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MODULE MANUAL

starEX 800
Tape system
Wide-slit die

Doc. no.: DBE-04570A Language: English


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INTRODUCTION

Copyright
Drawings, installation plans and operating instructions as well as designs,
catalogues, brochures, diagrams etc. are the intellectual property of Starlinger.
Duplication, reproduction, dissemination and distribution to third parties are
prohibited. Moreover, they must not be used to produce or have produced plant
or plant components.
Great care was taken in the creation of this documentation. However, Starlinger
reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the documentation.

Warranty and liability


The individual contractual conditions pertaining to the liability and warranty or the
respective conditions of the general sales and delivery terms of Starlinger always
apply. Starlinger accepts no liability for damage arising due to the operator failing
to adhere to the intended use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT............................................................................................... 4


1 TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 7
1.1 Method of operation ............................................................................................ 7
1.2 Standard model................................................................................................... 7
2 TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................... 8
3 INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Installation site .................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Assembly ............................................................................................................ 9
4 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Adjusting the temperature ................................................................................. 13
4.2 Adjusting the die gap......................................................................................... 14
5 COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION ...................................................................... 15
5.1 Tightening torque for melt-carrying parts ........................................................... 15
5.2 Cleaning the die lip ........................................................................................... 17
6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 20
6.1 Lubrication ........................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Lubrication chart ............................................................................................... 22
6.2.1 Oils ........................................................................................................... 22
6.2.2 Greases .................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Maintenance overview ...................................................................................... 24
6.3.1 Daily maintenance tasks ........................................................................... 25
6.3.2 Weekly maintenance tasks ....................................................................... 25
6.3.3 Monthly maintenance tasks....................................................................... 25
6.3.4 Six-monthly maintenance tasks ................................................................ 25
6.3.5 Electrical system ....................................................................................... 25
6.4 Specific maintenance tasks ............................................................................... 26
6.4.1 Replacing the heating sleeve .................................................................... 26
6.4.2 Cleaning parts coated in plastic melt......................................................... 28
6.4.3 Cleaning the wide-slit die .......................................................................... 30
7 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 33
8 ENCLOSURES ......................................................................................................... 34
Tightening torques .................................................................................................... 34

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Information
This document is part of the family of documents on the "starEX 800" tape
system. This documentation series comprises the following documents:
• General safety instructions
• Plant manual and manuals for the individual modules
• Technical manuals
• Display user manual
• Manufacturer's documentation

The documentation series is intended for use by technically qualified and trained
personnel, who are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of the plant. It contains all the information needed to operate the plant
safely and in the proper manner, and as such should be followed to the letter.
Compliance with the stated instructions and guidelines will also increase the
service life and optimise the performance of the plant.

NOTE!
The documentation series must always be to hand where the plant
is used and must be read and applied by each person who works
on the plant.

Notation
This manual uses the following notation:

Notation Representation Example


Reference Italics See the Layout plan
Description, indicator Quotation marks "starEX"
(Push) button, switch Angle brackets <Main switch>

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Indicator words
The following table provides an overview of the indicator words used and their
meaning:

Indicator word Meaning


Immediately hazardous situation which will lead to death or
DANGER!
serious injuries if the safety measures are not followed
Potentially hazardous situation, which may lead to death or
WARNING!
serious injuries if the safety measures are not followed
Potentially hazardous situation, which may lead to minor or
CAUTION!
slight injuries if the safety measures are not followed
Possible damage to property which may occur if the safety
NOTE!
measures are not followed

Pictograms
The plant module bears a number of pictograms (see Information on the position
of pictograms). Pictograms which are missing, illegible or damaged must always
be replaced immediately. The following table provides information on the
pictograms which are used and their meaning:

Risk of burns

Danger from electric current

Wear safety gloves!

Wear eye protection!

Risk of crushing

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document contains additional pictograms with various purposes. The


following table provides information on the pictograms which are used and their
meaning:

General warning

Important information

Reference to further information

Terms and abbreviations


In this document, the wide-slit die is referred to in short as "the plant module”. All
important abbreviations are explained within the document.

