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- Page 1 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L FOR THE XL8 AIR RING TYER 14272 Chambers Road Tustin, CA 92780 TOLL-FREE: (800) 854-0137 PHONE: (714) 542-4487 FAX: (714) 972-2978 VER 10.25.2018 www.plasties.com info@plasties.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TWISTER HEAD ASSEMBLY (A903030) ..................... 29 BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY (A903040) ....................30 XL8 RING CYLINDER #1 ASSEMBLY (A901032: 4” / A901005: 6” / A901057: 8”) ......31 XL8 RING ASSEMBLY (A901062: 4” / A901000: 6” / A901055: 8”) ............. 32 XL8 SWITCH “A”... -
Page 3: General Information
Please familiarize yourself and/or any person operating this machine with all functions by carefully reading this manual. The Plas-Ties XL8 Air Ring Tyer is an all-pneumatic machine that twist-ties products inserted into the ring shaped tying area. The machine can be adjusted to tie almost any product gathered into a round or nearly round shape from 1-inch diameter up to a maximum of 4, 6 or 8-inch diameter (dependent upon final ring size selection). -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR XL8 MACHINE BEFORE READING THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The operating procedures outlined in this manual are prepared to facilitate the XL8 Air Ring Tyer machine. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order. -
Page 5: Warranty
WILL RESULT IN LIMITATION OF THE FULL WARRANTY. THIS IS TO INSURE TOTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND 800 TOLL FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT. The warranty is void on any XL8 machine that has been subject to negligence, accident, misuse, failure to use the equipment as instructed in the manual, or that has been tampered with. -
Page 6: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS Model Designation This manual covers the model 530 XL8 Air Ring Tyer. Performance Production speeds vary depending on tying diameter, ring size, air pressure, tightness of tie, operator and processing/production requirements. Air Requirements Machine will operate on clean, dry air from 90 PSI to 120 PSI (must have single, designated air line) -
Page 7: Operation
This unit can be easily adjusted up or down on pipe stand. Machine Set-Up and Initiation The XL8 Air Ring Tyer is factory tested and ready to run. Connect to a clean, dry air supply. Recommend using air separation filters as needed. -
Page 8: Operational Sequence
PERATIONAL EQUENCE See Figure 5 for the operational sequence. (1) Pressing the foot switch or front trigger switch actuates Valve 1 (closes Cylinder 1) and the ring closes. (2) When the ring is closed, toggle Valve A1 actuates Valve 9 (engages cylinder 2) that feeds the ribbon. -
Page 9: Trouble Shooting
ROUBLE HOOTING Your XL8 Ring Tyer is a very reliable machine, but should you experience any of the following situations, please refer to this handy guide for assistance. Problem Cause Resolution (A) Air Hissing Slider air switch not properly seated Slide switch back to "ON"... -
Page 10: Spool Material Loading
POOL ATERIAL OADING FIGURE 1 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 11: Ribbon Loading
IBBON OADING FIGURE 2 (4” RING TYER HAS A BLACK RUBBER GROMMET) PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 12: Air Supply & Pilot Tubing
& P UPPLY ILOT UBING (4” RING TYER HAS A BLACK RUBBER GROMMET) PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 13: Air Output To Cylinder Tubing
