Soken Engineering Company

MODEL HS35A
High Pressure and Temperature Board Seal System

OWNERS MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE MACHINE.

Soken Engineering Co, Unit W73 MK2 Bucks Biz Centre, Barton Road, Water Eaton, Bletchley, Bucks. MK2 3HU Tel 01908 821081 Fax 01908 821082 www.sokenengineering.co.uk email sokeneng@hotmail.com

CONTENTS
Introduction Basic Machine Drawing Safety Instructions Installation Use Of The Machine Adjustments And Settings Troubleshooting Electrical Drawings Maintenance Warranty Details Certificate of Conformity Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10

Technical Assistance
If you encounter a problem with your HS35A Board Lidder Machine, review this manual and check the troubleshooting section. Should the problem persist please contact Soken Engineering on 01908 821 081 Please have the following information available when calling: Model: HS 35A Purchase Date: Serial Number: Order/Invoice Number & Date: Supplier/agent: Please fill in the upper portion upon receipt as a reference for future use.

INTRODUCTION
The HS 35A is a manually fed sealing machine. The machine consists of a microprocessor controlled heater plate which retains a top sealing plate which is lowered onto a packaging locating lower seal plate. The lower plate is mounted on a slide . A manual handle lowers the top plate down to the lower one , seals the lid to the packaging container and A wide variety of platens ,packaging and lids are available for various applications .These may be purchased later as packaging requirements alter.

SPECIFICATION
HS 35A OVERALL LENGTH OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL HEIGHT WEIGHT OF MACHINE VOLTS * Hz AMPS WATTS AIR SUPPLY STANDARD SPECIFICATION 620 mm 520 mm 530 mm 35 Kg 220-240 50 6 1220 8 BAR 1CFM

* Please note this machine must have a suitable properly earthed supply, if in any doubt have a qualified electrician confirm this.

BASIC MACHINE FEATURES

HEATER CONTROL UNIT + HEATER ON OFF SWITCH

SEALING HEAD GUARD

LOWER LOCATION PLATE SLIDING CARRIAGE PACK LIFTERS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Do not run your machine until you have read and understood this manual. 2 Do not run your machine until you know all the control functions. 3 Do not run your machine for the first time without a qualified instructor. 4 Do not get caught in the machine parts , remove watches ,rings ,neckties and loose fitting clothes. 5 Keep your hair away from moving parts, wear an appropriate hair restraint. 6 Remove all loose items e.g. knives ,film chucks ,wipes etc from the machine before starting. 7 Never operate a machine after taking strong medication ,using non-prescription drugs ,prescription drugs or consume alcohol which may impair concentration. 8 Never attempt to run or operate the machine with guards missing. 9 Always make sure the working zone is guarded. 10 Protect your hands .Beware the high temperatures present when changing or handling the seal plate assembly. 11 Protect your eyes and the machine. Never use a compressed air hose near the machine. 12 Keep the work area well lighted .Ask for additional light if needed. 13 Don't fall into the machine. Keep your work area clean and dry. Remove any grease and any obstacles near the machine 14 Do not get trapped .Avoid pinch points caused between other machines and the one you are working. 15 Always keep to a maintenance schedule. 16 Prevent fire .Keep any flammable liquids and materials away from the machine. 17 Prevent the machine from moving unexpectedly .Make sure the machine is firmly secured and cannot slide in operation. 18 Do not use the machine in a volatile atmosphere, Electrical devices fitted to this machine are for normal factory use, and are not explosion proof. 19 Always keep the machine clean, always replace the guard after cleaning. 20 This machine is designed to heat seal Approved packaging .The machine should not be used for any other purpose. This machine has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards ,but still your attention is drawn to the following RESIDUAL RISKS which exist within the machine. 1 There are labeled CAUTION HOT areas on and around the heater hood. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. 2 There are potential pinch points on the underside of the heater plate , always keep both hands away from the underside of the machine when operating it. 3 Avoid in any circumstance reaching under the machine when switched on ,this could result in severe burns. 4 When cleaning the machine always make sure the machine is cold and unplugged .Applying damp cloth or cleaning fluids to a hot heater plate is likely to cause serious steam burns. 5 Care should be taken not to get electrical plugs ,leads ,control panal, and the heater plate assembly excessively damp.

Finally remember to disconnect the machine when not in use or any maintenance or cleaning is being performed.

