Twister Mechanism Difficulties

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CC014006-UN-22OCT98


SymptomProblemSolution

”Tails”: One end cut and other end twisted off

Radius on top of twister hook too sharp

Polish throat of twister hook.

Install new twister hook.

Retard twister hook to specified range.

 

Excessive wire tension between bale and wire coil during first stage of tying cycle

Check all wire pulleys. Pulleys must turn freely.

Check for proper wire threading.

Make sure all of knockout disk is removed from front of wire carton.

Check for any indication where wire has been catching.

Check front of needle for grooves or buildup of foreign material retarding wire flow.

Check for rough or uneven wire.

Check top wire guide for grooves deep enough to cause wire to wedge.

 

Wire cannot feed down twister hook slots because of rough twister shaft

Polish or replace shaft.

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