Figures
The diagrams used in this document are example images, which may deviate
from your machine slightly, depending on the particular application. In the
interests of providing a clearer overview, in some diagrams the safety guards and
plant components are not shown.

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1. TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION

1 TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 Method of operation


The material to be processed is melted and homogenised on the extruder. The
material is passed under pressure, through an adapter, melt mixer and automatic
filter, to the wide-slit die.

1.2 Standard model


The following figure provides an overview of the most important components of
the plant module:

Fig. 4570/1001

The figure shows the wide-slit die without the insulation.


Pressure bolts for die lip
1 Wide-slit die 3
adjustment
2 Die flange 4 Die lip

The figure serves as an example only.


We reserve the right to modify the technical specifications as part
of the technological development process.

The heated wide-slit die has a die lip gap which is adjusted using pressure bolts.
The temperature is adjusted on the display (see the starEX display user manual).
Once side of the die lip has a reversible lip design (smooth and ridged).

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2. TECHNICAL DATA

2 TECHNICAL DATA

Wide-slit die
Effective width 800 mm*
Heating zones 4
Heating capacity 12 kW
*Standard value, deviations possible

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3. INSTALLATION

3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Installation site


The base onto which the machine, which will have the wide-slit die attached, is
positioned must be level and capable of withstanding the resulting loads. The
foundation must not transfer the vibration which can be generated by the plant
during operation. The permissible loading capacity of the floor must be at least
25,000 N/m².

3.2 Assembly
The plant module is supplied in a pre-assembled state. For transport reasons,
certain parts can only be fitted after the machine has been unloaded from the
container or positioned.

WARNING!
Danger of death due to falling parts!
Hoists, forklifts and load-bearing equipment used for loading,
transportation and installation tasks must comply with applicable
legislation and be suitable for the load.
It is not permitted to stand under a suspended load!

WARNING!
Risk of injury from loose parts!
Be careful when lowering loose components, cables and hoses!

NOTE!
Use the supplied special tools, supplies and spare parts, and then
store them in the proper manner after work is complete.

NOTE!
Parts that are subjected to very high temperatures must be thinly
coated with a high-temperature thread paste (Molykote HSC) prior
to installation!

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3. INSTALLATION

For precise information on setting up the plant, see the Layout


plan.

Fig. 4570/3003

Melt pressure and melt


4 Wide-slit die 8
temperature sensor
6 Insulation X Load attachment point
7 Temperature sensor

Procedure
1. Attach a suitable lifting device to the load attachment points (X) on the
wide-slit die (4)

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3. INSTALLATION

2. Lift up the wide-slit die (4) with a suitable lifting device.

Fig. 4570/3004

1 Die flange 4 Wide-slit die


80% of the max. tightening
2 Melt mixer A
torque
80% of the max. tightening
3 Squeeze seal B
torque

NOTE!
All bolts in parts carrying melt must be tightened cold to 80% of
the max. tightening torque (see Chapter 5.1)!

3. Fit the die flange (1) onto the wide-slit die (4)
- Tighten the bolts evenly and in a diagonal pattern
4. Fit the wide-slit die (4) with the die flange (1) to the melt mixer (2)
- Tighten the bolts evenly and in a diagonal pattern
- Check the horizontal alignment of the wide-slit die using a spirit level

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3. INSTALLATION

5. Fit the insulation (6)


6. Fit the temperature sensor (7) for each heating zone
7. Fit the mass pressure and mass temperature sensors (8)

NOTE!
Only fit the temperature and melt pressure sensors once operating
temperature has been reached!

For further information on fitting the wide-slit die, see the


manufacturer's documentation.

Electrical connection
Work on the electrical equipment may only be performed by qualified electricians
and must comply with local regulations.

For further information on the plant's wiring, see the Circuit


diagrams.

