Tidland Performance Series, Class III, Class II, Class I User Manual

Performance Series

Manual Knifeholder

User Manual

EN

Class I, II and III

MI 557416 1 Q

TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS

KNIFEHOLDER SAFETY

HAND HAZARD.

all times.

IMPORTANT! When using knifeholders, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of

personal injury. Your company's safety instructions and procedures should always be followed. When using this product with any other equipment or machinery, all safety requirements stipulated by that equipment or machinery manufacturer must be followed. Compliance with local, state, and federal safety requirements is your responsibility. No part of these or the following instructions should be construed as conflicting with or nullifying the instructions from other sources. Be familiar with the hazards and safety requirements in your work environment and always work safely.

 The knifeholder’s intended use is to produce a slit with a driven anvil system. There is no other

intended purpose.

 Read and understand all instructions before operating the knifeholder. Failure to follow instructions

may cause the knifeholder to function incorrectly and can cause serious injury.

 The knifeholder contains spring-loaded components. While operating the knifeholder, follow all

existing plant safety instructions and/or requirements.

 Always wear stainless steel protective gloves when changing or removing the knife blade.  Sharp knives can cause serious injury. Do not put hands in machines. Compliance with federal,

state, and local safety regulations is your responsibility. Be familiar with them and always work safely.

 Inspect the knifeholder cartridge for wear and/or other safety and functional deficiencies daily,

before each use.

 Do not carry or lift this product over wet or slippery surfaces.  All replacement parts used on this product should be made to original Tidland specifications.  All maintenance and repair procedures performed on this product should be done to Tidland

specifications by qualified personnel.

Keep clear. Keep hands away from knife blades at

 Handle and unpack the equipment carefully. Upon arrival, check the shipment against the

packing list.

 Promptly report to the carrier any damaged equipment.  Equipment not installed immediately should be stored in a clean, dry location.  Be careful to prevent moisture, dust, and dirt from accumulating in storage and installation areas.

Wear eye protection when using tools or compressed air.

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RECEIVING AND UNPACKING

CAUTION

CONTENTS

Receiving and Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 3

Caution .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Knifeholder Components ..................................................................................................................... 6

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Actuator Switch ................................................................................................................................... 7

Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard Cartridge .............................................................................................. 8

Class II – 548274 ............................................................................................................................ 8

Class III – 548275 ........................................................................................................................... 8

Extending the Blade Guard ................................................................................................................. 8

Flow Control Valve .......................................................................................................................... 8

Select Slitting Type ............................................................................................................................. 9

Recommended Knifeholder Setback (For Tangent Slitting Only) ....................................................... 9

Prepare to Mount Guide Bar ............................................................................................................. 10

Determine Space Requirements ................................................................................................... 10

Determine Mounting Dimensions .................................................................................................. 11

Install Guide Bar on Support Beam .................................................................................................. 12

Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap (For Reference Only) .......................................................... 12

Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar ........................................................................................................ 13

Manual Lock .................................................................................................................................. 13

Pneumatic Lock ............................................................................................................................ 14

Easy Glider (Linear Bearing) ........................................................................................................ 15

Pneumatic System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 16

Operating Air Pressure ...................................................................................................................... 17

Down Force and Side Force ......................................................................................................... 17

Knifeholder ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Manual Lock .................................................................................................................................. 18

Pneumatic Lock ............................................................................................................................ 19

Cant Key ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Orientation .................................................................................................................................... 20

Cant Key O-ring................................................................................................................................. 23

Replacing the O-ring ..................................................................................................................... 23

Blade Cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 23

Removing the Cartridge ................................................................................................................ 23

Reinstalling the Cartridge ............................................................................................................. 23

Reversing the Cartridge ................................................................................................................ 23

Knife Blade ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Removing the Blade ..................................................................................................................... 24

Replacing or Reinstalling the Blade .............................................................................................. 24

Blade Grinding and Finishing ........................................................................................................ 25

Slit Quality ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Knifeholder Performance .................................................................................................................. 27

Removing the Knifeholder from the Guide Bar ................................................................................. 29

Knifeholder Sub-Assembly Identification .......................................................................................... 30

Class I ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Class II and III ............................................................................................................................... 31

Guide Bar Mount Assembly – Class I, II, III ...................................................................................... 32

Manual Lock .................................................................................................................................. 32

Pneumatic Lock ............................................................................................................................ 33

Dovetail Assembly – Class III ............................................................................................................ 34

Upper Body and Piston Assemblies – Class I ................................................................................... 36

Lower Body Assembly – Class I........................................................................................................ 37

Upper Body, Lower Body and Piston Assemblies – Class II and III ................................................. 38

Class I ............................................................................................................................................... 40

Class II and III ................................................................................................................................... 41

Manual Control Body – Class I.......................................................................................................... 42

Manual Control Body – Class II and III ............................................................................................. 44

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class I ..................................................................................................... 46

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class II and III ......................................................................................... 48

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class I .............................................................................. 50

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CONTENTS

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class II and III .................................................................. 52

Guide Bar Mount with Manual Lock – Class I, II and III .................................................................... 54

Easy Glider Mount – Class I .............................................................................................................. 55

Easy Glider Mount – Class II and III ................................................................................................. 56

Performance Series and C Series – Class I, II and III ................................................................. 57

Tidland e-Knifeholder – Class II and III ........................................................................................ 57

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KNIFEHOLDER ORIENTATION

Note: Actual speed is dependent upon application and web material.

Class I

Class II

Class III

Blade Diameter

3.54" (90 mm)

5.91" (150 mm)

7.87" (200 mm)

Minimum Slit Width

1.0" (25.4 mm)

2.0" (50.8 mm)

3.0" (76.2 mm)

Designed Maximum Speed

3,500 fpm (1,067 mpm)

5,500 fpm (1,677 mpm)

10,000 fpm (3,049 mpm)

Recommended Operating Air Pressure (max. 100 psi)

60-90 psi (4.1-6.2 bar)

1

Depth Control Knob Increase blade cartridge stroke – rotate counterclockwise Decrease blade cartridge stroke – rotate clockwise

2

Actuator switch Down – extends blade cartridge for setup or operation Up – retracts blade cartridge

3

Knifeholder Control Body

4

Cant Angle Key Blade cartridge angle control

5

Knifeholder Bellows Prevents foreign matter from entering knifeholder

6

Dovetail (control body to blade cartridge interface)

7

Safety Lock Pin

8

Cartridge Lock Screw Lock cartridge to control body – rotate clockwise Unlock – rotate counterclockwise

9

Blade Cartridge (Blade Guard attachment not shown)

10

Knife Blade

11

Blade Lock Pin Keeps shear blade from rotating. Use only when removing or replacing the blade.

12

Setup Button Use for knifeholder setup and positioning

13

Lower Hose Assembly with Quick Disconnect Provides air supply to blade cartridge for side load Allows removal of blade cartridge from the control body

14

Guide Bar Mount Assembly (not shown)

15

Upper Air Hose Assembly Air supply for control body and blade cartridge

Knifeholder shown in extended position –

12

11

1

2

3 4 5

6

7

8

10

15

14

9

13

Knifeholder Components

Complete illustrations and part number begin on page 42.

Specifications

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air valve switch is down.

KNIFEHOLDER FUNCTIONS

Actuator Switch

– Sends air to the blade cartridge, extending the

knifeholder and providing side stroke.

– Use when positioning the knifeholder blade to the

anvil ring blade only when product machinery is not in operation.

– Using the actuator switch with the setup button will

extend the knifeholder and provide half the side stroke distance.

To position the knifeholder, see pages 18-19.

Switch UP (Retract)

– Reverses (returns) the blade cartridge side stroke

and then fully retracts the blade cartridge.

– Retract when:

 the knifeholder is not in operation.  adjusting blade overlap with depth control knob.  traversing the knifeholder to slit positions.

Switch DOWN (Extend)

– Used with setup button, extends the blade cartridge

and then swings it at half side stroke.

– During operation, extends the blade cartridge and

then swings it at full side stroke.

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KNIFEHOLDER BLADE GUARD OPTIONS

This guard does not protect against bodily injury during handling and transport.

call Maxcess Customer Service.

Pneumatic 360° Blade Guard Cartridge

Class II – 548274 Class III – 548275

Shown in the unguarded (1) and guarded (2) positions.

For information about the mechanical

360° Blade Guard Cartridge,

Extending the Blade Guard

 The blade guard is actuated automatically via an internal air circuit interface between the knifeholder

and the cartridge.

 The cartridge extends and the blade guard retracts as the supply air is distributed at the setup knob in

either the GREEN (RUN) or YELLOW (SETUP) positions.

 When the supply air is turned off at the setup knob RED (RETRACT) position, or at a gang manifold shut

off valve, the cartridge retracts and the blade guard extends out of the cartridge.

