-8
8 –Maintenance preparation ........................................................................................................................... 9
9 –Preventative maintenance ................................................................................................................... 10-13
10–Calibration procedure ............................................................................................................................... 14
11–Mixer setting adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 15-19
12–Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 20-24
13–Spare parts .......................................................................................................................................... 25-27
14–Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................28
15–Schematic ..................................................................................................................................................29
Notice
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current and accurate information, this manual will cover all contingencies regarding installation, startup, operation, and
maintenance based on data collected during factory acceptance testing and production simulation runs by PPG.
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1. Requirements & ratings
1.1 PPG SEMCO®Model 1088 CE non-twist mixer is not to be used in explosive environments.
1.2 Compressed Air, no oil, moisture, or dust particles. Use the supplied air filter to prevent contamination.
1.3 Pressure min/max: 85 psi (5.9 bar) –100 psi (6.6 bar). It is recommended that a regulator/filter be used
at the machine location to ensure clean, dry air is supplied.
1.4 Air rate required: Min. 3 CFM (80 l/min - 5 m³/h)
1.5 Length x width: 380 mm x 300 mm
1.6 Height min/max: 775/975 mm
1.7 Max. working stroke: 250 mm
1.8 Recommended motor speed: approx. 135 rpm (see Section 10)
1.9 Max. torque at driver: 29 Nm
1.10 Cartridge outer diameter: 43 mm
1.11 Recommended set-up height: normal workbench height
1.12 Weight: approx. (35 kg) –75 lb.

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2. Machine description
The PPG Semco 1088 CE non-twist mixer was developed for mixing of two-component cartridges holding 2.5
oz., 6 oz. and 8 oz. cartridges with 6", 8", or 20cc dasher rods. The mixer has the added ability to mix super-
viscous material filled cartridges. The two-stage motor speed ramp-up along with a customized cartridge
holder design allows hands-free automatic mixing with these difficult to mix materials.
The cartridges are ready for use directly after the mixing operation with Semco 1088 CE non-twist mixer. The
mixer ensures that the result of the mixture is uniform. During operation, the mixer injects the accelerator and
strokes up and down so the components are evenly distributed in the cartridge. Rotation of the dasher rod,
including the dasher, is affected by an air-operated motor.
The cartridge is inserted into an easy-to-operate slide plate assembly, and it is fixed securely by the cap
assembly during the mixing operation. The cylinder in the cap assembly ensures that uniform pressure is
exerted on the plunger during the mixing process, preventing any air from entering the cartridge during
mixing.
By utilizing the SEMKIT®package ruler on the left-hand side of the Semco 1088 CE non-twist mixer, operators
are able to identify what size cartridge and dasher rod length they have. With this information, the machine
can be adjusted to the correct setting utilizing the Semkit configuration switch on the right-hand side of the
machine. The stroke motion is adjusted automatically to the cartridge size and fill level. Any differences in fill
level, and/or tolerances between cartridges are detected and adjusted automatically by the Semco 1088 CE
non-twist mixer. Manual adjustment of the mixing stroke or pre-selection of the mixing time is not necessary.
The duration of the mixing operation is determined by the number of strokes performed.
The Semco 1088 CE non-twist mixer can be used with a high degree of flexibility for various products. Its
easy operation minimizes any operating errors. Together with the automatic stroke adjustment and automatic
mixing time, the mixer contributes towards a consistently high-quality mixing result. Its high strength
construction, dual-guided stroke, reliability, and fully pneumatic control system enable the Semco 1088 CE
non-twist mixer to have long intervals between maintenance and a long service life.