INSTALLATION
The machine must be inspected for transit damage immediately upon receipt. If any damage is evident a claim must be filed with the carrier prior to acceptance. Remove all the packaging and shipping restraints . Check all the fasteners and components are in place .It is recommended that visible fasteners should be checked for tightness. Check that the power lead is undamaged and connect it to the control box. Connect the 6 mm air lead to the rear of the machine The top tooling should be fitted and secure on the machine. Check that the guards are in place and secure. Check that the carriage moves freely. The unit is fitted with a standard UK 13 amp fused 3 pin plug .A suitable socket is required rated at 13 amps ,230 volt 50 Hz with a suitable earth.

The machine is now ready to run however do not switch on until you have read the next section. Warning, do not obstruct or block in any way the fan or the machine could over heat and be damaged.
FUSE ON/OFF SWITCH FAN

USE OF THE MACHINE

Familiarize yourself with the control panel as below in diagram 2. DIAGRAM 2 - CONTROL PANEL
ON-OFF HEATER SWITCH DIGITAL HEATER CONTROLS (ON FRONT PANEL)

OFF

180 3

U
P

ON

TEMPERATURE C

Plug the machine into a suitable socket and switch the machine on at the control box , the green neon indicator built into the switch will glow and the display will initially indicate test for a few seconds while it checks for problems and runs a self diagnostic. The display will indicate the actual temperature of the heater plate and the seal time This will shortly begin to rise and in the course of about a half hour should reach the operating temperature. There is an on off switch to isolate the heaters next to the heater contol. Make sure this is illuminated for sealing. To cool the machine and monitor the tool temperature switch this to the of position in advance of changing the top tool. The operating temperature is factory set at 180 deg C . To change this value please refer to the later section on adjustments and suitable temperatures for packaging. Once the operating temperature has been reached the machine can be used. Place the packaging in the bottom plate , check that it is properly seated, it is important that with attached lids the fold for the lid is at the leading edge of the pack as the tray is pushed into the machine If the tooling has 2 apertures ideally use both when sealing, one only can be used if required. ALWAYS ENSURE A LID IS PRESENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SEAL THE PACKS, FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL CONTAMINATE THE TOP TOOLING WHICH WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED FOR CLEANING. Slide the carriage under the heater plate using the handle provided until it stops . Using the air supply the machine will provide the pressure to lower the upper tool until it presses on the packaging and creates a seal. The controller display will show end, the tray tool can be pulled back out and the packaging removed. 5

ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS

The machine is versatile and there are a number of adjustments available to improve the properties and presentation of the lid seal on the packaging. Setting Sealing Temperature High temperature materials such as cardboard seal at an optimum of between 160 to 190 deg C To change the set temperature of the control unit follow these simple procedures.

180 3

U
P

Press key P then release immediately . This will show the set point value with S P 1 flashing in red above it To change this value press arrow up key to increase the value , or arrow pointed down to decrease the set point value .These keys count one digit at a time , but if the key is held in for more than a second than a faster rate of change of the set point value occurs . Pressing the P button again will display the seal time adjust this up or down as required. Press p repeatedly to go through this sequence. Leave the unit for 20 seconds and the controller will automatically revert to the new settings . The new settings will then be displayed and set The machine is factory set to 180 degrees C with 3 seconds of sealing time This will suit most card packaging A maximum allowed temperature of 200 degrees C is set.as a limit Please note! Avoid holding the p button in for a long period or you will enter configuration mode, if this happens switch the power off and on to clear this. SEAL CHECK A correctly sealed package should show minimal package distortion or discoloration to the lid. Adjust the temperature and or seal time to rectify this HEAT SETTINGS Factory settings are based on the optimum performance for most types of standard lids and packaging .

ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS

CHANGING PLATENS When changing to a different type of packaging the upper and lower plates have to be changed. Bottom tooling Release the bottom plate tooling, it can now be removed by sliding it out from the front.

Slide the tooling plate out

Top Tooling The top tooling can be changed quickly by pivoting up the front guard to reveal the top plate. Undo the two top knobs at the top of the machine. The top plate will now be slide out of the machine.

Pivot the lower guard plate to Reveal the top tool plate *Note later machines have a larger tool change flap with a slot on the side to locate the flap and lock it

Undo the top fastners , Pull the main handle down until it stays down Now slide the top tool out towards you.

TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE GUIDE

PROBLEM
FAILURE TO REACH SEAL TEMPERATURE

LIKELY CAUSE
CONTROLLER SET WRONG HEATER FAILURE

SOLUTION
RESET SET POINT REPLACE HEATER PAD (2)

FAILURE TO SEAL ON ONE SIDE OF CONTAINER.