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4. SETTINGS

4 SETTINGS

DANGER!
When adjustments are made to the plant, the <Main switch>
must always be set to OFF ("0" position) and be safeguarded
against being switched back on!

For further information on switching off the plant, see the starEX
plant manual.

For further information on the settings, see the starEX plant


manual and starEX display user manual.

4.1 Adjusting the temperature


The temperature for the heating zones is adjusted on the display (see the starEX
display user manual).
Each heating zone is electrically safeguarded separately according to the heating
zone load anticipated for the plant.
If the measurement circuit is broken, the thermocouple circuit breaker responds
and the heater remains switched off.
The extruder cabinet contains the electronic controls for the heating zones and
the cooling fans.

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4. SETTINGS

4.2 Adjusting the die gap

In order to adjust the die gap, the plant must be switched on and
the wide-slit die heated up to operating temperature (see the
starEX plant manual).

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

Wear safety gloves!

Wear eye protection!

For further information on the settings for the wide-slit die, see the
manufacturer's documentation.

Fig. 4570/4001

1 Wide-slit die 3 Die lips


2 Pressure bolt

Apply an Allen key to the respective pressure bolts (2) and adjust the gap
between the die lips (3) to approx. 0.5 to 0.6 mm across their full width. This
produces a film web thickness of approx. 1 mm.

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5. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

5 COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

For information on the commissioning and operation of the plant,


see the starEX plant manual and the starEX display user manual.

For information on the commissioning of the wide-slit die, see the


manufacturer's documentation.

5.1 Tightening torque for melt-carrying parts

NOTE!
The required tightening torques are specified on a sign under the
melt discharge unit.

In the heated state, all the fastening bolts on the die flange and all the tightening
points on all the heater elements must be re-tightened to the max. tightening
torque.

NOTE!
Potential material damage!
Damage due to failure to adhere to the specified tightening
torques!
All bolts in melt-carrying parts must be tightened cold to 80% of
the max. tightening torque.

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

Wear protective gloves when working on melt-carrying parts!

Wear eye protection when working on melt-carrying parts!

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5. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

Symbol Meaning

80 % of max. tightening torque when cold

100 % of max. tightening torque when heated up

Example of the tightening torque specifications for the wide-slit die:

Fig. 4570/5001

For further information on the tightening torques for the wide-slit


die, see the manufacturer's documentation.

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5. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

5.2 Cleaning the die lip


At each startup, allow the extruder to run until the melt is emerging evenly and
cleanly from the wide-slit die. Then switch the extruder off again and clean the die
lip as follows.

For further information on starting and stopping the plant, see the
starEX plant manual.

CAUTION!
Potential material damage!
With even the slightest damage, there can be no guarantee that
the wide-slit die will continue to perform at its best!
You must handle the wide-slit die with the utmost care and only
clean it using the cleaning agents specified in Chapter 6.4.2.

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

Wear safety gloves!

Wear eye protection!

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5. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

Fig. 4570/5002

Procedure
1. Scrape off the black coating on the discharge side with a brass or
aluminium scraper

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5. COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

Fig. 4570/5003

2. Clean the die lip with a cleaning cloth (copper wool) sprayed with
silicone oil

Applying silicone oil prevents melt from sticking to the lip again!

This silicone oil must be rinsed out as quickly as possible during


the start-up procedure, so that there is no risk of harmful effects
from the separating effect of the silicone oil.

3. Start up the extruder and allow melt to flow into a receptacle, until it is
free of impurities (see the starEX plant manual)
4. Stop the extruder (see the starEX plant manual)
5. Clean the die lip again with a brass or aluminium scraper

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6. MAINTENANCE

6 MAINTENANCE

In order to ensure the full functionality and performance of the plant, all
instructions pertaining to maintenance work on the plant must be complied with to
the letter. All maintenance tasks carried out must be recorded in a system
logbook and identify the respective number of operating hours.

DANGER!
Before lubrication and maintenance work is performed on the
plant, the <Main switch> must always be set to OFF ("0"
position) and be safeguarded against being switched back on!

