Service Documentation

Adjustment Instructions

KRONES Contiform
Version V1.00
Update 06/2007

KRONES AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General Information ............................................................................... 4
1.2 Definitions .............................................................................................. 4

2 Safety/Hazard Information for Service Work............................................... 5

3 Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Blowing Wheel Infeed/Discharge Starwheels........................................ 7
3.1.1 Clamp Transfer to the Mould .................................................... 7
3.1.2 Adjusting the Infeed/Discharge Starwheels to the Blowing
Wheel ........................................................................................ 8
3.1.3 Height Adjustment System........................................................ 8
3.2 Adjusting the Heating Chain to the Infeed Starwheel ..........................10
3.2.1 Adjusting the Turning Unit.......................................................12
3.3 Adjusting the Infeed Starwheel (Starwheel with Chamfered Pockets) 13
3.4 Adjusting the Bottle Rejection System.................................................15
3.5 Adjusting the Pyrometers.....................................................................17
3.6 Adjusting the Blowing Nozzle ..............................................................18
3.6.1 Height Adjustment System......................................................19
3.7 Stretching Unit .....................................................................................21
3.7.1 Adjusting the Stretching Distance (Stretching Module to the
Stretching Cam) ......................................................................21
3.8 Adjusting the Stretching Rod ...............................................................22
3.8.1 Overview of Stretching Rods ..................................................23
3.9 Adjusting the Opening / Closing Movement at the Mould Carrier .......24
3.9.1 Checking the Proximity Switch Adjustments...........................27
3.9.2 Releasing the Control Lever ...................................................28
3.9.3 Adjusting the Control Lever.....................................................29
3.9.4 Checking the Main Lever ........................................................31
3.10 Adjusting the Shell Moulds ..................................................................32
3.11 Adjusting the Mould Carriers ...............................................................33
3.11.1 Adjusting the Mould Gap.........................................................33
3.11.2 Installing the Grooved Ring.....................................................35
3.12 Adjusting the Base Mould ....................................................................36
3.12.1 Adjusting the Safety Arrester ..................................................38
3.13 Exchanging the Heating Mandrel.........................................................39
3.14 Adjusting the Belt Tensioning Frequency ............................................41
3.14.1 Frequency Measuring Device .................................................42
3.14.2 Overview of Adjustment Frequencies .....................................43
3.15 Torque Overview..................................................................................46

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3.15.1 Infeed Starwheel - Oven

(Starwheel with Chamfered Pockets)......................................46
3.15.2 Blowing Wheel, Infeed/Discharge Starwheels ........................46
3.15.3 Control lever............................................................................46
3.15.4 Mould Compensation in the Mould Carrier .............................46
3.15.5 Blowing Nozzle Block..............................................................46
3.15.6 Securing the Base Mould........................................................46
3.15.7 Securing the Mould and Mould Holder ...................................46

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1 Introduction

1.1 General Information

This system description is addressed to trained service personnel, who are

responsible for the maintenance and service of the machines.
The tasks to be performed have to be done carefully to result in optimum machine
functioning.

CAUTION Please not that false adjustments of machine components can cause severe
mechanical damages.

1.2 Definitions
“Zero reference arm“
In principle, the gripper arm with the number 1 is designated as zero reference arm.
This gripper arm is measured in the factory and is used as a reference point for
adjusting different components.

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2 Safety/Hazard Information for Service Work

The machine must be emptied and turned OFF!

If turning ON the machine cannot be avoided in order to do service work, turn it ON,
but only as long as is absolutely necessary. If you do so, make sure that turning ON
will not endanger anyone or cause damage to the machine.
Warning
X During service and maintenance work, unauthorised persons should be kept
away from the machine.
X Attach a warning sign to the control cabinet or operating area when carrying out
service work.
X If the machine must not be operated for maintenance and service work, turn the
main switch to OFF and secure it in this position with a padlock, to prevent
unauthorised persons turning it ON!

