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WELT INSEAMING MACHINE

FOR GOODYEAR WELTED FOOTWEAR
Manufacturer: SVIT Machinery, s.r.o., U Tescomy 245, Luzkovice, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic

Tel. : 00420 573 776 722

Fax: 00420 573 776 719
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http//www.svitmachinery.com

THIS DOCUMENTATION CONTAINS 3 PARTS :

I – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
II – SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
III – ELECTRIC INSTALLATION

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 PART I

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents :

1. Information for customer 3

2. Safety and health protection 3

2.1 Safety and health protection in general 3
2.2 Main safety rules 4
2.3 Operating safety regulation of electric installations 4
2.4 Installation and checking prior to putting into operation 5
2.5 Connection to supply mains and connection checking 5
2.6 Checking of energetic supplies and machine earthing 6
2.7 Checking of the functionality of safety guards 7
2.8 Space requirements 7
2.9 Lighting requirements 7
2.10 Data relating to working position of operator 7
2.11 Requirements from the fire protection point of view 7

3. Description of the machine 9

3.1 Machine data 9
3.2 Mode of application of the machine 9
3.3 Technical description of the machine 9
3.4 Working on the machine 10
3.5 Setting of the machine 10

4. Maintenance of the machine 13

4.1 Maintenance of mechanical parts 13
4.2 Maintenance of pneumatic distribution system 13
4.3 Lubrication 13

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1. Information for the customer

We are submitting you these Operating Instructions for the machine delivered.
These Instructions are intended above all for the machine operator, but they will
serve well the technologists, technical supervisors and maintenance workers when
repairing the machine.

We draw your attention to that the service operations may only be performed
by persons having the necessary qualification, who must be duly acquainted with all
functions of the machine. Any repair carried out without the necessary authorization
may lead to the breach of guarantee conditions of the machine. We advise the
operator of the machine to pay attention to the chapters which concern ensuring
safety of work and health protection.

The construction of this machine complies with the safety regulations of the
European standards.

2. Safety and health protection

2.1 Safety and health protection in general

Each operator working on the machine is responsible for his or her safety. The
manufacturer of the machine cannot be responsible for injuries of persons or for
machine damage owing to not having used, maintained or serviced the machine in
accordance with these Operating Instructions. The machine user is responsible for
that the machine is operated and that the maintenance and the service are only
performed by qualified workers. This machine has been designed in such a way, so
that its configuration could not cause any accident. The given manufacturing
technology needs a maximum attention of the operator and the observance of
prescribed procedures when performing the given operation.

The manufacturer of this machine has complied with the respective

international EN standards and regulations being in force for designing machines,
namely in what regards hygiene, safety of work and health protection. It approaches
herewith the machine runner to ensure, by a consequent training of its workers, an
overall protection in a way commanded by the respective legal provisions, standards
and regulations, as well as these Operating Instructions.

In the event, these machines are not operated in accordance with all safety
regulations and procedures and without respecting all warnings given in these
Instructions which refer to safety of work and to health protection, they may cause a
serious injury of persons, damage of machine or of any of its parts, owing to :

- existing electric voltage

- moving parts of machine mechanisms
- high temperature of the heating body

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2.2 Main safety regulations

 Operating and maintenance of the machine by persons, who are not competent
for performing these operations, is not allowed.
 The operator of the machine must immediately announce to his or her immediate
superior any circumstances which could contribute to the infringement of the
safety of work. Do not work on the machine when having found any defects
therein. Do not continue in your work without having removed such defect.
 Supervisory managers are obliged to immediately advise the operating person,
who does not proceed in his or her work with sufficient caution.
 All guards and other protective devices must continually be situated where
needed. The operator never may switch over any electric blockings or put them
out of operation
 Never touch the moving parts of the machine.
 All moving parts of the machine must be at rest and the main switch must be
locked in its „off“ position, when performing :
 cleaning of the working space of the machine
 replacement of tools and other accessories
 maintenance of the machine or replacement of defective bodies
 repair of electric installation
 Do not modify any parts of the machine and of its accessories without written
consent of the machine manufacturer or distributor. Incompetent changes may
lead to risky situations from the work safety point of view and to the cancellation
of the given guarantee.
 It is not allowed to brake by hands or otherwise decelerate the moving parts of
the machine.
 The machine and its close space must be maintained in clean condition. The
floor around the machine should not be slippery, contaminated with oil. No
objects may lie thereon which would hinder safe walking.

