SGF-26 Series

Roll-feed Granulator

Date: Mar., 2021

Version: Ver.D (English)
 Contents

1. General Description ..................................................................................... 7

1.1 Coding Principle ...................................................................................... 8

1.2 Feature ................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 10
1.4 Safety Regulations ................................................................................ 11
1.4.1 Safety Signs and Labels ............................................................. 11
1.4.2 Transportation and Storage of the Machine ............................... 12
1.5 Exemption Clause ................................................................................. 14

2. Structural Features and Working Principle .............................................. 15

2.1 General Description .............................................................................. 15
2.1.1 Working Principle........................................................................ 15
2.2 Safety System ....................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Machine Switch-on and Switch-off.............................................. 16
2.2.2 Safety Switch .............................................................................. 17
2.2.3 Lock ............................................................................................ 17
2.3 Electrical Components Instruction......................................................... 18
2.4 Optional Accessories ............................................................................ 19
2.4.1 Special screens .......................................................................... 19

3. Installation and Debugging ....................................................................... 20

3.1 Installation Notice.................................................................................. 21
3.2 Installation Place ................................................................................... 22
3.3 Installation of Bearing and Blade Rest .................................................. 22
3.4 Installation of Rotary Blade and Static Blade ........................................ 22
3.5 Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley ......................................................... 23
3.6 Installation of Convey Device ................................................................ 25
3.6.1 Installation of Dust Separating System ....................................... 26
3.7 Installation of Screen Bracket and Screen ............................................ 27
3.8 Installation of Feeding Blower ............................................................... 27
3.9 Installation of Cooling Device ................................................................ 28

4. Operation Guide ......................................................................................... 29

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 4.1 Startup Pretest ...................................................................................... 29
4.1.1 Before the First Startup .............................................................. 29
4.1.2 After First Startup for 2 Hours ..................................................... 29
4.1.3 After First Startup for 20~30 Hours............................................. 29
4.2 Circuit Connection................................................................................. 29
4.2.1 Check the Running Direction of the Motor .................................. 29
4.2.2 Check the Running Direction of the Blower. ............................... 30
4.3 Opening the Feed Box .......................................................................... 30
4.3.1 Opening the Feed Box................................................................ 30
4.3.2 Open the Screen and Screen Bracket ........................................ 31
4.4 Closing Feed Box and Screen Bracket ................................................. 31
4.4.1 Closing the Feed Box ................................................................. 31
4.4.2 Close the Screen and its Frame ................................................. 32
4.5 Adjustment of feeding Device ............................................................... 32
4.6 Timer (With Material Feed Blower) ....................................................... 33
4.7 Transducer ............................................................................................ 33
4.7.1 About Function Indicators ........................................................... 34
4.7.2 Deafult Parameters Setting of Transducer ................................. 35

5. Trouble-shooting ........................................................................................ 36
5.1 Granulator Can Not Work ..................................................................... 36
5.2 Stop Due to Other Reasons .................................................................. 37

6. Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................ 38

6.1 Repair ................................................................................................... 39
6.1.1 Blade replacement...................................................................... 39
6.2 Transmission ........................................................................................ 40
6.2.1 Routine Preservation of Tooth Belt ............................................. 40
6.2.2 Daily Maintenance of V belt ........................................................ 41
6.2.3 Adjustment of V belt ................................................................... 41
6.3 Lubricating of Bearing ........................................................................... 42
6.3.1 Lubrication .................................................................................. 42
6.4 Maintenance ......................................................................................... 42
6.4.1 Daily Check ................................................................................ 42
6.4.2 Weekly Check ............................................................................ 43
6.4.3 Monthly Check ............................................................................ 44
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 6.5 Cleaning................................................................................................ 44
6.6 Maintenance and Preservation of Frequency Converter ....................... 44
6.6.1 Routine Preservation .................................................................. 45
6.6.2 Periodic Check ........................................................................... 45
6.7 Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................... 46
6.7.1 About the Machine...................................................................... 46
6.7.2 Check After Installation............................................................... 46
6.7.3 Daily Check ................................................................................ 46
6.7.4 Weekly Check ............................................................................ 46
6.7.5 Monthly Check ............................................................................ 46
6.7.6 Check Half-yearly or Every 1000 Running Hours ....................... 47
6.7.7 3 year Checking ......................................................................... 47

Table index

Table 1-1：Technical Specifications ................................................................. 10

Picture index

Picture 1-1：Dimensions (Standard) ................................................................. 10

Picture 2-1：Working Principle .......................................................................... 15

Picture 2-2：Button of Start / Stop, Emergency Stop Switch ............................ 16
Picture 2-3：Safety Switch ................................................................................ 17
Picture 2-4：Hexagonal Handle ........................................................................ 18
Picture 2-5：Electrical Components Instruction ................................................ 18
Picture 2-6：Screen .......................................................................................... 19
Picture 3-1：Installation Place .......................................................................... 21
Picture 3-2：Installation of Bearing and Blade Rest .......................................... 22
Picture 3-3：Installation of Rotary Blade and Static Blade ................................ 23
Picture 3-4：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 1 ............................................. 23
Picture 3-5：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 2 ............................................. 23
Picture 3-6：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 3 ............................................. 24
Picture 3-7：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 4 ............................................. 24
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Picture 3-8：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 5 ............................................. 25
Picture 3-9：Installation of Rolling Device ......................................................... 26
Picture 3-10：Installation of Screen Bracket and Screen .................................. 27
Picture 3-11：Installation of Feeding Blower..................................................... 27
Picture 3-12：Installation of Cooling Device ..................................................... 28
Picture 4-1：Check the Running Direction of the Blower .................................. 30
Picture 4-2：Open Feed-in Device .................................................................... 31
Picture 4-3：Open the Screen and Screen Bracket .......................................... 31
Picture 4-4：Close the Feed Box ...................................................................... 32
Picture 4-5：Close the Screen and its Frame ................................................... 32
Picture 4-6：Adjustment of Rolling Device ........................................................ 33
Picture 4-7：Timer ............................................................................................ 33
Picture 4-8: Transducer ..................................................................................... 33
Picture 6-1：Adjustment of Tooth Belt .............................................................. 42

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1. General Description

Please read this manual carefully before using this machine in order to
operate correctly against any damage caused due to improper operation.

