PMA-2009 Mechanical Roll Feeds

In this course, you will learn about cam-driven and eccentric-driven mechanical roll feeds. You will look at the basic components and operation of eccentric-driven roll feeds. You will also discover the processes for adjusting feed height, feed length, feed timing, and feed speed on a mechanical roll feed.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the two basic types of mechanical roll feeds
• Identify the basic components of mechanical roll feeds
• Explain how to set feed height, feed length, feed timing, and feed speed
• Understand how to load the feed
• Describe how to fine-tune feed length
• Explain the process of setting the pilot release
• Describe how to perform final speed and timing adjustments