Baumfolder Rebuilding a 200 – 700 series folder - Manual (Page 8)

Section 2: Setting fold plates and deflectors
200 and 700 Series
Introduction:
Checking and adjusting fold plates can be a very trying task. Before making any adjustments,
consider carefully the results of the move you are about to make and what you have now.
Some examples to think about:
Ø Has someone put a wider spacer between the fold plate and the fold pan? If so, you will
never get proper space above and below the fold plate assemble. To check this, see if
the distance from the top of the pan nose to the bottom of the nose of the fold plate is
less than the .812 roll gauge. (Part number 09934) After you have the proper space
between the nose of the fold pan and the roll above the nose, you should have at least
.008 of an inch between the bottom fold plate and the roll below it.
Ø Is the plate and/or pan bent, check it with a straight edge.
Ø Are the fold rollers the proper distance apart? Check the rolls with the .812 roll gauge on
the bear bands and between the urethane bands in case the bands are not ground to
Baumfolders’ specifications.
Ø Is the fold plate lying flat (level) on the plate rails? If not, when the plate is locked
against the rails with the plate clamp, the space above and below the plate will change
and possibly rub the rolls.
The 200 series and the 700 series have three different styles of plate latches. Earlier styles
have plungers and gear racks. The later 200 series and earlier 700 series have the plungers on
the 26” folders. The 730 series had gear racks on the earlier style. Some 700 series have the
plate latches on the outside of the plate rails. We will discuss all three styles.
Plunger Plate Gear Plate Latch Plate
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