Flow Control Valve

The flow control valve assembly (3) provides a time delay between cartridge retraction and the blade guard extension. Increase the delay by turning the flow control knob clockwise.

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Select Slitting Type

TANGENT

WRAP

Knifeholder axis should be 90° to web path. Tangent slitting requires knifeholder setback.

Knifeholder axis should bisect the wrap angle. Knifeholder setback is not required.

Recommended Setback

for Paper Based Products

Class I

1/8"

3.18 mm

Class II

1/4"

6.35 mm

Class III

3/8"

9.53 mm

INSTALLATION

Recommended Knifeholder Setback (For Tangent Slitting Only)

 For best slit result, the web must be in contact with the anvil knife ring at the cut point. If the web

contacts the top blade ahead of the cut point, the material will tear instead of slitting cleanly.

 Geometry shown is based on medium weight kraft paper. For assistance with other web materials,

call Tidland Customer Service, 1-800-426-1000.

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INSTALLATION

Inches

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

R

Class I

4.74

2.46

0.05

3.86

3.61

2.89

1.04

1.84

4.85

6.62

0.63

3.92

3.54

0.945

0.12

0.19

0.05

11.51

Class II

5.72

2.95

0.03

4.55

4.41

3.26

1.28

2.34

6.79

9.74

1.00

6.33

5.91

1.75

0.16

0.38

0.08

15.57

Class III

6.47

3.46

0.04

4.73

4.56

3.05

1.28

2.34

7.83

11.77

1.00

8.35

7.87

2.76

0.24

0.77

0.12

17.78

Millimeters

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Class I

120.5

62.5

1.4

97.9

91.7

73.4

26.4

46.8

123.2

168.1

16.0

100

90

24.0

3.0

4.8

1.3

292.4

Class II

145.3

74.9

0.7

115.5

112

82.9

32.5

59.5

172.3

247.4

25.4

161

150

44.5

4.1

9.6

2.0

395.4

Class III

164.3

87.9

1.0

120

115.7

77.5

32.5

59.5

198.8

298.9

25.4

212

200

70.0

6.1

19.7

3.0

451.6

Prepare to Mount Guide Bar

Determine Space Requirements

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INSTALLATION

VMD (Vertical Mounting Dimension)

Tangent & Wrap Slitting

Class I

6-29/32"

(175.4 mm)

Class II

10-3/16"

(258.8 mm)

Class III

12-1/4"

(311.2 mm)

These dimensions reserve approximately 1/2 of blade cartridge stroke for blade regrinding.

HMD (Horizontal Mounting Dimension)

Tangent Slitting *

Wrap Slitting **

'A' Web Path

'B' Web Path

'A' or 'B' Web Path

Class I

2-9/16"

(65.1 mm)

2-5/16"

(58.7 mm)

2-7/16"

(61.9 mm)

Class II

3-7/32"

(81.8 mm)

2-23/32"

(69.1 mm)

2-31/32"

(75.4 mm)

Class III

3-27/32"

(97.6 mm)

3-3/32"

(78.6 mm)

3-15/32"

(88.1 mm)

* These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in 'Recommended Setback Distance' on page 9.

** These dimensions provide no setback.

Determine Mounting Dimensions

Vertical Mounting Dimension – VMD

The distance from the centerline of the guide bar mounting holes to the anvil roll or ring O.D. and perpendicular to the web path

Horizontal Mounting Dimension – HMD

The distance from the support beam face to the vertical centerline through the center of the anvil ring.

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INSTALLATION

Minimum Space Recommended for Removal

(Free Space)

Class I

2" (50.8 mm)

Class II

3" (76.2 mm)

Class III

4" (101.6 mm)

Method 1

Measure blade overlap directly along the common centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring.

Method 2

Measure the chord of the intersection between the knife blade and anvil ring.

GUIDE BAR MOUNTING HOLES CENTERLINE

Install Guide Bar on Support Beam

The guide bar must be straight within 0.010” (0.25 mm) on a rigid and vibration-free support.

1. Determine the center-to-center distance between the mounting bolt holes (X) on the guide bar.

 Standard pre-drilled dimension (X) is 12" (304.80 mm).  Drill and tap support beam for pre-drilled guide bar: 3/8"-16NC holes

2. Before transferring dimension (X) onto the support beam, make sure there will be enough free space at one end of the beam for knifeholder installation and removal once the guide bar is mounted.

Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap (For Reference Only)

See pages 18-19 for knifeholder setup instructions.

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INSTALLATION

BRAKE KNOB

AIR SUPPLY INLET

GUIDE BAR MOUNT

GIB

GIB SOCKET HEAD

CAP SCREW

BRAKE SHOE

GIB SETSCREW

CONTROL BODY

ACTUATOR SWITCH

BLADE CARTRIDGE

AIR SUPPLY

DISCONNECT

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

BLADE

CARTRIDGE

Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar

Manual Lock

Installation at End of Guide Bar (Recommended)

1. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise enough to allow the brake shoe to be manually retracted into the mount. (Push the brake shoe up into mount if extended out.)

2. Align the mount with the guide bar end.

3. Slide the knifeholder onto guide bar. If clearance is restricted, remove blade cartridge (p. 23).

4. Adjust gib, if necessary. (See note below.)

5. Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in position.

6. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body, if removed (p. 23).

7. Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply.

Installation at Center of Guide Bar

1. Remove blade cartridge from the control body.

2. Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the gib to the mount.

3. Remove the gib.

4. Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to fully retract the brake shoe into the mount. (Push the brake shoe up into mount if extended out.)

5. Place the control body onto the guide bar.

6. While holding the control body securely in place, reinstall the gib. Align the gib socket head cap screw holes with the holes in the mount assembly.

7. Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure the gib in place. Torque: Class I – 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III – 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

8. Adjust the gib, if necessary. (See note below.)

9. Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in position.

10. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body, if removed (p. 23).

11. Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply.

To Adjust Gib

1. Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1/4 turn.

2. Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and good knifeholder traverse action on the guide bar. Recommended: ¼ turn per adjustment

3. Ensure that sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws.

Torque: Class I – 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III – 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

4. Readjust as necessary.

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INSTALLATION

BLADE CARTRIDGE AIR SUPPLY

DISCONNECT

GUIDE BAR

MOUNT

BRAKE SHOE

GIB

SOCKET HEAD

CAP SCREW

GIB SETSCREW

TRAVERSE/ BRAKE KNOB

CONTROL BODY

ACTUATOR SWITCH

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

BLADE

CARTRIDGE

TRAVERSE GEAR

Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar

Pneumatic Lock

Installation at End of Guide Bar (Recommended)

1. Align the mount and traverse gear with the guide bar end and gear rack.

2. Make sure the traverse/brake knob is in the unlocked (up) position. (Push the brake shoe up into the mount if extended out.)

3. Slide the knifeholder onto the guide bar. If clearance is restricted, remove the blade cartridge (p. 23).

4. Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder into position.

5. Adjust the gib, if necessary. (See note below.)

6. Push down the traverse/brake knob to lock the knifeholder to the guide bar. Pull up the traverse/brake knob to unlock and traverse the knifeholder.

7. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body (p. 23), if removed.

8. Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply.

Installation at Center of Guide Bar

1. Remove the blade cartridge from the control body (p. 23).

2. Remove the two socket head cap screws that secure the gib to the mount.

3. Remove the gib.

4. Place the control body onto the guide bar.

5. While holding the control body securely in place, reinstall the gib and align the gib socket head cap screw holes with the holes in the mount.

6. Install and tighten the socket head cap screws to secure the gib in place. Torque: Class I ― 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III –– 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

7. Adjust the gib, if necessary. (See note below.)

8. Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder into position.

9. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the control body (p. 23).

10. Push down the traverse/brake knob to lock the knifeholder to the guide bar.

11. Toggle the actuator switch up before connecting the air supply.

To Adjust Gib

1. Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws by 1/4 turn.

2. Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a secure fit and good knifeholder traverse action on the guide bar. Recommended: ¼ turn per adjustment

3. Ensure that sides of gib are parallel to sides of knifeholder when adjusting and tightening the two gib socket head cap screws.

Torque: Class I – 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm) Class II and III – 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

4. Readjust as necessary.

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INSTALLATION

4b

4a

4c

Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar

Easy Glider (Linear Bearing)

Manual or Pneumatic Lock

READ FIRST

 Do not remove the factory-installed short rail

section from the linear rail.

 This rail section must be used to install the

knifeholder onto the guide bar rail.

 Failure to use this rail section when installing the

knifeholder may result in bearing damage and void bearing warranty.

