QuickLabel R-310 User Manual
R-310
Label Applicator
Operator’s Manual
Serial #
Operator’s Manual
Version: H 8/5/2004
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any
purpose other that the purchaser’s personal use, without prior written consent
from Universal Labeling System, Inc.
Universal Labeling Systems, Inc.
th
3501 8
Ave South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
Phone (727) 327-2123 Fax (727) 323-4403
Web Site: http://www.universal1.com
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW...................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................4
UN-PACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................5
PRODUCT WARRANTY...............................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................7
SECTION 2 SETUP ..........................................................................................8
ASSEMBLING THE R-310 ........................................................... 8
FUNCTION OF UNWIND ASSEMBLY.........................................9
WEBBING THE R-310................................................................10
WASTE REMOVAL ....................................................................11
CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENT AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT..... 12
SECTION 3 OPERATION...............................................................................18
SECTION 3 OPERATION...............................................................................19
TRI-TRONICS OPTICAL LABEL SENSOR................................19
OPTIONAL LION SENSOR FOR CLEAR LABELS...................20
OFF DELAY................................................................................21
TIMER ADJUSTMENT................................................................22
AIR ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS .............................................23
AIR REGULATOR ......................................................................24
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE..........................................................................25
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................25
SECTION 5 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS.............................................26
SECTION 6 DRAWINGS AND BILL OF MATERIALS...................................27
MAIN ASSEMBLY......................................................................27
AIR CYLINDER MOUNTING ASSEMBLY .................................27
FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY......................................................27
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY.........................................................27
LABEL SENSOR/PEELER ASSEMBLY....................................27
OPTIONAL STARWHEEL /PEELER ASSEMBLY.....................27
UPPER IDLER ROLL ASSEMBLY.............................................27
STANDARD CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY .......................................27
13” UNWIND ASSEMBLY..........................................................27
POWER MODULE......................................................................27
DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM.........................................................27
WEBBING DIAGRAM (OPTICAL)..............................................27
WEBBING DIAGRAM (OPTIONAL STARWHEEL) ...................27
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...........................................................27
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.....................................................................................28
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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the R-310 semi-automatic round product label
applicator. The R-310 is known for high quality and operating convenience. With
proper maintenance it will provide many years of dependable and trouble free
service. We wish you much success with this product and will always welcome
any suggestions you may have as to how we may improve our products. Read
this manual and familiarize yourself with the machine before using this
equipment.
Operation:
A round product is placed on the carriage rollers and against the end stop. When
the operator presses the foot switch, a time delay cycle that controls an air
cylinder is activated, the drive roller starts to rotate, and the label starts it’s
dispense cycle. Air supplied to the cylinder causes the carriage holding the
product, to be elevated into contact with the drive roller. When the product
makes contact with the drive roller, it will start to turn. At this point, the label is
being peeled from the backing paper and will contact the product just in front of
the drive roll. As the product continues to turn, the drive roller will press the label
onto the container until the label is completely applied. The carriage will drop,
the product can be removed, and the machine is ready to repeat the cycle.
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UN-PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
When the machine is received, the shipping carton will contain the following
items (see Fig 1).
1. This Manual in a Manila Envelope.
2. Foot Switch.
3. Unwind Assembly.
4. Unwind backing disc.
5. Removable label disc.
6. R-310 Body.
7. 10’ of 1/4” Air line.
8. Air Fitting, Part # 100220 ¼” NPT x 1/4”.
9. 9/64” Allen Wrench. (inserted in air line for safe keeping)
Carefully unpack the R-310 and place machine on a table or suitable flat surface.
Be sure no small parts are left in box.
Verify contents of box with list above. Inspect machine for any damage. Report
missing components or damage to your distributor immediately.
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5
6
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Fig 1
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. warranties all parts to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment
from our facility.
This guarantee is based upon equipment being used 8 hours per day, or 40
hours per week, or in any increment which does not total more than a single shift
operation, or 2,080 hours per year. Warranty will be reduced proportionally.
This warranty does not cover parts failure caused by lack of normal maintenance,
abuse or misuse of the equipment.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
All equipment manufactured by Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. carries a 30day performance guarantee. If your machinery does not perform as described in
our quote to you within 30 days of shipping, Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. will
make every attempt to correct it. If after a reasonable period of time, the
machinery does not meet the specified performance, we will take your machine
back and reimburse you in full.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Power: 120VAC +/- 10%, 5 Amps, 60Hz
Compressed Air: Clean, Dry, 20-40PSI, 5CFM
Product size: ½” to 6” (12.7mm to 154.2mm)
Web width: 7-1/8” (180.97mm) web capacity
on 3” (76.2mm) core – 12” (304.8mm) diameter roll
Machine Size: 21.24” Wide 27.36” Deep 24.32” Tall
(539.5mm Wide X 695mm Deep X 617.7mm Tall)
Weight: 52 lbs (19.4 Kg)
Shipping Weight: 69 lbs (25.7 Kg)
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SECTION 2 SETUP
ASSEMBLING THE R-310
The only item that needs to be added to the R-310 is the Unwind Assy.
1. Turn your attention to the back of the R-310 where the AC Electrical cord
is attached.
2. Remove the two screws where the Unwind Assembly will be assembled to
the body using a 3/16” Allen wrench (not provided).
3. Remove the plates from the Unwind to reduce weight and make it easier
to mount the assy.
4. Using a Square, mount the Unwind Assembly as shown below in Fig 2.
The Long screw (¼-20 x 1-1/2”) goes in the top hole. The shorter screw
(1/4-20 x 1-1/4”) is in the bottom.
Note: Double check squareness after the screws are tight and make
adjustments as necessary. The Unwind Assembly needs to be square to insure
proper tracking of the labels onto the product.