Note!
Always take great care when the knives are within reach, they are very
sharp and can cause personal injury.

Forbidden to process flammable or toxic material!

SGF-26 series are applicable to granulating and recycling plastic films. After
pressed toughly by a material scroller, films are sent to cutting chamber to be cut
into granules to reuse.

Model: SGF-2660

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1.1 Coding Principle

1.2 Feature
 Applicable to process extruded waste films and adopt high safety operation
design.
 Cutters with best cutting angle and adjustable V rotating blades.
 Integrated material scrolling devices into one unit can facilitate the granulating
work by easily scrolling the material into cutting chamber. Equipped with
anti-cut protective device to prevent materials be rolled cut.
 Motor overload protective function.
 React with assembly line or operated by specialized person.
 Attractive and compact design save more space.
 Width adjustable feeding inlet of 900 or below and thickness adjust designs
facilitate the different film granulating applications.
 Scrolling motor has a frequency convertor to satisfy different film cutting
capacity.
 Cutting chamber is equipped with a cooling water loop to effectively lower the
temp.of the chamber so that improve working efficiency and avoid granule
powder from melting up.
 Equipped with cyclone dust collector, which can effectively separate regrinds
and air and is also convenient for regrinds collection.
 Adjustable range of feeding speed 5~50m/min (16.4~164feet/min).
 Thickness range of material 0.5~4mm/ 0.02”~0.16”.

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All service work should be carried out by a person with technical training or
corresponding professional experience. The manual contains instructions for both
handling and servicing. Chapter 6, which contains service instructions intended for
service engineers. Other chapters contain instructions for the daily operator.
Any modifications of the machine must be approved by SHINI in order to avoid
personal injury and damage to machine. We shall not be liable for any damage
caused by unauthorized change of the machine.
Our company provides excellent after-sales service. Should you have any
problem during using the machine, please contact the company or the local
vendor.
Headquarter and Taipei factory：
Tel: (886) 2 2680 9119

Shini Plastics Technologies (Dongguan), Inc：

Tel: (86) 769 8111 6600

Shini Plastics Technologies India Pvt.Ltd.：

Tel: (91) 250 3021 166

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1.3 Technical Specifications

Picture 1-1：Dimensions (Standard)

Table 1-1：Technical Specifications
Model SGF-2660 SGF-2690

Ver. D D
Motor Power (kW, 50 / 60Hz) 7.5 / 8.3 15 / 17.3
Rotating Speed (rpm, 50/60Hz) 410 / 492 410 / 492
Scrolling Power (kW, 50 / 60Hz) 0.75 / 0.83 0.75 / 0.83
Conveying Blower Power (kW, 50 / 60Hz) 2.2 / 2.44 2.2 / 2.6
Scrolling Speed (rpm) * *
Knife Materia SKD11 SKD11
Number of Fixed Blades 3×2 3×2
Number of Rotating Blades 3×2 3×2
Maximum Granulating Capacity (kg / h) 200 300
Noise Level dB (Max.) 90~95 90~95
Cooling Loop
Dia. of Screen Mesh Ф10 Ф10
Special Screens
Dimensions
H (mm) 1515 1515
H1 (mm) 1932 1932
W (mm) 1555 1930
W1 (mm) 600 900
D (mm) 1410 1410
Weight (kg) 1150 1570
Note: 1) "√" Stands for standard, "○" stands for options.
2) "*" stands for different speed according to the thickness of the film.
3) SKD11 is material code number of Japanese JIS standard.
4) Max. capacity of the machine is subject to diameter of screen hole and composition of the material.
The listed maximum output is tested continually with PET films, with 1mm thickness size.
5) Noise level will vary with different materials and motor types.
6) For avoiding plastic to adhibit the blade, all materials should be crushed at normal temperature.
7) Power supply: 3Φ, 230 / 400 / 460 / 575VAC, 50 / 60Hz.

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1.4 Safety Regulations
Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid personal injury and damage to
machine components.
The following safety measures shall be followed when operating the granulator.

1.4.1 Safety Signs and Labels

Electrical installation must only be done by a competent electrician!

Before the granulator is opened for servicing and maintenance, always

disconnect the power with both the main switch and the control switch on
the granulator.

Never put any part of your body through the granulator openings, unless
both the main switch and the control switch on the granulator are in "Off"
position.

High voltage! Danger!

This sign is attached on the control box and the wiring box.

Be careful with the rotating knives, they are very sharp and can cause
personal injury!

The granulator should not be able to start before the hopper and screen
bracket are properly closed.

Attention please!
Ear protection is used during granulating of plastic materials.

Regularly clean dust in air from air inlet.

Make sure the power has been cut off before opening the feed box.

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 Loading blower is applicable to convey regrind powder and it requires the
temperature less than 80℃.

The loading blower has great suction power and it is easy to get goods or
clothes sucked into, so it should have a protective cover.

Danger!
Do not use damaged or parts that lack frequency converter, because there
is a risk of being hurt.

Caution!
Do not let any wire lead or screw fall into the frequency converter or it will
damage the frequency converter.

When operate the granulator, please notice the following signs

Water outlet: drainage outlet.

Water inlet: inlet for replenishing water

and cooling water.