2.3 Operating safety regulation of electric installation

 Before starting work and during the machine operation, it must be checked.
When finding any break-down on the machine or on its equipment, the machine
must be immediately switched off and the given break-down must be announced.
It is prohibited to work on faulty machine.
 It is strictly prohibited to remove guards from the machine and to open cabinets
with electric installation during the machine running.
 When proceeding to repairs, to maintenance operations etc., the working place
must be secured against accident. It is strictly prohibited to clean or repair the
machine when running. When proceeding to these operations, the main switch of
the electric installation must be switched off and locked up in its switched off
state. In the event of major repairs, the main inlet of electric energy to the
machine will be disconnected from the mains as well There must always be done
such measures, which would hinder any incompetent person to switch on the
equipment.
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 The disconnected electric installation must be provided with a warning table at
the spot of the main switch having the following inscription :
„DO NOT SWITCH ON – EQUIPMENT UNDER WORK“
and with a safety label.
 After having switched off, it is necessary to make sure that the installation is
really dead and that the switch-off state is ensured. Without having ensured
these realities, it is prohibited to start working.
 The operator is obliged to observe all orders, prohibitions and service regulations
which are in force in the premises of the machine runner, even when they are not
integral part of these Safety Regulations. The operator is obliged to limit or
remove an eventual danger menacing persons, things or normal running of the
equipment.

2.4 Installation and checking prior to putting into operation

Before having installed the machine and prior to putting it into operation, the
user thereof must ensure that all those, who come into contact with the machine,
could be acquainted with:
 complete technical documentation delivered with the machine
 operating device of the machine
 protective and safety elements of the machine
 protective facilities and regulations regarding putting the machine into
operation
 all other safety requirements and regulations related to the work of the inseam
sewing machines of goodyear welted footwear.
Studying and understanding of all instructions should be proven.

2.5 Connection to supply mains and connection checking

It is necessary to check up first the insulation condition of the electric

installation. The insulation resistance must be at least 1 M. When this value is less,
then the moistened condition of the electric installation during its transport and
storing is to be supposed and it is necessary to dry it up. The data given on the plate
of the electric installation indicate the type and the value of the current supplied, of
the nominal voltage and frequency of the mains, on which the machine can be
connected.
The customer will carry out connection of the machine to the mains in
connecting the five-wire lead-in cable delivered together with the machine in its
proper plug and in inserting the plug into the socket of the mains in the workshop.

CAUTION!
When the mains of the customer consist only of four-wire type (3 phases U(L1),
V(L2), W(L3) + ground wire PE), then it is necessary to connect the wires PE and N
of the lead-in cable together into one single earth terminal of the plug. The PE and N
wires may not be confused with the phases U(L1), V(L2), W(L3).

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With the five-wire mains, the wires PE and N must neither be mutually nor with other
phases confused.
When incorrectly connected, there is menace of damage of the frequency converter.

WRONG WELL

2.6 Checking of energetic supplies and machine earthing

It is necessary to check :
 electric sockets and circuit breakers
 machine earthing

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2.7 Checking of the functionality of safety guards

It is necessary to check up, if all safety guards are mounted in the machine, to
prove their function and to check up all parts, which have been dismounted from the
machine prior to its transport.

2.8 Space requirements

The location of the machine is to be done in such a way, so that the operator
would not be disturbed by the operation of the neighbouring work-places and, when
operating the machine, he or she would not be in position with his or her back against
the main aisle, when it leads close to his or her work-place.

The machine is to be situated in such a way, so that it would be placed at the

distance of at least 60 cm (24“) and, on the spot of the operator position, of at least
100 cm (40“) from permanent obstacles (walls, columns etc.). These dimensions are
to be measured from the maximally exposed parts of the machine. It is necessary to
respect here the outer dimensions of the machine given in the respective technical
data. When handling material, there must remain a minimum free space of 2 m 2 for
one operator.

2.9 Lighting requirements

The user must locate the machine in a space, where the local lighting attains
the current minimum intensity of 300 LUX.

2.10 Data relating the working position of operator

The machine has been designed in accordance with average physical

dimensions of persons in their productive age and needs:
- when setting up the machine, the standing position
- when operating the machine, the standing position

2.11 Requirements from the fire protection point of view

Materials processed on the machine and dust produced therefrom are

inflammable matters, that is why, when installing the machine, it must be situated on
a spot devoid of the effects of environmental high temperature and any open fire
handling or handling objects having the temperature superior to 150° is to be
avoided.

