Wexxar Bel 507 Installation and operating instructions

65-14-8 2/19/2007

OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL 65-14-8 Effective: February 19, 2007

Replaces 65-14-7

BEL 507

TILT CASE PACKING STATION

Wexxar Packaging Inc.

Phone (604) 270-0811 • Fax (604) 270-7897

E-mail: [email protected]

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The tilt packing station will immediately move into the tilted position when first pressurized

from an air supply if the position of the red emergency stop button is in the operating

position (UP).

Depress the stop button and be sure all personnel are clear of the machine before connecting to

an air supply.

Make sure that the main on/off valve at the air connection is shut off and that the red emergency

stop button is pushed down before connecting an air supply to the machine. Turning on the

main valve with the red emergency stop button up in the operating position will cause the

station to immediately tilt into the loading position.

Releasing the red emergency stop button will cause the station to immediately tilt into the

loading position.

Pushing the green “TILT UP” button will put the machine in the upright position.

Switching the manual override switch from fixed upright to automatic tilting mode will

also cause the station to immediately tilt into the loading position.

Make sure the machine is disconnected from the air source before undertaking any maintenance

or service procedures. This is to avoid inadvertent machine actuation that could result in personal

injury.

Always be sure that the main air supply valve is turned off and the red emergency stop switch is

pushed down to shut off the air supply.

Never leave the machine unattended with the air switch on.

Machine must be operated by qualified personnel only!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION OF THE BEL 507 TILT CASE PACKING STATION............................... 5

Leveling the Machine ........................................................................................................................................5

VIEWS SHOWING KEY FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS.................................................... 6

CASE SIZE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 7

CASE WIDTH.........................................................................................................................................................7

CASE LENGTH.......................................................................................................................................................8

MAJOR FLAP FOLDER ROLLER PLATES..............................................................................................................9

MACHINE OPERATION................................................................................................................. 11

STARTING THE MACHINE ...................................................................................................................................11

ERECTING A CASE ..............................................................................................................................................11

OPERATING CYCLE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................... 16

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Length Width Height

Case Size Range Minimum 8” / 203mm 6.0” / 152mm 3.5” / 89mm

Maximum 26.5” / 673mm 16.0” / 406mm unlimited

Machine Dimensions 48.5” / 1232mm 26.0” / 660mm 37” / 938mm

In/Outfeed Height Frame 24.5” / 622mm

With adjustable leg extensions

[foot pad]*

Minimum

Maximum

27.6” / 702mm*

31” / 787mm

*Low-profile pad and caster mounting options are available; see layout drawing 75-105 for more detail.

Speed Up to 7 cases / min.

Shipping Weight Approx. 500 lbs. / 227 kg.

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Although BEL 507 packing stations can be used in conjunction with competitive case

taper/sealers, BELCOR cannot assume responsibility for safety issues resulting from these

applications.

We specifically do not recommend using these packing stations in close proximity with

conventional back flap kickers and three-flap folders.

INSTALLATION OF THE BEL 507 TILT CASE PACKING STATION

Uncrate the machine and remove any packing material from the interior or supports from underneath used

to protect components during shipping.

Leveling the Machine

The base of the tilting frame should be made level to ensure personnel safety, provide optimum

performance and avoid frame stress.

The machine should be securely mounted to the floor and/or adjoining equipment to prevent the machine

moving as it operates.

AIR CONNECTION

The tilt packing station will immediately move into the tilted position when first pressurized

from an air supply if the position of the red emergency stop button is in the operating position

(UP).

Make sure that the main on/off valve at the air connection is shut off and that the red emergency stop

button is pushed down before connecting an air supply to the machine.

Connect the machine to an air supply via the port in the combined shut-off valve, air filter, regulator and

lubricator attached to the machine end guard.

The air may come from either a separate source or by tapping off the supply of an adjoining case closer.

The supply must be clean factory air and must be lubricated. Pressure should be set to a minimum of 65

psi., maximum of 100 psi.

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VIEWS SHOWING KEY FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

Width Clamp

Knobs (F)

Tower Clam

Knob

(

)

Front Minor Folder Tower

or Foldin

Plates & Wheels

Floor Switches

(

)

Width Adjustmen

Handle

(

)

Rear Mino

Folder

(

)

‘Body’ [side]

Switch

(

)

Case Length Scale (C)

Tower Clam

Knob

(

)

Front Minor Folder Tower (B)

Width Clamp

Knobs (F)

Rear Mino

Folder (N)

‘Floor’ Switches

Major Flap Openers

Air Supply

Connection

or Foldin

Plate Ad

ustment Bolt

Emer

enc

Sto

Button

(

RED

)

Tilt-Up Button

(

GREEN

)

Discharge

Release Switch

Discharge

Release Switch

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CASE SIZE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Standard Size Range

In. [mm] Length Width Depth

Minimum 8.0” [203] 6.0” [452] 3.5” [89]

Maximum 26.5” [673] 16.0” [406] No Maximum

For sizes that fall outside this range please contact the factory.

