Continuous Band Sealer Instruction Manual: Distributed by
Continuous Band Sealer Instruction Manual: Distributed by
Continuous Band Sealer Instruction Manual: Distributed by
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Version 1.8
Last Updated: 9/11/2019
Copyright © 2014 by Stephanie Hwang
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This owner’s manual contains information relating to your band sealer machine. The manual will provide
you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please read it
carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Please fill in the information below. You will find the information on the machine identification plate. You
will need this information when ordering replacement parts or making technical inquiries.
No part of this manual may be duplicated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or
transmitted in any form without the express prior written permission of Sealer Sales, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
Operation .......................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance ....................................................................................................15
Parts Diagram .................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 31
Spare Parts List ............................................................................................... 33
Quality Control Testing................................................................................. 34
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Safety Instructions
WARNING! Below are general safety precautions and warnings that should be understood
prior to setting up or operating your equipment. Read and fully understand all instructions and warnings prior to
using this unit. Your safety is most important! Failure to comply with procedures may result in serious injury or
property damage. Remember: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
Unsafe practices or unauthorized modifications could result in accidents or property damage. Failure to follow these safety rules
and take necessary precautions can result in serious injury as well as damage to equipment.
Never operate or service your band sealer until you have read this manual completely and understand it fully.
Plug the band sealer into a standard 120 Volt, 60Hz wall outlet or surge protector. We highly suggest using a surge
protector. Some special order units are 220 Volt, 50Hz. Make adjustments as necessary.
Do not use the band sealer if the power cord, plug or any other parts are damaged. Do not to allow the power cord to
drape into your work area. Check that all parts are operating properly and perform the intended functions. Check for
all other conditions that may affect the operation.
Reduce risk of unintentional starting. Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging into the
power source.
Always disconnect sealer from power source before servicing, changing accessories or cleaning the unit.
To provide protection against the risk of electrical shock, the power connection must be properly grounded at all times.
Do not leave the sealer unattended when in use. Disconnect the sealer from the power source before leaving the work
area.
Band sealer is used solely for sealing thermoplastic materials. Using the machine for any other purpose can cause
damage to the machine and operator. Do NOT use the machine for any other purpose other than to seal
thermoplastic materials. Doing so may result in damage to the machine and injury to the operator.
While operating machinery, wear close-fitting clothing and tie back long hair to prevent any external items from getting
caught in the machine. Do not wear jewelry when operating the band sealer.
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While machine is operating do not touch the heating and/or cooling blocks. Blocks will be extremely hot and may
burn your hands.
While machine is in operation, do not place fingers, tools, or other foreign objects on or into the
machine. Do not touch any moving parts while machine is operating. Fingers may get caught in between the gears /
pinch points and cause significant injury.
Thermoplastic bags and material are hand fed into the machine. Place bag on the guide and carefully feed the bag
through the band sealer. Fingers may be placed on the guide but do not allow fingers to touch any of the moving parts
on the band sealer.
Use emergency stop to turn off machine should material/bags get jammed into the machine. Carefully pull material
out of the band sealer. Do NOT use fingers to touch any part of the machine.
The band sealer is not water resistant or water proof. Spraying down the machine will damage machine or cause
electrical shock. Do not submerge the band sealer into water or liquid.
Always keep the machine clean, lubricated and in good working condition. Follow any maintenance and lubrication
procedures outlined in this manual. Make sure unit is disconnected from power source before cleaning
NEVER use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Machine should not be altered or modified using
parts that are not genuine authorized parts. Doing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Never leave the band sealer unattended. Be safe, disconnect the band sealer from power source before leaving work
area.
Close supervision is necessary when any machine is near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge . This sealer is NOT to be used by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
DO NOT use the band sealer while under the influence of drugs, medications or alcohol.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - REFER TO THEM OFTEN AND USE THEM TO INSTRUCT OTHERS.
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Introduction
FR-770 is equipped with an electronic temperature controller and variable speed conveyor to seal all types of
thermoplastic materials (PP, PE, stand up pouches, gusseted bags, moisture barrier bags, etc.). Seals are created using
PTFE bands which maintain high seal quality and produce consistently strong, clean seals on all heat sealable bags.
