Baumfolder Wetscore - Manual (Page 5)

PAGE 5 TP10320A
How The WetScore Works
The WetScore is designed to give you absolutely
straight, tight and consistent folds out of your existing
folder.
New or well used, your folder will show an improvement
in perfomance with the addition of the WetScore; increased
running speeds, tighter more accurate folds, less waste and a
reduction of downtime.
The WetScore applies a fine line of an alcohol/water
mixture to the sheet, breaking the grain of the stock, prior
to the sheet entering the fold rollers. This eliminates the
bother of getting a straight score out of the parallel section
of your folder. The wet line applied to the sheet on the
register table is always straight, as long as the sheet
registers to the guide before reaching the WetScore needle
applicators. For this reason the WetScore is installed on the
folder as close to the fold rollers as possible.
The WetScore applies a fine line to the stock regardless
of the speed at which the folder is running. By placing the
needle applicators directly upon the stock, the surface
tension of the fluid is overcome and the WetScore is able to
apply the fluid to the stock by capillary action. The effective
result of this action is that the faster you run the folder, the
faster the flow of fluid onto the stock! For this reason it is
essential that the needles are always in contact with the
surface of the stock when using the WetScore.
The WetScore is the only product of its type that
features an automatic shut-off to prevent build-up of fluid on
the folder. The shut-off is accomplished by a signal sent
from a photoelectric sensor to a control modulated amplifier.
The amplifier has a built in delayed off signal that is preset at
the factory for 1 second. If the WetScore sensor does not
detect a second sheet within 1 second, the Amplifier will
send a signal to the solenoid stopping the flow of fluid to
the control valves. For this reason a small amount of fluid
will be seen falling between sheets during the running of a
job, as well as when the folder stops running.
MACHINE SAFETY
1. Needles are Sharp! Place needles in needle holders
on control amp base when not in use. Use caution
when handling!
2. Unplug WetScore when not in use.
3. Wipe up all spills.
4. Do not operate without the amp housing cover in
place. No user serviceable parts inside.
5. Keep all tubing away from fold rollers. Do not
operate the folder without guards in place.
6. To avoid unnecessary wear of the tubing, keep tubing
from resting on the cross carrier drive rollers of the
right angle unit.
7. Prolonged operation of the WetScore will result in the
heating of the shut-off solenoid. Use caution when
handling.
8. Alcohol/water solution is flammable. Keep away from
excessive heat or open flame!