 Mounted linear bearing is factory preset to be

loose in the knifeholder back plate. Do not attempt to tighten or adjust. The movement of the bearing allows the knifeholder to float freely when traversing. When the knifeholder is locked to the guidebar the bearing movement will cease.

Mount Knifeholder

1. Choose at which the end of the guide bar the knifeholders will be mounted. Locate and remove the #10-32 UNF screw from the end stop on the face of your guide bar.

2. Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing.

3. Unlock the knifeholder brake. Manual Lock: turn brake knob counterclockwise. Pneumatic Lock: pull up on traverse knob. (Push the brake shoe up into the back plate if protruding out.)

4. Install the knifeholder:

a. Hold the knifeholder and short rail

section together. Carefully place the rail section into the keyway on the guide bar.

b. Align the short rail section with the fixed

bearing rail on the guide bar.

c. Slide the knifeholder onto the fixed

bearing rail.

5. Remove short section of bearing rail from the guide bar; keep it for future knifeholder removal and maintenance.

6. Repeat Steps 4a-4c until all knifeholders are installed on the guide bar.

7. After all knifeholders are installed, reinstall the #10-32 UNF socket head cap screws in the end stop on the guide bar.

8. Reinstall blade cartridges on knifeholders (p. 23).

9. Toggle the actuator switch up on all knifeholders to retract blade cartridges.

For knifeholder setup procedures, see pages 18-19.

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INSTALLATION

A B

C D

E

QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING*

AIR MANIFOLD*

*

Air manifolds and quick disconnect fittings are also available from Tidland.

 Recommended operating air pressure: 60-90 psi (4.1-6.2 bar)

This is a guideline for knifeholder setup. Actual air pressure is dependent upon application and material.

 Maximum operating air pressure: 100 psi (6.9 bar)  Clean, filtered, non-lubricated, dry air is required for optimal performance of the knifeholder.  Before operating, make sure that the air lines from the air manifold to the knifeholder are

securely connected.

Pneumatic System Requirements

 To provide the correct air pressure and help achieve quality slitting, Tidland Corporation

recommends the use of a filtered and regulated pneumatic system that will prevent airborne oil or water from contaminating the knifeholders.

 The pneumatic system includes:

A) 3/8" (9.5 mm) supply air lines B) 5 micron air filter/pressure regulator with gauge (0-100 psi or 0-6.9 bar) C) Coalescing filter D) 3-way manual valve with muffler E) Quick exhaust valve with muffler

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OPERATION

Operating Air Pressure

Down Force and Side Force

60-90 psi (4.1-6.2 bar) recommended 100 psi (6.9 bar) maximum

Knifeholder loads will vary slightly from averages shown.

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OPERATION

ACTUATOR SWITCH

BRAKE KNOB

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

SETUP BUTTONS

CONTROL BODY

Knifeholder

Manual Lock

Ensure that:

 anvil rings are in the desired slit position.  blade cartridge is securely locked to the control body.  air supply is attached and set to minimum pressure required to

slit your web material.

1. Adjust depth control knob so that it extends up from the control body: Class I – 5/16" Class II and III – 1/2"

DO NOT SCREW the depth control knob all the way into the body. There will be no travel during cartridge extension.

2. Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge.

3. Loosen the brake knob.

4. Manually slide the knifeholder along the guide bar until knife blade is close to, but not touching, the cut side of the corresponding anvil ring.

Ensure that the knife blade is not directly over the anvil ring in order to prevent damage by collision when the blade cartridge is extended in the next step.

Setup

5. Press and hold one of the two cartridge setup buttons, and then toggle the actuator switch down to extend the blade cartridge.

6. Release the setup button after the cartridge is extended and has completed its side stroke. The knifeholder will remain in this position until the cartridge is retracted.

7. Slide the knifeholder along the guide bar until the knife blade and the anvil ring lightly contact.

8. Tighten the brake knob. Make sure that the knifeholder remains perpendicular to the guide bar and that the knife blade and anvil ring make contact.

9. Observe the overlap of the knife blade and anvil ring. If the overlap is correct ― .030" (0.8 mm) ― the knifeholder is ready to slit: go to Step 11. If overlap is incorrect, continue with Step 10.

10. Toggle the actuator switch up (retract) before making any blade overlap adjustments. To increase the overlap, turn the depth control knob counterclockwise. To decrease the overlap, turn the knob clockwise. Note: One click increases or decreases the overlap .004" (0.1 mm). One complete turn increases or decreases the overlap .040" (1.0 mm).

DO NOT SCREW the depth control knob all the way into the body. There will be no travel during cartridge extension.

11. Toggle the actuator switch up (retract). Note: If the blade cartridge is not retracted after completing the setup and before slitting, the

knifeholder will not function as designed and may result in poor slit quality.

Operate

12. Toggle the actuator switch down (extend) to begin slitting operation.

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OPERATION

TRAVERSE KNOB

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

ACTUATOR SWITCH

SETUP BUTTONS

CONTROL BODY

Knifeholder

Pneumatic Lock

Ensure that:

 anvil rings are in the desired slit position.  blade cartridge is securely locked to the control body.  air supply is attached and set to minimum pressure required

to slit your web material.

1. Adjust depth control knob so that it extends from the control body: Class I – 5/16" Class II and III – 1/2"

DO NOT SCREW the depth control knob all the way into the body. There will be no travel during cartridge extension.

2. Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge.

3. Pull up on the traverse knob.

4. Turn the traverse knob to move the knifeholder along the guide bar until knife blade is close to, but not touching, the cut side of the corresponding anvil ring.

Ensure that the knife blade is not directly over the anvil ring in order to prevent damage by collision when the blade cartridge is extended in the next step.

Setup

5. Press and hold one of the two cartridge setup buttons, and then toggle the actuator switch down to extend the blade cartridge.

6. Release the setup button after the cartridge is extended and has completed its side stroke. The knifeholder will remain in this position until the cartridge is retracted.

7. Traverse the knifeholder along the guide bar until the knife blade and the anvil ring lightly contact.

8. Press down on the traverse knob to lock knifeholder to guide bar. Make sure that the knifeholder remains perpendicular to the guide bar and that the knife blade and anvil ring make contact.

9. Observe the overlap of the knife blade and anvil ring. If the overlap is correct ― .030" (0.8 mm) ― the knifeholder is ready to slit: go to Step 11. If overlap is incorrect, continue with Step 10.

10. Toggle the actuator switch up (retract) to make any blade overlap adjustments. To increase the overlap, turn the depth control knob counterclockwise. To decrease the overlap, turn the knob clockwise. Note: One click increases or decreases the overlap .004" (0.1 mm). One complete turn increases or decreases the overlap .040" (1.0 mm).

DO NOT SCREW the depth control knob all the way into the body. There will be no travel during cartridge extension.

11. Toggle the actuator switch up (retract). Note: If the blade cartridge is not retracted after completing the setup and before slitting, the

knifeholder will not function as designed and may result in poor slit quality.

Operate

12. Toggle the actuator switch down (extend) to begin slitting operation.

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OPERATION

LABEL (RED OR BLUE) W/ ARROW

CANT ANGLE

"A" WEB PATH

"B" WEB PATH

Cant Key

Selection

Cant Angle Options: 0°, 1/4°, 1/2°, 1°

The angle is engraved in the key.

 The cant key label color indicates the web path

direction as determined at the time of sale. 'A' Web Path = RED label 'B' Web Path = BLUE label

 If the web path needs to be reversed at any time,

Tidland recommends replacing the cant key with one of the correct color.

Cant Key

Orientation

The arrow on the cant key label should:

 point to the nip point (blade contact side) of the anvil ring (see page 20).  point in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge.

Arrows pointing in opposite directions indicate that:

 the nip point will not be closed, resulting in poor slit quality, and either  the cant key orientation needs to be reversed, or  the cartridge orientation (left or right hand) must be changed.

To change the cant key orientation, pull the key all the way out of the control body, rotate it 180° and reinstall the key, pushing it firmly into the control body.

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"A" Web Path

 Web moves from control side of

knifeholder toward the guide bar mount.

 Cant key label is RED.  Cant key arrow points toward the THIN

side of the cant key.

 Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip

point (contact side of anvil ring.)

"B" Web Path

 Web moves from the guide bar mount

toward the control side of knifeholder.

 Cant key label is BLUE.  Cant key arrow points toward the THICK

side of the cant key.

 Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip

point (contact side of anvil ring.)

Cant Key Orientation (continued)

OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING! CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY!

 Blades are sharp!  Avoid injury—always wear stainless steel protective gloves when handling blades.

Preventive

 Keep anvil rings and knifeholder blades clean and balanced.  Do not use oil lubricants in knifeholder. Oil lubricants may cause the knifeholder to function

improperly. Use only those lubricants recommended in this publication.