1.4.2 Transportation and Storage of the Machine

Transportation
1) SGF-26 series of granulators are packed in plywood cases with wooden
pallet at the bottom, suitable for quick positioning by fork lift.
2) Do not rotate the machine and avoid collision with other objects during
transportation to prevent improper functioning.
3) The structure of the machine is well-balanced, although it should also be
handled with care when lifting the machine for fear of falling down.

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 4) The machine and its attached parts can be kept at a temperature from
-25℃ to +55℃ for long distance transportation and for a short distance,
it can be transported with temperature under +70℃.
Storage
1) SGF-26 series should be stored indoors with temperature kept from 5℃to
40℃ and humidity below 80%.
2) Disconnect all power supply and turn off main switch and exigency stop
switch.
3) Keep the whole machine, especially the electrical components away from
water to avoid potential troubles caused by the water.
4) Use plastic film to cover the machine tightly to prevent the machine from
dust and rains.
Working environment
The machine should be operated:
1) Indoors in a dry environment with max. temperature +45℃ and humidity
no more than 80%.
Do not use the machine:

1) If it is with a damaged cord.

2) On a wet floor or when it is exposed to rain to avoid electric shock.
3) If it has been dropped or damaged until it is checked or fixed by a
qualified serviceman.
4) This equipment works normally in the environment with altitude over
3000m.
5) At least 1m surrounding space is requested when this equipment is
running. Keep this equipment away from flammable sources at least two
meters.
6) In the work area of vibration and strong magnetic force.
Rejected parts disposal
When the equipment has run out its life time and can not be used any more,
unplug the power supply and dispose of it properly according to local code.

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 Fire Hazard!
In case of fire, CO2 dry powder fire extinguisher should be applied.

Flammable materials or materials which are contaminated by flammable

substances/liquid may not be processed in the granulator. Serious risk of
fire or explosion may cause personnel injury.

It is very important to tighten the screw as required torque.

When material’s width is larger than feed port’s, please cut it off until the
length is shorter than feed port’s.

Please don’t put materials into the granulator if they are thinner than
0.5mm and are soft and flexible, like rubber.

The thickness range of grinding material is 0.2~6mm.

1.5 Exemption Clause

The following statements clarify the responsibilities and regulations born by any
buyer or user who purchases products and accessories from Shini (including
employees and agents).
Shini is exempted from liability for any costs, fees, claims and losses caused by
reasons below:
1. Any careless or man-made installations, operation and maintenances upon
machines without referring to the Manual prior to machine using.
2. Any incidents beyond human reasonable controls, which include man-made
vicious or deliberate damages or abnormal power, and machine faults caused
by irresistible natural disasters including fire, flood, storm and earthquake.
3. Any operational actions that are not authorized by Shini upon machine,
including adding or replacing accessories, dismantling, delivering or repairing.
4. Employing consumables or oil media that are not appointed by Shini.

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2. Structural Features and Working Principle
2.1 General Description
SGF-26 series are applicable to granulating and recycling plastic films. After
pressed toughly by a material scroll, films are sent to cutting chamber to be cut
into granules to reuse.

2.1.1 Working Principle

Picture 2-1：Working Principle

Parts name:

A. Convey device B. Feeding box C. Cutting chamber D. Screen bracket

E. Extraction line

The film materials are conveyed into the feed box (B) through the feeding device
(A) on the feed box, and then to the cutting chamber (C). In the cutting chamber,
the rotating blades against the fixed blades are rotating oppositely to crush the film
materials, and the size of regrind materials are controlled by the screen size on
the bracket (D). The regrind materials are discharged into the storage box through
the screen, and then be discharged via the output pipe (E). The built-out feeding
blower adsorbs the regrind materials into the cyclone separator to separate the
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materials and air.

2.2 Safety System

To avoid accidental bodily injury during granulator running, a set of safety system
has been designed.
High-speed rotating cutter is located in the granulator and subject to accident. So
safety system has been set up to protect bodily safety.
In any cases, the safety system cannot be changed at random. Otherwise the
machine will be under dangerous condition and subject to accident happening.
The maintenance and preservation of safety system shall be done by professional
staff. In case the safety system of granulator is changed, our company will not
perform our commitment. The replacement of all spare parts will be done by SHINI
company.
2.2.1 Machine Switch-on and Switch-off
The granulator is controlled by the main power switch, safety switch, button of
"start/stop" and emergency stop switch. The main power switch of granulator is
installed on the front panel. Turning of this switch is made to control switch on or
switch off the machine.
Button of "start/stop"
The granulator is equipped with the button of "start/stop" to control the operations
of "start"and "stop".
Emergency stop switch:
There is one red button on the control panel. Upon pushing it, the machine will
stop running (use in emergency circumstances). Turn the button in the arrow
direction as shown on the button, the button will reset (counter-clockwise).

Picture 2-2：Button of Start / Stop, Emergency Stop Switch

Note: The machine cannot stop until the material in the feed box

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 and the cutting chamber has been totally granulated. Otherwise,
the left material may block the rotor and the machine may trip
due to motor overload when it restarts.
2.2.2 Safety Switch
There is a safety switch of independent operating parts on granulator. Change of
safety switch’s position will make the operating parts separate from the safety
switch, which will cut off the power supply. There are two safety switches on the
granulator: one is located behind the front left door while the other one is in front of
the back left door.

Back left
door safety
switch

Front left
door safety switch

Picture 2-3：Safety Switch

2.2.3 Lock
The lock of feed box, screen bracket and storage box is a long hexagonal screw,
when opening the door, this hexagonal screw shall be loosened. The loosening
will last a quite long period of time to enable the granulator fully stops, avoiding
personnel injury.

The screen bracket is locked by bolts. It’s necessary to loosen the bolts when
opening the screen bracket. The loosening will last a quite long period of time,
which is long enough to make the granulator completely stops, and thus to avoid
personal injury. Besides, an adjustable spring bolt is installed, which can avoid
personal injury caused by the rushing down of screen bracket after the bolts are all
took off.