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 Operating elements of the machine

345
hand wheel

1501
oil cup

Q6 R1

Q5 Q1

Q4 S2

S3 S1

81
foot pedal

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3. Description of the machine

3.1 Machine data

Productivity pairs/h up to 135

Maximum number of stitches l/min. 600
Adjustable stitch length mm 410
Needles used (Groz-Beckert)No. 4145
Working air pressure MPa 0,40,6
Consumption of compressed air 1/pair 0,3
Installed capacity kW 1,8

Machine dimensions :
Width mm 780
Depth mm 770
Height mm 1 708
Weight kg 310

Address of the manufacturer :

SVIT Machinery s.r.o. tel. 00420 573 776 722
U Tescomy 245, Luzkovice fax 00420 573 776 719
760 01 Zlin [email protected]
Czech Republic www.svitmachinery.com

3.2 Mode of application of the machine

The machine is used for inseaming of welts on a shoe using one thread chain
stitch. The machine is able to inseam goodyear welted shoes of all types and sizes.
The machine is provided with an automatic welt cut-off.

3.3 Technical description of the machine

The machine is driven by an asynchronous electric motor with continuous

regulation of revolutions using a frequency converter. Revolutions are transmitted
through a V-belt on a camshaft. The machine is started and stopped by a foot pedal
which, according to the treading depth, regulates the number of revolutions of the
camshaft.

The main shaft is mounted in ball bearings. Needle, thread finger, guiding
hook of the inseaming thread and feeding awl are driven by a lever mechanism from
the cams. The tensioning of the inseaming thread for close tightening of stitches and
the stitch length are quickly adjustable.

The V-belt can be tensioned using the electric motor holder, which is
adjustable in height. The driving device is thoroughly protected by guards.

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Recommended needles and threads

goodyear footwear needle  thread

Ladies´ 2,0 mm (No.45) shoemaking linen Blake stitching tex 120x6
bleached polyamide dtex 295x3x6
Men´s 2,2 mm (No.43) shoemaking linen Blake stitching tex 120x10
bleached polyamide dtex 295x3x10
coarse, heavy-duty 2,4 mm (No.41) shoemaking linen Blake stitching tex 120x10
bleached polyamide dtex 295x3x10

3.4 Machine attendance

Switch on the main switch Q1 into the position 1. Using the green push button
S1 switch on the electric motor, switch on the change-over switches of the pillar
heating Q6, the heating of the pitch pot Q5 and head Q4 heating up to the maximum
degree. About after 30 minutes, when pitch is already hot, we shall reduce the pillar,
head and pot temperatures in setting a lower degree on the change-over switches
Q4, Q5 and Q6, if needed. Insert the welt into the welt guide, put the shoe to be
inseamed into the machine and, in treading the pedal, put the machine into
operation.
When being inseamed, the shoe is fed by means of a guide. After the sensor
signal, the knife will cut-off the welt in an oblique cut and, according to the number of
stitches adjusted, the machine will automatically finish the shoe stitching and will stop
in its starting position, where the shoe can be removed from the machine. When the
operator releases the foot pedal during the stitching operation, the machine stops at
once in its normal position.
After having finished working, we shall switch off heating by means of the
change-over switches Q4, Q5 and Q6, we shall switch off the electric motor using
the red push button S1 and the main switch Q1 is to be switched off into the 0
position.

3.5 Setting of the machine

(The figures quoted, e.g. S7C1, are illustrated in the Part II – Service Instructions)

3.5.1 Setting of the needle (S7C1)

The needle is to be mounted into the machine in such a way, so that it is

situated, when viewing from the front and from above, perpendicularly to the axis of
the eccentric. It must be duly forced up to the prop pin, so that the thread, when
turning the thread finger, would correctly be caught by the needle hook. Fasten the
needle by means of the shim 766 and secure it with the screw 767.

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3.5.2 Threading

Feed the thread from the bobbin discs 262 through the guide 271 (S1A1 part
3) into the hole in the cap 1717 through the eye in the tensioner 1725 upwards
through the ring 1748 and through the pulley 1743 (S17C1), through the groove of
the tensioner 1408 (S14D1) and through the heating tube 1216 (S12C1) upwards
through the pulleys 1156 and 1123, on which the case 1112 (S11B1) is slipped on
which is to be shifted in such a way, so that the thread passing would not be rubbed
on its edges. Feed then the thread into the hole in the thread finger 856 (S8C1),
which casts the thread on the needle.

3.5.3 Change of number of revolutions (S2A1)

According to the type of the shoe inseamed, we can change the extent of
revolutions of the machine. Using the change-over switch R1, the maximum required
revolutions are set and, by means of the foot pedal 81, revolutions can continuously
be changed within the extent set.