Daily

 Keep all knifeholders clean of debris.  Check air pressure to the knifeholders: Clean, dry, non-lubricated air is essential for optimal

knifeholder performance.

 Check for air leaks at the knifeholder and manifold.

Note: DO NOT IMMERSE knifeholders in solvents. Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean, dry rag.

Weekly

 Check knifeholder air pressure. Knifeholder air pressure requirements:

1½ cfm @ 60-90 psi (4.1-6.2 bar).

 Blow down the blade cartridge to remove dust build up.  Check hose connections to the knifeholders for leaks or cracks.  Inspect control body dovetail assembly o-rings. Replace if damaged or missing.  Check blade cartridge half stroke function.

Monthly

 Check adjustment of gib to the guide bar for minimal clearance between knifeholder mount

and guide bar.

 Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge.  Inspect bellows for tears around dovetail mount. Replace if necessary.

Bi-Yearly

 Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for looseness.  Remove depth control knob and inspect for dust build up, if applicable.  Remove cant key and inspect for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.  Check cant key o-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.

Guide Bar Cleanup

 Periodically wipe the dovetail guide bar clean and lubricate with a silicone dry film lubricant. Tidland

Corporation recommends using Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to assure smoother knifeholder movement.

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CANT KEY O-RING

BLADE CARTRIDGE

ARROW

CONTROL BODY

CANT KEY ARROW

SAFTEY LOCK PIN

CARTRIDGE LOCK SCREW

ACTUATOR SWITCH

ANVIL BLADE

AIR FITTING

PLUG

Cant Key O-ring

The cant key must remain tight in the knifeholder body. If the cant key becomes loose in the body or if cracks in the o-ring are visible, replace the o-ring.

Replacing the O-ring

1. Pull the o-ring straight out from the control body.

2. Remove o-ring from the cant key. Caution! Do not nick or otherwise damage

o-ring groove edges when removing o-ring.

3. Using Parker Super O-Lube, lubricate the new o-ring and the cant key o-ring groove.

4. Install new o-ring into the cant key o-ring groove.

5. Select arrow orientation as described in Cant Key Orientation on page 20.

6. Push the cant key straight into the knifeholder body.

Blade Cartridge

Removing the Cartridge

1. Unlock the cartridge lock screw.

2. Press and hold down the safety lock pin and slide the blade cartridge off the control body.

Reinstalling the Cartridge

1. Slide the blade cartridge onto the control body.

2. The safety lock pin will 'snap' in place when the blade cartridge is in the correct position.

3. Tighten the cartridge lock screw.

4. Confirm that the arrow on the blade cartridge is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the cant key.

Reversing the Cartridge

1. Disconnect the air hose from the cartridge body airfitting.

2. Unlock the cartridge lock screw.

3. Press and hold down the safety lock pin and slide the blade cartridge off the control body.

4. Remove the plug and air fitting and switch their positions in the cartridge body. Note: Use minimal Loctite 222 on the threads before reinstalling them.

5. Replace the blade cartridge onto the control body in the opposite direction from the way it was removed. The safety lock pin will 'snap' into place when the blade cartridge is in the correct position.

6. Tighten the cartridge lock screw.

7. Reconnect the air hose to the air fitting.

8. Remove the cant key and reinstall it back in the control body, making sure that the arrow on the cant key is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge (Cant Key Orientation, p. 20).

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WARNING! CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY!

 Blades are sharp!  Avoid injury—always wear stainless steel protective gloves when handling blades.

BLADE CLAMP SCREW

BLADE CLAMP

SETUP BUTTON (BOTH SIDES)

BLADE LOCK PIN

Knife Blade

Removing the Blade

1. Remove the blade cartridge (p. 23).

2. Note: Mount the blade cartridge to a Tidland bench fixture for ease and safety of blade removal.

3. Press and hold the blade lock pin and rotate the blade hub until it stops.

4. Loosen the three blade clamp screws.

5. Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and slide it off the blade hub when the clearance holes are aligned with the blade clamp screw heads.

6. Remove the knife blade.

Replacing or Reinstalling the Blade

1. Make sure the blade cartridge is held securely. Note: Use of the Tidland bench fixture is recommended.

2. Clean the blade hub surface where the blade mounts to assure correct fit of the blade and to help prevent blade runout (wobble).

3. Install the knife blade with the slitting edge toward the strut.

4. Install the blade clamp onto the blade hub. Rotate the blade clamp clockwise until the counterbored areas of the clearance holes are under the blade clamp screw heads.

5. Tighten the three Grade 8.8 blade clamp screws to the appropriate torque value:

Class I .................... 9 in·lbs (1.02 Nm)

Class II and III ...... 45 in·lbs (5.10 Nm)

6. Reinstall the blade cartridge onto the dovetail (p. 23).

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Remove grinding burr

16

Suggested Blade Grinding Procedure

Step

Procedure

Wet/Dry

Grit/Hardware

1

If required, grind to remove chips, restore roundness, etc.

Wet

46/60 med./soft

2

Rough grind blade edge

Wet

100 medium

3

Finish grind blade edge

Wet

180 med./hard

4

Deburr

Dry (hand)

Oilstone

25°

0.025"

(0.6mm)

25°

5°

Knife Blades — SHEAR

Flat, Flat, Dished, Dished, single compound single compound bevel bevel bevel bevel

0.025"

(0.6mm)

12° to 18°

25°

12° to 18°

3°

0.5°

5°

3°

(0.040")

1mm

3°

Dual edge, Dual edge, Multi-ring, custom made Carbide edge all sizes all sizes to customer specifications

Anvil Rings — SHEAR

* 12° for blades ø150mm and smaller; 18° for blades ø180mm and larger

Blade Grinding and Finishing

 Correct blade sharpness is essential for shear and crush slitting

operations.

 To reduce chipping and rapid dulling of blades, it is important to remove

burred edges.

 Grind the blade edge as smooth as possible to avoid dust formation

during the slitting process.

 Before putting blade into operation, install the blade and set up the

knifeholder at the anvil ring. Manually rotate the blade against the anvil in the reverse direction for a few revolutions. This will help deburr the blade after grinding and provide a smooth slitting edge.

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Slit Quality

Problem

Possible Cause

Recommended Solution

Depth Control Knob feels excessively tight or loose.

Loose or damaged detent

Note: It is important that the detent keeps the depth control knob from rotating during slitting operation. If the detent loosens or breaks, it must be replaced.

Difficult knifeholder movement on guide bar

Dirty guide bar

Clean and lubricate guide bar with Dow Corning 557 Dry Film Lubricant.

Sticky brake shoe

Clean brake shoe. Clean and lubricate brake shoe o-ring. Use

Parker Super O-Lube.

Blade Cartridge – No Side Stroke (run or setup)

Blade cartridge air supply hose not connected

Connect air supply hose to blade cartridge.

Low air pressure

Debris build-up in depth control knob bore.

Check air pressure (min. 50 psi required) With air hose, blow out any accumulated dust

in the depth control knob counterbore. Remove, clean out and reassemble knob. Replace knob, if necessary.

Note: Excessive buildup of dust can prevent the 3-way valve from activating the airflow required to shift the cartridge.

Knifeholder Performance (continued)

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GIB

SCREW (2 PLCS)

Class I, II, and III

The disassembly instructions in this manual are for your safety and protection. They are a guide for selective sub-assembly inspection, maintenance and part replacement.

To avoid warranty violations, consult with a Tidland Knifeholder Service Technician for any disassembly not covered in this publication.

Tidland Customer Service 1-800-426-1000

Removing the Knifeholder from the Guide Bar

For All Knifeholders

1. Toggle the actuator switch up to retract the blade cartridge.

2. Disconnect air supply from the knifeholder.

3. Unlock the knifeholder from the guide bar.

 Manual Lock: turn the brake knob counterclockwise.  Pneumatic Lock: pull up on the traverse knob.

For Manual and Pneumatic Mounts

Move the knifeholder into the free space at the end of the guide bar and remove.

For Removal from Center of Guide Bar

1. Remove the blade cartridge (p. 23).

2. Remove the gib (see illustration).

3. Lift the knifeholder off of the guide bar.

Note: Do not reinstall gib until after knifeholder is reinstalled on guide bar.

For Linear Bearing Mount

1. Choose at which end of the guide bar the knifeholder will be removed, and move the knifeholder just to the end of the fixed rail on the guide bar.

2. Remove the #10-32 UNF screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar.

3. In the space at the end of the guide bar, align the short piece of rail (received with each knifeholder bearing mount) with the fixed rail and transfer the knifeholder from the fixed rail to the short rail.

4. Hold the knifeholder and the short rail together and carefully remove them from the guide bar.Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing mount. You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar.