Risk of injury from driven machine components!

There is danger of injury during sequences of motion between driven components
and the base frame, at the drawing-in points of the infeed/discharge starwheels and
on moving machine parts. Do not reach into driven machine components and do
Caution
not use aids to reach into them (e.g. rods).
X Observe the warnings at dangerous areas of the machine.
X Check the adjustment of the top and side guards at dangerous areas.

Danger due to electrical voltage!

Prior to working on the electrical system, make sure it has been de-energised. To
this end, the following safety measures must be taken:
X Isolate.
Danger
X Lock it to prevent it being turned ON.
X Test whether the power flow has indeed been cut off.
X Ground/earth and short-circuit.
X Cover or safeguard adjacent live components.

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Risk of being crushed by pneumatic and hydraulic components!

Do not do any work on pneumatic or hydraulic components until the machine has
been depressurised.
X If necessary, secure components to prevent uncontrolled movement.
Danger

Risk of injury due to falling or tripping!

It is imperative that you keep AWAY from the conveyor system and conveyed
goods.
X When working on the top part of the system, use only suitable climbing aids
Warning (e.g. stable ladders).
X Cross conveyors only by means of appropriate stairs.

Dangers during restart!

Before starting the machine after all maintenance and service work, ensure that:
X the appropriate parts have been completely installed and properly fitted and
secured,
Danger
X adjustment work is completely finished,
X no items (cloths, tools, etc.) have been left in the machine,
X removed guard covers and equipment have been fully attached again,
X all safety devices operate properly,
X all pressure and liquid lines are properly connected and sealed,
X no persons will be endangered and the system will not be damaged when
turning it ON again.

Danger of burns!
Depending on the operating status, individual pipe system sections or the entire
machine might be hot.
X Before beginning service work, check the temperature of the pipe system and
Danger of the machine components.
X Carry out work on hot components only with appropriate protective clothing or
protective gloves, in order to avoid burns to the skin.

Also see the ”General Safety Regulations” enclosed with each KRONES machine.

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3 Adjustment

3.1 Blowing Wheel Infeed/Discharge Starwheels

3.1.1 Clamp Transfer to the Mould
For adjusting the transfer, the clamp must be removed from the gripper arm 1 (1)
and replaced through the adjustment plate (3).
The mould and the blowing nozzles must be removed from the station to which the
gripper arm would usually transfer the preform to. The adjusting tip (2) instead of
the blowing nozzle will be screwed on to the blowing piston. Afterwards, the
starwheel must be jogged to the transfer position.

CAUTION According to the measuring protocol, the zero reference arm (1) must be used for
adjusting the transfer. The zero reference arm is always the gripper arm with the
number 1.

Illustration: “"zero reference arm" (1)

Illustrations: adjustment tip (2), adjustment plate (3)

JOG the machine until the adjustment tip (2) is aligned exactly with the marking on
the adjustment plate (3). If no alignment can be found, the infeed starwheel to the
blowing wheel must be readjusted. See next chapter.

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3.1.2 Adjusting the Infeed/Discharge Starwheels to the

Blowing Wheel

A correct adjustment of the infeed/discharge starwheel to the blowing wheel is

necessary to exclude a mechanical play.
To adjust the infeed/discharge starwheel to the blowing wheel, first the hexagon
bolts (4) must be loosened. Subsequently, the starwheel must be turned manually
into the correct position in the direction of the machine's operation.

NOTE Tightening torque for the hexagon bolts: 45 Nm

ƒ After tightening the bolts, the adjustments must be checked once more!

3.1.3 Height Adjustment System

Using the height adjustment system, the entire transfer starwheel can be adjusted
in height.
To do so, first loosen the counter-sunk screws (1) at the tightener.

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Then, loosen the counter-sunk screw (2) at the adjustment slide (3). Turning the
adjustment slide, the entire transfer starwheel can be adjusted up or down.

