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