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Tapecoat
Hand Wrapster #3
Tape Application Tool
Instructions
- From the chart select the size of tape
required for the particular size of pipe to be wrapped.
- Adjust center shaft (7) according to
the size tape needed an lock in place with wing nut (8). NOTE: The
Tape Width Chart below shows maximum tape widths for certain sizes
of pipe with a single layer applied. Smaller width rolls may be take
longer.
- As pipe size increases, move wheels
(15) farther apart so they grasp the pipe as much as possible. Wing nuts
(14) are provided to lock wheel axles so they don't twist out. NOTE: one
wheel needs a spacer to clear adjustment plate (9).
- Adapter plate is bolted to right wing
in the two closest holes and wheels transferred to the holes in the
plate. The purpose of the plate is to lift the right wing of the Wrapster
in increasing the angle between it and the pipe. It allows for
wider tape sizes on pipes smaller than 12", as shown in the chart.
NOTE: It should always be used on 2" pipe.
- The tape is place on the Wrapster so
that the tape comes off the top of the roll in a direction going away
from the handle (12). This places tension knob (4) on operator's left.
- The tape is fastened to the pipe with
enough tension that the machine will not move by itself. Tension is
increased or decreased simply by tightening or loosening knob (4)
against tension spring (6).
- The release liner separating layers of
tape can be used to help wrap the pipe. Grasp the release liner after
fastening the tape to the pipe. Pull the release liner toward the
operator and over the handle (12). The liner should be pulled downward
and used to rotate the machine around the pipe. Always pull the liner
toward the pipe to keep the machine tight to the pipe. Rotate the
machine downward using the liner, then grab the liner from the opposite
side as it comes around the pipe and pull upward.
- After a couple of wraps check for
overlap desired. To increase lap, loosen knob (10) tightening the
carriage bolt in the slot (11) that places the two wings closer to
parallel position (in a completely parallel position there will be no
travel and it will continue to wrap over itself.) To decrease lap, move
carriage bolt to a lower position (toward wheels). This increases the
angle between wings giving more spiral action down the pipe.
- Double-wrapping can be done two
different ways: either by just going over the pipe twice or setting the Wrapster
for 1/2 as much travel. NOTE: When double wrapping, you may use
wider tape than the chart suggests, i.e., 2" pipe may be double
wrapped using 4" tape.
- Changing tape -- remove tension knob
(4), loosen handle (12) then pull the roll off and replace tape making
sure tape is put on correctly. NOTE: Wrapster #3 may be used to wrap
joints, short radius bends or lengths of any size pipe. It will also
wrap vertically which will make it an asset in plant applications.
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Tape
Width Chart
| Without
adapter plate |
With
adapter plate |
| no 2"
pipe |
2" pipe - 2"
tape |
| 3"
pipe - 2" tape |
3" pipe
- 4" tape |
| 4"
pipe - 2" tape |
4" pipe
- 4" tape |
| 6"
pipe - 4" tape |
6" pipe
- 4" tape |
| 8"
pipe - 4" tape |
8" pipe
- 6" tape |
| 10"
pipe - 4" tape |
10" pipe
- 6" tape |
| 12"
pipe - 4" tape |
10" pipe
- 6" tape |
| 24"-100"
pipe - 6" or 9" tape |
Not
used for piper larger than 12" |
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