Chapter

4Lb PC Bal-Con (Tray)

Introduction
Make adjustments from the left following the order of the arrows. The adjustment procedures are noted in the
adjustment standards for each chapter.
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
Item to be adjusted Bal- Bobbin Bobbin Movable Bobbin Ejector
Con → holder → angle and → Bal-Con → forward/ → home
When adjustment
height position right/left stop rear position
is necessary position position position correction
When replacing a winding unit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
When performing a lot change
(When the Bal-Con and ejector ○ ○ --- ○ ○ ---
are not removed)
When removing the only Bal-Con ○ ---
1
When removing the only ejector --- ○ ○ --- ○ Sec

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If the Bal-Con sensor position is changed, the forward or rear position of the bobbin will
change relative to the movable Bal-Con.
Set the movable Bal-Con stop position on the VOS.

Sec 1 Adjustment Standard

1-1 Bal-Con Height
Adjust the height of the Bal-Con using the clamp
lever or the bolt on the right hand side.

How to Use the Clamp Lever

Clamp lever Bolt
Pulling the lever towards you only unlocks the lever.

● When the clamp lever is loose

Clamp lever

1. Pull the lever towards 2. Once the lever is pulled 3. Push the lever towards the back,
you. towards you, turn it to and turn it to the left to loosen.
the right.
* To tighten the clamp lever, follow the loosening procedure but in reverse order.
* After adjusting the Bal-Con height, set the clamp lever in an upward direction so that it does not interfere
with the adjacent winding unit.

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Bal-Con Height Adjustment Position
Adjust the distance between the forward end of the Fixed Bal-Con
bobbin head and the bottom end of the fixed Bal-Con
to 10 mm.

10 mm

1-2 Bobbin Holder Position 1

Sec
Refer to Chapter 4Pb, 1-2.

1-3 Bobbin Angle & Right/Left Position

Refer to Chapter 4Pb, 1-3.

1-4 Movable Bal-Con Stop Position

The stop position for the movable Bal-Con can be
adjusted using the “Movable Bal-Con Stop Position”
settings on the VOS. (Refer to Chapter 3) Movable Bal-Con

1. Set to “Bal-Con Operation Check” on the VOS

maintenance screen. (Refer to Chapter 3)
2. Use the unit operation buttons to ensure that
the movable Bal-Con stop position meets the
Bobbin chase
top of the bobbin chase.
3. If the stop position does not meet the top of
the bobbin chase, select “Up” or “Low” in the
“Movable Bal-Con Stop Position” settings on Movable Bal-Con stop position
the VOS. Then, adjust it accordingly so that the
bottom of the movable Bal-Con meets the top
of the bobbin chase.

The stop position for the movable Bal-Con may vary depending on the winding unit.

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1-5 Bobbin Forward/Rear Position
After adjusting the movable Bal-Con stop position, adjust the forward or rear position of the bobbin.

When adjusting the forward or rear position of the bobbin, ensure that the following position
adjustments have been completed: Bal-Con height, bobbin holder position, bobbin angle
and right / left position, and movable Bal-Con stop position. When checking, use empty
bobbins.

1. Set to “Bal-Con Operation Check” on the VOS maintenance screen. (Refer to Chapter 3)
2. After performing the centering operation using the unit operation buttons, set the Bal-Con to the
bottom position.
* If the Bal-Con does not lower to the bottom position, re-adjust the bobbin angle on the ejector. (Refer to
Chapter 4Pb)
3. Ensure that the bobbin and the movable Bal-Con center are aligned.
Bobbin forward misalignment Adjust the sensor towards the rear (R+)
Bobbin rear misalignment Adjust the sensor towards you or forward (F+) 1
Sec
4. After adjusting the sensor, check again to ensure that the bobbin and the movable Bal-Con center
are aligned.
* Repeat until the bobbin and the movable Bal-Con center are aligned.
* When setting the Bal-Con to the bottom position, ensure that the sensor is turned OFF.

Bobbin
Sensor adjustment screw

F+

R+

F+ R+

Sensor
Movable Bal-Con

If the sensor position is changed, the forward or Adjust the bobbin forward or
rear position of the bobbin will change relative to backwards so that it is in the center
the movable Bal-Con. of the movable Bal-Con.

1-6 Ejector Home Position Correction

Refer to Chapter 4Pb, 1-6.

1-7 VOS Settings

The VOS settings are listed below. Change the setting conditions when necessary.

PC Bal-Con Action Selet “ON”

Movable Bal-Con Stop Pos. Select from: STD±0 / UP 1 to 5 / DOWN1 to 2
Bobbin Length Set the bobbin length
Bal-Con Operation Check Select “OFF” or “ON”

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Sec 2 Maintenance
2-1 Sensor Cleaning
If cotton fly or waste is stuck to the sensor, the Bal-Con may not operate correctly.
Remove all cotton fly around the sensor using an air gun once a month.