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 Picture 2-4：Hexagonal Handle
Note：Befroe starting up, check if the screen bracket and front
block have been tightened.

2.3 Electrical Components Instruction

Picture 2-5：Electrical Components Instruction

1. Frequency converter, which controls the rotating speed of the scrolling motor.
2. Transformer, provide suitable voltage for the control circuit.
3. Timer, which can setup the suction blower's delay time.
4. Thermo overload relay, which can protect the motor and suction blower when
they are overloading or phase opening.
5. Contactor, which connects or disconnects the main circuit.
6. Circuit breaker, which perform the function of short circuit protection or circuit
isolation.

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2.4 Optional Accessories
2.4.1 Special screens
Special screens with different diameters (Ф10mm/0.39”、Ф12mm/0.47” are
optional.Add "SS + screen diameter" at the end of the model code, e.g.: Ф6mm ,
add "SS06".

Picture 2-6：Screen

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3. Installation and Debugging

Read through this chapter before installation.

Install as following orders to avoid any accident!

Be careful! Not to be cut by the sharp blade.

Power connection must be done by the professional electrician to avoid

electrical shock.

Caution!
Cutters should be laid level，prevent the cutters from self-rotating when do
installation, don't let your hands be near to the cutters to avoid personal
injury.

Notice!
Do not install the cutters by working together, because this could bring
personal injury. Use a thick wood block to stop the rotating knives from
turning.

Notice!
The blades are very sharp, so use protective gloves to avoid being cut.

Notice!
Please use new screws and gaskets when installing cutters.

The power connection of the granulator should be carried out by

professional electrician so to avoid electrical shock!

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3.1 Installation Notice
1) Make sure voltage and frequency of the power source comply with those
indicated on the manufacture's plate, which is attached to the machine.
2) Power cable and earth connections should conform with local regulations.
3) Use independent power cable and ON/OFF switch. The cable's size should
not smaller than those applied in the control box.
4) The power cable connection terminals should be tightened securely.
5) The machine requires a 3-phase 4-wire power source, connect the power lead
(L1, L2, L3) to the live wires, and the earth (PE) to the ground.
6) Power supply requirements:
Main power voltage: +/- 5%
Main power frequency: +/- 2%
Make at least 1 meter clearance around the machine to facilitate repair and
maintenace.

Picture 3-1：Installation Place

Table 3-1：Attached Form, Cutters and Other Fixing Screw Torque

Thread size M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M22 M24

Axial force(N) 23.8 34.5 47 65.5 78.5 103 129 149

Fixing torque (Nm) 50 86 135 215 290 420 570 730

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3.2 Installation Place
Move the granulator to the proper placeand fix its castors
Check and make sure the installation ground is level, there is enough intensity
when it is running.

3.3 Installation of Bearing and Blade Rest

1) Install the sealled 2 and greased bearing 1 into the bearing base 3 in
sequence.

Picture 3-2：Installation of Bearing and Blade Rest

2) Install the bearing base with bearing, flap and bearing on the blade shelf.
3) Put the blade rest in the cutting chamber to enable two ends of bearing
pedestal match the holes at both sides and then tighten the screw.
4) Install the bearing cover and tighten it by screw.
Note: Apply grease on the bearing and bearing pedestal.

3.4 Installation of Rotary Blade and Static Blade

Steps of installation
1) Put the rotary blade into the groove of blade rest; its hole position shall
match with the fixing hole position of blade rest. Then press the pressing
blade and screw down the screws as well as the spring gasket until the
blade doesn't shake (for easier adjustment of the clearance between
rotary blade and static blade).
2) Install the front and back pressing blocks and fixed blade on front and
back blocks. Screw down the screws until the blade doesn't shake.
3) Use filler gauge to test the clearance between fixed blade and rotary blade.
The normal clearance is 0.1~0.15mm. If not within this scope, adjust fixed
blade and rotary blade to reach the scope and then screw down their
screws. them.

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 Picture 3-3：Installation of Rotary Blade and Static Blade
Note: When adjusting the clearance, it shall not be too small to
avoid damage to the cutter!
Note: To avoid personal injury and machine damage, the fixing
screw of blades shall be tightened well.

3.5 Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley

1) Put the key into keyway of shaft and then install the big belt pulley.

Picture 3-4：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 1

2) Put the lock ring into the round hole of big belt pulley to make its hole position
match with the big belt pulley and then tighten the inner hexagon screw.
3) Use dial indicator to adjust big belt pulley’s balance: Put the dial indicator
tightly against the big belt pulley and then turn the big belt pulley to see
whether the needle of the dial indicator points at the range within 0~0.1mm.

Picture 3-5：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 2

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4) Tighten 8 inner hexagon screws on lock ring after balancing.
5) Put the small belt pulley on the shaft of motor and tighten 6 inner hexagon
screws.
6) Put the motor on motor fixing board. Then push it forward to shorten the
distance between the big and small belt pulley while adjusting and tightening 4
fixing screws.

Picture 3-6：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 3

7) Adjust the big and small belt pulley to be parallel and level: Put level ruler
between the big and small belt pulley. See whether the mercury is in the
middle. If it’s not, then adjust the small belt pulley (note: It’s not allowed to
adjust the big one) to make the small belt pulley level with the big one.

Picture 3-7：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 4

8) Put the belt on and push the motor to the right as well as tighten the
positioning screw to make the 4 belts bear stress evenly and pull the belts tight.
Then tighten the positioning screws.