TIP: Secure the short rail to the linear bearing with a small piece of tape to retain

the bearing balls during maintenance.

Reinstalling the Knifeholder after Maintenance

 Manual Lock Mount, p. 13  Pneumatic Lock Mount, p.14  Linear Bearing Mounts, p. 15

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*

GUIDE BAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY

KNIFEHOLDER ACTUATOR SWITCH

LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY

555538

TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY

MANUAL LOCK

* BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY

(USE WITH EITHER TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

CONTROL BODY SUPPLY AIR

HOSE ASSEMBLY

555539

TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY

PNEUMATIC LOCK

(FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY)

BLADE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY

CARTRIDGE SUPPY AIR

HOSE ASSEMBLY

PISTON ASSEMBLY

Knifeholder Sub-Assembly Identification

Class I

*

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*

GUIDE BAR MOUNT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY

KNIFEHOLDER ACTUATOR SWITCH

PISTON ASSEMBLY

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY

544156

TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY

MANUAL LOCK

(FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY)

*BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY

(USE WITH EITHER TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

CARTRIDGE SUPPLY AIR

HOSE ASSEMBLY

550707

TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY

PNEUMATIC LOCK

(FOR USE WITH BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY)

BLADE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY

LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY

Knifeholder Sub-Assembly Identification

Class II and III

*

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GIB

4 SCREWS

2 SCREWS

MANUAL LOCK

GUIDE BAR MOUNT

ASSEMBLY

BRAKE SHOE

O-RING

BODY MOUNT

CLASS II, III BRAKE SHOE

O-RING ON OPPOSITE SIDE

MANUAL LOCK

Guide Bar Mount Assembly – Class I, II, III

Manual Lock

Complete parts illustration: Class I, II, and III, page 54

Recommended Tools

 Class I ................................. 2 and 3 mm hex wrench

 Class II ............................... 4 mm hex wrench

 Class III .............................. 4 and 5 mm hex wrenches

 Parker Super O-Lube

Disassembly Procedure (Class I shown)

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove knifeholder from guide bar.

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body.

4. Remove gib by removing two socket head cap screws.

5. Remove the guide bar mount assembly by removing four socket head cap screws.

Guide Bar Mount (Manual Lock) disassembly is complete.

To Reassemble Guide Bar Mount (Manual Lock)

1. Reinstall the guide bar mount assembly on the control body and tighten the four socket head cap screws to the appropriate torque value:

Class I (M4) ................ 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm)

Class II (M5) ................ 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

Class III (M6) ................ 7.3 ft·lbs (9.89 Nm)

2. Place the control body on the guide bar and reinstall the gib with two socket head cap screws. Refer to Knifeholder Installation, page 13, Step 5. Tighten fasteners to the appropriate torque value:

Class I (M4) ................ 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85 Nm)

Class II (M5) ................ 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

Class III (M5) ................ 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

3. Reinstall blade cartridge on control body.

Recommended Maintenance (Class I shown)

 If the brake shoe becomes lodged inside

the body mount, remove the brake shoe.

 Wipe off and lubricate the brake shoe o-ring

with Parker Super O-Lube.

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FOUR SCREWS

PNEUMATIC LOCK

GUIDE BAR MOUNT

ASSEMBLY

GIB

TWO SCREWS

CLASS I BRAKE SHOE

O-RING ON OPPOSITE SIDE

O-RING

BRAKE SHOE

BODY MOUNT

PNEUMATIC LOCK

Guide Bar Mount Assembly – Class I, II and III

Pneumatic Lock

Complete parts illustration: Class I, page 50 Class II and III, page 52

Recommended Tools

 Class I ................................. 2 or 2.5 mm hex wrench

 Class II ............................... 4 mm hex wrench

 Class III .............................. 4and 5 mm hex wrenches

Disassembly Procedure (Class II shown)

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove knifeholder from guide bar.

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body.

4. Remove gib by removing two socket head cap screws.

5. Remove the guide bar mount assembly by removing four socket head cap screws.

Guide Bar Mount (Pneumatic Lock) disassembly is complete.

To Reassemble Guide Bar Mount (Pneumatic Lock)

1. Reinstall the guide bar mount assembly on the control body and tighten four socket head cap screws to the appropriate torque value.

Class I ...................... 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85Nm)

Class II (M5) ............ 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

Class III (M6) ........... 7.3 ft·lbs (9.89 Nm)

2. Place the control body on the guide bar and reinstall the gib with two socket head cap screws. Tighten to appropriate torque value. See Knifeholder Installation on page 14, Step 4.

Class I ...................... 2.1 ft·lbs (2.85Nm)

Class II (M5) ............ 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

Class III (M5) ........... 4.3 ft·lbs (5.83 Nm)

3. Reinstall blade cartridge on control body.

Recommended Maintenance (Class II shown)

 If the brake shoe becomes lodged inside

the body mount, remove the brake shoe.

 Wipe off and lubricate the brake shoe o-ring

with Parker Super O-Lube.

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or thin slip-joint pliers

CAP

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

SPRING / WASHERS (CLASS I ONLY)

LOCKING SCREW AND WASHER

PISTON

GUIDE ROD

CANT KEY GUIDE ROD

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY BELLOWS

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY (EXTENDED)

ACTUATOR SWITCH (DOWN TO EXTEND)

PISTON GUIDE ROD

Dovetail Assembly – Class III

(Knifeholder sizes vary; Class I is shown here for example.)

Recommended Tools

 2 or 2.5mm hex wrench  Small flat blade screwdriver  Small needlenose pliers  External air supply to extend knifeholder

 Class I ..................................... 10 mm thin open end wrench

 Class II ................................... 16 mm thin open end wrench

 Class III ................................... 26 mm thin open end wrench

Disassemble the Dovetail Assembly

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove knifeholder from guide bar.

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body.

4. Remove depth control knob cap from control body.

5. Remove the locking cap screw and washer from inside the depth control knob.

6. Remove depth control knob by hand, rotating counterclockwise.

7. Class I: Remove the depth control spring and two flat washers; go to Step 8. Class II / III: Spring not accessible; go to Step 8.

8. Extend the knifeholder:

Class I: No air supply needed. By hand, pull the dovetail assembly out of the control body. Class II / III: With external air supply set at approximately 30 psi (2.1 bar), toggle the actuator switch to extend the dovetail assembly.

9. Lift or remove the bellows to expose the piston guide rod.

10. With the dovetail assembly extended, place an open-end wrench over the flats of the piston guide rod and turn counterclockwise to loosen it completely from the dovetail. Note: It is not necessary to remove the cant key guide rod from the dovetail assembly.

11. Retract the piston guide rod after dovetail assembly removal is complete:

Class I: Push piston guide rod by hand. Class II / III: Toggle the actuator switch up to retract.

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BELLOWS

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY

PISTON GUIDE ROD

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

SPRING / WASHERS CLASS I ONLY

STROKE STOP ROD

WASHER/SCREW

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB CAP

DEPTH CONTROL KNOB

STROKE STOP ROD

To Reassemble Dovetail Assembly

Class I, II and III

1. Extend the piston guide rod. Class I: No air supply needed. By hand, pull the piston

guide rod down. Class II and III: Set knifeholder air supply to approximately 30 psi (2.1 bar) and toggle the actuator switch down to extend the piston guide rod.

2. Apply LOCTITE 242 to the threads of the piston guide rod.

3. Fasten the dovetail assembly to the extended piston guide rod and torque as follows: Class I 12 ft·lbs (16.3 Nm)

Class II 35 ft·lbs (47.4 Nm) Class III 70 ft·lbs (94.9 Nm)

4. Replace the bellows.

5. Class I: Push the dovetail assembly up into the lower body to expose the piston guide rod at the upper body.

Class II: Toggle the actuator switch up to lift the piston and expose the stroke stop rod.

6. Reinstall the flat washers, return spring (Class I only) and the depth control knob.

7. Rotate the depth control knob clockwise far enough to allow the flat washer and socket head cap screw to lock against the stroke stop rod, capturing the depth control knob. Torque the cap screw: Class I 0.75 ft·lbs (1.0 Nm)

Class II and III 1.0 ft·lbs (1.4 Nm)

8. Reinstall the depth control knob cap.

9. For knifeholders using pneumatic locks, reinstall the guide bar mount assembly (p. 33).

10. Reinstall blade cartridge (p. 23).

11. Attach the upper and lower air hose assemblies.

12. Verify blade cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation.

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PISTON

GUIDE ROD

PISTON O-RING

STROKE

STOP ROD

UPPER

BODY

LOWER BODY

2 LONG SCREWS

2 SHORT SCREWS

PISTON

BODY GASKET

Upper Body and Piston Assemblies – Class I

Complete parts illustration: Class I, page 42

Recommended Tools

 Class I ................................. 2.5 mm hex wrench

 Parker Super O-Lube  Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease (L0148-098)

The piston assembly is made up of the piston, piston o-ring, piston guide rod, and the stroke stop rod. Do not attempt

further disassembly of these parts.