Illustration: Adjustment slide at the transfer starhweel

NOTE As a reference for the height adjustment, the highest mould carriers, as well as the
gripper arm with the number 1 (zero reference arm) will be used.

Put a preform into the gripper at the zero reference arm and position this arm in
JOG mode above the reference mould carrier (highest mould carrier).
The distance between the bottom edge of the preform carrier and the upper edge of
the mould shell must be 0.3 mm at the infeed starwheel and 0.0 mm at the
discharge starwheel . Check these adjustment dimensions via feeler gauge (see
illustration below).

Illustration: Distance check via feeler gauge

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3.2 Adjusting the Heating Chain to the Infeed

Starwheel
Check the position of the heating mandrel. The heating mandrel must be adjusted
centred to the gripper (illustration 1). The adjustment of the heating chain must be
changed if the heating mandrel is not centred above the gripper.

Illustration 1: Heating mandrel adjusted centred to the gripper

First, remove the metal cover (1) above the belt drive to have access to the
functional unit of the heating (Illustration 2).

Illustration 2: Metal cover above the belt drive

Subsequently, loosen the counter-sunk screws (4) at the pulley (illustration 3, next
page); thus the heating chain is disengaged from the machine. When turning the
handwheel at the main drive, the gripper of the infeed starwheel can be positioned
in the centre above the heating mandrel. Tighten the counter-sunk screws (4) at the
pulley again and check the changed adjustments with preforms in JOG mode.

NOTE Tightening torque for the counter-sunk screws: 42 Nm

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Illustration 3: Pulley

Illustration 4: Checking the adjustments with preforms

Please note when checking the adjustments with preforms that the pivoted arm with
the gripper has to be at the point that is extended the most. In this position, it must
be possible to turn the preform slightly and to push it in the direction of the support
starwheel by approx. 0.5 mm.

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3.2.1 Adjusting the Turning Unit

After the transfer points have been adjusted, the infeed starwheel should be
adjusted to the heating module. Here, the mandrel chain has to be fed with
preforms and the transfer point adjusted via the turning unit (3) of the heating
module. The adjustment is by loosening the counter-sunk screws (4) and turning
the ring (5).

Illustration: Turning unit

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3.3 Adjusting the Infeed Starwheel (Starwheel with

Chamfered Pockets)
If the heating mandrel does not enter the centre of the preform neck finish in a
clean manner, the infeed starwheel must be adjusted again.
It is adjusted by means of the clamping set (6) provided in the centre of the infeed
starwheel (illustration 1). To check the adjustment, a preform is jogged through the
starwheel all the way to the transfer position. If the preform is not exactly at the
transfer position, the infeed starwheel must be readjusted.

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Illustration 1: infeed starwheel (starwheel with chamfered pockets)

To adjust the infeed starwheel (illustration 2), loosen the counter-sunk screws (1)
and unscrew three of them entirely. Now, screw the three screws into the pressure
threads (2) until you can feel a resistance. Turn the three screws alternating each
approx. half a turn, and repeat this process until the clamping set loosens.

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Illustration 2: Clamping set at the infeed starweel

Remove the screws from the pressure threads after loosening the clamping set.
Now, the infeed starwheel can be turned manually into the exact transfer position.
To see the transfer point better (5) it is advantageous to lift and remove the guide
(3) by loosening the snap lock(4, illustration 1).

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Now, retain the infeed starwheel by slightly tightening the screws in the clamping
set and check the adjustments by feeding several preforms in JOG mode. After
having checked the transfer, tighten the clamp set screws evenly crosswise.
Position the guide (3) again and secure it with the snap lock (4).