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 Picture 3-8：Installation of Belt and Belt Pulley 5

3.6 Installation of Convey Device

1) Put the driving feed roller 3 into fixed bearing block 7. Then install the bearing
on bearing block and connect it with screws to the right mounting plate1, left
mounting plate 4 and left side plate of frame 6
2) Put the driven feed roller 2 into sliding bearing block 5 and install the bearing
on bearing block. Then install them along the bearing block, left and right
mounting plate and sliding groove on left side plate of frame
3) Put the pressure spring on the sliding bearing block 5 and then install the
pressure spring block 9. Next, install the top board 8 of frame and fixing it by
using screws.
4) After sealing the bearing block cover, use screws to connect the holes on right
and left mounting plates to the feed box’s back.
5) Install the gearmotor connection plate 10 and use screws to fix it on the right
mounting plate and left side plate of frame. Then install gearmotor 11 and use
screws to fix it on the gearmotor connection plate 10.
6) Use screws to fix left mounting plate 13 of guide roller and right mounting plate
15 of guide roller on the feeding device shield 12.
7) Use screws to fix guide roller 14 on the right and left mounting plate of guide
rollers.
8) Use screws to fix convey device shield to the feed box’s back.

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 Picture 3-9：Installation of Rolling Device
3.6.1 Installation of Dust Separating System

Read through chapter 3 before operation.

The connection of dust separating system’s circuit should be carried out by
a professional electrician.
Before first startup:
Parts of no paint are coated with anti-rust oil before leaving plant. The anti-rust oil
should be cleaned off before operation.
Connection
1) Install a separator whose diameter is Ф250mm under the cyclone dust
collector.
2) Connect convey pipe whose diameter is 4"×2.
3) Install dust collecting device, including air and dust collecting bag.
4) Put a container under separator to collect plastics which just go through
dedusting.
Note: Connect the separator with a cloth bag to guarantee
ventilation of cloth bag.

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3.7 Installation of Screen Bracket and Screen
1) Put the screen bracket under the cutting chamber. Move the screen bracket to
the arc of hinge pin hole seat and match the screen shaft with the hinge pin
hole seat. Then install the pressing plate of hinge pin hole seat and tighten
them by screws.
2) Fold downward the screen bracket and install the screen into it.
3) Raise the screen bracket. Shut down the spring bolt and lock the screw right
ahead.
Note: The screw must be tightly locked in this step. Otherwise, it
will cause distortion of screen bracket and broken of screws.

Picture 3-10：Installation of Screen Bracket and Screen

3.8 Installation of Feeding Blower

1) Install the blower 1 on the blower fixing plate 2 of granulator rack and tighten
fixing screw 3.
2) Insert feeding blower 1 and feed-in pipe 5 into extraction line 4 of granulator.
3) Connect the power wire according to the circuit diagram.

Picture 3-11：Installation of Feeding Blower

Warning: When the material feed blower is rotating in wrong
direction, its working capability will decrease by no less than
25%! Please cut off the power supply, exchange two lines

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 among three lines of the fan in the control cabinet.
Note: First close the main power switch before the power supply
of blower is connected; otherwise, risk of electric shock may be
encountered!
3.9 Installation of Cooling Device
Connect the cooling water pipe to the cooling water access.

Picture 3-12：Installation of Cooling Device

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4. Operation Guide
4.1 Startup Pretest
Unpainted part of the machine has been covered with stainless oil. Before use, the
stainless oil should be cleaned.
1) Clean with a towel.
2) Wash with a towel dipping with amyl acetate.

4.1.1 Before the First Startup

1) Check whether the granulator is in the level state.
2) Check the space of the cutting tools to see whether the lockup screws of the
blades are tightened.

4.1.2 After First Startup for 2 Hours

1) Check the space of the cutting tools of the fixed blades and rotating blades
again; check whether the lockup screws of the blades are loose.
2) Check the position-adjusting screws of the motor and check whether the
position-adjusting screws are tightened.

4.1.3 After First Startup for 20~30 Hours

Check and adjust the belt's tensility after a 20~30 hour full-load operation.

4.2 Circuit Connection

The installation of the granulator's circuit must be conducted by the professional
electricians.
1) Connect granulator to the power.
2) Connect the transmission belt clockWise.

4.2.1 Check the Running Direction of the Motor

1) Open the door to check whether the feed box is closed.
2) Ensure the main power switch is in ON position.
3) Check the emergency stop.
4) Start the granulator via pressing the START button and stop the granulator via
pressing the STOP button.
5) The granulator needs some time to fully come to a halt, After full stop, check
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 whether the running direction is clockWise.
Note: The cutting tools may be damaged and the granulating
capability will be reduced if there is a wrong running direction.
Please disconnect the power and transpose any two wires of the
three in the main power.
4.2.2 Check the Running Direction of the Blower.
1) Check whether the running direction of the blower is in accordance with the
symbol on the shield.
2) Connect to the power and stop again to check the blower's running direction.

Picture 4-1：Check the Running Direction of the Blower

Note: If the blower's running direction is not in accordance with
the symbol, the machine's working capability will be reduced by
at least 25 percent. Under these circumstances, please
disconnect to the main power and transpose any two wires of
the three in the blower.

4.3 Opening the Feed Box

Note!
Prior to opening the feed box and the storage box, cut off the main switch
and the power supply on the granulator.

Caution!
The blade is very sharp-edged and easy to injure people.

4.3.1 Opening the Feed Box

1) Check if the feed box is empty and then cut off the main power.

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2) Loosen the long star screw 1 and open the front and back door. Open the feed
box through electronic handspike controller 2 on back left door.
3) With its self-locking function, electronic handspike can prevent feeding device
drop out.
Note: The feed box is very heavy. When opening or closing it, be
careful of its sudden falling to cause bodily injury!

Picture 4-2：Open Feed-in Device

4.3.2 Open the Screen and Screen Bracket

1) Turn off power supply of granulator
2) Loosen locking screw 2.
3) Loosen spring bolt 1.
4) Hold screen bracket handle 3 with hands and put the screen bracket down
slowly.
5) Take out the screen.

