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Farmpacker 40
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Copyright © 2010 Staalkat International B.V. Document: SFP40 user eng.fm
STAALKAT INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Ambachtsstraat 4 · P.O. Box 70
7120 AB Aalten · Holland
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FP102TB001
22-06-10
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  • Page 1 ........Year of manufacture: ........*TD0108203010* Article no: Copyright © 2010 Staalkat International B.V. Document: SFP40 user eng.fm STAALKAT INTERNATIONAL B.V. Telephone: +31 (0) 543 473 868 Fax: +31 (0) 543 474 995 Ambachtsstraat 4 · P.O. Box 70 www.staalkat.com - info@staalkat.nl 7120 AB Aalten ·...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........6 Using this manual ......... . 6 Other documentation .
  • Page 3 Contents User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 4.4.1 Normal stop ......... . . 21 4.4.2...
  • Page 4 Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand model ....48 6.2.6 Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand model ....49 6.2.7 Wedge holders .
  • Page 5 Contents User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Trouble shooting ....... .80 Error messages general .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Using this manual This manual provides a guideline for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the Staalkat Farmpacker 40. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before operating the machine, and also before carrying out any maintenance works in a later stage. This will ensure that the Farmpacker is used optimally and above all safely.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Safety regulations 2.1.1 Warnings The machine has rotating parts that can be dangerous if maintenance and/or inspection work is carried out during operations. Always follow the safety instructions in the User’s Manual and on the machine, and take heed of the following warnings: The machine must always be switched off before any work is carried out on it!

  • Page 8: Presence Of Children

    Adjustments and repairs Adjustments and repairs, as far as not described in this User’s Manual, must be carried out by Staalkat service engineers, so as to prevent damage to the machine or injury to persons. Our service technicians dispose over the...

  • Page 9: Dismantling, Moving And Installing

    User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 2.1.8 Dismantling, moving and installing The machine should only be moved by Staalkat service engineers, to prevent any damage occurring to the machine while it is moved, and to ensure that it is safe for subsequent operation.

  • Page 10: Guards And Warning Stickers

    See the diagrams below for the location of the various safety screens and warning stickers. FP102VS001 STAALKAT170132 Fig. 1 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand FP102VS002 STAALKAT170132 Fig. 2 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand...
  • Page 11 Safety Guards and warning stickers User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 FP102VS003 STAALKAT170132 Fig. 3 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand FP102VS004 STAALKAT170132 Fig. 4 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand...

  • Page 12: Main Switch

    Safety Main switch User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 FP102VS005 Fig. 5 Guards and warning stickers on egg stamping unit (optional) Main switch FP102HS001 Fig. 6 Position of main switch...

  • Page 13: Emergency Stop

    Safety Emergency stop User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Emergency stop FP102NS001 Fig. 7 Position of emergency stop button In emergencies the machine can be stopped immediately by pressing the button once. This emergency stop button is located in top of the Farmpacker frame.

  • Page 14: Technology

    Description 3.2.1 Denester (1 in diag. 8) The Staalkat denester denests fully automatically stacks of egg trays. The denester has a set of accessories for 17 lbs trays fitted as standard. Sets for different trays are available on request. 3.2.2 Carton transport lane (6 in diag.

  • Page 15: Peak Absorber (2 In Diag. 8)

    Farmpacker automatically when the incline conveyor is getting filled up. 3.2.6 Control box (4 in diag. 8) The control box of the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 is built in at the left hand side of the peak absorber. The box contains the power supply and the Farmpacker control.

  • Page 16: Use

    3.6.1 Electricity The needed mains supply is 230 V (± 10%), 1 phase, 50 Hz. On request the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 can be supplied for 230 V, 1 phase, 60 The connection rating is 0,3 kVA. Sound level The sound level of a Staalkat Farmpacker 40 is 70 dB(A), measured on the work positions at the denester, the take away table and the peak absorber.

  • Page 17: Materials

    Technology Materials User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Materials The frame sheet metal of the denester, the carton transport lane and the incline conveyor is made of stainless steel. The frame of the packer is of cast aluminium. The guards are made of stainless steel sheet metal.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation Work positions FP102OZ002 Fig. 9 Work positions Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand model FP102OZ003 Fig. 10 Work positions Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand model The following work positions may be used by the staff: at the denester for filling stacks of trays...