UTPUT TO YLINDER UBING (4” RING TYER HAS A BLACK RUBBER GROMMET) PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 14: Xl8 Operational Sequence
XL8 O PERATIONAL EQUENCE (4” RING TYER HAS A BLACK RUBBER GROMMET) PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 15: Ribbon Length Fine Adjustment
IBBON ENGTH DJUSTMENT LOOSEN SCREWS ON TOGGLE VALVE “A” BEFORE ADJUSTING & RE-TIGHTEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS MADE TURN CLOCKWISE TO SHORTEN LENGTH. TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO LENGTHEN. LOOSEN ALL 4 SCREWS AND SLIDE ALL FOR LARGE ADJUSTMENTS PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 16: Front View Showing Ribbon Path & Correct Length
RONT HOWING & C IBBON ORRECT ENGTH PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 17: Set Cam-Stop Timing By Hand
IMING STEP 1: TURN OFF MASTER AIR VALVE TO RELEASE PRESSURE FROM THE CAM FOLLOWING BEARING. STEP 2: ROTATE LARGE GEAR CLOCKWISE WHILE HOLDING THE CAM FOLLOWING ARM (ACM-012) UP UNTIL THE CAM FOLLOWING BEARING IS SEATED IN THE GROOVE. STEP 3: TURN MASTER AIR BACK ON TO ENGAGE PRESSURE ON THE CAM FOLLOWING BEARING. -
Page 18: Xl8 Parts List
XL8 PARTS LIST XL8 (4”, 6”, 8”) 530-4 / 530-6 / 530-8 PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56805 1/4 Split Lock Washer A903050 XL8 Cabinet Assembly 56810 1/4" Flat Washer A903060 XL8 Front Door Assembly 506337 #10 Split Lock Washer... -
Page 19: Xl8 Back Mounting Plate Assembly Master (A902035)
FP-006 XL8 Spacer For XL8 A902045 XL8 Cutter Block Assembly P001952 XL8 3/8-16 x 7/8 Socket Head Cap Screw Stainless Steel A902060 XL8 Cylinder Assembly #3, 4 & 6 P002201 XL8 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Socket Head Cap Screw Stainless Steel... -
Page 20: Limit Switch Actuator Assembly (A901053)
(A901053) IMIT WITCH CTUATOR SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56802 #10 Flat Washer 506337 #10 Split Lock Washer ATH-060 Limit Switch Actuator ATH-065 Limit Bracket Switch P002400 10-32 X 5/8 Fine Socket Head Cap Screw P004371 10-32 X 3/4 Socket Head Cap Screw P007098 3/16 X 1/2 Spring Pin Rev. -
Page 21: Pressure Wheel Assembly (A901070)
(A901070) RESSURE HEEL SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56910 1/8 x 1 Roll Pin AFW-028 18-8 X 1/2 Flat Washer ARF-013 Draw Roll Shaft ARF-014 Spacer ARF-016 Timing Belt Pulley ARF-021 Pressure Plate ARF-022 Friction Disc ARF-023 Draw Wheel ARF-024 Draw Wheel Tire ARF-025 Pressure Washer... -
Page 22: Cylinder Assembly #3, 4 & 6 (A902060)
#3, 4 & 6 (A902060) YLINDER SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56503 1/4-28 Nut 56805 1/4 Split Lock Washer ACC-051 Clevis - 1/4-28 Thread ACY-301 Cylinder for 3, 4, 5 & 6 P006070 Straight Tube Fitting Rev. 06.20.17 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 23: Gripper Cylinders Assembly (A902065)
(A902065) RIPPER YLINDERS SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. A902060 Cylinder for # 3, 4, 5 & 6 ATF-101 Clevis Pin FP-005 Cylinder Mounting Block P005460 1/4" External "E" Retaining Ring Rev. 06.20.17 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 24: Cylinder #7 Mounting Assembly (A902075)
#7 M (A902075) YLINDER OUNTING SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ACM-002 Rack Gear Guide ACM-005 Twister Head Rack Gear ACM-115 Cylinder Mounting Bracket Part 1 ACM-116 Cylinder Mounting Bracket Part 2 ACM-117 Cylinder Mounting Bracket Part 3 ACY-706 Cylinder 7 ATR-100 Mounting Plate M008030... -
Page 25: Xl8 Cylinder #5 Assembly (A902080)
