Process and conveyor belting

Ply separator EQ 3205

Ammertool Ply Separator

Instruction manual

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Contents

Instruction manual

Introduction 3
Overview ply separator 3
Notes for safe operation 4
Rules for safe operating 4
Adjustments 5
Knife depth 5
Knife height 6
Belt thickness 6
Splitting Depth 6
Skiving set 7
Assembly of the skiving knife (fig. 2) 7
Adjustment of the knife height (fig. 3) 7
Adjustment of the guide table 8
Adjusting table 8
Adjustment of the guide table 8
Working method 9
Ply separator 9
Skiving set 9
Maintenance and inspection 10
Technical data 10
Spare parts ply separator 11
Notes 14

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Ammertool ply separator. The Ammertool ply separator is
designed for multiply PVC PUR, PE and Si process and conveyor belting up to a
maximum depth of 105 mm, in preparation for a finger-overlap-finger splice or a
stepped splice.

Please read the Instruction manual first. Do not use the ply separator unless you are
familiar with the instructions. For any question please contact Ammeraal Beltech
Manufacturing. Pay special attention to the Notices (suggestions and / or advice) and
Cautions (warnings of risk, hazard of injury when the correct procedure is not
followed).

Overview ply separator

The ply separator consists of:

splitting unit,
An adjusting jig for the knife,
Socket wrenches 2.5 mm and 5 mm,
A spare splitting knife.

Ammertool ply separator has optional

a special skiving set is available to prepare a
skived splice
A set of feeler gauges 0.05 to 1mm
150 mm length
Skiving knife including fastening bolts
Screwdriver 4 mm

Ammeraal Beltech Manufacturing BV *Note

Equipment & Tooling
The ply separator must be fitted with a "weighted" tensioning spring
P.O. Box 38, 1700 AA Heerhugowaard (thread thickness 0 4 mm, outer diameter 20 mm, spare part nr.
Marconistraat 15, 1704 RH Heerhugowaard 1072).
The Netherlands
Tel. +31(0)72 57 51 212
Fax +31(0)72 57 42 259
E-mail ics@abmanufacturing.nl
www.ammeraalbeltech.com

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Notes for safe operation

Important
CAUTION When you are adjusting the knives make sure that the electricity is switched off
Ensure that your hands are adequately protected and shielded from the blades

Rules for safe operating

1. Always have qualified and trained operators work with the Maestro equipment
2. First check if the local power supply is the same as the machine.
3. Build up the equipment part by part (Health & safety rules, max. 22.5 kg
weight/part)
4. For use of the equipment and settings follow the instructions in this manual.

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Adjustments

Knife depth

At delivery the knife is adjusted to the correct depth. Only when the knife has
been disassembled or when the bolts have been released, the following procedure
has to be followed.

Place the adjusting jig on the guide table, round the hand protection bar and
against the upper guide roller. Bring the upper guide roller towards the lower guide
roller by turning the adjusting knob on top of the separator in such a way that
the space between the rollers is 4 mm

Insert the splitting knife in such a way that the knife point just touches the jig
(keep it close to the upper guide roller), see fig. 1.

Adjusting is done by turning the adjustment screws with the socket wrench against
the knife. To do this, release the set screws on top of the knife slightly with the
socket wrench. The cutting depth must be equal over the complete width of the
knife.

Fix the knife by tightening the set screws on top with the socket wrench.

1. Check with the jig that the knife has not been displaced
CAUTION

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Knife height

Release the swing-bolt by turning 180.

By turning the adjusting knob on the side, the distance between the knife and
lower guide roller can be set. This adjustment depends on the belt type to be
split. Before splitting the belt, it is necessary to test this adjustment with a
scrap piece of the same belt type.
Tighten the swing-bolt.
The dial indicator is an aid for fine adjustment of the splitting height.

Belt thickness

By turning the adjusting knob on top the required pressure for the belt thickness
can be set.

Splitting Depth

By releasing the swing-bolt of the guide table, this table can be moved until the
required splitting depth is reached.

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Skiving set

Assembly of the skiving knife (fig. 2)

Place the main switch in position 0.

Remove the normal splitting knife. Do not turn the adjustment screws, to keep
this knife interchangeable.
Move the upper guide roller and the knife holder block upwards
(with the adjusting knobs).
Adjust the screws in the knife. If the belt is slipping, adjust this size to
71.0 mm to get a better grip.
Position the knife, keeping both screw heads firmly against the edge of the knife
holder block.
Position the fixing plate on the knife and fix with the screws. Check if
the knife does not move.

