09-0138 – Continental Girbau Pneumatic Kit, Knife & Belt Folding Station

The 09-0138 Pneumatic Kit is a specialized maintenance assembly for the "Knife and Belt" (Pli par Couteau et Tapis) folding station on Continental Girbau flatwork folders. This section utilizes a mechanical knife blade to tuck linen between two conveyor belts , creating a precise fold—typically the first or second cross-fold. The kit contains the essential pneumatic components, such as actuator seals and control valves, required to restore the rapid, high-force extension of the knife blade.

Restoring the pneumatics in this module is critical for maintaining sharp fold lines on heavy items like sheets and tablecloths. A sluggish knife actuation caused by worn seals can result in "dog-eared" folds or jams where the linen fails to enter the belt nip point correctly.

Maintenance Tip: When servicing the knife cylinder, ensure the blade is perfectly parallel to the belt rollers; even slight misalignment can cause the knife to bind or tear the linen.