Picture 4-3：Open the Screen and Screen Bracket

4.4 Closing Feed Box and Screen Bracket

4.4.1 Closing the Feed Box
1) Make sure no powder remains on the Interface surface or corner.
2) Make sure all the doors open and close the feed box by operating electric
handspike controller 2.
3) Tighten the star screw 1.
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 Picture 4-4：Close the Feed Box
Note: The feed box is very heavy. When opening or closing it, be
careful of its sudden falling to cause bodily injury!
4.4.2 Close the Screen and its Frame

Note!
Before closing, clean the interface surface.
Be careful!
Don't get squeezed and injured.
Check no powder or leftover material around the cutting chamber, screen and
screen frame; timely remove them if any.
1) Put the screen 1 on the screen frame 2.
2) Hole the screen bracket handle 4 and raise the screen bracket. Then use
spring bolt 4 to lock the screen bracket on side plate.
3) Lock the screen bracket on front block by using screw 3.

Picture 4-5：Close the Screen and its Frame

4.5 Adjustment of feeding Device

The feeding device of granulator can adjust the clearance between the driving
wheel 1 and the driven wheel 2 according to the thickness of surplus materials to
be granulated.
Rotate the hexagonal screw handles 3 at both sides at the same time; press the
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pressure head 4 and compression spring 5 to enable the bearing pedestal of the
driven wheel slides in the guide slot for the purpose of adjusting the clearance with
the driving wheel.

Picture 4-6：Adjustment of Rolling Device

Note: Keep the same clearances at both side between the driven
wheel and the driving wheel. Otherwise the rolled material is not
pressed under balance to impact the cutting capability.

4.6 Timer (With Material Feed Blower)

When the granulator is shutdown, the timer can extend the working time of the
material feed blower to send all granulated material out of the storage box. The set
time of the timer varies from the diameter of screen hole and granulating
capability.

Picture 4-7：Timer
4.7 Transducer

Picture 4-8: Transducer

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4.7.1 About Function Indicators
No. Functions
LCD display – divided into five display areas:
a. top left corner – control area:
LOC: transducer under local control means it is controlled by panel.
REM: transducer under remote control means it is controlled via I/O terminals or
feildbus.
b. top right corner-display value unit.
c. middle-variable; usually it displays parameters and signal, menu or lists, also
displays error code in control panel.
d. bottom left corner and middle – control panel status:
1
OUTPUT: output mode
PAR: parameter mode
MENU: menu
e. bottom right corner– status displayer:
FWD (forward) / REV ( reverse): motor rotation
Slow flash: already stop;
Fast flash: motor’s running but it is not at setting point;
Stable: running at setting point;
Setting: value displaying is modifiable (under parameter and set point modes）
RESET/EXIT – back to previous menu, and modification is not saved. Fulfill fault
2
reset under output and fault modes.
MENU/ENTER – enter next nemu. Under parameters mode, displayed values will
3
be saved as new setting values.
UP –
• scroll menu or list upwards
4 • add values if selecting one of parameters
• add set point under set point mode
Keep pressing the key can fulfill quick modify
Down –
• scroll menu or list downwards
5 • reduce values if selecting one of parameters
• reduce set point under set point mode
Keep pressing the key can fulfill quick modify
6 LOC/REM – shift between Local and Remote controls
7 DIR – change motor rotation
8 STOP – stop transducer under local control
9 START – start transducer under local control

Operate control panel based on Help information of menu and button. Select one
of items such as operation mode or parameters by scrolling screen and pressing
button. Press button when the item you selected is displayed. Also you may use
keys to return previous interface and not save modifications.
Basic control panel include five modes: output, set point, parameter, copy and
fault. If fault takes place and alarm sounds, control panel shifts into fault mode

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automatically and display fault codes. Under output or fault mode, users can reset
faults and alarms. After connecting power supply, control panel enters output
mode, where users can launch, stop, commutate and shift between local and
remote controls, also users can monitor up to three actual values. For other
operations, users need to enter menu and select modes.

4.7.2 Deafult Parameters Setting of Transducer

NO. Code Meaning of parameters Default value Remark

1 1001 Digit input to control start/stop 1

2 1003 Forward rotation 1

3 1103 Control panel is given by outer signals 0

4 1401 Faults output 4

5 2007 Min. frequency 10

6 2008 Max. frequency 50

7 2202 Acceleration time 5

8 2203 Deceleration time 3

9 9901 Language shift 0 for En/1 for CN

Below parameters are set based on nameplate of motor:

9905 (motor voltage), 9906 (motor current), 9907 (motor frequency),
9908 (motor rotate speed), 9909 (motor power)
Note: LOC/REM key in panel sould be shifted to REM (Remote
control).

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5. Trouble-shooting
5.1 Granulator Can Not Work
1) Check if the emergency stop has been reset or not. If not, rotate the button
anti-clockwise to reset it.
2) Check if the safety switch between feed box and storage box is completely
closed. If not, machine can not be started.
3) Checking overload protector of the motor.
4) The overload protector in the electrical control box will work if the motor
overloads. Test white key (A) turn left, press the “Reset” button (B) to reset it.
Before it starts again, check whether there is any powder left in the granulator.
5) Check the overload protector of the feeding blower's motor.
6) If the feeding blower does not run, the granulator can run neither. Check the
motor protector in the electric control box. If the protector is closed, the switch
will be at “0” position, reset it to “1” position. Check if there’s no leftover, then
re-start the machine. Test the white key(A) turn left, press” Reset” key (B) to
reset it.
7) Check the clearance between the blades
8) The stop will happen or the motor overload protector will work if the blade is
very blunt or the space between blades is not correct. Protector will be tripped
if motor is overload. Blades should be checked, replaced or adjusted between
the blades.
9) The contactor is burnt down or the control circuit is break off.