Disassembly

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove control body from guide bar.

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body.

4. Remove dovetail assembly (p. 34).

5. Remove guide bar mount assembly:

a. with pneumatic lock ......................... p. 33

b. with manual lock .... removal not required

6. Remove two long and two short socket head cap screws to

remove the upper body assembly from the lower body.

7. Remove the piston assembly from the top side of the

lower body assembly. Disassembly is complete.

Recommended Maintenance

 Inspect and replace the piston o-ring if cracked or worn.  Lubricate stroke stop rod and piston o-ring with

Parker Super O-Lube.

 Lubricate piston guide rod with Lubriplate EMB Polymer

Grease (L0148-098).

Reassemble Upper Body and Piston Assemblies

1. Make sure the body gasket is in place on the lower body.

2. Carefully insert the piston assembly into the lower body.

3. Secure the upper body to the lower body with two long

and two short socket head cap screws and torque to 1 ft·lb (1.35 Nm).

4. Reinstall the dovetail assembly (p. 35).

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GUIDEBAR

MOUNT

UPPER BODY

LOWER BODY

PISTON ASSEMBLY

RETAINER FLANGE

BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (4 PLCS)

DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY

PISTON

GUIDE ROD

BUSHING

Lower Body Assembly – Class I

Complete parts illustration: Class I, page 42

Recommended Tools

 Class I ................................. 2 mm hex wrench

 Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease (L0148-098)

Disassembly Class I

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove knifeholder from guide bar (p. 29).

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body (p. 23).

4. Remove dovetail assembly (p. 34).

5. Remove guide bar mount with pneumatic lock

assembly (p. 33).

6. Remove upper body and piston assemblies (p. 36).

7. Loosen four button head screws.

8. Remove the retainer flange.

9. Remove piston guide rod bushing only if

replacement is necessary. Note: The piston guide rod bushing is ceramic coated and will provide years of service under normal operating conditions.

Lower body disassembly is complete.

Recommended Maintenance

 Lubricate piston guide rod bushing with

Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease (L0148-098).

To Reassemble Lower Body

1. Replace the piston guide rod bushing into the lower body and

fasten the flange retainer in place with four button head screws.

2. Reassemble the upper and piston body assemblies (p. 36).

3. Reassemble the dovetail assembly (p. 35).

4. Reassemble the guide bar mount with pneumatic lock assembly (p. 33).

5. Reinstall the blade cartridge (p. 23).

6. Attach the upper and lower air hose assemblies.

7. Verify cartridge half and full stroke functionality before reinstalling the unit for operation.

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UPPER BODY

LOWER BODY

SCREWS

(4 PLCS)

RETAINER FLANGE RETURN SPRING

PISTON GUIDE ROD

LOWER BODY

STROKE

STOP ROD

PISTON

GUIDE ROD

PISTON O-RING

PISTON

PUSH PISTON ASSEMBLY

UP THROUGH THE BUSHING

Upper Body, Lower Body and Piston Assemblies – Class II and III

Complete parts illustration: Class II and III, page 44

Recommended Tools

 Class II ...................................... 3 mm hex wrench

 Class III ..................................... 4 mm hex wrench

 Parker Super O-Lube  Lubriplate EMB Polymer Grease (L0148-098)

Disassembly Class II and III

1. Disconnect air supply hose at the manifold.

2. Remove knifeholder from guide bar (p. 29).

3. Remove blade cartridge from control body.

4. Remove dovetail assembly (p. 34).

5. Remove guide bar mount assembly:

with pneumatic lock ........................ p. 33

with manual lock ... removal not required

6. Carefully remove the retainer flange and spring.

Caution! The flange retainer is under spring pressure. Hold the flange retainer firmly to the lower body when removing the four button head fasteners.

7. Remove the four socket head cap screws that

attach the upper and lower bodies to each other.

8. Remove the upper body assembly.

9. The Piston Assembly, made up of the piston,

piston o-ring, stroke stop rod, and piston guide rod, may be removed next. Do not attempt further disassembly of piston parts.

10. Lay the lower body flat on one side and carefully push the piston guide rod up into and through the guide rod bushing.

Upper Body and Piston disassembly is complete.

Recommended Maintenance

 Lubricate piston guide rod with Lubriplate EMB

Polymer Grease (L0148-098).

 Inspect and replace the piston o-ring if necessary.  Lubricate stroke stop rod and piston o-ring with Parker Super O-Lube.  Inspect piston spring and return spring support and replace if excessively worn.

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DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

UPPER BODY

ACTUATOR SWITCH

SHORT SCREWS

LONG SCREWS

PISTON ASSEMBLY

BODY GASKET

LOWER BODY

RETURN SPRING

RETAINER FLANGE

RETAINER SCREWS

To Reassemble Upper Body, Lower Body and Piston Assemblies

Class II and III

1. Make sure the body gasket is in place on the lower body.

2. Carefully insert the upper body and piston assemblies into the lower body assembly from the top side.

3. Secure the upper body to the lower body with fasteners and tighten to the appropriate torque value:

Class II ............. 2.1 ft·lb (2.85 Nm)

Class III ............ 4.3 ft·lb (5.83 Nm)

4. With the return spring attached to the flange retainer, carefully and firmly press the flange retainer flush into the lower body and fasten with the retainer screws.

5. Apply and regulate air pressure to approximately 30 psi.

6. Extend the piston guide rod by toggling the actuator switch down.

7. Install the dovetail assembly. (See Dovetail Reassembly, p. 35.)

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Class I

A

Parker Super O-Lube O-ring Lubricant

B

Lubriplate EMG Polymer Grease (L0148-098)

C

Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant

D

Loctite 242

A A C

2.1 FT·LB

2.9 Nm

2.1 FT·LB

2.9 Nm

1.0 FT·LB

1.4 Nm

0.8 FT·LB

1.2 Nm

m

A

D B A

D

1.0 FT·LB

B

D

12.0 FT·LB

16.3 Nm

B

C

2.1 FT·LB

2.9 Nm

A

B

1.0 FT·LB

1.4 Nm

C

1.0 FT·LB

1.4 Nm

C

A

LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE REFERENCE CHART

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LUBRICATION AND LOCTITE REFERENCE CHART

A

Parker Super O-Lube O-ring Lubricant

B

Lubriplate EMG Polymer Grease (L0148-098)

C

Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant

D

Loctite 242

A

1 FT·LB

1.4 Nm

B

C

A

4.3 FT·LB

5.8 Nm

A

C

4.3 FT·LB

5.8 Nm

2.1 FT·LB

2.9 Nm

1.0 FT·LB

1.4 N

m

A

D

B A D

2.5 FT·LB

3.4 Nm

B

D

B

12.0 FT·LB

16.3 Nm

A

C

B

C

A

Class II and III

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

11 1 9

14

18

26

29

33

35

2

3 4 5

7

15

16

17

10

23

24

25

28

27

31

34

36

37

38

39

43

44

45

UPPER BODY

PISTON

ASSEMBLY

LOWER BODY

DOVETAIL

ASSEMBLY

21

22

19

20

6

13

30

32

8

12

41

40

42

Manual Control Body – Class I

Tidland Part No. 543919

ASSEMBLY

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Part No.

Upper Body Assembly

1

Depth Control Knob Cap

536161

2

Socket Head Capscrew

536165

3

Flat Washer

536169

4

Depth Control Knob Assy

535334

5

Depth Control Spring

537767

6

Flat Washer

525004

7

Depth Control Label

548612

8

Socket Head Capscrew

536168

9

Detent, Ball

528781

10

Washer, Spring

560820

11

Air Valve w/ Switch (Actuator)

560848

12

Button Head Capscrew

530187

13

Upper Body

543784

14

Setscrew, Orifice Plug

543822

15

Valve Cap

524979

16

3-way Valve

528783

17

Stroke Stop Rod Bushing

524998

18

Valve O-ring

126119

19

Air Hose Assembly (Supply Air)

561042

20

Air Fitting

528697

21

Steel Ball

554256

22

Air Hose Assembly (Cartridge)

568817

Piston Assembly *

23*

Stroke Stop Rod

534810

24*

Piston O-ring

536164

25*

Piston

543666

26*

Piston Guide Rod O-ring

126119

27*

Piston Guide Rod

560523

Lower Body Assembly

28

Dowel Pin

545123

29

Socket Head Capscrew

133180

30

Gasket

524999

31

Dowel Pin

549542

32

Lower Body

524974

33

Label, Knifeholder Class

547733

34

Cant Key O-ring

126112

35

Cant Key

call

36

Piston Guide Rod Bushing

524977

37

Retainer Flange

524981

38

Button Head Capscrew

132371

39

Bellows

535074

Dovetail Assembly

40

Cant Key Guide Rod

560495

41

Taper Lock Shaft Stop

550457

42

Dovetail

560703

43

Dovetail Spring

546940

44

Wedge Lock

546919

45

Taper Lock Shaft

546909

*

These parts supplied as an assembly only. Do not attempt further disassembly except to lubricate the piston o-ring.