Because bags are placed on a conveyor system, the width of the bag does not matter. These versatile machines offer
several adjustments which allow them to be used for a wide range of applications. These machines are used
extensively in the food/produce, medical, chemical, cosmetic, and electronic industries. The FR-770 band sealer will
significantly increase efficiency of packaging your products.
There are two configurations for the FR-770 band sealer. The horizontal configuration (FR-770I) is primarily used
for sealing dry materials and when you can lay flat your pouch. The vertical configuration (FR-770II) typically seals
small solid products (ex: powders, grains, coffee) and liquids. In addition, sealing using the vertical configuration also
works best with stand up pouches.
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The motor drives the sealing belts, drive belts and conveyor simultaneously.
Specifications
FR-770I (Horizontal) FR-770II (Vertical)
Power 110V/60Hz
Motor Power 50W
Sealing Speed 0-472 inches/minutes
Sealing Width 8mm (Optional 15mm width available)
Temperature Range 0-300˚C (572˚F)
Conveyor Size 38” x 7”
Max Conveyor Load 6.6lbs
Min/Max Height of Bag (Vertical Only) N/A 6” / 12”
Character Size 3x4x9mm / 18PT
Embossing (Optional Feature) 1 line embossing (2 lines available)
3 sections w/ 15 characters/line
Dimensions 33” x 17” x 13” 33” x 17” x 22”
Weight 66lbs 87lbs
FR-770 Diagram
Figure 1. Horizontal Band Sealer (1) Guide, (2) Driven Wheel Seat (Adjusting Block), (3) Driven Wheel, (4) Control Panel, (5) Heating Block, (6) Holding Plate, (7) Pinch Roller,
(8) Cooling Block, (9) Driving Wheel, (10) Embossing Roller, (11) Silicone Wheel, (12) Guiding Wheel, (13) Conveyor Belt, (14) Conveyor Table, (15) Fastening Knob for Elevating
Table, (16) Transverse Tightening Knob for Conveyor Table, (17) Conveyor Support
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Figure 2. Vertical Band Sealer (1) Conveyor Table, (2) Driving Roller, (3) Conveyor Belt, (4) Fixed Bracket, (5) Slip Bracket, (6) Safety Cover, (7) Adjusting Knob for Embossing
Roller, (8) Housing, (9) Circuit Breaker, (10) Control Panel, (11) Feed Opening, (12) Fastening Knob, (13) Working Table, (14) Adjusting Knob for Conveyor Belt, (15) Tightening
Nut, (16) Transverse Tightening Knob for Conveyor Table, (17) Conveyor Support, (18) Vertical Shaft, (19) Gimbel Assembly, (20) Umbrella Gear Shaft
Figure 3. Horizontal Band Sealer with Stand. Optional stand available for FR-770. Please ask your distributor.
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Figure 4. Electrical Circuit Diagram. (QF1) Breaker, (SB1) Switch/Emergency Stop, (K1) Switch/On-Off, (K2) Switch/Seal, (K3) Switch/Fan, (MD) DC Motor, (FAN)
Axial-Flow Fan, (THC1) Temperature Controller, (ST1) Thermocouple, (HE1) Heating Element, (W1) Potentiometer, (AP1) Speed-Regulating PCB
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Operation
Figure 5. Ensure the groove in the long shaft matches that in the gear Figure 6. Ensure the groove in the long shaft matches that in the gear
4. Using a screwdriver, screw the long shaft into the Umbrella Gear Base
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Operation Set-up
1. Our machines are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Make sure the plug is well-connected in the
socket to ensure safe operation.
2. Make sure the circuit breaker is in the “ON” position. (Levers pointing up)
3. First time operation. Allow the machine to pre-heat by running at a low temperature for a few minutes.
This would apply if the machine has not been in operation for a long time. The machine can sometimes be
damp from storage or shipment and running at a low temperature will dry out any residual moisture.
