How can you control the TD-1 tape applicator

The Paperfox TD-1 adhesive tape applicator head is an affordable solution for automated application of single- and double-sided self-adhesive tapes.

We use this tape applicator head in the Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator and many of our other custom creations.

This adhesive tape application head can also be installed in other machines or machine lines, we would like to provide help for this in this article.

Controlling the tape applicator head with a single photosensor

If you want to apply the tape from the beginning to the end of the sheet you can controll the TD-1 with a single NPN or PNP photosensor and 24VDC power supply.

In this case, the start and end of taping can be set by adjusting the position of the photosensor and using adjustable throttle valves mounted on the pneumatic cylinder. (As in the phot below)

This is how we set the taping positions on the HH-1 adhesive tape applicator, for example.

Controlling the tape applicator head with two forosensors

If you don't want to apply tape from the beginning to the end of the sheet, the easiest way to do this is with two photo sensors.

All you need is a PNP and an NPN photosensor and a 24VDC power supply.

The taping positions can be adjusted by adjusting the location of the photosensors.

Controlling the tape applicator head with a PLC or a microcontroller

The most flexible solution is to use a programmable controller to operate the solenoid valves that operate the pneumatic cylinders. The operation can be done with a delay in relation to the photosensor signal or with a rotary encoder that measures the exact position of the sheet.

How to make a corrugated cardboard box

 

Super Easy 5-Step Process to Make a Corrugated Cardboard Box with a
Paperfox DK-6 Box Maker:

1. Cut: Trim the corrugated paper to your desired size.
2. Perforate: To facilitate folding and avoid quality issues from creasing, we recommend perforating the paper.
3. Slot: Cut narrow recesses along the perforation lines.
4. Fold: Shape the cut paper into its final box form.
5. Seal: Secure the box by stapling or gluing the edges.

Coreless Rewinder at an affordable price

 

The Paperfox CLR-5 coreless rewinder was specially designed for rewinding from a jumbo roll into small rolls without a core. Thanks to its innovative operating mode, this affordable and lightweight machine does a great job without requiring a significant investment.

Machine for making corrugated boxes

 We have created a machine for making corrugated boxes, which is capable of processing sheets up to 2.5 meters wide.

How can you increase the lifetime of the Teflon roller of the Paperfox TD-1 tape applicator head?

In Paperfox adhesive tape applicators, the adhesive side of the adhesive tape runs on Teflon-containing rollers.

Adhesive tape does not stick to rollers with a high Telfon content, but these materials are not very strong and wear out quickly. The mechanical properties can be improved by adding glass fiber or graphite, but in this case the glue also adheres better to the roller. On the paperfox.eu website you can find the types of rollers produced.

Below I present a trick that can be used to increase the life of the rollers.

At the end of the tape strip, the applicator roller of the TD-1 applicator head presses the adhesive tape against the Teflon roller, and the resulting force pulls the tape against the knife, which cuts it.

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The load on the Teflon rollers can be reduced to a small extent by reducing the supply pressure.

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The applicator adjustment screw can be adjusted so that the applicator roller does not touch the Teflon roller.

This significantly reduces the stress on the rollers, and this solution works well for easy-to-cut adhesive tapes.

Unfortunately, when cutting in this way, the tensioning force of the tape is also reduced, which can cause inaccurate cutting especially in the case of adhesive tape made of strong material. (The edge of the knife slides over the surface of the tape before cutting it.)

A sharper knife is also available for the machine (www.paperfox.hu), which makes cutting more precise even with lower cutting force.

If the knife still does not cut the adhesive tape reliably, you can try to solve the problem by adjusting the flat spring.

Paperfox FTD-1 adhesive tape applicator with touch screen display

 

The Paperfox FTD-1 adhesive tape applicator is designed for applying double-sided adhesive tapes.

The device usually has a simple alphanumeric screen with very limited graphic capabilities.

The data can be entered into the device with the help of push buttons.

This controller is suitable for controlling two applicator heads.

The control unit can also be made with a color graphic display.

Data is entered using a touch screen.

The touch screen controller is capable of controlling four applicator heads and is also suitable for displaying help screens that support use.

Our company Paperfox manufactures innovative paper processing machines. Check out our creations on our website www.paperfox.eu!

Paperfox MP-6 paper punch

 There are several types of paper punches available commercially, but they are able to make holes only near the edge of the sheets. A hole can be made in the middle of larger sheets with large-sized cylinder die cutters or with a bigflat bed press. If you only need to make a small hole or punch, this is a "sparrow with a cannon" solution. For this purpose, we have developed a much more economical solution: