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ER20 Embosser

Operation Manual

Machine Addendum

ER20 EMBOSSER 

ORIGINAL  Page ii 

CONTENTS

Safety Information

1.0 Introduction

1.1 General Description

1.2 Specifications

2.0 Installation & Removal

2.1 Installation

2.2 Removal

3.0 Operation

3.1 Setting & Changing the Type

3.2 Setting the Emboss Position

APPENDIX A – MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

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ISO SAFETY SYMBOLS – LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CAUTION:

To ensure the safe operation of this machine and the safety of the operator this manual and

the main MPS manual must be read and understood before proceeding.

This document has been produced by:

Plexpack Corporation

1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 2.

Toronto, Ontario

M1P 2B8

Canada

The directives in this document are in accordance with the design and construction of

the unit at the time it was released by the Plexpack production facility.

ORIGINAL

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2.0 INSTALLATION & REMOVAL

Tools Required Number of Persons Needed

1. Philips Head Screwdriver

2. Allen Key 1

2.1 INSTALLATION

1) Remove the safety plates shown in Figure – 1 with a Phillips screwdriver.

FIGURE - 1

Remove

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2) Remove the pressure bar indicated in Figure – 2 with an Allen key and replace it with the

white plastic guide.

3) Loosen the mounting posts, but do not remove.

4) Slide the embosser over the post. The assembly should sit firmly on the rails.

5) Tighten the mounting posts. Make sure the drive pulley engages the in-feed belt.

FIGURE - 2

Remove

FIGURE – 3

Embosser

Mounting Posts

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6) Attach the trigger on the back rail, before the embosser, using any of the series of holes

present. The trigger must be set in the correct position to emboss the bag at the

right moment. See section 3.2 for procedure.

2.2 REMOVAL

1) Before removing the embosser, disconnect the photo eye or micro switch.

2) Loosen the socket head cap screws located in the mounting posts with an Allen key. It is

not necessary to remove the screws.

3) The embosser will easily lift off.

4) Replace the mounting posts and covers.

3.0 OPERATION

Before you begin using the ER20, you must complete these steps:

1) Set the type

2) Set the emboss position

3.1 SETTING & CHANGING THE TYPE

To lot or date code your package, characters must be present in the embossing wheel.

This is accomplished by first removing the embossing wheel, then loading the desired

characters.

1) Use procedure 2.2 to remove the embosser.

2) Looking at the embosser from an inverted position you will see two shafts: one is the

driver shaft that supports the red backup roller and the main drive gear; the other shaft

supports the embossing wheel.

3) Still looking from the same perspective, you will also see a lug nut on the bottom of the

embossing wheel. Loosen the nut with an Allen key, and the wheel will easily slide free.

See Figure – 4 for details.

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4) Select your desired characters.

5) Turning your attention to the embossing wheel, you will be able to see an internal disk

that can be rotated. This disk is a cover plate that holds the characters in place. By

rotating the disk, an opening will become apparent and if characters are present, they will

easily slip out. You can now empty existing characters and insert desired new ones.

6) Load your desired characters in a reverse fashion to how you want them to read. For

example, E-M-P-L-E-X is loaded X-E-L-P-M-E (with the letters also reversed). Once

this is completed, slide the cover plate back cross the letters so the opening in the plate is

covered. You will know it is firmly back in place when you hear a ‘click.’ Reposition the

embosser back on the machine. You are now ready to set the emboss position.

FIGURE – 4

Drive Gear

Emboss Wheel

Backup Roller

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3.2 SETTING THE EMBOSS POSITION

1) VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

Vertical adjustment of the embossed code is achieved by repositioning the emboss

wheel. Loosen the set screw located on the emboss wheel with an Allen key, the wheel will

slide freely along the shaft, thereby repositioning the code vertically on your bag. Ensure the

backup roller is also moved the same amount as the emboss wheel.

2) HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

Horizontal adjustment of the embossed code is achieved by repositioning the triggering

mechanism. Depending upon your order, the ER20 will have either a micro switch or photo-

eye mechanism.

The micro switch is fixed to the back side of the rails. There is no need to remove the unit

for this adjustment. By firmly holding the base of the arm stationary, you will be able

to bend the free end of the arm quite easily. This repositions the trigger, thereby

allowing different horizontal placement of the embossed code on the bag.

The photo-eye is also fixed to the back side of the rails. This unit may be repositioned to

adjust the horizontal placement of the embossed code.