4. For some materials, an adjustment to the clearance between the upper heating block and bottom heating
block and upper cooling block and bottom cooling block may be necessary. Adjust the clearance between by
turning the stopping flake clockwise (increase distance) to raise the block our counterclockwise to lower the
block (decrease distance). The clearance should be equal to the thickness of one layer of your material to be
packaged. This will ensure high seal quality and embossing. Please note that the majority of materials
sealed will NOT need adjustments.
Figure 8. (1) Screw, (2) Stopping Flake, (3) Fastening Screw, (4) Nut
5. Adjust the conveyor position forwards or backwards. Refer to Figure 9 for knob adjustments. For vertical
configuration only, adjust the height of the band sealer appropriate for your bag to be sealed.
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6. Adjust the guide to adjust seal width and position of seal line on your material.
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Operation
2. Turn Power, Heater, and Fan switches to the “On” position. Belts and conveyor will begin to move
simultaneously.
3. Emergency Stop – Press the emergency stop to turn off the machine. In order to restart the machine, you
must release the emergency stop by turning the knob 120˚ clockwise.
5. Adjust the temperature controller to the temperature desired to seal your material. Temperature settings
will vary based on bag material and thickness. If you are unsure what temperature setting to use, we
recommend starting at a low temperature (150ºC) and gradually increase to a temperature that will seal
your material. We highly discourage sealing material at a temperature above 200ºC. Please note:
Temperature will be in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. The temperature controller cannot be displayed in
Fahrenheit.
The PV value (red light) is the actual temperature and the SV value (green light) is the desired temperature
setting.
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b. Press the <AT (auto tuning) button to move from the ones, tens, and hundreds place. Adjust the
value using the up and down arrows.
c. Press the SET button to save the temperature settings. Your desired temperature settings should
appear in green in the SV Value.
d. Wait until the PV temperature matches the SV temperature which should take approximately 5-10
minutes.
e. Please note: Temperature will be in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. Do not attempt to make additional
adjustments to the temperature controller besides the temperature. The temperature controller
CANNOT be displayed in Fahrenheit and is ALWAYS in Celsius. Please do not set the
temperature controller above 200ºC. Please contact your local distributor if you need assistance.
6. Adjust the pressure knob (Figure 18 , Item #7) on your band sealer depending on the thickness of your bag
material.
7. Place material on the guide (Figure 18 , Item #1) and allow the band sealer to pull your material through.
Make sure your material is flat on the guide. While the material is moving through the band sealer, do not
push or pull the material as this will cause irregular sealing.
8. If the sealing belt is running off the guide wheels, make adjustments to the screws that are found on the
driven wheel seat (Figure 12, Item #1 & 2)
Figure 12. (1) Driven Wheel Seat (Adjusting Block), (2) Driven Wheel Seat (Adjusting Block), (3)/(4) Adjusting Screws, (5) Springs
9. Emergency Stop – Press the emergency stop to turn off the machine. In order to restart the machine, you
must release the emergency stop by turning the knob 120˚ clockwise.
10. To shut down, turn off the heater switch and allow the temperature of the machine to drop before turning
off the power and fan switches. Following the shut down procedure will significantly prolong the life
of machine and sealing belts.
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1. Place the key in the groove of the embossing wheel plate and turn counter clockwise to loosen the print
wheel plate. (Figure 13) Remove the embossing wheel plate, as well as the o-ring (Figure 14)
Figure 13 Figure 14
2. Carefully install your typesets in each of the three cavities. Once all cavities are filled, place the o-ring and
print wheel plate back in place. Using the key, carefully turn clockwise to lock wheel plate. Make sure none
of the typesets are pushed out of the cavity by holding the typesets in place as you turn the key.
Figure 15 Figure 16
3. Unscrew and remove the pattern knurled wheel on the sealer. Replace with the embossing wheel by lifting
the embossing wheel seat and pushing the embossing wheel in place. Please note that safety covers must be
removed on the band sealer before accessing the embossing wheel.
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2. Try a variety of different sealing temperatures and conveyor speeds to get the optimal seal for your material.
3. Make adjustments to the pressing wheel with the pressure knob (Figure 18 , Item #7) to ensure a good
quality seal as well as a clear and visible embossed image.
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Maintenance
The following maintenance procedures should be followed to ensure the longevity of your FR-770 band sealer.