For further information on switching off the plant, see the starEX
plant manual.

NOTE!
Potential for damage to property through failure to comply with the
stipulated lubrication and maintenance intervals!
Ensure that the lubrication and maintenance intervals listed on the
display are complied with (see the starEX display user manual)!
Confirm work carried out on the display!

WARNING!
Risk of injury from forgotten objects!
Ejected objects can cause serious injuries and property damage.
After maintenance work:
• Remove tools from the plant
• Make sure there are no foreign objects in the plant

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to unsuitable tool!
• Observe the instructions on the use of special tools
• Only use tools that are in a flawless condition
• Remove tools after work is complete and store them properly

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Lubrication
It is not necessary to lubricate the plant module.

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.2 Lubrication chart


The following tables provide information about which lubricants are suitable for
lubricating the plant. Other lubricants may only be used if they are shown to have
similar properties.

6.2.1 Oils

Labelling in
accordance with Lubricant
DIN 51502

Velocite Oil
HL 10 Hydraulic oil ---------- Hyspin AWS 10 ---------- Morlina S2 BL 10
No. 6

HL 32 Hydraulic oil ---------- Hyspin AWS 32 ---------- DTE Oil Light Tellus S2 M 32

HL 46 Hydraulic oil ---------- Hyspin AWS 46 ---------- DTE Oil Medium Morlina S2 B 46

Energol
HLP 32 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWS 32 LAMORA HLP 32 DTE 24 Tellus S2 M 32
HLP HM 32

Energol
HLP 46 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWS 46 LAMORA HLP 46 DTE 25 Tellus S2 M 46
HLP HM 46

Energol
HLP 68 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWS 68 LAMORA HLP 68 DTE 26 Tellus S2 M 68
HLP HM 68

Energol
HLP 100 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWS 100 ---------- DTE 27 Tellus S2 M 100
HLP HM 100

Energol Mobil Hydraulic Oil


HLPD 32 Hydraulic oil Hyspin DSP 32 ---------- Tellus S2 MA 32
HLP D 32 HLPD 32

Energol Mobil Hydraulic Oil


HLPD 46 Hydraulic oil Hyspin DSP 46 ---------- Tellus S2 MA 46
HLP D 46 HLPD 46

Energol Mobil Hydraulic Oil


HLPD 68 Hydraulic oil Hyspin DSP 68 ---------- ----------
HLP D 68 HLPD 68

Bartran
HVLP 32 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWH-M 32 ---------- Mobil SHC 524 Tellus S2 V 32
HV 32

Bartran
HVLP 46 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWH-M 46 ---------- Mobil SHC 525 Tellus S2 V 46
HV 46

Bartran
HVLP 68 Hydraulic oil Hyspin AWH-M 68 ---------- Mobil SHC 526 Tellus S2 V 68
HV 68

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 68 ALPHA SP 68 Omala S2 G 68
mineral-oil based GR-XP 68 GEM 1-68 N 600 XP 68

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 100 ALPHA SP 100 Omala S2 G 100
mineral-oil based GR-XP 100 GEM 1-100 N 600 XP 100

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 150 ALPHA SP 150 Omala S2 G 150
mineral-oil based GR-XP 150 GEM 1-150 N 600 XP 150

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 220 ALPHA SP 220 Omala S2 G 220
mineral-oil based GR-XP 220 GEM 1-220 N 600 XP 220

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 320 ALPHA SP 320 Omala S2 G 320
mineral-oil based GR-XP 320 GEM 1-320 N 600 XP 320

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP 460 ALPHA SP 460 Omala S2 G 460
mineral-oil based GR-XP 460 GEM 1-460 N 600 XP 460

Gear oil Energol Klüberoil Mobilgear


CLP680 ALPHA SP 680 Omala S2 G 680
mineral-oil based GR-XP 680 GEM 1-680 N 600 XP 680