DAMAGED/MISSING GASKET HEATER FAILURE DIRTY TOP TOOL

REPLACE GASKET REPLACE HEATER, CLEAN REMOVE AND CLEAN TOP TOOL

DAMAGE TO PACK LID SURFACE CONTAMINATION ON TOP TOOL DISCOLORATION AT SEAL POINT TOO HOT FOR INK TYPE SEAL TIME TOO LONG UP TO TEMPERATURE NOT SEALING REGULARLY BLOWS FUSES SEAL TIME TOO SHORT

REMOVE AND CLEAN TOP TOOL REDUCE TEMPERATURE REDUCE SEAL TIME SEAL TIME IS NORMALLY APPROX 3 SECONDS ADJUST UP 1 SECOND CHECK FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT CONTACT SOKEN

ELECTRICAL SHORT

ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
FAN 240 VOLTS MAINS PLUG ON/OFF SWITCH NEON NEUTRAL

LIVE EARTH
Microswitch

12V Transformer

SOLID STATE RELAY Heater Switch HEATER 1

DIGITAL TEMPERATURE /TIMER CONTROL

HEATER 2

AIR CONTROL VALVE THERMOCOUPLE SENSOR

Air Exhaust KEY Air Supply 240 VOLT A.C. 12 VOLT . Air Cyls
Regulator And Pressure Display (in m/c)

Air Supply in

Please note only SEC approved and qualified technicians should attempt any electrical repairs to the machine.

MAINTENANCE -Always observe safety issues

Important Note: Always disconnect the machine from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning on the machine. Do not attempt any major repairs or alterations in this case please contact Soken.

The HS 35 can only be fully serviced / dismantled and altered by a trained appointed SEC engineer .You may make the problem worse, create a hazard and affect your guarantee. If you experience poor sealing ensure there is no build up or contamination on the sealing flange of the top tool . Check all the lower gaskets are complete and undamaged.

DAILY Clean the machine regularly and avoid any build up of food ,etc on or around the machine .Only ever use soapy water and a soft cloth on the machine. Clean the lower plate using soapy water at least once a day. Allowing food etc to build up on the plate will tend to bake to the plate and may cause contamination and damage to the top tooling.

WEEKLY MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS COLD Remove and clean the top tool. Remove any foreign material on or around the top tooling area .Avoid getting an electrical components wet. Remove the carriage and carefully clean it. Check the plastic rail guides are clean and the carriage is free to move. Check all the gaskets are clean present and are in good condition.

MONTHLY MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS COLD then remove the top plate. remove any loose baked on material on the heater plate lower surface. Do not use a knife. Clean the top tooling using mild soapy water you may need to soak the tooling for a while to soften any baked on materials. Use a non abrasive cleaner to remove any stubborn contamination Check the plastic rails for damage , wear and check the power lead at the rear for damage. Check that all visible fasteners are tight.

YEARLY (Maintenance Engineer) Remove guards and check for wear in all the moving parts. Spares are always available from Soken Engineering. Ideally the machine should be inspected ,serviced and checked for electrical safety by an approved SEC engineer once a year.

WARRANTY
GUARANTEE Soken Engineering Company supplies a back to base warranty on labour and major parts only for a period of six months. Please note: The machine must have been used only for its intended purpose, and not have been subjected to damage by misuse, willful or accidental damage, damage caused by excessive voltage, lightning, or faults on the mains supply. The machine must have been used only to seal approved lids and packaging The product must not have been tampered with or repaired by anyone not approved by Soken. Should the serial number be tampered with in any way, then the guarantee will be considered null and void. Soken accept no liability for loss of production attributable to a machinery failure, but will endeavor to rectify the fault promptly.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
This product carries the C E mark which indicates conformity with the European Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC AMD 91/368/EEC AMD93/44/EEC and 98/37/EC to the essential Health and Safety requirements therein as far as is practical , EC low voltage directive (73/23/EEC) (93/68/EEC) The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC as amended and the following harmonized standards EN292 parts 1 & 2 EN 1050: EN 60204-1: EN 294: EN 349: EN 415-2: EN 1672-2: EN 50081-2 , EN 50082-2 & EN 60730-1 EN 60335-1 ,EN60947-1

Soken Engineering Company

Soken Engineering Co, Unit W73 MK2 Bucks Biz Centre, Barton Road, Water Eaton, Bletchley, Bucks. MK2 3HU Tel 01908 821081 Fax 01908 821082 www.sokenengineering.co.uk email sokeneng@hotmail.com

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