3.5.4 Setting of loop casting finger and of casting hook (S8C1, S10C1)

The casting finger 856 is to be set in such a way, so that it carries out a
circular movement around the needle in simultaneously casting the thread on the
needle hook. Otherwise we shall set the casting finger using the screw 852 as
needed upwards or downwards. We shall proceed to further adjustment of the
casting finger in slightly turning the bar 851 after having loosened the screw 813. The
casting hook 1036 must be set in such a way, so that, when turning the casting finger
856, it tensions the thread around the needle. The casting hook will be set by means
of the screw 1032 upwards or downwards, and with the screw 1025 to the left or to
the right. Try out the correct hook setting after having switched off the electric motor
switch in turning slightly the handwheel 345 (S3B1).

3.5.5 Setting the machine stopping in its normal position (S3B1)

Stopping the machine in its normal position – namely when the needle and the
awl are out of the shoe inseamed – is to be done by means of the sensor 348 of a
contactless switch. In loosening the screw 349, we can shift the sensor within the
recess of the pulley 341. In shifting the sensor in the direction of rotating the
camshaft, it stops sooner than in case of the previous setting and on the contrary.

3.5.6 Setting of blocking device (S12C1, S13B1)

When the pulley 1327 on the lever 1321 is situated in the lowest spot on the
perimeter of the eccentric 314, try with hand, if both bars 1262 and 1237 move
loosely to the back. When this is not the case, tighten the nuts 1227 in loosening so
the brake wedge 1221.

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On the contrary, when the pulley 1327 is situated in its top spot on the perimeter of
the eccentric 314, both guiding bars are braked and should not shift when being tried
by hand.

3.5.7 Stitch setting (S5C1)

Set the changed stitch length using the pin 518 on the lever 501. After having
loosened the pin 518 in shifting it downwards, the stitch is shortened, on the contrary,
in shifting it upwards, it is lenghtened. After having finished setting, tighten the pin.

3.5.8 Cut-off setting (S16B1)

The cut of the welt must be even without flashes. That is why the knife 1625
must be absolutely sharp and, between the knife and the guiding die 7001, there
should not exist any gap.This is to be set with the closed compressed air intake in
pushing the knife into its bottom position, in loosening the screws 1614, press the
guiding die to the knife and tighten the screws 1614.
Feeding of the welt after being cut-off is done by means of the pneumatic
cylinder 2031. According to the welt type, the cylinder must perform 3-4 cycles, the
number of which is chosen in the control system (PLC) in the electric cabinet. The
instructions for this setting are given in the part III. The stroke of the feeding cylinder
may be further limited by shifting the contactless switch situated directly on this
cylinder.
The feeding device may easily be set for any standard welt, flat or of the T-type
(American).

Caution : For ensuring a top-quality cut-off, the welt must pass through the guiding
cube 7001 with a clearance of 0,3 – 0,5 mm. For this reason, the customer must
supply the machine manufacturer about 3 meters of a sample of the welt which will
be inseamed in the machine, to enable production of this guiding cube accordingly.

In this machine, alternatively two welt guides are being used, which can be
adjusted and modified for all standard welts (Fig. S460E1):
 Guide for flat welt : 03040-4611D1 + 4602D1 + 4603 D1
 Guide for T-welt : : 03040-4601D1 + 4602D1+ 4603D1

3.5.9 Pitch loading (17C1)

For impregnating the thread, brown or black machine pitch TPJ 808-79-61 is
suitable. Pitch is loaded in a pitch pot 1715 in adequate quantity.

3.5.10 Preparation of welt material

Material of leather or plastics welts may be too stiff for inseaming, we

recommend therefore to dip the leather welt for a while into water before inseaming
and to heat up the plastics welt.

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4. Maintenance of the machine

4.1 Maintenance of mechanical parts

Mechanical parts of the machine do not need any special maintenance. Now
and then, it is necessary to additionally lubricate the whole machine in depressing the
push-button S2.

4.2 Maintenance of pneumatic distribution system (S21D1)

The pneumatic distribution system does not need any special maintenance. It
is only necessary to follow up the water separator bin and to empty it when full.
Neither pneumatic component nor cylinders need any additional lubrication.

4.3 Lubrication (S15B1)

The machine is provided with a lubrication distribution to all important machine

components, all other moving parts need an additional lubrication by hand. With
regular operation of the machine, it is necessary to lubricate it at least three times
daily. Machine lubrication is done in depressing the push button SB3, until oil starts
dropping from the lubricating tubes. Oil is fed from the cup 1501 by means of a
vibration pump 1508 situated in the machine pillar.

For lubricating, synthetic motor oil 5W-40 is used. Its quantity in the cup 1501
is to be regularly checked and, when needed, it is to be refilled. The oil used runs
down into a plastics bin at the rear, in the machine pillar, the content of which is also
to be checked and, when needed, emptied.

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