Adjustment of the knife height (fig. 3)

Unscrew the swing-bolt by turning 180.

Adjust the required clearance under and above the knife with adjusting knob on
the side and the set feeler gauges, see fig. 3 and the table on the next page.
Tighten the swing-bolt.
Check that the positions are correct and that the knife does not touch the rollers.
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Adjustment of the guide table

With certain belt types the guide table must be moved forward by releasing the
swing-bolt. Otherwise, move the table completely backwards against the frame.

Adjusting table

Adjustment of the guide table

With certain belt types the guide table must be moved forward by releasing the
swing-bolt. Otherwise, move the table completely backwards against the frame.

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Working method

Ply separator

When the various adjustments are completed, put the electric switch in
position 1. Start the motor with the foot switch and split the belt to the
required depth.
Some belt types cannot be split in one operation, split these types several
times until the required depth is reached.
If the belt gets stuck while splitting, it can be taken back. To do this, the
running direction of the separator must be reversed by switching the electric
switch to position 2. By operating the foot switch, the separator turns in
the opposite direction, and therefore the belt will
run back from the splitting knife.

The motor must not be in operation while switching

CAUTION

Skiving set

Place the belt end against the edge of the guide table. Start the motor with
the foot switch and insert the belt end to be skived into the machine
Skive the other belt end upside down. Check position of guide table (see
table). If the belt is slipping, adjust the knife to 71.0 mm to get a better grip
(see fig. 2).
It is advisable to test a spare piece of belt before skiving the belt ends.
Depending on the result some adjustments can be made. Check that the knife
does not touch a roller!
If the test piece is not pulled completely and smoothly through the skiving knife
an extra piece (approx. 50 mm) of the same belt type should be joined to
the side of the belt (using an adhesive tape on the underside) to effectively
make the belt wider.
Skive the belt end and extra piece, and then remove the extra piece.

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Maintenance and inspection

Keep the slitting unit and all other parts clean an free from dust

The splitting knife must be inspected for sharpness regularly and, if necessary, it
should be sharpened or replaced. For sharpening see fig. 4 for normal knives and
fig. 5 for skiving knives. We recommend users to keep a spare splitting knife in
stock.

Important
After replacement or sharpening of the knife, it has to be adjusted again

Technical data

Ply separator
Largest dimensions, packed 600x700x500mm (LxWxH)
Dimensions after assembly 500x600x360 mm
Total weight, gross/net 100 kg * 80 kg
Electrical data 220/380v,3 phases, 0.25 kW, 50 Hz
Product data speed Approx.. 7m/min.
direction Left and right
Operation Foot switch

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Spare parts ply separator

Ply separator EQ3205

1039 Safety foot switch
1051 Switchbox without items 1052, 1054, 1055
1052 Operating switch
1053 Helical worm-geared motor
1054 Thermal relay
1055 Solenoid switch
1056 Knife adjusting jig
1057 Knife holder with copper block and 3 fasteners
1058 Knife fastening plate
1059 Knife with 2 screws
1060 Set of 2 nylon spacers
1061 Set of 6 ball bearings (4 x 6205-2RS, 2 x 6004-2RS)
1062 Belt guiding device, with items 1063, 1064
1063 Hand guard
1064 Lever handle with stud
1065 Spring loaded hold-down device
1066 Upper shaft
1067 Lower shaft
1068 Guiding key with stud and stop cam
1069 Knife-height adjustment device
1070 Dial gauge
1071 Height adjustment device for upper knurled
roller
1072 Tensioning spring with 2 eye nuts
1073 Knurled rollr (1 off)
1074 Set of 2 gear wheels
1079 Feeler gauge set 0.5- 1 mm
1080 Skiving knife for Ropan BS belts with bottom
cover
1081 Skiving knife for Ropan BS belts with fabric
bottomside
1082 Skiving knife thick felt belts

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1083 Skiving knife thin felt belts

1084 Knife for Amseal"' closed edges PVC/PE
1085 Knife for Ar..1seal"' closed edges PE
1086 Knurled roller with groove for Amseal"' closed
edges
1087 Rope guide for Amseal"' closed edges

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Notes

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