  • Page 19: Starting

    (back) in place. When trays are present in the denester and on the carton transport lane till underneath the packer the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 can be started as follows: Plug in the mains lead. Turn the main switch (4) to on (I).

  • Page 20: Warning Light

    Operation Warning light User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Warning light When the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 does not start or has stopped automatically the cause is indicated by the warning light in the reset button. Light Situation Cause How to start (again)

  • Page 21: Stopping

    User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Stopping Staalkat FP102BP001 Fig. 12 Controls Depending on the situation, the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 can be stopped as follows: 4.4.1 Normal stop Turn the on/off switch (2) to off. Wait until the packer has stopped in its stop-position and turn the main switch (4) to off (O).

  • Page 22: Setting For Type Of Cartons

    User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Setting for type of cartons As standard the Staalkat Farmpacker 40 is supplied for use with 17 lbs trays. When you want to use a new type of carton please contact Staalkat for information about its suitability for automatic handling. Order, when necessary, the right set of accessories.

  • Page 23: Denester, Changing Accessories

    Operation Setting for type of cartons User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 4.5.1 Denester, changing accessories Adjustable strip Carton holder guide Locking button Wedge Centring section Gripper Strip with fixed guides FP102DN001 Fig. 13 Changing denester accessories Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 24: Carton Transport Lane, Changing Steps Cam

    Operation Setting for type of cartons User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 4.5.2 Carton transport lane, changing steps cam Guard Locking bolt Hub disc with steps Release pawl Fixing bolt Steps cam FP102SK004 Spacer Fig. 14 Steps cam guard FP102KO005 Fig. 15 Changing steps cam Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 25: Carton Transport Lane, Setting Side Guides

    Operation Setting for type of cartons User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 4.5.3 Carton transport lane, setting side guides 1 2 3 4 Support Fixing bolt Side guide Transport bar FP102DT001 Fig. 16 Setting side guides Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 26: Packer, Insert Pitch Adjustment

    Operation Setting for type of cartons User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 4.5.4 Packer, insert pitch adjustment Knob FP102PK001 Egg holder Side guide Fig. 17 Insert pitch adjustment Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 27: Very Small Or Very Large Eggs

    Operation Very small or very large eggs User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Very small or very large eggs 4.6.1 Leaf springs in gates 1 2 3 4 66 mm Peak absorber Transverse section Knurled knob VerplijnPK003 Wing nut Fig. 18 Adjustment of leaf springs The leaf springs in the gates are adjusted to a height of 66 mm, measured between the transverse section (2) and the peak absorber (1).

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance routine In order to keep the Farmpacker in optimum condition and to ensure correct operation, various checks and maintenance activities should be implemented on a regular basis. For this purpose, establish a daily, weekly, monthly and annual routine, in accordance with the enclosed schedule.

  • Page 29: Maintenance Schedule

    Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Maintenance schedule FP102OZ005 Denester Peak absorber Carton transport lane Packer Incline conveyor Daily • Blow dust away • Clean drip tray • Clean drip trays • Clean drip trays • Clean belt • Clean photocell • Clean belt •...

  • Page 30: Lubricants

    We advise to use the lubricants mentioned below or to use equivalent products. 5.4.1 Chains Use KLÜBEROIL 4 UH1 460 N, Staalkat order no. 24.150004, to lubricate both the drive chains and the carrier chains. 5.4.2 Bearings with grease nipple Use MULTIPURPOSE GREASE 2 (Staalkat order no.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    Never hose down the machine with water! 5.5.2 Removing drip trays FP102OZ008 Fig. 20 Drip trays The Staalkat Farmpacker 40 has easy removable drip trays in the following three locations: • underneath the peak absorber belt • underneath the packer • underneath the carton transport lane...

  • Page 32: Tipping The Packer Gates

    Cleaning User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.5.3 Tipping the packer gates Securing knob Gates Fig. 21 Tipping the packer gates For easier cleaning the packer gates (2) can be tipped after pulling out the securing knob (1) in the packer just below the guard.

  • Page 33: Greasing Of Bearings

    Greasing of bearings User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Greasing of bearings 5.6.1 Flange bearings with grease nipple FP102SN001 Fig. 23 Flange bearings with grease nipple FP102SN002 Fig. 24 Flange bearings with grease nipple Grease the flange bearings with grease nipple every month. Proceed as follows: Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 34: Lubrication And Tensioning Of Chains

    Preferably use of KLÜBEROIL 4 UH1 460 N (Staalkat order no. 24.150004). Proceed as follows: Switch off the power supply and make sure that no-one can switch it on again.

