OWNER’S

MANUAL

WEB-SEVERING DEVICE
MODEL 1134

Baldwin Technologies
12 Commerce Drive
Shelton, CT 06484 USA
Telephone: (203) 925-1100
Fax: (203) 929-7856
Rev. 2 12/99
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WARNING: Do not drill, cut, weld, or modify

SAFETY guards or any other component
Never attempt to operate or perform of the equipment for any other
maintenance on this equipment without the application.
proper training and authority. The installation,
operation, and maintenance of this equipment WARNING: The Model 1134 Web Severing
can expose you to potentially hazardous Device is very heavy and
situations. This potential is increased by requires two people to
improper operating practices, lack of attention transport, install, or remove.
and training, and carelessness.
WARNING: Ensure that the established
Take proper precautions during the installation,
lockout/tagout procedure is
operation, and maintenance of this equipment.
used whenever installation,
Carelessness and disregard for safety can
service, or maintenance is
result in damage to the equipment and injury or
performed. Never use the
even death to the operator or technician.
severer defeat box as a
WARNING This equipment contains heavy- maintenance lockout or service
duty mechanical parts designed feature.
for cutting paper stock. The
blade is capable of severing WARNING: Use extreme caution if a web
body parts. Never bypass any lead-in chain/ device runs
safety devices such as guards through the severer. Ensure
to gain access to the severer. that the device does not create
Never perform service or a safety hazard.
diagnostic procedures on the
severer unless the defeat GENERAL
switch indicates that the The Model 1134 Web Severing Device is an
severer is in the defeat mode. electro-pneumatic severer designed to cut web
stock on a commercial printing press. This
WARNING: Using this device for a purpose device is uni-directional and must be installed
other than for which it is correctly (see Figure 1). When a web break
designed may result in damage occurs, the severer is energized, clamping and
to the severing device or injury cutting the web. This reduces the amount of
to the user. web that can wrap on the printing cylinders,
reducing printing unit damage and costly
downtime.
WARNING: Never use this equipment as a
step, platform, or as a guard WARNING: The Model 1134 Web Severing
against other hazards. Device should never be used
for purposes other than those
previously described or to cut
WARNING: During installation, ensure that any material other than paper
sufficient head clearance is stock, 100-lb. basis weight or
provided. Do not locate the less.
equipment where it can create a
tripping hazard. Do not create a CAUTION The Model 1134 Web Severing
nip point when mounting the Device is not designed to be
severer near rollers. used in highly repetitive break
applications.

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When activated, the severer clamps the web, Air Requirements

and the single-beveled serrated blade makes a Recommended 550 kPa (80 psig) minimum,
uniform, vertical cut across the entire web air pressure 620 kPa (90 psig) maximum
width. The severer is designed with a two-
stage severing mechanism that will clamp and Volume to fill / 140 ml (0.005 cubic feet)/
cut only paper (see Figure 1). time 50 millisecond
Minimum air 10.4 l/sec (22.1 SCFM) for
SPECIFICATIONS supply 0.05 second reaction time
Solenoid Reaction time 0.05 second at recommended
Power 24 VDC at 0.25 Amps air supply and pressure
requirements or
115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Inrush: 0.12 Amps
Closed: 0.09 Amps
Connector 3-Wire DIN

CLAMPING CUTTING
BAR BLADE

A C

WEB DIRECTION AT C
TIME OF WEB BREAK L WEB

E
B D BLADE
CLAMPING
SIDE SIDE

CUTTING
CLAMPING BLADE
BAR

WEB
F

A E C

B D

GUARD PARTIALLY
REMOVED FOR CLARITY

DETAIL OF
FIRED SEVERER

Figure 1. Web Severing Operation

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Refer to Figure 1. When a web break is
detected, the air valve is opened and the
severer is fired. Rubber “E” and clamping bar
“F” compress, clamping the web. Rubbers “C”
and “D” do not compress, allowing the web to
be pulled into the blade for cutting.
The web is released automatically if the
optional manual release button (see Figure 2)
is not installed. When the release button is
installed, the web remains clamped until the MANUAL
button is pressed. RELEASE
BUTTON

INSTALLATION Figure 2. Manual Release Button

Mechanical and electrical installation must
meet all local and national codes. All wiring CAUTION Ensure during installation, that a
must be performed by a licensed electrician. proper solenoid electrical ground
Air supply must be non-lubricated, 550 kPa (protective earth) is provided.
(80 psig) minimum, 620 kPa (90 psig)
maximum. The defeat switch (Figure 3) must be mounted
WARNING: During installation, ensure that in a convenient location in clear sight of the
severer.
sufficient head clearance is
provided. Do not locate the The severer must be installed relative to web
equipment where it can create a direction and the blade must be on the
tripping hazard. Do not create a downstream side of the severer at the time of
nip point when mounting the the web break.
severer near rollers.

WEB SEVERER CONTROL

DEFEAT ARMED
WHEN LIT, SEVERER IS WHEN LIT, SEVERER IS
IN DEFEAT MODE AND READY FOR OPERATION
CANNOT BE ENERGIZED. AND CAN BE ENERGIZED.

Figure 3. Defeat Switch

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Refer to Figure 4 for a typical pneumatic Figure 6 and its accompanying parts list show
installation. Figure 5 is a typical electrical all the parts of the guard assembly. Figure 7
schematic for the severer. details the dimensions of the guard.

UNDER 15.25 M (50')

W
3/8"

3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"

SEVERER

FOR DISTANCES UNDER 15.25 METERS (50 FEET),

THE RECOMMENDED SUPPLY PIPE SIZE IS:
ASTM 3/8" SCHEDULE 40 (MIN.).

OVER 15.25 M (50')

W

1/2"

3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"

SEVERER

FOR DISTANCES OVER 15.25 METERS (50 FEET),

THE RECOMMENDED SUPPLY PIPE SIZE IS:
ASTM 1/2" SCHEDULE 40 (MIN.).

C1

C2

C3

C1
C4
(PLUG) C2

W
120VAC
60Hz IN EX

(SEE PIPING SCHEDULES ABOVE)

Figure 4. Typical Pneumatic Installation

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4 2 4
-SA1
3 1 3
ARMED DEFEAT
X1 X1
-HO1 -HO2

X2 X2

T1-7 -XT1-7 -XT1-1 -XT1-5 -XT1-2 -XT1-2 -XT1-4 -XT1-6

P/E
BALDWIN
M1134 SEVERER

P/E 1
GROUND

5
2

FROM CUSTOMER
24 VDC
OR
120 VAC FROM PRESS FROM PRESS
SUPPLY SUPPLIED PLC SUPPLIED PLC
INPUT OUTPUT

Figure 5. Typical Electrical Schematic

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6 7
1

3 4 5

Figure 6. Guard Assembly

ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 A471-3023-XX Top Guard
2 M311-4004-XX Bottom Guard
3 P254-8162-00 10-32 Hex Nut
4 P280-5009-00 #10 Split Lockwasher
5 P252-4161-05 10-32 x 3/8 Button Head Cap Screw
6 P252-4161-03 10-32 x 1/4 Button Head Cap Screw
7 P280-5009-00 #10 Split Lockwasher

Figure 7. Guard Dimensions