Illustration 3: Guide

Illustration 4: Transfer position

Illustration 5: Transfer position, adjusted

NOTE Tightening torque for the clamp set screws: 17 Nm

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3.4 Adjusting the Bottle Rejection System

For adjusting the bottle rejection system, proceed as follows:
„ Set up the rejection plate with a level.
„ Unscrew the clevis (1) completely.
„ Then, screw it inward with 5 turns.
„ Charge with pressure and check to make certain the screw (5) does not get in
the way on the fastening plate during swivelling.
„ Loosen the screws (2) .
„ Move the fastening plate (3) so that there is a gap of approx. 5 mm (4) between
the fastening plate and the clamp.
„ Retighten the screws and bend the tab washer.
„ If the bottle rejection system is actuated, the preform should be located at
position (P) of the rejection plate.

Clamp

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1 mm
P

Loosen the hexagon socket screws (A) to adjust bottle rejection in such a manner
that there is a gap of 1 mm between the lower edge of the preform neck ring and
the upper edge of the rejection plate (B).
Please note: pull the preform downwards.
Then fasten the rejection plate in place with 2 clamping sleeves (C).

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3.5 Adjusting the Pyrometers

Pyrometer 1 (1) serves for determining the thread temperature of the preform;
Pyrometer 2 (2) determines the surface temperature of the preform.
As shown in illustration 2, the pyrometers should always have a temperature profile
of at least 5 preforms (A). The laser beam must therefore be adjusted to the middle
one of the five preforms.

Illustration 1: Pyrometer 1 and 2

Should one of the five preforms be missing, no gap must be detected with an exact
pyrometer adjustment. The optimum height adjustment of the pyrometer is in the
range of the third lamp layer at the oven.

Illustration 2: Drawing of pyrometer adjustment

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3.6 Adjusting the Blowing Nozzle

The flexible blowing nozzle gasket must be optimally sealed during blowing. For this
purpose, the blowing nozzle must be adjusted as follows:
The distance (1) between the two blowing nozzle gaskets (B) and the preform neck
must be adjusted via feeler gaulge to approx. 0.5 mm.

Illustration 1: Adjusting the distance:

Illustration 2: Blowing nozzle gasket (B)

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3.6.1 Height Adjustment System

First remove the castle nut (1) as shown in illustration 3.
Then lift the blowing nozzle slide (2) and place a spacer below it (3) which has an
approximate height of 50 mm so that the threaded pin (4) can be accessed at the
inner sleeve (see illustration 4).
Loosen the threaded pin via an Allan key. After loosening the threaded pin, the
blowing nozzle piston can be turned up or down via an open-end wrench (5)
(illustration 5).

When adjusting the blowing nozzle piston, leave the Allan key in the threaded pin to
NOTE
prevent from the inner sleeve turning with it (see illustration 5).

Illustration 3: Loosening the castel nut

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Illustration 4: Blowing nozzle slide, lifted

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Illustration 5: Readjusting the blowing nozzle piston

Illustration 6: Drawing, Adjustment of the blowing nozzle

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3.7 Stretching Unit

3.7.1 Adjusting the Stretching Distance (Stretching Module to
the Stretching Cam)

By means of adjusting the socket joint (1) at the piston rod, a gap dimension of 0.2
– 0.3 mm should be adjusted between the cam roller and the highest point at the
stretching cam. The gap dimension is to be adjusted via feeler gauge as shown in
illustration 1.
The highest point of the stretching cam has the marking “HP“ (highest point).

NOTE The cam rollers must be free-running at charged blowing air!

(1)

Illustration 1: Adjustment of stretching height

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3.8 Adjusting the Stretching Rod

To check the stretching rod adjustment, the device for adjusting the base mould (1)
is used. First move the respective station in JOG mode to the adjustment device.
The base mould roller must be centred above the adjustment device, and the feeler
gauge must have the required adjustment dimension (illustration 1).

Illustration 1: Adjustment device and feeler gauge below

the base mould carrier

Insert a perform (5) and pull down the stretching rod by hand until the preform butts
against the counter piece. The stretching rod is adjusted correctly if the preform can
still turn but not move up or down. If this is not the case, the adjustment of the
stretching rod must be corrected.