  • Page 35: Motor And Reduction Box

    Motor and reduction box User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Motor and reduction box 5.8.1 Checking reduction box The denester, peak absorber, packer, carton transport lane and incline conveyor are all driven by a central motor with incorporated reduction box. These motor is lubricated "for life". Check regularly for leaks and replace or repair the drive in the event of oil loss.

  • Page 36: Greasing The Gear Wheels

    Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.9.2 Greasing the gear wheels FP102DN002 Fig. 26 Gear wheels in denester Grease the bevel gear wheels in the denester monthly as follows: Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 37: 5.10 Peak Absorber

    Peak absorber User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.10 Peak absorber 5.10.1 Tensioning of belt Rake Bolt of rake Flange bearing bolt Tensioner nut FP102DB001 FP102DB001 Counter nut Fig. 27 Tensioning of peak absorber belt The peak absorber belt is chain driven by the packer. Tensioning is needed when the drive roller starts to slip inside the belt.

  • Page 38: Tensioning Of Extended Belt

    Peak absorber User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.10.2 Tensioning of extended belt Bolt of support strip FP102DB002 Bolt of frame extension Tensioner nut Counter nut Fig. 28 Tensioning of extended peak absorber belt The peak absorber belt is chain driven by the packer. Tensioning is needed when the drive roller starts to slip inside the belt.

  • Page 39: 5.11 Packer

    Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.11 Packer 5.11.1 Lubrication of egg holder shafts VerplijnPK002 Fig. 29 Lubrication of egg holder shafts Lubricate the egg holder shafts weekly as follows: Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 40: Greasing The Memory Pins

    Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.11.2 Greasing the memory pins FP102PK003 Fig. 30 Greasing the memory pins Grease the memory pins monthly as follows: Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again. Remove the guard at the right hand side of the packer.

  • Page 41: 5.12 Incline Conveyor

    Incline conveyor User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 5.12 Incline conveyor 5.12.1 Tensioning the conveyor belt VerplijnOB001 Bolts Tensioner nut Counter nut Fig. 31 Tensioning conveyor belt The incline conveyor belt is chain driven by the carton transport lane. Tensioning is needed when the drive roller starts to slip inside the belt. The take away table which holds the return roller has tensioners fitted for this purpose.

  • Page 42: Adjustments

    To prevent damage to the machine or injury to persons adjustments and repairs, as far as not described in this user's manual, have to be done by Staalkat service technicians only. They posses the needed skills and have the right tools at disposal.

  • Page 43: Denester

    Transport belt Fig. 34 Denester, mechanical operation The Staalkat Farmpacker 40 uses a side denester. It throws the trays from the side on the carton transport lane. The mechanism of the denester is driven by the motor through a drive clutch. A system of moving grippers (4) and wedges (2) separates the bottom one of a stack of trays that has been inserted in the carton holder (1) by hand.

  • Page 44: Electrical Operation

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.2 Electrical operation FP102DN008 Fig. 35 Photocel in the denester The denester is electronically controlled by the microprocessor in the lane control box. This control will see to the following functions: • The denester starts, when the Farmpacker switch is on, after receiving the start signal.

  • Page 45: Drive Clutch Release Pawl

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.3 Drive clutch release pawl FP102SK001 FP102DN003 Fig. 36 Denester drive clutch guard Fig. 37 Deck plate denester Guard 5 mm Deck plate FP102KO001 Release pawl Locking disc Adjusting nut Fig. 38 Drive clutch release pawl Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 46: Start Moment

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.4 Start moment FP102SK002 FP102DN004 Fig. 39 Guards Fig. 40 Position of transport bars 1 à 2 mm FP102DN005 FP102KO006 Fig. 41 Position of steps disc Fig. 42 Position of switch cam Guard...

  • Page 47: Fig. 43 Guards

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 FP102SK002 FP102DN004 Fig. 43 Guards Fig. 44 Position of transport bars 1 à 2 mm FP102KO006 FP102DN005 Fig. 45 Position of steps disc Fig. 46 Position of switch cam Guard Release pawl Guard...

  • Page 48: Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Right Hand Model

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.5 Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand model FP102DN003 Fig. 47 Deck plate denester Fig. 48 Position of lift cam 40right hand model FP102KO003 FP102SK001 Fig. 49 Guard Fig. 50 Position of locking disc...

