Ringfeder Shrink Discs

Installation and Removal Instructions

INSTALLATION
Note: Never tighten the locking screws before the shaft is inside the hub, otherwise the hub projection may be deformed.

A. Shrink Discs and Split Shrink Discs

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Remove the shipping spacers and screws, if any, provided for protection during shipping. Verify the lubrication of the supplied locking screw threads, screw head bearing area and tapers of the inner rings. If necessary, lubricate them with a molybdenum disulde grease, such as Molykote Gn Paste.

Standard Shrink Discs Slide the shrink disc over the hub projection. The hub outside surface may be greased (see Figure 1: Shrink Disc).
DO NOT GREASE
Shaft Seat and Hub Bore

Shaft Hub Figure 1: Shrink Disc

Shrink Disc

Split Shrink Discs Slide each half of the split shrink disc over the corresponding hub projection and align them as required. The hub outside diameter may be greased. Insert the locking screws through the collar and web clearance holes and screw them into the opposite collar (see Figure 2: Split Shrink Disc).

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Web DO NOT GREASE Shaft Seat and Hub Shaft Hub Figure 2: Split Shrink Disc

Split Shrink Disc

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Clean and lightly oil the shaft bore and shaft seat. Insert the shaft or slide the hub into position over the shaft. Tighten 3 or 4 locking screws that are equally spaced around the diameter to establish a parallel or perpendicular position of shrink disc collar(s) relative to hub web or shaft, respectively. This step properly seats the collar(s) on the taper of the inner ring. Using a torque wrench, tighten all locking screws gradually and in sequence all the way around (not in a diametrically opposite sequence). Several passes may be required until all screws are torqued to the specied tightening torque (MA).

Verify that the screws are completely tight by applying the specied tightening torque (MA). The gap between the shrink disc collars or between the shrink disc collar and the hub web should be even all the way around.

B. Half Shrink Discs Type HC (clearance holes in collar)

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Remove the half shrink disc (collar and inner ring) and screws from the shipping container. Verify the lubrication of the supplied locking screw threads, screw head bearing area and tapers of the inner rings. If necessary, lubricate them with a molybdenum disulde grease, such as Molykote Gn Paste. Slide the half shrink disc (collar and inner ring) over the hub projection and position it as required. The hub outside diameter may be greased. Insert the locking screws through the collar clearance holes and screw them into the corresponding tapped holes (see Figure 3: Half Shrink Discs). Perform Steps A3 through A7 above.

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Figure 3: Half Shrink Discs

C. Half Shrink Discs Type HT (threaded holes in collar)

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Remove the half shrink disc (collar and inner ring) and screws from the shipping container. Verify the lubrication of the supplied locking screw threads, screw head bearing area and tapers of the inner rings. If necessary, lubricate them with a molybdenum disulde grease, such as Molykote Gn Paste. Slide the half shrink disc (collar and inner ring) over the hub projection and position it as required. The hub outside diameter may be greased. Insert the locking screws though the web clearance holes and screw them into the corresponding collar holes (see Figure 3: Half Shrink Discs).

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Note: Cast-iron webs may require hardened washers under the fastener head. Consult Ringfeder Corporation. .

Perform Steps A3 through A7 above.

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Ringfeder Shrink Discs REMOVAL

The removal procedure is the same for all shrink disc types.

Gradually release the locking screws all the way around. Begin by releasing each screw only about one-quarter of a turn to avoid jamming the collar(s).

Note: Do NOT remove screws completely yet. The collar may spring off.

Any rust formed around the hub must rst be removed. Once the screws are loose, remove the shaft or pull the hub from the shaft.

REINSTALLATION
After removal of an existing component, disassemble the shrink disc. Clean and inspect all parts. Reinstall the assembly beginning with Step 2 of the applicable section procedure above.

RINGFEDER Products are available from MARYLAND METRICS

P.O. Box 261 Owings Mills, MD 21117 USA email: sales@mdmetric.com web: http://mdmetric.com phones: (410)358-3130 (800)638-1830 faxes: (410)358-3142 (800)872-9329
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