Manual Control Body – Class I

Tidland Part No. 543919

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

3

2 1 4

6

8

5

7 9 10

11

12

16

14

15

17

18

19

22

23

24

25

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

43

44

45

42

13

21

26

UPPER BODY

ASSEMBLY

PISTON

ASSEMBLY

LOWER BODY

ASSEMBLY

DOVETAIL

ASSEMBLY

20

Manual Control Body – Class II and III

Class II – Tidland Part No. 535761 Class III – Tidland Part No. 543324

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Part No.

Upper Body Assembly

Class II

Class III

1

Depth Control Knob Cap

530186

2

Socket Head Cap Screw

130728

3

Washer

535183

4

Depth Control Knob

530536

5

Socket Head Capscrew

531126

130144

6

Socket Head Capscrew

531127

551477

7

Depth Control Label

548629

548637

8

Detent Ball

528781

9

Setscrew

557458

559785

10

Washer

560820

11

Air Valve w/ Switch

560848

12

Button Head Capscrew

530187

13

Upper Body

543314

543328

14

Setscrew

544354

15

3-way Valve

528783

16

Valve O-ring

126119

17

Stroke Stop Rod Bushing

524998

18

Tubing

128898

19

Air Fitting

610473

20

Air Fitting

251535

21

Steel Ball

554256

22

Air Hose Assembly

561043

Piston Assembly *

23*

Stroke Stop Rod

557519

24

Piston O-ring

530352

536239

25*

Piston

557559

559610

26*

Piston Guide Rod O-ring

130186

536190

27*

Piston Return Spring

535146

28*

Piston Guide Rod

557322

558948

Lower Body Assembly

29

Dowel Pin

544998

30

Gasket

530715

528829

31

Dowel Pin

549542

32

Lower Body

548837

548899

33

Lower Body Label

547567

547675

34

Cant Key O-ring

578331

35

Cant Key

call

36

Piston Guide Bushing

528787

528943

37

Return Spring Support

533775

38

Retainer Flange

530528

528817

39

Button Head Cap Screw

250580

130467

40

Bellows

528809

528827

Dovetail Assembly

41

Cant Key Guide Rod

557357

42

Taper Lock Shaft

545855

545832

43

Dovetail

557423

559032

44

Dovetail Spring

545715

45

Dovetail Wedge Lock

545577

*

These parts supplied as an assembly only. Do not attempt further disassembly except to lube piston o-ring.

Manual Control Body – Class II and III

Class II – Tidland Part No. 535761 Class III – Tidland Part No. 543324

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

BLADE HUB

ASSEMBLY

DOVETAIL

ASSEMBLY

GUARD

ASSEMBLY

INBOARD

3

11

13

11

10

7

4

9

12

2

8

14 5 1

6

21

36

22

23

24

25

9

30

31

32

33

34

35

26

27

28

29

20

18

17

16

15

19

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class I

Tidland Part No. 596429

STRUT

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Cartridge

Part No.

596429

(Current)

Cartridge

Part No.

551430

(Previous)

Previous part designs shown below

(special order only)

Dovetail Assembly

1

Latch Pin Cap

528680

2

Safety Lock Spring

131119

3

Safety Lock Pin

528681

4

Safety Latch Pin

528691

5

Dovetail Block

596438

551432

6

Diaphragm

528677

7

Diaphragm Plate

528678

8

Button Head Capscrew

529354

9

Strut Stud

545948

10

Extension Plug

551702

11

Extension

551693

12

Return Spring

552070

13

Setscrew

549830

14

Plug, Q.D.

567945

Guard Assembly

15

Blade Guard

596457

551691

16

Snap Ring

555646

17

Half Stroke Spring

559540

18

Setup Button

551899

19

Cartridge Arrow Label

547637

20

Cartridge Warning Label

130923

21

Inboard Strut

596436

551692

Blade Hub Assembly

22

Flat Head Capscrew

528668

23

Bearing Cap Assembly

528664

24

Blade Lock Cap

133962

25

Blade Lock Pin Spring

528672

26

Ball Bearing

528663

27

Bearing Spacer

528669

28

Bearing Housing

596437

528667

29

Snap Ring

528675

30

Blade Lock Pin

133963

31

Blade Hub

528671

32

Knife Blade

131937

33

Blade Clamp

579833

34

Socket Head Capscrew

635047

35

Cotter Pin

528673

36

Jamnut

528674

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class I

The Class I cartridge was redesigned in 2003 for improved durability. The previous design is no longer available as a complete assembly.

To update the previous design to the current design, you will need to order four new parts to use with your existing cartridge: dovetail block, blade guard, inboard strut and bearing housing. Use the (Current) part number listed below.

To repair the previous design, use the (Previous) part number listed below. These parts are available by special order only.

The two cartridge designs are interchangeable with the control body, if you prefer to order a complete new cartridge assembly. When ordering, please locate the part number on your cartridge assembly and have it ready when you call.

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

DOVETAIL

ASSEMBLY

2

24

11

1 4 3

5

8

13

10

9

18

6

7

17

16

15

14

8

30

25

26 8 27

33

20

19

OUTBOARD

STRUT

BEARING

ASSEMBLY

BLADE HUB

ASSEMBLY

31

32

34

35

36

37

39

38

12

28

29

21

22

23

26

call Maxcess Customer Service.

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class II and III

Class II – Tidland Part No. 569393 Class III – Tidland Part No. 569394

HOUSING

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For information about the mechanical

360° Blade Guard Cartridge,

KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Part No.

Class II

Class III

Dovetail Assembly

1

Safety Latch Knob

131116

2

Safety Lock Pin

131114

3

Safety Lock Spring

131119

4

Safety Latch Pin

131115

132891

5

Dovetail Block

570264

570282

6

Piston

131108

7

O-ring, Piston

126479

8

Strut Pivot Stud

535263

9

Plug, Q.D.

130285

10

Gasket

133720

11

Return Spring

131118

12

Air Inlet Plug

130185

Outboard Strut

13

Strut, Outboard

570281

570283

14

Half Stroke Guide Pin

131110

15

Half Stroke Spring

510105

16

Half Stroke Stop

131112

132894

17

Setup Button

131111

18

Socket Head Capscrew

133180

Bearing Housing Assembly

19

Set Screw

133201

133084

20

Bearing Housing

524542

536837

21

Snap Ring

134305

22

Bearing Spacer

n/a

133184

23

Shim Spacer

134304

24

Flat Head Capscrew

524549

518520

25

Bearing Cap Assembly

515511

26

Ball Bearing

131121

27

Blade Lock Pin Cap

130173

28

Blade Lock Pin Spring

130179

29

Blade Lock Pin

130172

Blade Hub Assembly

30

Blade Guard Strut

528098

536838

31

Shoulder Ring

631251

32

Label, Cartridge

547637

33

Label, Warning

130921

130920

34

Blade Hub

524544

135009

35

Knife Blade*

128401

129833

36

Blade Clamp

524543

135010

37

Soc Hd Capscrew

549838

130168

38

Cotter Pin

133710

39

Locknut, M5

133235

Manual Swing Cartridge – Class II and III

Class II – Tidland Part No. 569393 Class III – Tidland Part No. 569394

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

1

2 6 3

2

8

4

7

10

13

16

15

17

14

12 9 10

11

18

22*

19*

20*

21*

24

25

27

23

26

28

29

5

TOP BLOCK

ASSEMBLY

BACK PLATE

ASSEMBLY

* See parts list.

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class I

Tidland Part No. 550306

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Part No.

Top Block Assembly

555539

1 Traverse Knob

550314

2 Piston O-ring

130186

3 Piston Cap

550310

4 Traverse Knob O-ring

550319

5 Socket Head Capscrew

542945

6 Piston

550316

7 Piston Spring

554681

8 Piston Rod

550317

9 Air Fitting

550731

10

Setscrew

130147

11

Steel Ball

539093

12

Top Block

550309

13

Detent Ball

528781

14

Socket Head Capscrew

130145

15

Socket Head Capscrew

132619

16

Roll Pin

549542

17

Lever

550315

18

Bronze Bushing

557189

Traverse Gear Assembly

550307

*

19

Gear Adapter

557216

*

20

Traverse Plate

550312

*

21

Traverse Pinion Shaft

550311

*

22

Flat Head Capscrew

130745

Back Plate Assembly

550708

23

Brake Shoe O-ring

130136

24

Brake Shoe

537972

25

Mounting Plate

537970

26

Socket Head Capscrew

130184

27

Socket Head Capscrew

250048

28

Gib

537974

29

Setscrew

130149

*

These parts are supplied only as an assembly. Do not attempt further disassembly.

