E.D.S. 1.3.

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

High Torque Clutch model HTM

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NUMBERS

1. Friction Disc
2. Airtube
4. Cap Screw
5. Shim
6. Centre Plate
9. Pressure Plate
10. Airtube Holding Plate
12. Hub
13. Release Spring
16. Ring & Backplate
24. Release Spring Bolt
25. Release Spring Nut
26. Set Screw
32. Rotocoupling

L.1 INSTALLATION TABLE 1 ALIGNMENT VALUES Parallel = A, Angular = B

All values are total indicator readings on clock
Place clutch pulley/gear/mounting face in correct axial position. Check when clock is rotated.
alignment of mounting face is within figures in Table 1 for the size of
unit being fitted. All values are total indicator readings on clock
when the shaft is rotated.
CLUTCH
L.1.1 Slide hub (12) into correct position over shaft and key and A mm B mm B
tighten set screw (26) to prevent axial movement of hub. If hub is SIZE
not finished bored and keywayed by Wichita then the setscrew and 6 0.08 0.08
its tapping in the hub are of customers supply. Customers may 8 0.10 0.10
sometimes use an end plate to secure the hub in the axial position
on the shaft, however care should be taken to ensure that the end
11 0.15 0.15
plate does not foul the pressure plate (9). 14 0.18 0.18
16 0.20 0.20
L.1.2 (If clutch is to be mounted as an assembled unit.) 18 0.23 0.23
Slide the assembled unit over the hub (12) ensuring that the teeth in
the centre plate (6) register in the teeth of the hub. 21 0.28 0.28
24 0.30 0.30
L.1.3 Secure the ring & backplate (16) to the machine mounting 27 0.36 0.36
face by means of suitable bolts ( customers supply ).
30 0.38 0.38
L.1.4 Connect the air supply to the clutch using flexible hose. 36 0.46 0.46
42 0.55 0.55 A
48 0.60 0.60
60 0.76 0.76

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Low Inertia Clutch and Brake model HTM
L.1.5 Although Wichita clutches are correctly set before leaving the
Wichita factory, the clearance should be checked against Table 2
before the unit is put into action.
E.D.S. 1.3.1
L.2.1 Clutches - It is essential that personnel are fully protected from
the rotating casing of clutches. The clutch must be fully guarded or
be in an inaccessible position. USE MESH OR SLOTTED GUARDS
so as not to restrict cooling air flow.

L.1.6 The amount of clearance may be established by applying and

releasing air from the airtube (2) and measuring the total axial L.3 LUBRICATION
movement of the pressure plate (9).
L.3.1 Clutch - no lubrication is required, although a very light smear
L.1.7 If the clearance needs to be adjusted, this can be achieved by of molycote or equivalent graphite grease may be applied to the gear
the removal or addition of shims (5). Shims are in segments or in teeth if felt desirable.
half circles.
L.3.2 Roto Coupling - Any good bearing oil (or grease, depending
TABLE 2 upon type of nipple) can be used, but care should be taken not to
OPERATING CLEARANCES over-lubricate. The micro-lapped seals are lubricated by air passing
through the coupling and for this reason should not be run dry for long
AIRTUBE MINIMUM MAXIMUM periods of time. Minimum lubrication period for the bearings is 60
SIZE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE days.
INDEPENDENT
(mm) OF QUANTITY L.4 AIR SUPPLY CONTROLS
OF DISCS
Please contact your Wichita representative for suggestions on air
ONE TWO OR controls.
DISC MORE DISCS For fast response applications care should be taken to select
adequate size valves and pipe work which should be of minimum
4, 6/B, 0.8 - 3
length.
6/A 1.2 - 6
L.5 CLEANING
6, 8 1.5 2.2 10
MRP Since 1988 all Wichita friction material is asbestos free.
Cleaning of a worn clutch or brake must not be done by blowing out
11, 14 2.3 3.4 13 the dust. Use either vacuum extraction or a damp cloth.
16, 18
TABLE 3
21, 24 3 4.5 16 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR CAPSCREWS
24H, 27
30, 30H
INCH TORQUE METRIC TORQUE
36, 42 5 7.5 19 SIZE Nm SIZE Nm
48
5/16 25 M8 27
60 6.5 9 25
3/8 40 M10 50