Synthetic Enersyn Alphasyn Klübersynth


CLPPG150 Glygoyle 22 Omala S4 WE 150
gear oil SG-XP 150 PG 150 GH 6-150

Synthetic Enersyn Alphasyn Klübersynth


CLPPG 220 Glygoyle 30 Omala S4 WE 220
gear oil SG-XP 220 PG 220 GH 6-220

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6. MAINTENANCE

Labelling in
accordance with Lubricant
DIN 51502

Synthetic Enersyn Alphasyn Klübersynth


CLPPG 320 Glygoyle 320 Omala S4 WE 320
gear oil SG-XP 320 PG 320 GH 6-320

Synthetic Enersyn Alphasyn Klübersynth


CLPPG 460 Glygoyle 460 Omala S4 WE 460
gear oil SG-XP 460 PG 460 GH 6-460

Synthetic Enersyn Alphasyn Klübersynth


CLPPG 680 Glygoyle 680 ----------
gear oil SG-XP 680 PG 680 GH 6-680

Synthetic Enersyn Klübersynth


CLPHC 150 Alphasyn HTX 150 Mobil SHC Gear 150 Omala S4 GX 150
gear oil HTX 150 GEM 4-150 N

Synthetic Enersyn Klübersynth


CLPHC 220 Alphasyn T 220 Mobil SHC Gear 220 Omala S4 GX 220
gear oil HTX 220 GEM 4-220 N

Synthetic Enersyn Klübersynth


CLPHC 320 Alphasyn T 320 Mobil SHC Gear 320 Omala S4 GX 320
gear oil HTX 320 GEM 4-320 N

Synthetic Enersyn Klübersynth


CLPHC 460 Alphasyn T 460 Mobil SHC Gear 460 Omala S4 GX 460
gear oil HTX 460 GEM 4-460 N

CGLP 220 Track oil Maccurat D 220 Magnaglide D220 LAMORA D 220 Vactra Oil No. 4 Tonna S2 M 220

6.2.2 Greases

Labelling in
accordance with Lubricant
DIN 51502

Energrease SPHEEROL
K 2 K-20 Grease CENTOPLEX 2 Mobilux EP2 Gadus S2 V100 2
LS 2 EP 2

Energrease Olista STABURAGS


K 3 K-20 Grease Mobilux EP3 Gadus S2 V100 3
LS 3 Longtime 3 N 12

Energrease Optimol Klüberplex


KP 1 K-20 Grease Mobilkux EP1 Gadus S2 V220 1
LS-EP 1 Longtime PD 1 BEM 41-141

CENTOPLEX
KP 2 K-20 Grease Energrease LZ ALV Mobilux EP 2 Gadus S2 V220 2
2 EP

Energrease Optimol Klüberplex


KP 2 K-30 Grease Mobilith SHC 220 Naturelle EP 2
LS-EP 2 Longtime PD 2 BEM 41-132

Energrease SPHEEROL STABURAGS


K 3 G-20 Grease Mobilux 3 Gadus S2 V100 3
LS 3 AP 3 N 12

Olista STABURAGS
K3N Grease ---------- Unirex N3 Gadus S2 V100 3
Longtime 3 N 12

Klüberplex
GP 00 G-20 Grease ---------- CLS Grease Mobilux EP 004 Gadus S2 V220 00
GE 11-680

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.3 Maintenance overview


The following table provides information about maintenance work to be carried
out and the corresponding maintenance intervals.

DANGER!
Before carrying out maintenance on the plant, the <Main switch>
must always be set to OFF ("0" position) and be safeguarded
against being switched back on!

For further information on switching off the plant, see the starEX
plant manual.

WARNING!
Risk of injury from forgotten objects!
Ejected objects can cause serious injuries and property damage.
After maintenance work:
• Remove tools from the plant
• Make sure there are no foreign objects in the plant

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to unsuitable tool!
• Observe the instructions on the use of special tools
• Only use tools that are in a flawless condition
• Remove tools after work is complete and store them properly

NOTE!
Damaged hoses can cause property damage!
Never kink, crush, rupture, pull or drive over hoses!