Illustration 2: Checking the stretching rod adjustment

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3.8.1 Overview of Stretching Rods

Illustration: Overview of the various stretching rod geometries including drawing number

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3.9 Adjusting the Opening / Closing Movement at the

Mould Carrier

1st step:
Move the machine in the direction of operation until the feeler gauge begins to
clamp with a thickness of
0.2 mm between the locking hammer and the locking pin.

Illustration 1: Checking the gap dimension

2nd step:
Close the pneumatic pressure of the main cam and hold the feeler gauge with a
thickness of 0.1 mm between the fixed segment (A) and the cam roller (B).
Subsequently, charge the main cam again with a pneumatic pressure of 8 - 10 bars.

Illustration 2: Feeler gauge between a fixed segment and the cam roller

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3rd step:
Put a spacer (D) with 8 mm between the control lever and the housing. Afterwards,
tighten the tightener (see also chapter 3.9.2 / Releasing the Control Lever).

(D)

Illustration 3: Spacer between control lever and housing

NOTE Tightening torque for the tightener: 47 Nm

Place a feeler gauge 0.2 - 0.3mm between the mould carrier lug and linkage so that
a gap remains after pulling the clamping set.

Illustration 4: Feeler gauge between the linkage and the mould carrier lug

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4th step:
Close the pneumatic pressure of the main curve and remove the screw clamp, the
spacer, and the feeler gauge. Open the pneumatic pressure again and check the
gap dimension once more between the locking hammer and the locking pin as
described in chapter 3.9.4.

Illustration 4: Checking the gap dimension

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3.9.1 Checking the Proximity Switch Adjustments

To check the adjustment of the proximity switch, the pneumatic cylinder must be
charged with a pressure of 8 to 10 bar.
Using a feeler gauge, a gap dimension (1) of 0.2 – 0.5 mm has to be adjusted then
between the proximity switch and the switching device.

Illustrations: Proximity switch adjustment

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3.9.2 Releasing the Control Lever

To be able to open the tightener (4), you must first loosen and unscrew the six
hexagon head screws (5) via an Allan key. Subsequently, the six screws must be
screwed in to the thread bore next to it. Please note here, that three of the screws
are located slightly deeper than the other ones. This is necessary because the
tightener is composed of two rings which have to be pushed out separately from
each other.
First screw in the three screws which are positioned lower by approx. half a turn
towards the inside until the first part of the tightener loosens. Afterwards, proceed
the same with the three other screws.
After releasing the tightener, the control lever (3) is free and can be readjusted.

Illustration: Releasing the Control Lever

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3.9.3 Adjusting the Control Lever

To adjust the controller (1) place a spacer (2) with a thickness of 8 mm (with small
cavity of 6 mm) below (illustration 1).
Insert the shaft (3) into the support (4) and fasten it with the screw (5) (illustration
2). Subsequently, screw in the grease fitting (6) into the shaft
(illustration 3).

NOTE The grease fitting should always be screwed inward in such a way that they can
lubricate without any problems.

Then tighten the screws of the clamping set (7) diagonally.

Illustration 1: Placing a spacer underneath

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Illustration 2: Shaft (3) inserted

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Illustration 3: Grease fitting and lock screw

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3.9.4 Checking the Main Lever

Move the mould carrier in JOG mode to the beginning of the locking cam. Fasten
the two mould carriers slightly with a screw clamp (Illustration 1). Now, check the
gap between the locking cam and the locking hammer (3) with the feeler gauge.
The gap must be 0.1 mm and the edge of the locking cam should engage into the
locking hammer
approx. 2 to 5 mm.

Illustration 1: Checking the main lever

Illustration 2: Drawing of gap

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3.10 Adjusting the Shell Moulds

The height difference of the mould halves can be checked via dial gauge. To do so,
the dial gauge has to be placed on the left (moveable) and the right (fixed) mould
half (illustration 1, 2). The left mould half must be lower than the right. This height
difference is necessary to prevent from friction at the mould compensation device
and to be able to close the mould gap if the blowing nozzle is already sealed at the
preform neck.