  • Page 49: Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Left Hand Model

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.6 Drive Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand model FP102DN003 Fig. 51 Deck plate denester Fig. 52 Position of lift cam 40left hand model FP102OZ006 FP102KO003 Fig. 53 102S left hand model Fig. 54 Position of locking disc...

  • Page 50: Wedge Holders

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.7 Wedge holders 353 mm Gauge 800045 Wedge holder Centre block shaft Bolt Wedge holder cam VerplijnDN002 Fig. 55 Wedge holders Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 51: Gripper Cam

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.8 Gripper cam Lift table Gripper lever Gripper cam Lift cam DenesterAF008 Adjustment hole Fig. 56 Gripper cam Adjust the gripper cam to open up the grippers completely before the lift table starts going down. The grippers will then release the carton just before it is on the belts.

  • Page 52: Gripper Levers

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.9 Gripper levers 92° 92° Gripper lever Command lever Bolt Flange Gripper cam DenesterAF009 Bearing Fig. 57 Gripper levers Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed. When in the service-mode it is possible to move the Farmpacker, including the denester, in small steps ("inching").

  • Page 53: Grippers

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.10 Grippers A1=A2 Gauge 800043 Gripper lever Gripper shaft Bolt DenesterAF010 Fig. 58 Grippers Adjust the distance between the grippers as follows: Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 54: Hinge Pins For Auxiliary Grippers

    Adjustments Denester User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.2.11 Hinge pins for auxiliary grippers 314 mm Hinge pin DenesterAF005 Lift table Fig. 59 Hinge pins for auxiliary grippers Check the pitch of the hinge pins (1) for the auxiliary grippers. This distance must be 314 mm.

  • Page 55: Carton Transport Lane

    Adjustments Carton transport lane User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Carton transport lane 6.3.1 Mechanical operation The carton transport lane is driven by the motor through a steps cam. Bars, fitted between two chains, move the cartons that has been thrown on the lane by the denester.

  • Page 56: Drive Clutch Release Pawl

    Adjustments Carton transport lane User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.3.3 Drive clutch release pawl FP102SK004 Fig. 61 Carton transport lane drive clutch guard Guard Release pawl FP102KO004 Steps cam Adjusting nut Fig. 62 Drive clutch release pawl Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 57: Drive

    Adjustments Carton transport lane User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.3.4 Drive FP102SK002 FP102DT002 Fig. 63 Guards Fig. 64 Carton transport lane drive sprocket Guard Guard Drive sprocket Steps cam Third stop FP102KO002 Release pawl Fig. 65 Carton transport lane steps cam Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 58: Packer

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Packer 6.4.1 Mechanical operation VerplijnPK062 Fig. 66 Packer operation Gates Spin roller Fingers Tipping plates Starwheel Egg holders Ejector Motor The packer mechanism is driven by a motor with reduction box (8) that is fitted underneath.

  • Page 59: Electrical Operation

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.2 Electrical operation The packer is electronically controlled by the microprocessor in the lane control box. This control will see for the following functions: • The packer starts when the /off switch for the Farmpacker is on.

  • Page 60: Clearance Of Fingers

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.3 Clearance of fingers 1 2 3 4 0,5 à 1 mm Finger L-section bar Allen bolt Clamp bolt Detection arm VerplijnPK026 Fig. 67 Clearance of fingers The clearance between fingers and L-section should be between 0,5 and 1 mm.

  • Page 61: Locking Star In Locked Position

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.4 Locking star in locked position Locking star tip 3 à 3,5 Lock pawl L-section bar Finger Locking star Detection arm VerplijnPK027 Fig. 68 Locking star in locked position The roller of the detection arm (6) will not drop into the recess of the cam (7) at the moment of egg detection when not in all starwheels an egg is laying.

  • Page 62: Lock Pawl Play

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.5 Lock pawl play 0,5 mm Roller VerplijnPK022 Locking star tip 2 3 4 Lock pawl Fig. 69 Lock pawl play When the roller (2) on the arm (4) drops into the recess of the cam (3), the lock pawl (6) must let pass the tip of the locking star (5).

  • Page 63: Using Gauges

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.6 Using gauges 320679 320678 VerplijnPK029 Fig. 70 Using gauges Starwheel shaft Tipping shaft We recommend to use the gauges 320678 and 320679 for quick and accurate adjustment of the transfer strip, of the starwheels when locked and of the position of the fingers between the starwheels.