Refer to the manufacturer's documentation for special instructions


on the proper maintenance of purchased components.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer!

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.3.1 Daily maintenance tasks


• Inspect plant module for coarse dirt, and clean if necessary

6.3.2 Weekly maintenance tasks


• Clean the floor under the plant module

6.3.3 Monthly maintenance tasks


• Check safety doors and protective guards for completeness; replace if
necessary
• Check safety stickers are intact; replace if necessary

6.3.4 Six-monthly maintenance tasks


• Check cables and protective sleeves for damage and replace if
necessary

6.3.5 Electrical system


Extended, scheduled shut-downs of the plant can also be used as an opportunity
to check all connection bolts and connection terminals on bus bars and
switchgear. In any case, this check should be performed at least once a year, in
order to avoid possible damage to the electrical equipment.

DANGER!
Danger from electric current!

Before work is done on connections bolts and on connection


terminals, the <Main switch> must always be set to OFF ("0"
position) and be safeguarded against being switched back on!

Before carrying out work on the connection bolts and connection


terminals on the <Main switch>, the supply line must be de-
energised!

• Check all connection bolts and connection terminals on bus bars and
switchgear for firm seating and, if necessary, tighten them to the
specified tightening torque (see table in Chapter 8)

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.4 Specific maintenance tasks


Individual maintenance tasks are explained in detail in the following chapter. The
same safety instructions provided in the maintenance overview apply here.
Specific hazards are addressed individually.

6.4.1 Replacing the heating sleeve

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

Wear protective gloves when working on the wide-slit die!

Wear eye protection when working on the wide-slit die!

Fig. 4570/6006

1 Heating sleeve 3 Retaining straps


2 Tensioning bolt 4 Body to be heated

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6. MAINTENANCE

Procedure
1. Remove the faulty heating sleeve (1)
2. Install new heating sleeve (1)
- Tighten the tensioning bolts (3)

NOTE!
If the heating sleeve (1) is unevenly positioned, there is a risk of
local overheating, which can lead to the heating resistor burning
out.
The heating sleeve (1) can only give off heat reliably if the
retaining straps (3) press it evenly onto all of the objects to be
heated (4).
Tighten the tensioning bolts (2) for the retaining strap (3) evenly!
The retaining strap (3) elongates on being heated up.
Re-tighten the tensioning bolts (2) again after heating up!

When replacing heating sleeves, the following points must be noted:


• If the heating sleeve is laid over parts which feature large interruptions
in the load-bearing surface (e.g. screw holes), then the following points
should be noted:
- Lay a heat-conducting plate 1 to 3 mm thick under the heating
sleeve (1)

NOTE!
There is a risk of the heating sleeve burning out over a hole (1)!
Use a heat-conducting plate!

• In order to prevent loss of production due to faulty heating sleeves, we


recommend keeping at least one unit of each heating sleeve design in
stock.
• The size and heating power of the heating sleeve should be checked
when replacing defective heating sleeves.

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.4.2 Cleaning parts coated in plastic melt

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

NOTE!
In order to prevent damage, a suitable mat should be laid on the
assembly table. After the mat is used, all dirt particles must be
removed.

Wear safety gloves!

Wear eye protection!

Tools and cleaning materials required

Fig. 4570/6001

1 Brass or aluminium scraper 3 Copper wool


2 Die soap 4 Silicone oil

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6. MAINTENANCE

Further equipment includes:


• Polishing paste
• High-temperature thread paste (Molykote HSC)

Important note
• The parts to be cleaned must be brought up to operating temperature of
at least 10 to 20°C above the melt temperature of the particular plastic.
• Aluminium scrapers and brass brushes must be used exclusively in
order to prevent scratching to the sensitive surfaces and sealing faces,
most of which are polished.
- Remove any thick layers of stuck-on material with scrapers
- Remove finer residue with a brush
- Fine plastic residue should be rubbed off hot parts using a cloth
soaked in silicone or copper wool

CAUTION!
Potential for damage to the airways or chemical burns to the skin!
Never use petrol for cleaning!
Ensure that there is good ventilation.

