TROUBLESHOOTING FEED PROBLEMS ON THE THROUGH FEED MOULDER – CAUSED BY MACHINE |
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PROBABLE CAUSE |
HOW TO CORRECT |
Guides misaligned. | Realign the side guides. |
Bed plates misaligned. | Realign the bed plates. |
Feed works worn. | Repair or replace worn parts. |
Feedrolls worn. | Replace or sharpen feedrolls. |
Improper feedrolls. | Use the correct feedrolls for the material being run. |
Hopper worn. | Repair or replace worn parts. |
Overloads kicked out. |
Check amp readings. Replace worn overloads. Repair or replace bad motors. |
Spindle belts slipping. | Check the tension of the spindle belt. |
Bed lubricator not working. |
Repair, clean or fill bed lubricator. |
Feedrolls not set at the same height. |
All infeed rolls should be the same height from the bed plates. |
Holddown not parallel to the bed. |
Use a dial indicator to set the holddown shoe parallel to the bed plate. |
Worn spindle bearings. | Repair or replace spindle unit. |
Low incoming air pressure. |
Check air system. Upgrade if necessary. |
Worn spindle belts. | Replace worn spindle belt. |
Grooved bed misaligned. | Align the grooved bed plates using the right hand groove. |
Patterned holddown twisted. |
Position the patterned holddown when a finished part is under the holddown. |
Clogged or inadequate dust system. |
Repair or upgrade dust system. |
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