NOTE Tolerance: - 0.5 mm

Illustration 1: Measuring the mould halves

The left (moveable) mould half 0 – 0.05 mm must be lower than the right (fixed)
mould half. Here, the dial gauge must be placed as shown in illustration 2.

Illustration 2: Positioning points of the dial gauge at the left and right mould half

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3.11 Adjusting the Mould Carriers

3.11.1 Adjusting the Mould Gap

NOTE Tightening torque, hexagon socket screws (1): 20 Nm

Tightening torque, hexagon socket screws (2): 25 Nm

Illustration 1: Hexagon socket screws at the mould carrier

Observe the correct adjustment of the mould gap (3). The mould gap must be
adjusted to 0.30 - 0.40 mm.
For SK machines, the mould gap must be 0.25 - 0.30 mm and for Heatset
machines it must be 0.15 mm. Check the mould gap always at four points.
The hexagon socket screws (1, 2) are used to fix the mould compensation device
(4). This part closes the mould gap when blowing pressure is provided.

Illustration 2: Checking the mould gap

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The mould gap is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (1). Always check the gap
adjustment on four points via feeler gauge (2).

Illustration 3: Adjusting the mould gap

With closed mould carrier halves, the shock absorber (7) must be adjusted to 6
mm. With closed mould carrier halves, the pressure piece (8) must be adjusted to
0.20 mm.

Illustration 4: Adjusting the shock absorber and pressure piece

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3.11.2 Installing the Grooved Ring

Put some silicone grease on the grooved ring and tightly push it into the clearance
groove at the interior of the moveable mould half. Make sure the mould
compensation device can still be moved at a pneumatic pressure of 0.5 bar.

Illustration: Moveable mould carrier half with grooved ring

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3.12 Adjusting the Base Mould

Loosen the hexagon socket screws (A, B, illustration 1). Adjust a gap of 0.2 mm by
turning the wrench side (C). Afterwards tighten the two hexagon socket screws
again.
Using this adjustment, the measurement for the adjusting device is determined.
Check the gap of cam roller station 1 to the base cam at the highest determined
point (illustration 2).

Illustration 1

Illustration 2: Checking the gap of the cam roller to the base cam

Turn the blowing wheel until the adjusted station is above the red marking ring on
the machine frame. Subsequently, centre the adjustment block in the marking ring
(illustration 3, next page). Use a feeler gauge for adjusting.

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Illustration 3: Adjusting device in the marking

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3.12.1 Adjusting the Safety Arrester

Loosen the threaded pin (illustration 1) and adjust the plastic arrester such that is
butts just slightly.
The plastic arrester (K, illustration 2) may only butt on top of the closed mould
carrier if the base mould height is adjusted correctly .

Illustration 1: Threaded pin

Illustration 2: Safety arrester

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3.13 Exchanging the Heating Mandrel

The heating mandrel should be replaced at the rear of the oven. At this position, the
heating chain is accessible the best.
During assembly, the two tensioning cylinders (illustration 2) of the heating chain
must be kept pressureless.

Illustration 1: Rear of heating module

Illustration 2: Tensioning cylinders of heating chain

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First remove the plastic bearing (A). Then, loosen the threaded pin (1) with an Allan
key. After removing the safety ring (2), the bolt can be pulled out downward and the
heating mandrel replaced.

Illustration 3: Plastic bearing

Illustration 4

CAUTION Operating pressure for the pneumatic cylinders for tightening the heating chain:
ƒ Min.: 3.7 bar
ƒ Max.: 4.0 bar

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3.14 Adjusting the Belt Tensioning Frequency

The belt tension frequencies must always be set and measured at the side of the
belt without the tension roller.
When a belt is disassembled, it must be assembled again in the same running
direction! If the original direction of operation is not known, a new belt must be
used!
When a belt that has already been in operation is mounted, it should be adjusted
with the belt tensioning frequency indicated in the "Already been in operation”
column (see chapter3.14.2)!

