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Type of balls – Formax 2200 Series User Manual

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Operator's Manual 2200 Series Register Table

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Type of Balls

The number and type of balls in the ball cage
(1) depend on format and type of paper.

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Always try to use as few balls as
possible. Balls not needed for a
particular job should be removed
to avoid wear of the transport belt.

It is recommended to use the following balls:

Paper grades below

13 #:

Plastic balls

Paper grades from

13 - 33 #: Plastic balls, every 6th should be a steel ball

Paper grades above

33 #:

Mainly steel balls

In the infeed section (the first 4 to 6 balls) it is recommended to always use one
or two steel balls.

For very light paper grades every second ball opening should be left free.