2. Check if there is any foreign matter or dirt adhering to the band sealer.
3. To clean your band sealer, wipe down your sealer with silicone spray and a shop cloth. Do not apply silicone
directly to your sealer. Definitely DO NOT wash down your machine with water.
2. To change out the belts, make sure the machine is turned off.
5. To remove the sealing belts, push on the adjustment blocks (Figure 18, Item #3) and the sealing belts
should easily slip off.
6. Put new sealing and/or drive belts back on the machine. Test the machine, making adjustments as
necessary.
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Turbocase Maintenance
1. Remove dust and clean motor at regular intervals. Avoid contact with alcohol, gasoline and benzene
chemicals.
2. The turbocase should be oiled monthly with 50g 20# oil by:
b. Locate the turbocase and unscrew the cap. Replenish any depleted gear oil with 50g 20# oil.
3. The motor brush (Part# BS-29A) is designed to be used 2,500 hours continuously. Replace motor brush
at regular intervals.
Cap on turbocase
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Parts Diagram
To order spare parts, please use diagram and part #s below:
Figure 22 – Gears
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17 FR-770-68B rail 1
18 FR-770-18-18 soleplate (electrophoresis) 1 Steel: 102102-3
19 R-JQX-13F relay 1
20 BS-74A seat for relay 1
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Troubleshooting
Driving wheel shaft is not parallel to Adjust two adjusting screws on the adjusting block
Sealing belt is off tracking.
driven wheel shaft seat (Part# CBS-880-13)
1. Reduce temperature
2. Adjust guide belt
1. Temperature is too high
Seal is crumpled and film sticks to 3. Clean or replace sealing belt
2. Guide belt is not correctly in place
sealing belts
3. Plastic melted on the sealing belt
If any plastic melts on the sealing belt, your bags
will stick to the melted plastic
1. Embossing roller is worn out
1. Replace embossing roller
Embossing is not clear 2. Pressure spring on embossing
2. Adjust the embossing roller spring (Part# BS-5)
roller needs to be tightened
Adjust the clearance between blocks by adjusting
Material will not pass through Clearance between heating blocks or
the springs and stopping flakes found above the
sealing blocks cooling blocks may be too small
blocks
Driving roller shaft is not parallel to Adjust using the conveyor belt adjustment (Part#
Conveyor belt is off tracking
the driven roller shaft BS-16)
Replace:
1. Heat switch is damaged
1. Heat switch (BS-22-Large)
Temperature doesn't rise or cannot 2. Heater (BS-9B) is damaged
2. Heater (BS-9B)
be controlled 3. Temperature Controller
3. Temperature Controller
4. Coupling
4. Thermocouple
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Power, heater, and or fan switches 1. No AC Voltage Check power source / power cord
do not light up 2. Open Fuse Connect the power
3. Lamp is damaged Replace the fuse
Replace the lamp
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Typeset Box which includes numbers (0-9), Letters - EXD, embossing wheel, and key wrench
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Steps Description
Inspect all wiring on the unit, nothing is loosely attached.
Make sure all wires are connected correctly.
Make sure all connections are tight and properly mounted. (Ex: PC Board, Relay)
Check parts to ensure they are in proper working order (ex: wheels, belts, knobs, etc)
CBS-880 only - Attach the conveyor to the body via the drive shaft (Part #40). Detach
after testing.
Turn on machine - start, seal, fan, printer
Check all knobs to make sure they start and end in the correct position
Make adjustments as necessary if there is any unusual noise. Noise should be under
80db.
Check fan - There should be air coming out of the cooling blocks
Check motor - motor brushes should be held in tightly
Check conveyor belt to make sure the belt is running smoothly and evenly
Run machine for at least 20 minutes - after the seal temperature has been reached, seal
bag sample to ensure good quality seal
Band Sealers w/ Printing Option:
Printing - make sure ink heating block, ink printing wheel are at optimal heat
temperature
Sensor and Coding Seat - test the sensor and coding seat are working properly; make
adjustments as necessary
Clean machine
Enter serial # of the unit in the manual
Repackage sealer w/ QC form, sealed bag / printed sample and manual.
Date:
Technician:
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