This manual is a comprehensive reference for the SeleCTech™ Model SLCT-FAL5645
Sealing Machine. It includes information on machine specifi cations, safety, parts ordering,
system setup, operation, general maintenance, and general troubleshooting.
Table of Contents
SECTION A. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................A-1
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................1-1
This manual has been designed to serve as a reference guide for the SeleCTech™ Model
SLCT-FAL5645 Sealing Machine.
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Section A. General Information
SLCT-FAL5645 Sealing Machine
SECTION A. SPECIFICATIONS
This section details information about machine specifi cations and machine parts illustrations.
Machine dimensions (L) x (W) x (H)1795 mm x 985 mm x 1570 mm
Packing dimensions (L) x (W) x (H)(100~450) x mm x (60~350) mm x (5~120 ) mm
Sealing bars size (L) x (H)565 mm x 460 mm
Packing fi lm23 in
Packing capacity30 pcs/min
Conveyor speed26 m/min
FilmPOF, PE
Sealing blade temperature180°C to 230°C
Voltage240 V/1P 3 kW
Motor power320 W
Electric power2.5 KW
Weight330 kg
Pressure4 kg
Noise Emission70 dB(A)
This section details information about safety , transporting, technical support, warranty information,
and equipment certifi cation(s).
IMPORTANT
The Safety section contains information for operating and working on the equipment.
ALL personnel working on or around the equipment are urged to read and understand
the Safety Section and any additional safety information placed throughout this manual.
DO NOT place this packaging system into operation or undertake maintenance and/or
troubleshooting procedures until all personnel associated with the equipment have become
aware of the warnings and potential hazards outlined in the Safety Section and throughout this
document. It is further advised that the user of this equipment follow the manufacturer’s Safety
statements, cautions, warnings, and energy isolation recommendations while taking the extra
precaution of performing their own safety inspection on the equipment before putting it into
operation or servicing it.
1.1.1 Residual Risks
Although extensive precautions have been taken in the design and manufacture of this packaging
system, all risk of potential hazards cannot be removed and operation of this equipment involves
certain residual risks. To minimize exposure to any residual risks associated with operating or
servicing the machine, ensure that all employees read and understand the safety policies and
instructions for working on and around this machine.
CAUTION
If in doubt about a hazard associated with this machine, contact a
Sealed Air Account Representative prior to operating or working on the
machinery.
WARNING
It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that:
• Personnel are properly trained
• Personnel follow proper safety procedures.
Under no circumstance should this machine be run with:
• Any of its guards removed
• Any non-functioning safety devices.
1.1.2 Pictogram Label Warning Defi nitions
This paragraph defi nes the meaning of each of the pictograms used on the equipment and in the
machine warnings and cautions outlined in the Safety Section and throughout this manual.
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SLCT-FAL5645 Sealing Machine
1.1.2.1 General Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a hazard to personnel working
on or around the equipment.
Use caution when following instructions and/or when working around
machine parts labeled with this symbol. Refer to the contents of this manual
for specifi c hazards and concerns.
1.1.2.2 Electrical Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of an electrical hazard to personnel
working on or around the equipment.
Turn off and lock out system power before servicing equipment or when
following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.3 Heat Warning Pictogram
These symbols are used to signify the presence of a thermal hazard to personnel
working on or around the equipment.
Do not remove any protective guards and keep extremities clear of parts
labeled with this symbol. Allow the system to cool completely and turn off and
lock out system power and air before servicing equipment when this safety
label is present or when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.4 Lifting Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a lifting hazard. Personal
injury hazard may occur if an object is lifted without the proper technique or
assistance.
Use assistance and/or proper technique when moving or lifting objects
labeled with this symbol or when following instructions labeled with this
symbol.
This symbol is used to signify the presence of moving parts that may present an Entanglement
hazard to personnel working on or around the equipment.
Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not remove protective guards and keep extremities clear
of moving parts at all times when this safety label is present. Turn off and lock out system
power before servicing equipment or when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.6 Pinch Point Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of moving parts that may present a
pinch point hazard to personnel working on or around the equipment.
Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not remove any protective guards and
keep extremities clear of moving parts at all times when this safety label is
present. Turn off and lock out system power before servicing equipment or
when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.7 Shear Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of moving parts that may present a cutting or shear
hazard to personnel working on or around the equipment.
Moving parts can shear and cut. Do not remove any protective guards and
keep extremities clear of moving parts at all times when this safety label is
present. Turn off and lock out system power before servicing equipment or
when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.8 Hidden Knife Warning Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a hidden knife that may present
a cutting hazard to personnel working on or around the equipment.
Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not remove any protective guards and
keep extremities clear of moving parts at all times when this safety label is
present. Turn off and lock out system power before servicing equipment or
when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.9 Crushing Hazard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of moving parts that may present
crushing hazards to personnel working on or around the equipment.
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Moving parts can crush. Do not remove any protective guards and keep extremities clear of
moving parts at all times when this safety label is present. Turn off and lock out system power
before servicing equipment or when following instructions labeled with this symbol.
1.1.2.10 Safety Glove Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a possible hand hazard injury as
a result of working on or around the equipment. In conjunction with safe work
practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when this label is
present. Wear the most appropriate type of safety glove for protection against
cuts, scrapes, punctures, and lacerations when this label is present.
Safety glove selection should be based on the gloves performance
characteristics relative to the specifi c task(s) to be performed, conditions
present, duration of use, and the actual and potential hazards identifi ed.
1.1.2.11 Safety Eye Wear Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a possible eye injury hazard as
a result of working on or around the equipment. In conjunction with safe work
practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when this label is
present.
Personal protective eye equipment must meet certain design criteria to be
used as safety equipment and must be worn when workers are at risk from
fl ying particles, liquid/caustic/ acid chemicals or vapors, or operations that
may emit light.
1.1.2.12 Machine Guard Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the presence of a hazard to personnel working
on or around the equipment when a machine guard(s) is not in place.
Do NOT operate this equipment when guards are missing or open. Serious
injury could occur!
1.1.2.13 Machine Handling Pictogram
This symbol is used to signify the need for a certifi ed forklift operator and
is also used to indicate the correct forklift tine placement when lifting the
machine.
Do not attempt to move this system from its crate manually; a trained operator should use the
appropriate machine handling equipment to move the machine. Serious injury and/or damage
to the machine could occur!
1.1.3 General Warnings
This paragraph contains general warnings and cautions. In addition to these warnings, other
pertinent warnings and cautions have been placed in relevant places throughout this manual.
WARNING
To minimize potential for personal injuries, ensure that machine operators
and others working on or around the machinery are properly trained in
correct equipment use and safe operating procedures.
WARNING
The use of plastic fi lms in sealing and/or shrinking equipment may result
in the release of hazardous fumes due to the degradation of the fi lm at
high temperatures. Before using any plastic fi lm in this equipment, the
manufacturer or supplier of the fi lm should be contacted for specifi c
information on the potential release of hazardous fumes.
Adequate ventilation should be provided at all times.
WARNING
Keep all extremities, loose clothing, jewelry, and hair away from moving
assemblies and conveyors.
WARNING
Worn or frayed conveyor belts are hazardous and should be replaced
promptly.
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WARNING
Never operate this or any moving equipment without all covers and
guards in place. The internal mechanisms of packaging machinery contain
numerous shear, pinch, and in-running nip points capable of causing
severe injury and permanent disfi gurement.
WARNING
Do not place pressurized containers or volatile, fl ammable, or explosive
materials on, into, or through a shrink tunnel. Resulting fi re or explosion
can cause serious injury.
WARNING
Heat sealing jaws and shrink tunnel openings on packaging machines
get very hot. Keep hands away while machinery is in operation and use
caution if the machine has been running recently.
WARNING
Only approved packaging specifi cations and parts should be used with this
system.
