Operation Guide

Operation Guide

  • SIDE THRUST

    This represents the maximum force that can be safely applied. If the force exceeds this value, the unit may slip.

  • PITCH

    Pitch is the linear movement of the traverse unit for one rotation of the shaft. It is adjustable using the dial.

  • ADJUSTING THE PITCH

    To adjust the pitch, press the pointer lever down and shift it along the dial for pitch variation.

  • LINEAR SPEED

    The linear speed depends on the shaft speed and pitch setting.

  • SHAFT SPEED

    Shaft speed is calculated in relation to the maximum pitch of the traverse unit and the maximum linear speed required.

    • Recommended Shaft Speed = Max Linear Speed Required / (0.9 × Maximum Pitch of Traverse Unit Selected)

  • SPOOLING APPLICATION

    In spooling applications, drive to the traverse shaft is provided from the bobbin drive shaft to ensure automatic synchronization of speed. Maintain the speed ratio between the bobbin drive and traverse shafts for precise pitch adjustments.

    • Speed Ratio (dr/ds) = 0.90 × Maximum Pitch of Traverse Unit / Maximum Pitch Required for the Application

    Where,
    dr = Diameter of Pulley or Number of Teeth on Traverse Shaft
    ds = Diameter of Pulley or Number of Teeth on Bobbin Drive Shaft

  • LAYER WINDING APPLICATION

    The speed ratio is calculated based on the maximum width or diameter of the material.



      • Installing Traverse Unit On The Shaft

    • Assemble the traverse unit onto the shaft through shaft rotation.
    • Set the pitch to the maximum setting.
    • Insert one end of the shaft into the traverse unit and rotate the shaft.
    • To remove the traverse unit, simply rotate the shaft in the opposite direction.

    Note: Chamfer the shaft end to 2X 300 to prevent damage to the rolling rings during installation.


Direction of Shaft Rotation

By default, Traverse units are typically configured for clockwise rotation of the shaft, unless specific requirements dictate otherwise. Here are two common orientations with explanations and visual references.

Clockwise Rotation

In this configuration, the Traverse unit is set up with the bearing on the reversal lever pointing towards the speed setting dial position. This aligns with the default clockwise rotation of the shaft.



Anti-Clockwise Rotation

For anti-clockwise rotation of the shaft, the Traverse unit is configured differently. In this case, the bearing on the reversal lever is positioned away from the speed setting dial, accomodating the anti-clockwise rotation of the shaft.

Operation Guide - Hi-Tech Engineering