Formax FD 280-10 - Manual (Page 13)

5.2 Feed Separator
Figure 5.3 Feed Separator Adjustments
Feed Separators are individually adjustable. The decals
on top of the adjustment screws indicate the direction to
turn to increase the gap between the feed roller and the
separator (Thick Arrow, Thick Pieces
– clockwise) (Thin
Arrow, Thin Pieces – Counter clockwise). Feed
Separators do two things: they apply pressure to the feed
rolls increasing friction between the piece and the roller to
generate feeding, and they set a gap between the roller
and the separator that keeps only one piece feeding at a
time.
Use a corner of the piece that goes under a particular
separator to adjust the gap so as to just “grab” the piece.
Do this for each separator, using the appropriate section of
the piece.
Often pieces will not be the same thickness across their
width. It is necessary to set the gaps independently.
To test the feeder, set the separator gaps and load a few
pieces into the hopper. Turn on the feeder and increase
the feed speed until the pieces move through the feeder.
If the gap is too small, the piece will stall at first then the