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class I

Tidland Part No. 550306

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Class II

– Tidland Part No. 531756

Class III

– Tidland Part No. 543586

TOP BLOCK

ASSEMBLY

BACK PLATE

ASSEMBLY

1

2

3

5

7 8 9 4 12

13

14

16

15

17

18

22

23 *

21 *

20

24

25

18

27

28

29

30

6

11

10

19

26

* Item 23 (Traverse Pinion Shaft) is supplied as an

Items 16, 21, and 23 are not required for Easy Glider mounts.

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class II and III

assembly with Item 21 (Pinion Bushing)

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Class II

– Tidland Part No. 531756

Class III

– Tidland Part No. 543586

Item

Description

Part No.

Class II

Class III

Top Block Assembly

550707

1

Setscrew

132957

2

Traverse Knob

539088

3

Traverse Knob O-ring

554026

4

Detent Ball

528781

5

Steel Ball

539093

6

Piston Block

539083

7

Check Valve Insert

573782

8

Retainer, Check Valve

573779

9

Air Fitting Tee

251536

10

Lever

544312

11

Dowel Pin, Lever

544308

12

Piston O-ring

126479

13

Piston

556199

14

Spring

554681

15

Piston Pin

539086

16

E-ring

549833

17

Piston Pin O-ring

126443

18

Socket Head Capscrew

130467

19

Top Block

539084

20

Socket Head Capscrew

250049

21

Bushing, Pinion *

564861

22

Socket Head Capscrew

549832

23

Traverse Pinion Shaft *

539081

Back Plate Assembly

550709

550710

24

Brake Shoe

531758

25

Brake Shoe O-ring

130136

26

Adjustment Screw

598977

27

Backplate

531759

538153

28

Socket Head Capscrew

544155

29

Setscrew

130470

30

Gib

531749

* Item 23 is supplied as an assembly with Item 21.

Guide Bar Mount with Pneumatic Lock – Class II and III

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Part No.

Class I

Class II

Class III

Top Block Assembly

555538

544156

1

Manual Brake Knob

537973

531754

2

Socket Head Capscrew

130145

130467

3

Top Block

537971

531750

4

Set Screw

134011

130304

Back Plate Assembly

550708

550709

550710

5

Brake Shoe *

537972

531758

6

Brake Shoe O-ring

130136

7

Socket Head Capscrew

n/a

598977

8

Back Plate

537970

531759

538153

9

Socket Head Capscrew

130184

130467

250116

10

Gib

537974

531749

538154

11

Set Screw

130149

130470

12

Socket Head Capscrew

250048

544155

BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY

1

2

3

6

7

12 4 9

10

11

5

TOP BLOCK ASSEMBLY

8

5

6

CLASS II & III

CLASS I

Guide Bar Mount with Manual Lock – Class I, II and III

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Qty

Part No.

Back Plate Assembly

689497

1

O-ring

1

130136

2

Brake Shoe

1

537972

3

Backplate

1

662078

4

Socket Head Cap Screw

4

130163

5

Socket Head Cap Screw

4

130184

6

Socket Head Cap Screw

4

662169

7

Bearing Spacer

1

662079

8

Linear Bearing

1

662081

9

Safety Latch

1

662080

10

Socket Head Cap Screw

2

130247

Guide Bar

661590

Linear Bearing Rail

662082

2 1 3

4 5 6

7

8

9 10

Easy Glider Mount – Class I

The Easy Glider Mount shown is used with the same top blocks as the standard knifeholder mounts. Class I Pneumatic Lock Top Block – page 50

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KNIFEHOLDER PARTS

Item

Description

Qty

Class II

Class III

Back Plate Assembly

615576

618966

1

O-ring

1

130136

2

Brake Shoe

1

531758

3

Socket Head Cap Screw, Patch Lock

1

598977

4

Set Screw, Nyloc

1

130149

5

Backplate

1

595748

619001

6

Bearing Retainer

1

595703

7

Socket Head Cap Screw

4

133180

8

Socket Head Cap Screw

2

132265

9

Socket Head Cap Screw

4

130467

250116

10

Linear Bearing

1

621879

11

Stop Block

1

575766

619027

Guide Bar

608330

Linear Bearing Rail

621880

1 3 2

4

5 6 7

9

8

10

11

Easy Glider Mount – Class II and III

The Easy Glider Mount shown is used with the same top blocks as the standard knifeholder mounts. Class II and III Pneumatic Lock Top Block – page 52

Class II and III Manual Lock Top Block – page 54

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CARTRIDGE TO CONTROL BODY

CS Shear* CS Crush*

PS Shear

Automatic

PS Shear

Manual

PS Crush e-KH

Description Pt No

131892 131902 536160 543919

608763 608879

(pending)

PS Swing Automatic Shear 547613



PS Swing Automatic Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Pneumatic

718312



PS Swing Manual Shear

551430 596429

 

PS Crush 568412 N/A

  

PS Razor 566769

 

CS Shear* CS Crush*

PS Shear

Automatic

PS Shear

Manual

PS Crush e-KH

e-KH

(2013)

Description Pt No

131921 131922 530527 535761

590191 607694

700173 762359

PS Swing Automatic Shear 524508



PS Swing Automatic Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Pneumatic

548274



PS Swing Manual Shear 569393

 

PS Swing Automatic Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Mechanical

766913



PS Swing Manual Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Mechanical

769816



PS Crush 568924

   

e-Knifeholder - w/ 360 blade guard 749142

 

e-Knifeholder Swing Cartridge 696317

 

CS Shear* CS Crush*

PS Shear

Automatic

PS Shear

Manual

PS Crush

CL 2 MOD

e-KH

(2013)

Description Pt No

131923 131923 528812 543324 N/A 708403 762358

PS Swing Automatic Shear 535264



PS Swing Automatic Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Pneumatic

548275



PS Swing Manual Shear 569394

 

PS Swing Automatic Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Mechanical

766915

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PS Swing Manual Shear w/ 360 Degree Blade Guard - Mechanical

769817

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PS Swing Automatic Shear High Side Force

650453

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PS Crush 569508

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e-Knifeholder - w/ 360 blade guard 753161

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e-Knifeholder Swing Cartridge 700518

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BLADE CARTRIDGE

* C Series Knifeholders are obsolete and discontinued. Convert customer to Performance Series if possible.

CLASS I

CLASS II

BLADE CARTRIDGE

CLASS III

CONTROL BODY

BLADE CARTRIDGE

COMPATIBILITY CHART

Performance Series and C Series – Class I, II and III Tidland e-Knifeholder – Class II and III

NOTE: Use of any other combinations may cause damage to knifeholder or blade cartridge and void warranty.

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INDEX

AMERICAS

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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST

AND AFRICA

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INDIA

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JAPAN

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KOREA, TAIWAN,

AND SE ASIA

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www.maxcess.asia

A

Actuator switch, 5

function, 6

Air pressure

operating

maximum, 16

selecting

down and side force, 17

system requirements and parts, 16

B

Blade cartridge

orientation, 21 removing or reversing, 23

Brake shoe, 32, 33

C

Cant key, 5

orientation, 20 o-ring, replacing, 23 selection, 20 web path, 21

D

Depth control knob, 5

G

Gib

adjustment, 13, 14

Guide bar

installation, 11, 12

I

Installation

guide bar, 12 knifeholders, 13 setback, 9 slitting type

tangent or wrap, 9

space requirements, 10

K

Knife blade

grinding and finishing, 25 replacing, 24

Knifeholder

component overview, 5 maintenance, 22 mount to guide bar

Easy Glider (linear bearing), 15 manual lock, 13

pneumatic lock, 14 parts illustrations, 42-54 setback, 9 space requirements, 10 specifications, 5

L

Lubrication, 40, 41

M

Maintenance

blade cartridge, 23 cant key, 23 disassembly procedures, 29-39 knife blade, 24 lubrication, 40, 41 preventive, 22

O

Operation

air pressure, 17 blade overlap, 18, 19

measuring, 12 cant key, 20 knifeholder

manual lock, 18

pneumatic lock, 19

S

Setup button, 5, 18, 19 Specifications, 5

T

Troubleshooting

knifeholder performance, 27 slit quality, 26

W

Web path, 21

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