2
Sec

Sensor

2-2 Eject Cutter Cleaning

Remove any cotton fly around the forward end of the cylinder piston once a month.

Cylinder piston

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2-3 Precautions When Connecting the Sensor Cable
When connecting the sensor cable, hang the cable while the movable Bal-Con is raised so that it reaches all
the way to the slide screw shaft. Then connect it.

Cable cover

Sensor cable

1
2
Sec

Slide screw shaft

Ensure that there is no
pressure or strain on the Hang the cable while the movable
cable cover insertion hole. Bal-Con is raised so that it reaches all
the way to the slide screw shaft. Then
connect it.

If there is insufficient slack in the cable length, the cable may disconnect.

2-4 Precautions When Installing the Lower Cover on the Raise/Lower Shaft
When installing the lower cover on the shaft (raise/ lower) section, pull the sensor cable through on the inside
of the partition.

Pull the sensor cable through on the

inside of the partition.

Sensor cable

Partition

Cover on the raise/lower shaft

If the cable is not pulled through on the inside of the partition, the cable may disconnect.

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2-5 Precautions When Mounting the Eject Cutter

• Apply locking adhesive to the bolt before mounting the cutter.

Since the cutter is ceramic, over-tightening the fixing bolt may cause the cutter to fracture
or break. (The recommended tightening torque is between 0.2 and 0.3 N•m)
• Be sure not to touch the cutter as it can cause injury.

Fixing bolt for cutter

1
2
Sec

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2-6 Inspection & Lubrication
Frequency Item Guideline
Guide shaft, Slide screw,
Every 6 Check the oil level for each part and lubricate when necessary
Arm guide,
months *MOLYKOTE EM-50L
Arm guide felt
Apply grease to the section that supports the guide shaft
Guide shaft *Extreme-pressure lithium-based grease with mineral oil and
molybdenum disulfide (wet type)
Yearly
• Disassemble the cylinder and lubricate the inside of it
Eject cutter, • Use a maintenance tool and lubricate the packing parts
Cylinder
*Extreme-pressure lithium-based grease with mineral oil, NLGI No.2

Bellows
Bal-Con
1. Pull the unit operation switch. 2
Unit operation will stop. Slide screw Sec
Bolt for holding
2. Loosen the bolt that holds the fixing band onto band on
the lower part of the bellows. Then, manually bellows
lower the Bal-Con.
3. Remove all old grease on each part completely.
* Disassemble and clean when necessary
Guide shaft
When old grease congeals, it
increases the resistance on the
sliding screw and nut, causing the
mechanism to wear at a faster rate.
Therefore, clean and remove old
grease.
MOLYKOTE
EM-50L
4. Apply grease (0.5 mL) to the guide shaft, slide
screw, arm guide and arm guide felt.

If too much grease is applied, it

produces resistance and causes
malfunction. Therefore, apply the
proper amount evenly.

Arm guide
5. Spread the grease evenly by raising and
Arm guide felt
lowering the Bal-Con manually 2 to 3 times.
6. Apply grease to the section that supports the
guide shaft. Extreme-pressure lithium-based grease with
mineral oil and molybdenum disulfide (wet type)

Eject Cutter
Lubricate using a cylinder maintenance tool. For the
details, refer to Chapter 4Lb, 2-7.

Packing

Cylinder

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2-7 Grease Injection into Cutter Cylinder
1. Using the grease gun provided, inject enough Grease gun
grease so that it fills up the front end of the
grease injection hose (length 12 cm).

Grease injection hose

2. Connect the grease filled hose to the air joint
provided.

Grease injection hose

Air joint

3. Pull off the eject cutter air hose, attach the air Air hose for eject
joint from step 2, and insert the opposite end cutter
of the grease injection hose onto the joint for 2
Sec
the eject cutter.
* If you remove the tensor box, it makes this
lubrication task easier to perform.

4. Turn on the air using the output check mode

for the eject cutter, and inject the grease.
(Refer to Chapter 3 for further details on the
check mode.)

Grease injection hose Joint for eject cutter

2-8 Tightening the Timing Belt

Turn and adjust the motor.

Ensure that the belt is not too slack or too taut. (Recommended tension:30.2 – 40.6 N)
Malfunctions could occur if the tension is out of the recommended range.

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Sec 3 Consumables
If the parts below are worn causing a failure or problem, replace the worn part or parts with a new one.

Bal-Con

Bellows

3
Sec

Timing belt Bush

(Press fit from the opposite side)

Slide screw

Guide

Bearing
Bush

Seal

Slide screw nut

Eject Cutter

Packing

Washer (teflon)

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