DESCRIPTION QTY. 56503 XL8 1/4-28 Nut 56805 XL8 1/4 Split Lock Washer ACC-051 XL8 Clevis - 1/4-28 Thread ACY-301 XL8 Cylinder for 3, 4, 5 & 6 P006070 XL8 Straight Tube Fitting Rev. 06.20.17 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 26: Face Plate Assembly (A902085)
505B131 1/4-20 x 3/4 Cup Point Set Screw 56730 10-32 X 3/8 Hex Socket Set Screw 56805 1/4 Split Lock Washer A903005 Pressure Wheel XL8 Assembly A903055 Chute 1/4" XL8 Assembly AFP-003 Anvil Mounting Block AFP-005 Pressure Arm Shaft AFP-006... -
Page 27: Chute Assembly ¼ (A903055)
¼ (A903055) HUTE SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. AFP-009 Tape Chute Back AFP-010 XL8 ¼” Front Tape Chute AFP-015 XL8 ½” Front Tape Chute P005425 10-32 x 1/4" Socket Head Cap Screw Rev. 07.19.17 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 28: Pinion Gear Assembly (A902095)
(A902095) INION SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. A901064 Pinion Gear Assembly ATH-024 Cam Gear Shaft ATH-025 Trust Washer ATH-026 Twister Head Cam ATH-029 Plastic Spacer P001952 3/8-16 x 7/8" Socket Head Cap Screw P004715 3/8 Split Lock Washer P004855 3/8 Flat Washer P007078 Dowel Pin 1"... -
Page 29: Twister Head Assembly (A903030)
XL8 4-40 x 5/8 Socket Head Cap Screw P005460 XL8 1/4 Side Mount External Retaining Ring P006060 XL8 4-40 X 1/4 Flat Head Socket Cap Screw P006065 XL8 1/8 X 5/8 Dowel Pin P007098 XL8 3/16 X 1/2 Roll Pin... -
Page 30: Back Plate Assembly (A903040)
LATE SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56976 5/16 Split Lock Washer AHN-690 5/16-18 Hex Nut AMP-001 Mounting Plate XL8 ARF-017 Bearing Flange ARF-019 Retainer Ball Bearing ARF-032 Backing Plate P005385 5/16-18 x 1 1/4' Socket Head Cap Screw P007010 2.375 x 1.875 x .045 Washer Rev. -
Page 31: Xl8 Ring Cylinder #1 Assembly (A901032: 4" / A901005: 6" / A901057: 8")
XL8 Clevis - 1/4-28 Thread AFP-330 XL8 Ribbon Stop Mounting Plate AMP-025 XL8 Ring Actuator Guide AMP-030 XL8 Rod Actuator for 6 in & 8 in Ring AMP-400 XL8 4" Ring Mounting Bracket AMP-600 XL8 6" Ring Mounting Bracket AMP-800 XL8 8"... -
Page 32: Xl8 Ring Assembly (A901062: 4" / A901000: 6" / A901055: 8")
XL8 R (A901062: 4” / A901000: 6” / A901055: 8”) SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56739 XL8 8-32 X 3/16 Hex Socket Set Screw A901020 XL8 Trigger Assembly AFP-025 XL8 4" Ring Top AFP-026 XL8 6" Ring Top AFP-027 XL8 8" Ring Top AFP-325 XL8 4"... -
Page 33: Xl8 Switch "A" Assembly 4" And 6" (A901025)
XL8 Switch "A" Adjust Wheel ARF-080 XL8 1/4 - 20 Hex Nut P001080 XL8 0.188 "E" Retaining Ring P001190 XL8 8-32 X 1" Socket Head Cap Screw P004600 XL8 Flat Washer .203 X .433 X .032 P005400 XL8 #8 Split Washer P008060... -
Page 34: Xl8 Main Filter Regulator Assembly (A901080)
XL8 Main Regulator P002086 XL8 Valve, Hand Slide P002087 XL8 Fitting, Straight, 1/4-U Qs-1/8-1/4-U P003225 XL8 Hex Pipe Nipple P006032 XL8 1/4m X 1/8f Pipe P006640 XL8 1/4 x 1 Pipe Coupling Rev. 06.20.17 PLASTIES INFO PLASTIES ABLE OF ONTENTS... -
Page 35: Xl8 Trigger Assembly (A901020)
XL8 T (A901020) RIGGER SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56739 XL8 8-32 X 3/16 Hex Socket Set Screw FP-100 XL8 Trigger Mount FP-120 XL8 Trigger Bracket FP-130 XL8 Trigger Pivot FP-150 XL8 Trigger Pin P001430 XL8 #8 Flat Washer P004714... -
Page 36: No Back Assembly (A901063)
(A901063) SSEMBLY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 56501 4-40 Hex Nut AFP-035 No Back Knife ARF-040 No Back Block P005059 No Back Spring P005089 4 - 40 X 3/8" Socket Head Cap Screw P005215 4-40 X 1/2" Socket Head Cap Screw P005240 1/8 X 1/2 Roll Pin Rev.
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