Universal L60 Benutzerhandbuch

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FUNCTION OF UNWIND ASSEMBLY 
 
The unwind is simple, but important to the operation of the L-60 machine.  When the 
motor starts, the web and labels are pulled through the machine by the drive roller. 
The label stock pulls on the brake arm, releasing the brake, and allows the roll of 
labels to unwind. When the motor stops, the brake arm returns to the rest position. 
This movement tightens the brake band around the 3" diameter main unwind hub 
and the roll of labels stops unwinding. 
 
The L-60 has a fixed speed, AC drive motor that transmits power to the drive roller. 
The AC drive is directly influenced by the load it is trying to pull. In this case, the load 
is the tension of the brake arm spring and the weight of the roll of labels. The brake 
arm spring shown below in Fig # 4, should be fastened to the unwind assembly 
mounting bar in the tapped hole which provides the least amount of tension at the 
brake arm. (The hole closest to the hub.) 
 
If the L-60 is dispensing a long label (10" for example), you may have to increase 
the tension on the brake arm spring (Move spring attachment point to lower hole - 
See Fig # 4) to keep the brake arm from bottoming out.  
 
The length and speed figures mentioned above are only examples. Your observation 
of the unwind operation will be the best indication of when a tension change may be 
needed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dancer Arm 
Spring located in top 
hole.  Move to bottom 
hole for larger labels. 
Fig 4