1

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A A

B B

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIEDDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

X/X +/- .015X +/- .015X.X +/- .015X.XX +/- .010X.XXX +/- .005ANGLES 5°

DEBURR & BREAK SHARP EDGES

FINISH

DATE

SHEET

REV

TITLE

MODEL

SCALE

DRAFTER

CHECKER PART NUMBER:

OF

PLEXPACK

4EA015M

25/03/2009

00

ER20 EMBOSSER - 120V

4EA015M

2045 MIDLAND AVE., TORONTO, ONT. M1P 32E

DESIGN'R

MATERIAL

MAT'L P/NBY

THIRD ANGLEPROJECTION

DWG SIZE

LENGTH:

1 FINAL ASSYMODULAR ASSYHARNESS ASSYKITTINGTFLN COATINGNI. COATING

PAINTCLEANWELD

SAWMILLLATHEDRILLDEBURRCLEANCNC MILLCNC LATHESAW

FABRICATE

ANODIZING

CUT

MS

SH METALWELDING

PAINTING

OS

KITTING

ASSY

DEPT RESOURCE SEQAS400 ROUTING

1 1P0036 CLUTCH 12 1P0037 MICRO SWITCH COVER 13 1P0038 MICRO SWITCH 14 1P0045 RADIAL BALL BEARING, SR8 45 1P0057 SPUR GEAR, NSS3264, 1/2" BORE 16 1P0604 3 PIN MALE RECEPTACLE 17 1P0624 SLOTTED SPRING TENSION SPRING 18 1P0846 POWER SUPPLY CORD 19 2E0001 MICRO SWITCH MTG BRACKET 1

10 2E0006 CLUTCH DRIVE GEAR 111 2E0009M TYPE BACK UP ROLLER 112 2E0125M EMBOSSER DRIVE PULLEY HUB 113 2Q0051 INFEED DRIVE TIMING PULLEY 114 2Q0079 GUIDE BLOCK 115 3E0107M FRONT PLATE 116 3E0108 SIDE COVER 217 3E0110M REAR PLATE 118 3E0113M EMBOSSER BEARING PLATE, UPPER 119 3E0114M EMBOSSER BEARING PLATE, LOWER 120 3E0115 EMBOSSER DRIVE SHAFT 121 3E0116 CLUTCH DRIVE SHAFT 122 4ES001M EMBOSSER HUB KIT 1

22.1 1E0002 WASHER 122.4 2E0010M EMBOSSER HUB 1

22.5 2E0012 EMBOSSER TYPE HOLDER - SINGLE LINE 122.6 2E0013 TYPE LOCKING RING 122.2 1P0244 BALL BEARING (BALLS DIA. 1/4") 222.3 1P0347 CODER SPRINGS 2

ITEM DRWG # TITLE QTY REMARKS

18

4

10

1

8

6

17

16

19

1113

12

15

19

20

23

21

7

22.5

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

A A

B B

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIEDDIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:

X/X +/- .015X +/- .015X.X +/- .015X.XX +/- .010X.XXX +/- .005ANGLES 5°

DEBURR & BREAK SHARP EDGES

FINISH

DATE

SHEET

REV

TITLE

MODEL

SCALE

DRAFTER

CHECKER PART NUMBER:

OF

PLEXPACK

4EA012M

25/03/2009

00

ER20 EMBOSSER - 240V

4EA012M

2045 MIDLAND AVE., TORONTO, ONT. M1P 32E

DESIGN'R

MATERIAL

MAT'L P/NBY

THIRD ANGLEPROJECTION

DWG SIZE

LENGTH:

1 FINAL ASSYMODULAR ASSYHARNESS ASSYKITTINGTFLN COATINGNI. COATING

PAINTCLEANWELD

SAWMILLLATHEDRILLDEBURRCLEANCNC MILLCNC LATHESAW

FABRICATE

ANODIZING

CUT

MS

SH METALWELDING

PAINTING

OS

KITTING

ASSY

DEPT RESOURCE SEQAS400 ROUTING

1 1P1441 CLUTCH - 240V 12 1P0037 MICRO SWITCH COVER 13 1P0038 MICRO SWITCH 14 1P0045 RADIAL BALL BEARING, SR8 45 1P0057 SPUR GEAR, NSS3264, 1/2" BORE 16 1P0604 3 PIN MALE RECEPTACLE 17 1P0624 SLOTTED SPRING TENSION SPRING 18 1P0846 POWER SUPPLY CORD 19 2E0001 MICRO SWITCH MTG BRACKET 1

10 2E0006 CLUTCH DRIVE GEAR 111 2E0009M TYPE BACK UP ROLLER 112 2E0125M EMBOSSER DRIVE PULLEY HUB 113 2Q0051 INFEED DRIVE TIMING PULLEY 114 2Q0079 GUIDE BLOCK 115 3E0107M FRONT PLATE 116 3E0108 SIDE COVER 217 3E0110M REAR PLATE 118 3E0113M EMBOSSER BEARING PLATE, UPPER 119 3E0114M EMBOSSER BEARING PLATE, LOWER 120 3E0115 EMBOSSER DRIVE SHAFT 121 3E0116 CLUTCH DRIVE SHAFT 122 4ES001M EMBOSSER HUB KIT 1

22.1 1E0002 WASHER 122.2 1P0244 BALL BEARING (BALLS DIA 1/4") 2

22.3 1P0347 CODER SPRINGS 222.4 2E0010M EMBOSSER HUB 122.5 2E0012 EMBOSSER TYPE HOLDER - SINGLE LINE 122.6 2E0013 TYPE LOCKING RING 1

ITEM DRWG # TITLE QTY REMARKS

18

4

10

1

8

6

17

16

19

1113

12

15

19

20

23

21

7

22.5