Automated PU Adhesive Injection Machine

Operation Instruction
Thank you for selecting our equipment. This machine employs PLCs to
realize automated control and the operation process of this machine is as
follows: components A and B flows, in cycles, from the material tank
through the metering pump, injection nozzle and then back to the material
tank. When injection signal is delivered, the injection nozzle, driven by a
cylinder, switch the flow channels, so that components A and B are injected
via respective channels at a preset proportion, to the molds (square or round),
during which process the mixer motor starts in advance to mix the
components into uniform mixture. After the injection is completed, the motor
switches back to the circulation state. Please clean the injection nozzle after
several continuous injections or after the work is finished. Please refer to the
detailed instructions for cleaning procedures.
1. It is very important to check that the proportions of components A
and B are set correctly before the injection is started, otherwise, the adhesive
injected will not be usable. There are operating buttons of Pump A and Pump
B on the operating interface on the touch screen. Touch the button to start the
corresponding pump and touch the button again to shut it off. During the test,
in the first step, start one pump and then set the test time on the setting
interface on the touch screen, then touch the Test button on the operating
interface to inject adhesive which should be collected and weighed properly.
In the second step, calculate the flow rate of the other components according
to the desired proportion, then test is made on the other pump to check the

adhesive injection. If it is necessary to adjust the adhesive injection amount,

please operate the converter on the corresponding pump.

2. Switching and settings of square and round shape: There are buttons
respectively indicating square and round shapes, click on the button to
switch between the two modes. When a square shape is indicated on the
screen, the machine is currently working in a square mode, and then another
click will switch the machine to round mode. Parameters with respect to each
mode may be set on the setting interface. In square mode, configurable
parameters include injection lead time which is the time for advance
injection before the workbench moves and is set in most cases as 0.3-1
second. The workbench speed is a speed, at which the workbench moves
along the sides of a square. In round mode, the configurable parameters
include lead times of turnplate, injection time. The mixing lead time is allow
the turnplate rotate before adhesive is injected, in order to apply the adhesive
uniformly. The injection time refers to the time required by the whole mold
and is configurable on basis of the size of mold. In addition, in square
operation mode, the size of square mold is also required. On the size setting
interface, 10 groups of size data may be stored in the system. When the
length and width information are set, the operator only need to select the
desired number corresponding to such setting.
3. Pre-injection. Pre-injection is required on the first injection operation,
for which purpose, the operator can press and hold the pre-inject button until
adhesive is injected uniformly without any bubbles.

4. Injection. Injection may be started after pre-injection. Click on the

Inject button to start injecting. When the injection process is finished, it is
preferred that the mold is changed after 10 seconds, before the injection
process is started again.
5. Cleaning. Cleaning of the injection nozzle is required in case of
repeated injection operation or in case the injection process needs to be
suspended. Click on the Clean button to automatically clean the injection
nozzle. The cleaning time may be configured via the parameter setting
interface and in most cases 3 seconds is recommended. Note: Before the
injection, an inspection is preferred to ensure the cleaning process functions
properly, otherwise, the failure of cleaning process may result in blockage of
the injection nozzle when cleaning is required.
6. Gas flushing. The operate may press and hold the flushing button for
several seconds after cleaning process is finished, to remove the cleaning
agent residues on the injection nozzle.
7. Mixing. There are mixing switches corresponding to each material
tank available on the operation panel. The operator may operate these
switches to start mixing, where necessary.
8. Heating. There are temperature controllers for the three material
tanks on the operation panel. A desired temperature value may be set via
such controllers. When the temperature is lower than the preset value, an
automatic heating process will be started.

Troubleshooting and Precautions

1. Special attentions should be paid to the correct rotation direction of
motor when the injection machine is connected to power source. In addition,
the neutral line should not be connected incorrectly or open, otherwise, it
may result in damage to the machine.

2. Proportion changes are most likely caused by blockage of the

injection nozzle, especially that of Component B. Component B may
crystallize when remain still for a relatively long period, which may block
the tubes or nozzles. Inspection may be made to the pump to ensure the flow
rate is at normal range. If blockage is detected, cleaning must be done.
3. The mixer may rotate rigidly, because the mixer shaft seals are
broken, resulting in materials overflow to the bearings. The bearing may be
stuck. Solution: Replace the seals regularly on basis of wear conditions.
4. After the work of each day is finished, please close the pressurization
inject to the cleaning tank and then open the vent valve on the tank to let go
air in the tank. Then close the vent valve. Immediately before the next
injection operation, open the pressurization valve first.
5. When the machine is not in use for a long time, please start the
circulation pump for several minutes to prevent crystallization of materials.