Fig 2
Label Sensor
Plug
Longer screw
¼-20 x 1-1/2”
Coder Plug for
Optional Hot
Stamp Coder
Foot Switch
Plug (on side)
AC cord
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FUNCTION OF UNWIND ASSEMBLY
The unwind is simple, but important to the operation of the R-310 machine.
When the motor starts, the web and labels are pulled through the machine by the
drive roller. The label stock pulls on the brake arm, releasing the brake, and
allows the roll of labels to unwind. When the motor stops, the brake arm returns
to the rest position. This movement tightens the brake band around the 3"
diameter main unwind hub and the roll of labels stops unwinding.
The R-310 has a fixed speed, AC drive motor which transmits power to the drive
roller. The AC drive is directly influenced by the load it is trying to pull. In this
case, the load is the tension of the brake arm spring and the weight of the roll of
labels. The brake arm spring shown below in Fig 3, should be fastened to the
unwind assembly mounting bar in the tapped hole which provides the least
amount of tension at the brake arm. (The hole closest to the hub.)
If the R-310 is dispensing a long label (10" for example), you may have to
increase the tension on the brake arm spring (Move spring attachment point to
lower hole - See Fig 3) to keep the brake arm from bottoming out.
The length and speed figures mentioned above are only examples. Your
observation of the unwind operation will be the best indication of when a tension
change may be needed.
Dancer Arm
Spring located in top
hole. Move to bottom
hole for larger labels.
Fig 3
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WEBBING THE R-310
Place the roll of labels on the unwind spool. Install the label disc and while
pressing it against the label reel, tighten thumbscrew. Remove enough labels so
only backing paper is threaded from peeler plate back to rewind spool. Pull the
web over the anti-stripper roller and down under the web guide shaft, between
the web guides. Set the web guides so that the web is held with minimum side
play but still moves freely. Pull the web around the peeler plate and the roller
attached to the peeler assembly underneath. Wind the web over the top roller
and between top and bottom roller and back under bottom roller to rewind spool.
Fig 4
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WASTE REMOVAL
To remove waste web, turn off the machine, and remove the waste web retention
clip. Tear the web as shown in Fig 5. While holding the rewind backing plate, turn
the whole waste web in the opposite the direction and pull.
Fig 5
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CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENT AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Y
SET CARRIAGE AS FOLLOWS
1. The product centerline should be slightly behind drive roller centerline (a
1/32” or less) when carriage is up, as shown by ‘Y’ in Fig 6;
2. When product “A” is against drive roller, you should have a minimum 3/16”
distance (see ‘Z’ Fig 6) between product and peeler plate for product to sit
well down between carriage idler rollers (see ‘B’ Fig 6).
Use a 9/64 Allen wrench to loosen 4 cap screws “C” and relocate carriage
blocks. Also keeps in mind that moving the lower carriage roller assembly
forward or back in the actuator arm will affect values of ‘Y’ and ‘Z’. Refer to Fig 7
on page 13 for this adjustment. You will have achieved close to equal spacing if
roller centers visually form a triangle as shown by dotted lines in Fig 6.
After verifying that a product works well at a given setting, it would be a good
idea to mark the rods where carriage blocks are set.
Drive
Roller
B
Fig 6
Z
Product “A”
Drive Roller Centerline
Product Centerline
“C” Cap Screws Carriage Blocks
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HORIZONTAL CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENT
Using adjusting screws (see ‘D’ Fig 7), you may slide “Standard Carriage
Assembly” left or right to improve or change alignment of product with label.
When making this adjustment, you should check position of product drive roller
(see Fig 6 previous page) to be sure it is still located to properly roll down label.
To adjust drive roller, loosen the set screws (see ‘E’ Fig 7) in the roller and move
left or right as required.
E
D
Fig 7
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VERTICAL CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment provides a means to relocate the lower carriage roller assembly
into one of several pair of holes in the actuator arm, as shown by dotted lines in
Fig 8. The purpose is, to minimize the distance the product has to travel to
contact the drive roller (see ‘X’ Fig 6) page 12). To adjust the assembly loosen
the two 8-32 screws (see ‘E’ Fig 8 & Fig 9) on side of actuator arms and relocate
roller assembly. Use 8-32 screws ‘F’ to adjust bottle stop ‘G’ to best position the
label onto the product. The view of the carriage is set to run a Fasson chart #4
(left side off first) die cut label.
F
G
Use one
of several
pairs of
holes
E
Fig 8
Standard
Carriage
Assy.
G
E
F
Fig 9
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CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR TAPERED PRODUCTS
A tapered product can be labeled on the R-310 by adjusting the carriage as
follows.
1. Remove the tie bars on the bottom of the carriage assembly (see ‘H’ Fig. 10).
There are 8 screws as shown in (see ‘J’ Fig 10).
H
J
Fig 10
2. Loosen the screws on the carriage blocks (see ‘K’ Fig 10a.)
3. Separate or move closer the rollers on one or both sides of the carriage
depending on the taper of the product.
Fig 10a
K
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4. Place a product on the rollers and move the product and roller assembly so
the product contacts the drive roll evenly.
5. Position the whole carriage at an angle (see Fig 10b). This is so the label
starts onto the product at an angle. This may seem contradictory, but the label
must start at an angle so it ends up looking straight on the product.
Note: Tapered
Product must
contact Drive
roll parallel for
straight label
transfer.
Fig 10b
The Drive roller may need to be moved to allow the product contact the roller
parallel by loosening the 4 set screws (see ‘L’ Fig 10c). Also the bottle stop was
positioned so the product rests against it for consistent label placement.
L
Fig 10c
Snug all screws and label a product or two and examine it for wrinkles or
position. Tighten all screws when adjustments are finished.
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