NOTE The belts must not be retightened!

ƒ A 20 % loss of tension is normal!

Adjust the belts to the default frequencies and check the belt tensioning frequency
again after 30 minutes of operation.

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3.14.1 Frequency Measuring Device

With the “Tension Meter – WF-TM 2“ frequencay measuring device, all V-belts,
toothed belts, and power belts can be measured ranging from 10 Hz - 600 Hz.
The type, colour, and condition have no influence on the measuring result. After the
assembly, the drive should be turned several times to obtain a sound measuring
result. The support can be extended via a stereo cable (3.5“ holder - socket).
Measuring range: 0 Hz - 600 Hz
Measuring method: non-contact (acoustically with electronic static noise
suppression)
Measuring distance: approx. 10 mm above the backside of the belt

CAUTION Use only when drive is not in operation!

The belt tensioning frequency is always measured between the two drive wheels at
the exterior of the belt. A measuring distance of approx. 10 mm has to be observed.
Make sure measuring always takes place opposing the belt tightener.

Illustration: Frequency measuring

NOTE KRONES SAP No. of the frequency measuring device:

ƒ 0-900-05-729-1

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3.14.2 Overview of Adjustment Frequencies

S/H 8
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 18.7 Hz - 19.6 Hz 15.6 Hz - 16.7 Hz
Belt 2 34.0 Hz - 35.7 Hz 28.4 Hz - 30.4 Hz
Belt 3 44.3 Hz - 46.5 Hz 37.1 Hz - 39.6 Hz
Belt 4 19.3 Hz - 20.3 Hz 16.2 Hz - 17.3 Hz

S/H 10
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 18.7 Hz - 19.6 Hz 15.6 Hz - 16.7 Hz
Belt 2 39.3 Hz - 41.2 Hz 32.9 Hz - 35.1 Hz
Belt 3 48,0 Hz - 50.3 Hz 40.1 Hz - 42.9 Hz
Belt 4 22.0 Hz - 23.1 Hz 18.4 Hz - 19.7 Hz

S/H 12
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 18.2 Hz - 19.1 Hz 15.2 Hz - 16.3 Hz
Belt 2 41.1 Hz - 43.1 Hz 34.4 Hz - 36.8 Hz
Belt 3 49.3 Hz - 51.7 Hz 41.3 Hz - 44.1 Hz
Belt 4 20.3 Hz - 21.2 Hz 17.0 Hz - 18.1 Hz

S/H 14
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 18.2 Hz - 19.1 Hz 15.2 Hz - 16.3 Hz
Belt 2 56.1 Hz - 58.8 Hz 46.9 Hz - 50.2 Hz
Belt 3 50.4 Hz - 52.8 Hz 42.2 Hz - 45.1 Hz
Belt 4 20.3 Hz - 21.2 Hz 17.0 Hz - 18.1 Hz

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S/H 16
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 14.9 Hz - 15.6 Hz 12.5 Hz - 13.3 Hz
Belt 2 33.1 Hz - 34.7 Hz 27.7 Hz - 29.6 Hz
Belt 3 37.6 Hz - 39.5 Hz 31.5 Hz - 33.7 Hz
Belt 4 20.7 Hz - 21.7 Hz 17.3 Hz - 18.5 Hz

S/H 18
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 14.9 Hz - 15.6 Hz 12.5 Hz - 13.3 Hz
Belt 2 33.1 Hz - 34.7 Hz 27.7 Hz - 29.6 Hz
Belt 3 37.5 Hz - 39.4 Hz 31.4 Hz - 33.6 Hz
Belt 4 20.9 Hz - 21.9 Hz 17.5 Hz - 18.7 Hz