  • Page 64: Transfer Strip

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.7 Transfer strip Allen bolt Transfer strip Verplijn PK019 Peak absorber Fig. 71 Transfer strip The transfer strip between the peak absorber and the packer has to be set as close as possible to the peak absorber. Proceed as follows: Switch off the power supply and ensure that nobody can switch it on again.

  • Page 65: Starwheels In Locked Position

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.8 Starwheels in locked position 2 mm Transfer strip Starwheel Locking star Collar Lock pawl VerplijnPK020 Fig. 72 Starwheels in locked position When locked, the tips of the starwheel (2) must be 1 to 2 mm higher as the transfer strip (1).

  • Page 66: Position Of Fingers Between Starwheels

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.9 Position of fingers between starwheels 35 mm L-section bar VerplijnPK021 Finger Starwheel Fig. 73 Distance between fingers and stars Adjust the position of the fingers (3) between the starwheels (4) as below: Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 67: Start Starwheel Shaft

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.10 Start starwheel shaft VerplijnPK028 Fig. 74 Start moment starwheel shaft Reinforcement rib Lock pawl Cam for insert mechanism Detection arm Starwheel shaft Locking star One time during each stroke of the packer the starwheel shaft (3) will turn a quarter revolution and drop the eggs on the rollers.

  • Page 68: Friction Clutch Starwheel Shaft

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.11 Friction clutch starwheel shaft Sprocket Clutch disc Spring VerplijnPK009 Set bolt Fig. 75 Friction clutch starwheel shaft The starwheel shaft is driven through a friction clutch on the left-hand shaft end. The sprocket (1) rotates continuously between two clutch discs (2) and drives the starwheel shaft when it is unlocked (this is when all sensor fingers are lifted).

  • Page 69: Ejector Height

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.12 Ejector height 22752 Gauge 22752 Spin roller Ejector Ejector lever Bolts Command arm Cam follower VerplijnPK015 Allen bolt Fig. 76 Ejector height A gauge is supplied with the packer to set the ejectors to the correct height.

  • Page 70: Tipping Plates

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.13 Tipping plates 4° 28,5 mm VerplijnPK005 Fig. 77 Tipping plates adjustment Allen bolt Hook Gauge 320432 Fixed tipping plate Moving tipping plate The tipping plates make the eggs tip with the point down. The angle as well as the distance between both tipping plates is important for well functioning.

  • Page 71: Distance Between Egg Holders

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.14 Distance between egg holders Egg holder shaft Allen bolt Egg holder Allen bolt Egg holder shaft VerplijnPK016 19 mm Egg holder Fig. 78 Egg holders Start the Farmpacker in the service-mode by turning the on/off switch to on while the reset button is kept pressed.

  • Page 72: Pitch Of Egg Holders

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.15 Pitch of egg holders 358-360 mm 72 mm VerplijnPK017 Fig. 79 Egg holder pitch adjustment Ball joint Tie rod Ball joint The pitch of the egg holders must be 72 mm when the insert mechanism is in its highest position.

  • Page 73: Height Of Egg Holders

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.16 Height of egg holders Knob Connection rod Knob A ± 1,5 mm VerplijnPK030 Ball joint Fig. 80 Height of egg holders The height of the egg holders should be the same at the left hand and right hand side.

  • Page 74: Opening Of Egg Holders

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.17 Opening of egg holders 350 ± 2 mm VerplijnPK018 26 mm Fig. 81 Opening of egg holders Egg holder cam Bolt Central allen bolt The opening of the egg holders has to be adjusted as follows: Put an egg with a diameter of 35,5 mm on the rollers of the packer.

  • Page 75: Catch Flap

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.18 Catch flap 2 3 4 5 6 7 55º VerplijnPK032 Fig. 82 Stop flap Follower arm Catch flap Command arm Spin roller Stop strip Ruler Gauge 320926 We recommend to use the gauge 320926 for quick and accurate adjustment of the catch flap.

  • Page 76: Start Moment Of Carton Transport

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.19 Start moment of carton transport 1 - 2 mm 90-110 mm VerplijnPK033 Fig. 83 Adjustment of carton transport start moment Memory pin Proximity switch Memory disc The moment when the carton transport starts after a row of eggs has been inserted in the carton, is fixed by the proximity switch (2) on the memory disc (3) of the packer.

  • Page 77: Cam For Egg Holders

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.20 Cam for egg holders Spacing collar Cam follower bearing Fig. 84 Cam for egg holders The packer is fitted with a cam for opening of the egg holders, that has two different shapes.