• Areas of the polished surfaces that have become dull must be re-
polished with a commercially-available polishing paste.
• The material-transporting surfaces of the cleaned parts must be
sparingly sprayed or rubbed with silicone oil, in order to avoid oxidation
of the polished surfaces during the heating phase.

This silicone oil must be rinsed out as quickly as possible during


the start-up procedure, so that there is no risk of harmful effects
from the separating effect of the silicone oil.

CAUTION!
Potential material damage!
Normal machine oil must not be used under any
circumstances for rubbing on the parts, as it will burn and char at
high temperatures, rendering the parts unusable.

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6. MAINTENANCE

• Parts that are subjected to very high temperatures must be thinly coated
with a high-temperature thread paste (Molykote HSC) prior to
installation!
- All fitted surfaces
- All screw/bolt threads
• In order to assure the leak-tightness of threaded connections, tighten all
screws to the prescribed tightening torques and retighten after approx.
10 min. Unless otherwise stipulated, use the tightening toques specified
in Chapter 8.

6.4.3 Cleaning the wide-slit die

NOTE!
The wide-slit die must be cleaned, immediately after disassembly,
at 10 – 20°C above the belting temperature of the plastic type in
question (see Chapter 6.4.2).

CAUTION!
Potential material damage!
With even the slightest damage, there can no longer be a
guarantee that the wide-slit die will continue to perform at its best!
You must handle the wide-slit die with the utmost care and only
clean it using the cleaning agents specified in Chapter 6.4.2.

WARNING!
Hot surfaces and vapours!
Risk of injuries to the eyes and hands

Wear safety gloves!

Wear eye protection!

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6. MAINTENANCE

1. Remove all insulation

Fig. 4570/6005

1 Wide-slit die X Load attachment point

2. Hold and secure the front half of the wide-slit die (1) with a suitable
lifting device using the load attachment points (X)
3. Perform maintenance work (see Chapter 6.4.2)

For further information on maintaining the wide-slit die, see the


manufacturer's documentation.

NOTE!
Coat all nuts and bolts with a high-temperature thread paste
(Molykote HSC)!
Pay attention to the correct tightening torque!

4. Install all insulation

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6. MAINTENANCE

Fig. 4570/6007

1 Wide-slit die 2 Squeeze seal

NOTE!
If the wide-slit die (1) is dismantled completely, a new squeeze
seal (2) must be inserted!

NOTE!
The required tightening torques are specified on a sign under the
melt discharge unit (see Chapter 5.1).

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

7 TROUBLESHOOTING

All troubleshooting tasks which are performed must be recorded in a system


logbook, including the respective number of operating hours.

For further information on troubleshooting, see the starEX display


user manual.

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8. ENCLOSURES

8 ENCLOSURES

Tightening torques
The maximum permissible tightening torques in the table are based on VDI 2230
and apply to:
• Hex bolts, ISO 4014-4018
• Hex socket head cap screws, ISO 4762
• Bolts with analogous head rigidity and head bearing surfaces of
strength categories 8.8-12.9

at a 90% utilisation of the yield point ReL/0.2%-yield strength Rp0.2.

NOTE!
The tightening torques in the following table are permissible
maximum values and do not incorporate any safety factors!
Only use them where no other tightening torques are specified
(see particularly the information from the manufacturer)!

Strength categories in accordance with ISO


Width across 898/1
Thread
flats
M 8.8 10.9 12.9
s
Max. tightening torque (Nm)
M4 7 2.6 3.9 4.5
M5 8 5.2 7.6 8.9
M6 10 9 13.2 15.4
M8 13 21.6 31.8 37.2
M10 17 43 63 73
M12 19 73 108 126
M16 24 180 264 309
M20 30 363 517 605
M24 36 625 890 1041
M30 46 1246 1775 2077
M36 55 2164 3082 3607

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