Use of other packaging materials and/or parts on the system may
cause unforeseen damage to the machinery and pose safety hazards.
When unauthorized use of parts or materials has occurred, Sealed Air
Corporation reserves the right to refuse services including but not limited
to: maintenance, troubleshooting, supplies, and parts provided by Sealed
Air (US).
WARNING
In order to prevent injury to personnel and/or machinery, do not increase
settings on either electrical or mechanical overload safety devices.
Do not make any modifi cations to the programmable logic controller’s
(PLC’s) control program, the electrical circuitry, or the mechanical
assemblies of this machinery. Such modifi cations may introduce hazards
not associated with this machinery.
Sealed Air Corporation cannot be held responsible for malfunctions,
personal injury, or property damage resulting from such unauthorized
modifi cations.
WARNING
Use of extension cords to connect the system to a power supply is
prohibited. The system’s power cord MUST be plugged into a grounded
source.
WARNING
In order to prevent injury to personnel and/or machinery, proper
equipment ground, in accordance with the national, state, and local
electric codes, must be applied to the machine.
WARNING
Do not tamper with, or make any modifi cations to, the programmable
logic controller’s (PLC’s) control program, the electrical circuitry, the
electrical wiring or the mechanical assemblies of this machinery. Such
modifi cations may introduce hazards not associated with this machinery.
Shanklin Corporation cannot be held responsible for malfunctions,
personal injury, or property damage resulting from such unauthorized
modifi cations.
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1.1.4 Energy Isolation
The following guidelines are provided to establish a minimum requirement for the disconnection/
isolation of energy sources whenever maintenance or service is performed on equipment and
associated parts. It is further advised that an independent safety study be performed on the
machinery, its installation, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
CAUTION
Prior to following any maintenance or troubleshooting procedures
outlined in this manual, review these important steps.
1. Read all warnings and cautions listed in this manual’s Safety Section (“1.1 Safety Section”
on page 1-3) and throughout this manual.
2. Shut the equipment down using normal stopping procedure then engage the Emergency Stop
(E-Stop) push button switch by pushing it down.
3. Ensure that all controls are in a neutral or OFF position.
4. The equipment may be isolated from its energy sources by unplugging the main power cord.
5. Then applicable, the equipment may be isolated from pneumatic sources by disconnecting
the main air line.
6. Follow the appropriate Lockout/Tagout recommendations at your facility during shutdown,
maintenance, and restart of the equipment.
This section details information about installing and adjusting the sealing machine.
The machine has already been careully checked and tuned Before leaving the factory. Only
trained operators are allowed to make the adjustments necessary in order to pack products of
different dimensions.
2.1 SELECT THE MACHINE INSTALLATION LOCATION ........ 2-3
2.2 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SEALING MACHINE ... 2-3
2.3 LOADING THE SHRINK FILM ...................................................2-4
2.3.1 Film Loading. .....................................................................2-4
2.3.2 Adjusting Film ....................................................................2-4
2.3.3 Front Conveyor Belt Adjustment ....................................2-5
2.3.4.1 Film Sealing ........................................................ 2-6
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SLCT-FAL5645 Sealing Machine
2.1 LOADING THE SHRINK FILM
When the fi lm is properly loaded the motorized fi lm unwind assembly provides fi lm as required
by the packing process.
2.1.1 Film Loading Micro-switch and Contact Wheel
The micro switch located above the left side of the dancer assembly controls the operation of the
fi lm delivery motor. When the actuator wheel on the side of the arm touches the micro-switch,
the fi lm delivery motor starts running. When the fi lm pressure relaxes, the arm lowers, the
actuator wheel no longer touches the micro-switch, and the motor stops. The actuator should just
slightly touch the micro-switch.
Micro switch
Actuator Wheel
Dancer Bar Arm
Figure 2–2 Film Delivery Assembly
2.1.2 Film Feed Roller Height Adjustment
1. Loosen the locking nuts on each end of the fi lm feed roller,
2. Adjust the fi lm roller set up or down as required, based on