A
B

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NO. Fault Possible Reason Trouble Shooting
Disconnect with power. Connect to power.
Emergency stop button hasn't Reset emergency stop button.
been reset. Change power switch.
The main power is damaged. Check the circuit breaker.
The circuit breaker is not shut off Check the power line.
After open the main
or it is damaged. Replace the fuse after wiring
power switch, the
The circuit fault. checking.
1 system can not get
The fuse of the control circuit is Replace the transformer.
started by pressing
melted. Check the safety switch.
startup button.
Control transformer is damaged. Reset the thermo overload relay.
Safety switch on-off action. Press down the frequency
The thermo overload relay trip converter's fault reset button.
Off.
The frequency converter's fault.
After open the main Overlow voltage. Check the power.
power switch，the Default phase. Check the power.
2 motor is buzzing when Motor seized. Check the cutting chamber.
press down startup Motor faults. Check the motor.
button.
The parameter setup fault. Adjust the frequency converter's
The frequency converter fault. parameter.
The mixing motor can
The contactor K2 is damaged. Change/check the frequency
not get started after the
3 The clearance between the converter.
system has been
upper and lower roller are too Check /change contactor.
started.
narrow. Adjust clearance between the
castors.
The granulating motor overloads. Check the granulating motor and its
The material suction motor relevant components.
The machine suddenly
overloads. Check the suction motor.
4 comes to fully stop
Mixing motor overloads. Check the mixing motor.
during operation.
Voltage fluctuation range is too Improve the power quality.
large.

5.2 Stop Due to Other Reasons

The connection of safety or limit switch is damaged or loosen, which may also
result in machine stop.
Note: Do not turn off safety switch or control switch.

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6. Maintenance and Repair

1. Check the tightness of driven roller wheel and whether the star handle moves
smoothly. Cycle: daily.
2. Check whether the emergency stop switch works fine. Cycle: daily.
3. Check whether the start/stop key works fine. Cycle: daily.
4. Check whether the main power supply switch works fine. Cycle: daily.
5. Check the connection of electric components inside electric control box. Cycle:
weekly.
6. Before starting up, check whether the screws of feed box and screen bracket
on cutting chamber is tightly locked. Cycle: daily.
7. Check whether the fixing screws of fixed blade and rotary blade is loose.
Cycle: monthly
8. Before starting up, check whether there is any metal inside cutting chamber.
Cycle: daily
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9. Check whether the safety switch works fine. Cycle: daily
10. Check the belt tension. Cycle: half a year (or after 20-30h of full-load
operation)
11. Before starting up, check whether the rolling drum moves fine. Cycle: daily

6.1 Repair
All the repair must be done by professionals to avoid damage to machine and
harm to human body.

6.1.1 Blade replacement

Note!
The rotary blade of granulator shall be under balanced stress. When blade
installation, it may turn itself due to unbalanced stress!

Caution!
When the center of gravity of blade is unstable, it can still turn itself.

The blade is very sharp-edged. Gloves shall be put on prior to operation.

Be very careful when operating to avoid injury! When maintaining, or
replacing, please refer to 3.4 for installation of static blade and rotary blade.
Imnfuse thread fixative (light green LOCTITE243 is recommended) into
thread interface to fix each screw to prevent it from slip.

Warning!
When dismantling or installing the rotary blade, no outside force can help
you. Replace the blade yourself to minimize the chance of injuring more
people.

Warning!
To avoid rotating, take a plank to block the rotary blade.
Be careful when doing so because the blade is very sharp-edged.

Once the blade is replaced, replace the screws and gaskets with new
ones.
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 Before blade replacement, open the feed box and remove the storage box,
screen and screen frame.

1) Dismantle the static blade

Note!
To prevent the cutting tool from self rotating, take a plank to block it.
1. Take off the screw and the gasket.
2. Take out the static blade.
3. Clean the installation surface of the blade.
2) Dismantle the rotary blade
1. Open the feed box.
2. Loosen the hexagonal screw on the blade rest.
c. Clean the whole rotary blade and the cutting chamber.

Caution!
When loosening the last screw, you must press the blade block and the
blade to avoid any injury.
3) Installation of blade
Carefully clean the static blade and the rotary blade before their installation.

Warning!
Once the blade is replaced, the screw and the gasket shall be totally
replaced.
First install the rear static blade and then the front one; install the rotary
blade afterwards. See 3.4 Installation of static blade and rotary blade for
detailed installation steps.

6.2 Transmission
6.2.1 Routine Preservation of Tooth Belt
The tooth belt is provided for the granulator according to the power of motor.
1) Check the tooth belt
After running for 20~30 hours with full load, check the tension of ooth belt and its
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operation; then monthly check its wearing.
2) Check the tension of tooth belt every 6 months
Open the side plate of the control cabinet at the right of the granulator and check
any damage or wearing of belt.

6.2.2 Daily Maintenance of V belt

The granulator is equipped with V belt according to motor’s power.
1) Check the V belt
After 20-30h of full-load operation, it’s necessary to check the belt tension and its
operating situation. Check the wear situation of V belt every month after that.
2) Check the V belt every six months
Open the side plate of control box on the right side of granulator. Turn the V blet
for several circles to check whether it’s damaged.
Note: Don't put your hand between the belt and the belt pulley to
avoid any injury.
Check the tension of belt and adjust it when necessary. Apply force to check the
tension of the belt. Apply the force F(150N) in the middle of belt pulley and
measure the offset at the same time (the offset size depends on the
center-to-center spacing L of belt pulley).