Disconnect Air Supply Prior to Adjustment.

Disconnect air line or close main air supply valve and press red mushroom stop button down to

fully disconnect unit from air supply line and prevent unexpected movement when unit is re-

connected. (Check that moving parts are in safe mode by moving by hand, these should be

relaxed and able to be moved easily).

NOTE: If the BEL 507 is attached to a case sealer, it is a recommended safety precaution to turn off

the sealer before making adjustments.

Setting up the BEL 507 is the same as for a BEL 505, to fold a particular box size is accomplished with

two main adjustments for case width and length. There is a third adjustment to reposition the major flap

folder plates that, after initial setup, will need to be changed only where there is a large width difference

between cases.

CASE WIDTH

1. Loosen the hand

knobs at the end

of the BEL 507.

2. Attach the hand

crank supplied

with the

machine on the

square shaft that

extends from

either side of

the frame. Open

the frame wider

than the case.

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Body switch

must remain

depressed until

case leaves.

3. Open a case from the flat blank

and insert it into the machine.

Crank in the width adjustment

until the red case hold-down

rollers are lightly gripping the

sides of the case. It should be

easy to insert and remove the

case without forcing but it must

maintain contact on the white

“body “ switch roller until the

case leaves the machine.

4. Re-tighten the hand knobs.

CASE LENGTH

1. Remove the case and loosen the clamp at the base of the front minor flap folding “tower “

2. Reinsert the case into the machine and position it ½”

back from the minor flap folder at the exit end of the

machine. Push the tower forwards until it just

contacts the back of the case. Remove the case and

tighten the tower clamp

“Body” switch roller

Case hold-down

roller

Minor flap folding “tower”

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“Floor” switch

valve arm

MAJOR FLAP FOLDER ROLLER PLATES

The major flap folding plates and wheels may need to be extended to provide additional support for wide

heavy cases or retracted for narrow ones.

Important Note Regarding Major Folder Plates Adjustment: Sliding the plates in towards the

machine centre increases the case bottom support but limits the minimum width adjustment when the

major flap folder wheels hit the minor folder tower. Also, extended folder plates in the down position will

wedge against the bottom control valve / flap opener bracket as the machine is adjusted for minimum

width. If forced, either of these conditions can damage machine components.

There are two major folder plates on each side of the machine, one small and one large that are adjusted

independently.

1. Loosen the four socket-head cap screws on each side that hold the folder rollers in place. Slide the

front [large] folder to the desired position and retighten the screws.

2. Adjust the rear [small] major folder plate.

Make sure that the plate will not contact

the “floor” switch valve arm as it moves

through its arc. For wide cases, the small

folder plate will not be able to be

extended as far as the large plate and has

a separate adjustment for this reason.

Front [large] major flap

folder plate

Rear [small] major folder

plate

Plate adjustment

clamp screws

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Additional Note: For wide cases on 18” & 20” maximum width 505 versions, optional roller wheels are

mounted on extensions from the folding plates to place them closer to the centre of the box for better

folding performance and product support. Extensions may need to be removed for narrow cases run on

the same machine to avoid interference with other machine components. If your application requires these

extensions and they are not provided with your machine, contact BELCOR for information and parts.

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MACHINE OPERATION

The tilt packing station will immediately move into the tilted position when first

pressurized from an air supply if the position of the red emergency stop button is in the

operating position (UP).

Pushing the green “TILT UP” button will put the machine in the upright position. If the tilt packing

station is in the upright position, press the discharge release switch (O) (normally activated by the carton

passing out of the machine) to tilt the machine to the loading position.

Switching the manual override switch from fixed upright to automatic tilting mode will

also cause the station to immediately tilt into the side loading position.

STARTING THE MACHINE

Prior to starting, hand swing all moving parts to check adjustment and for any mechanical interference.

Turn on main supply valve; keeping hands clear of moving parts. When ready, turn the red stop button

and release it into the “up” position.

ERECTING A CASE

1. Open a case so that it is fairly square.

2. Place the open bottom into the tilted BEL 507, pushing the box all the way down to the floor

switches.

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3. The machine will first fold the front and rear end minor flaps, then the two side major flaps. The case

is held in place by the machine and is ready to fill.

4. When the case is filled, push the green “TILT UP” button and the packing station tilts up to a position

that should be level with the exit conveyor or adjoining case sealer.

5. The case can then be pushed out of the packing station to the next operation.

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4. As the case passes over the exit switch, the machine tilts back to the loading position and resets itself,

ready for the next case.

NOTE: If the tilt function is not desired, rotating the tilt function valve (located on the support

bracket beneath the red and green buttons) to the “off” position will place and keep the

machine in the upright position.

Switching the manual override switch from fixed upright back to automatic tilting mode

will cause the station to immediately tilt into the loading position.

Tilt Function Override

Valve

Emergency Stop (RED)

Tilt-Up Button (GREEN)

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OPERATING CYCLE DESCRIPTION

1. The edges of the open case bottom major flaps depress the actuators of the two “floor switches”

and the side of the case depresses the wheeled “body switch”. All three switches must be actuated

for the machine cycle to start.