S/H 20
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 19.6 Hz - 20.5 Hz 16.4 Hz -17.5 Hz
Belt 2 48.4 Hz - 52.2 Hz 43.3 Hz - 45.4 Hz
Belt 3 45.3 Hz - 39.2 Hz 42.5 Hz - 44.6 Hz
Belt 4 23.2 Hz - 24.4 Hz 19.4 Hz - 20.8 Hz
Belt 5 21.1 Hz - 22.1 Hz 17.6 Hz - 18.8 Hz

S/H 24
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 19.6 Hz - 20.5 Hz 16.4 Hz - 17.5 Hz
Belt 2 48.9 Hz - 52.2 Hz 44.1 Hz - 46.3 Hz
Belt 3 48.9 Hz - 50.6 Hz 45.0 Hz - 47.1 Hz
Belt 4 23.9 Hz - 25.1 Hz 20.0 Hz - 21.4 Hz
Belt 5 21.1 Hz - 22.1 Hz 17.6 Hz - 18.8 Hz

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S/H 28
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 17.4 Hz -18.2 Hz 14.5 Hz - 15.5 Hz
Belt 2 60.6 Hz - 63.6 Hz 50.7 Hz - 54.2 Hz
Belt 3 38.8 Hz - 40.7 Hz 32.5 Hz - 34.7 Hz
Belt 4 --- ---
Belt 5 21.1 Hz - 22.1 Hz 17.6 Hz - 18.8 Hz

S 30 K
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 21.4 Hz - 22.5 Hz 17.9 Hz - 19.2 Hz
Belt 2 43.9 Hz - 46.0 Hz 36.7 Hz - 39.2 Hz
Belt 3 61.3 Hz - 64.2 Hz 51.2 Hz - 54.8 Hz
Belt 4 16.3 Hz - 17.1 Hz 13.6 Hz - 14.5 Hz
Belt 5 26.3 Hz - 27.6 Hz 22.0 Hz - 23.5 Hz

S 30 M
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 16.1 Hz -16.9 Hz 13.5 Hz -14.4 Hz
Belt 2 49.4 Hz - 51.8 Hz 41.3 Hz - 44.2 Hz
Belt 3 47.8 Hz - 50.1 Hz 40.0 Hz - 42.7 Hz
Belt 4 16.3 Hz - 17.1 Hz 13.6 Hz - 14.5 Hz
Belt 5 22.4 Hz - 23.4 Hz 18.7 Hz - 20.0 Hz

S 40 K
Belts New Has already been in operation
Belt 1 19.6 Hz - 20.5 Hz 16.4 Hz - 17.5 Hz
Belt 2 60.3 Hz - 63.3 Hz 50.5 Hz - 54.0 Hz
Belt 3 49.3 Hz - 51.7 Hz 41.3 Hz - 44.1 Hz
Belt 4 19.6 Hz - 20.5 Hz 16.4 Hz - 17.5 Hz
Belt 5 22.3 Hz - 23.4 Hz 18.7 Hz - 20.0 Hz

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3.15 Torque Overview

3.15.1 Infeed Starwheel - Oven (Starwheel with Chamfered
Pockets)
Cone tightener: 17 Nm

3.15.2 Blowing Wheel, Infeed/Discharge Starwheels

Exterior hexagon head screw: 45 Nm
Hexagon socket screw tightener: 41 Nm

3.15.3 Control lever

Control lever for opening/closing: 27 Nm

3.15.4 Mould Compensation in the Mould Carrier

Screws 1 (four pcs.): 20 Nm

Screws 2 (eight pcs.): 25 Nm

3.15.5 Blowing Nozzle Block

Hexagon socket screw M10: 50 Nm

3.15.6 Securing the Base Mould

Hexagon head screw M6: 7 Nm

3.15.7 Securing the Mould and Mould Holder

Mould fastening M8: 12 Nm
Outer shell mould fastening M6: 10 Nm

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