6.2.3 Adjustment of V belt

1) Open the shield door plank.
2) Open the fast pipe connector of extraction line end and then take out the
screen bracket.
3) Adjust two movable screws to change the clearance between the big belt
pulley and the small one to adjust the belt tension.
4) Lock the movable screws.
5) Check the belt tension again after 20-30h of full-load operation.
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 Picture 6-1：Adjustment of Tooth Belt

6.3 Lubricating of Bearing

6.3.1 Lubrication
Xin Chang Long: FX-00
FX-000
Bp：BP Grease LGEP 2
ESSO：Beacon Ep2, Beacon EP2
Mobil：Mobilux EP2
Shell：Shell Alvania EP2
Texaco：Multifak Ep2, Novotex Grease EP2

6.4 Maintenance
When carrying out maintenance, ensure that there is no material left in the
granulator.

CAUTION!
All stuff concerning repair must be conducted by professionals to avoid
damage or harm to human body.

6.4.1 Daily Check

1) There is acryl shutter in the feed box. If the shutter is damaged, replace it
immediately. Otherwise the fragment of the shutter will damage the blades in
the cutting chamber.
2) Check whether the Emergency Stop works properly. Start the machine and
then stop it via Emergency Stop. Rotate the button an ti-clockWise to reset
the Emergency Stop.

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6.4.1.1 Operation and Maintenance of Dust Separating System
Daily check

Air bag and dust bag: Check whether the air bag or dust bag is damaged. If
there is any damage, please replace it.
Convey pipe: Check whether the convey pipe is damaged. If there is any
damage, please replace it.
Check whether the connection is good and seal it up.
Check whether the dust bag is full. Please empty it if it’s full.
Storage box: Check whether the storage box is right under the dust separator. If
it’s not, please adjust it.
Check the storage box. If it’s full, please take away in time the plastics which
has gone through dedusting.

Weekly check

Check whether the wires are damaged and the connection situation. If there is
any damage, please fix it.

6.4.1.2 Clean of Dust Separating System

Clean it once after replace the plastics or 300h of operation. Before

cleaning, please turn off the power supply.
1) Clean the inner wall of device first.
2) Check and clean the dust separator when necessary.
3) Move away the separator and use high pressure air to blow off inside
grains.
4) Empty the storage box and clean its inside.
5) Shake the air bag to make the dust fall off.
6) Install all the parts back to the machine.

6.4.2 Weekly Check

1) Check the power wire to see whether there is any damage. If so, replace it
immediately.

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2) Check the safety switch.

6.4.3 Monthly Check

1) Check the belt to see whether there is some damage. Check the belt's
tensility every 6 months. More details to see chapter 6.2 Transmission.
2) Check the blades and screws to see if they get loose.

6.5 Cleaning

When opening the feed box, be careful not to touch the blade that is very
sharp-edged and may injure people.
1) Before the machine is stopped, check the feed box is empty.
2) Clean the outer surface of feed box.
3) Clean the material fender of feed box with the deduster.
4) Close the main power switch.
5) Loosen the long hexagonal screw and then open backWards the feed box.
6) Clean the inner surface of feed box.
7) Remove the screen bracket.
8) Clean the screen bracket.
9) Clean the cutting chamber internally and externally.
10) Clean the belt pulley with bright shining dedusting agent.

6.6 Maintenance and Preservation of Frequency Converter

Note!
Only professional staff can maintain and preserve the frequency
converter; otherwise it may result in bodily injury or damage to the
granulator!

Note!
Only professional staff can check the signal during running; otherwise it
may result in bodily injury or damage to the granulator!

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 Danger!
Maintenance and preservation of frequency converter cannot be carried
out unless the light "harge" of the converter is off; otherwise it may result
in bodily injury or damage to the facilities!

6.6.1 Routine Preservation

Routine check activities

1) Check any abnormal change of sound during motor running.

2) Check any material vibration during motor running.
3) Check any change of frequency converter installation environment.
4) Check normal working of the heat dissipate fan of the converter.
5) Check the converter is not overheated.

Routine cleaning

1) Keep the converter clean all the time.

2) Effectively remove oil stain from the heat dissipate fan of the converter.

6.6.2 Periodic Check

1) Check the air duct and periodically clean it.

2) Check the screw isn't loosened.
3) Check the converter isn't eroded.
4) Check any arcing of terminal.
5) Test of main circuit insulation.

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6.7 Maintenance Schedule
6.7.1 About the Machine

Model SN Manufacture date

Voltage Ф V Frequency Hz Power kW

6.7.2 Check After Installation

Check if pipe connections are firmed locked by clips.

Check the gap between fixed blade and rotating blade. (0.1~0.15mm).
Check the rotating balance of the belt wheel.

Electrical Installation

Voltage: V Hz
Specs of the fuse: 1 Phase A 3 Phase A
Check phase sequence of the power supply.
Check the rotating direction of the conveying blower.

6.7.3 Daily Check

Check main power switch.

Check emergency stop button.
Check start / stop button.
Check material check plate (strip) is perfect or not.
Check whether emergency stop and safety switch works normally.
Clean screen and feeding hooper.
Check whether start, stop and power switches are normal.

6.7.4 Weekly Check

Check all the electrical cables.

Check if there are loose connections of electrical components.
Check blade condition.
Check whether set screws in fixed and rotate blades are under looseness.
Check if there is abnormal noise, vibration and heat in reduction gear.
Check the cracking window

6.7.5 Monthly Check

Check the condition of rolling device.

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 Check the delay function of the material feed motor.
Check the motor overload protector.
Check the tightness of the blades.
Check whether clamp ring of pulley is fastened.
Check belt tension.

6.7.6 Check Half-yearly or Every 1000 Running Hours

Check the tensility of the belt

Check the lubrication of bearing、motor and hopper's rotating shaft
Check the two bearing blocks

6.7.7 3 year Checking

PC board renewal.
No fuse breaker renewal.

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