2. The two small levers of the major (side) flap openers momentarily open the major flaps wider to

clear the minor (end) flaps.

3. The minor flap folders fold up both end flaps of the box bottom and retract.

Floor Switches

Bod

Switch

Major Flap Opener

(

fli

s u

to o

Rear Minor Flap Folder Front Minor Flap Folder

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4. The major flap folders then fold up both side flaps of the bottom and stay in position to support

the box for packing.

5. Pressing the green “Tilt Up” button causes the inner packing station to rotate to a vertical position

within the outer frame and ready for the filled box to pushed out of the machine.

6. Pushing the box out of the machine breaks contact with the body switch inside the packing station

and presses and releases the exit switch. The machine resets and tilts to the starting position ready

for the next case.

Major Folding Plates

& Wheels

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem: Case releases, all flaps drop, during folding or packing cycle.

• Check that width adjustment is correct. If it is too wide, the wheeled “body switch” that

contacts the side of the case will reset and cause the machine to return to the start position.

• Shaking the box to level the contents can cause the body switch to reset.

• Check that the body switch is correctly adjusted and secured in the frame for proper box

contact and that the contact wheel is firmly attached.

Problem: Minor flaps fail to fold fully and return to home position, then may try to fold again.

• Check that the actuator arms attached to the floor switches (mounted on floor plates) are not

out of position or loose. Both of them should be in a position to be pushed down fully by the

bottom flaps of the open box.

Problem: Major flaps have difficulty folding and cause inner edges of minor flaps to be folded

over.

• Check that the air pressure is adequate and that the air pressure does not drop during the

cycle.

• Check that the flow controls on the small major flap opening cylinders are set so that they

will momentarily open the major flaps wider and allow the minor flaps to clear the inside of

the major flaps before releasing.

Problem: Back or front case collapses inward during minor flap folding.

• Be sure that the case width setting does not hold the box too tightly.

• Check the air pressure and volume.

• Check that the scoring on the box is adequate and promotes folding.

• Check that the flow controls on the minor flap folding cylinders are set for a fast enough

speed of the minor flap folders. Excessive speed, however, can cause damage of the folder

arms.

Problem: Packed case fails to transfer smoothly from packing station into case sealer.

• Check the height of the rollers at the outfeed end of the packing station and that the box

clears the machine frame.

• Check that the machines are aligned accurately, i.e. that the belt surfaces line up with the

insides of the packing station when in the vertical position.

NOTE: This can be done by using a long straight edge to check the alignment.

Wexxar Packaging Inc.

Phone (604) 270-0811 • Fax (604) 270-7897

E-mail: [email protected]

OPERATION & SERVICE MANUAL 65-15-6 Effective May 11, 2007

Replaces65-15-5,April 12, 2007

BEL 507XL

TILT PACKING STATION FOR LARGE CASES

BEL 507XL LARGE CASE TILT PACKING STATION 2

65-15-6 5/11/07

SAFETY CAUTION

THE TILT PACKING STATION WILL IMMEDIATELY MOVE INTO THE TILTED

POSITION WHEN FIRST PRESSURIZED FROM AN AIR SUPPLY IF THE POSITION

OF THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON IS IN THE OPERATING

POSITION (UP).

Depress the stop button and be sure all personnel are clear of the machine before connecting to

an air supply.

Make sure that the main on/off valve at the air connection is shut off and that the red emergency

stop button is pushed down before connecting an air supply to the machine. Turning on the

main valve with the red emergency stop button up in the operating position will cause the

station to immediately tilt into the loading position.

Releasing the red emergency stop button will cause the station to immediately tilt into the

loading position.

Pushing the green “TILT UP” button will put the machine in the upright position.

Switching the manual override switch from fixed upright to automatic tilting mode will

also cause the station to immediately tilt into the loading position.

Make sure the machine is disconnected from the air source before undertaking any maintenance

or service procedures. This is to avoid inadvertent machine actuation that could result in personal

injury.

Always be sure that the main air supply valve is turned off and the red emergency stop switch is

pushed down to shut off the air supply.

Never leave the machine unattended with the air switch on.

Machine must be operated by qualified personnel only!

BEL 507XL TILT PACKING STATION FOR LARGE CASES 3

Wexxar Packaging Inc.

Phone (604) 270-0811 • Fax (604) 270-7897

E-mail: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION OF THE BEL 505XL PACKING STATION................................................ 5

LEVELING THE MACHINE.....................................................................................................................5

AIR CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................5

VIEWS SHOWING KEY FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS.................................................... 6

CASE SIZE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 7

LENGTH ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................................................................7

WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................................................................................7

LOWER FLAP DEPTH ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................................8

MACHINE OPERATION [ERECTING A CASE]......................................................................... 9

MANUAL RESET..................................................................................................................................................10

Machine Operating Cycle Description ............................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................ 12

Technical Reference Information ....................................................................................................... 13

Please see Publication 66-15 .............................................................................................................................13