  • Page 78: Cams For Ejectors, Tipping Plates And Gate Movement

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.21 Cams for ejectors, tipping plates and gate movement VerplijnPK025 Fig. 85 Cams for ejectors and tipping plates Indication ridge Key slot closed at one end Cam for gate movement Cam for tipping plates Indication ridge Cam for tipping plates “Farmpacker”...

  • Page 79: Cam For Insert Mechanism

    Adjustments Packer User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 6.4.22 Cam for insert mechanism Indication ridge Cam for insert VerplijnPK024 mechanism Fig. 86 Cam for insert mechanism When fitting the cam for the up and down movement of the insert mechanism to the shaft, the correct position of the hub and cam is important.

  • Page 80: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Error messages general The Staalkat Farmpacker 40 has a warning light in the reset button that may come on or flash during normal service. See ‘Warning light’ on page 20 for a survey of its meaning. In this survey you will also find details about solving these errors.

  • Page 81: Ordering Spare Parts

    We recommend that you take note of the following remarks before using this book and ordering spare parts. 8.1.1 Order form Use the Staalkat order form. You will find a number of these forms at the back of the book with exploded views. 8.1.2 Finding the right page A survey of the machine with page numbers for the main sections can be found at the front of the Parts Catalogue.

  • Page 82: Right Hand And Left Hand Machines

    Ordering spare parts Using the Parts Catalogue User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 8.1.4 Right hand and left hand machines type Ardenta 12 R algemeenOB002 Fig. 90 Right hand version type Ardenta 12 L algemeenOB003 Fig. 91 Left hand version When the type designation is followed by an R, it is a right hand version. When the type designation is followed by an L, it is an left hand version of the machine.

  • Page 83: Before/After A Certain Date

    Ordering spare parts Using the Parts Catalogue User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 8.1.5 Before/after a certain date type Ardenta 12 L > 01-2007 algemeenOB004 Fig. 92 Before a certain date type Ardenta 12 L 01-2007 > algemeenOB005 Fig. 93 After a certain date When parts are not interchangeable after certain modifications, different pages may be included for the same detail.

  • Page 84: Quantities

    Ordering spare parts Using the Parts Catalogue User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 8.1.6 Quantities 0921365 (4x) 0921002 (2x) type Ardenta 12 R/L algemeenOB006 Fig. 94 Quantities The parts numbers in the exploded views are followed by a number between brackets. This number indicates the quantity of that particular part, as used in the section shown on that page.

  • Page 85: Assembled Units

    User's Manual. Other documentation 8.2.1 Other equipment The Parts Catalogue for other Staalkat equipment can be found under a separate tab in this manual. 8.2.2 Electrical installation A set of diagrams is included in a separate file. Part numbers of the electric...

  • Page 86: List Of Figures

    Fig. 2 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 right hand 10 Fig. 3 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand Fig. 4 Guards and warning stickers on Staalkat Farmpacker 40 left hand Fig. 5 Guards and warning stickers on egg stamping unit (optional) 12 Fig.
  • Page 87 List of figures User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Fig. 36 Denester drive clutch guard 45 Fig. 37 Deck plate denester 45 Fig. 38 Drive clutch release pawl 45 Fig. 39 Guards 46 Fig. 40 Position of transport bars 46 Fig. 41 Position of steps disc 46 Fig.
  • Page 88 List of figures User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Fig. 75 Friction clutch starwheel shaft 68 Fig. 76 Ejector height 69 Fig. 77 Tipping plates adjustment 70 Fig. 78 Egg holders 71 Fig. 79 Egg holder pitch adjustment 72 Fig. 80 Height of egg holders 73 Fig.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index Egg stars 66 Accessories 22 Ejector height 69 Air humidity 16 Electric components 85 Air pistol 31 Electrical installation Ambient temperatures 16 Electricity 16 Assembled units 85 Emergencies 13 Automatic fuse 80 Emergency stop button 13 Auxiliary gripper rods 54 Energy 16 Auxiliary grippers 54 Environment 9...
  • Page 90 Index User’s Manual Staalkat Farmpacker 40 Lift table 23, 43, Service-mode 20 Lock pawl 62 Set of accessories 14 Locking star 61 Sheet metal Lubricants 30 Side guides 25 Lubrication of chains 34 Sound level 16 Spare parts 6 Spare parts catalogue 81...

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