Backing Latex Application Operator - Pietermaritzburg at Belgotex Floors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS

Complete checks at Campen Foam Generator

• Check that the isolating switch is on.
• Top up the lubricating soap reservoir if necessary (Campen Lubrication)
• Check that the ball in the cooling water view port is moving, viz. that there is flow of the cooling water.
• Check that there is 6- 8 bar pressure supply of air to the Campen.

Set Pre-Coat Latex Application Settings

• Go to the foam application control panel and check that the isolating switch is on.
• Proceed to the main menu and enter the relevant data for the range of carpet to be backed (refer to Pre-Coat Application Data Sheet) viz.
• The mixer output (g/m²)
• The required foam weight (g/l)
• The run speed (m/min)
• The carpet width is always set (mm)
• The two mixer head speeds are:
• Head 1: 140 - 160 rev / min.
• Head 2: 140- 160 rev/min.
• The application (doctor) roller height is at the correct setting.
• Start Latex Application

The Foam Operator must:

• Check that the Campen mixer is on manual (Toggle F1).
• Start up the Campen pump by toggling F10 to on.
• Start up the mixing heads by toggling F3 and F11 to on and check that speeds are in the given range (2 above).
• Switch the Campen into automatic mode by toggling F1.
• Do a litre lot check of the foam to check that it is to specification as given in the Pre-Coat Latex Application Data Sheet.  Confirm that your determination compares with the computer calculated value. (This check should be done on every range of carpet that is backed)
• Visually assess the foam for an even consistency and visually monitor it continuously.
• Note:   After start-up, the Pre-Coat Latex Application settings can be changed without stopping the application process (stopping the Campen Generator).

Shut down of Campen Foam Generator

• The Foam Operator               
• Toggles F1 to manual.
• Toggles F10 (Campen pump) to off.
• Toggles F3 and F11 (Mixing heads) to off.
• Scrapes Latex off carpet into collection trough.

Clean Out of Campen Foam Generator

• On shutting down for the weekend the Foam Operator must: -
• In an empty Pre-Coat Latex tank mix up 10 Kg Soap: 300Kg Water.
• Connect this soap solution supply to the Campen Foam Generator.
• Flush out solution through the Campen, starting the Campen as per (3) but flushing the solution to waste in the drain, run the mixing heads at 150 - 200 rev/min.

Procedure for Style Changes

• Foam operator is notified by sewer of new style coming through.
• Foam Operator will adjust Doctor Roller to required height. 
• Adjust Campen foamer to required output and foam weight.
• Check if style is to be Topical Coated if so; adjust Topical applicator according to Topical work instructions.
• Operator checks Niproller for even application of pre-coat.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least one year Machine Operator experience.
• Ability to work Shifts (12 Hours)
• Latex Application experience is advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 /Matric with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English.
• CTFL Learnership is essential.