Note : Unit size is denoted by the last two numbers of the clutch or 1/2 100 M12 100
brake model code. i.e. HTM 218 is a 2 plate 18 inch diameter unit.
5/8 210 M16 230
L.1.8 To modify shim thickness, ensure air is disconnected,
unscrew all cap screws (4) by 2-3 turns only, then completely 3/4 370 M20 460
remove the minimum quantity of cap screws (4) sufficient to remove a
half circle of shims (5) ( or half the shim segments ). Modify the 1 760 M24 800
shim thickness and replace cap screws. Repeat this step with other
half of shims (5). 1.25 1500 M30 1600

L.1.9 Check that the shims (5) are of equal thickness all round and 1.5 2600 M36 2500
tighten cap screws (4) to the recommended tightening torque given
in Table 3.
Note : These values are for use with iron and steel airtube holding
L.1.10 (If the clutch or brake is to be mounted dis-assembled.) plates(10).
Fit hub to shaft in accordance with step L.1.1.

L.1.11 Follow steps L.6.1.3 to L.6.1.5

L.1.12 Secure the ring & backplate (16) to the machine mounting
face by means of suitable bolts ( customers supply ).

L.1.13 Follow step L.6.1.7 to L.6.1.11

L.2 GUARDING

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 E.D.S. 1.3.1
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Low Inertia Clutch and Brake model HTM
L.7.2 Parts Lists
L.6 MAINTENANCE Due to the many variations obtainable in the basic type and size of
clutch or brake, spare parts lists are issued against specific serial
L.6.1 Friction Discs (1) numbers. The serial number is shown on a serial plate on the front
of the airtube holding plate (10) and may take the form of either
L.6.1.1 Friction discs should be replaced when the maximum W12345 or 123456-X-123 or 802123/1 depending on age or original
clearance stated in Table 2 has been reached. place of manufacture.

L.6.1.2 Disconnect air supply to clutch or brake. For general guidance, the normal recommended spare parts are as
follows:-
L.6.1.3 Remove cap screws (4)
L.7.3 Friction Discs (1)
L.6.1.4 Remove as a sub assembly, the airtube holding plate (10), Friction discs are a wearing part. New friction discs should be kept
airtube (3) and pressure plate (9). clean, dry, free from oil or grease and stored flat to prevent warping. If
friction discs are supplied in halves, they should be marked to
L.6.1.5 Slide out friction discs (1) and centre plates (6) retain the matching paired sets.

L.6.1.6 When friction discs are replaced, also replace all release
springs (13)
L.6.1.7 If release springs (13) are fitted between the friction discs
(1) ensure that the springs are correctly located in their
counterbores. Rods pushed through holes in the friction
discs may be used to help locate the springs but must be
removed before fully assembling the unit.
L.6.1.8 Where release springs (13) are fitted in the airtube holding
plate (10) ensure that the nuts (25) are tightened equally so
that only 1-2 threads show through the nut (25)
L.7.4 Release Springs (13)
It is strongly recommended that a new set of release springs are
fitted every time new friction discs are fitted.
L.7.5 Airtube (2)
Failures, although infrequent, may occasionally occur if the airtube
becomes excessively hot, saturated by airline lubrication oil or over-
expanded.
Over expansion is usually caused by excessively worn friction discs.
Airtubes are designed for working pressures up to 7.0 bar.
Store airtubes flat in a cool, dark place.

L.6.1.9 Re-assemble in reverse order using new friction discs. L.7.6 Roto Coupling
Roto couplings seldom fail, but are sometimes damaged by an
L.6.1.10 Tighten cap screws (4) to torque tightness shown in Table external blow or can wear prematurely if restrained by a non-flexible
3. hose.
Keep a complete replacement unit in stock.
L.6.1.11 CHECK CLEARANCES by following steps L1.5 to L1.9
L.8. INSPECTION INTERVALS
L.6.2 Airtube (2)
It is recommended that clutches are inspected regularly and in any
L.6.2.1 To replace airtube (2) disconnect air supply to the clutch. case a minimum of every 6 months.

L.6.2.2 Remove rotocoupling (32) from clutch airtube connection. L.8.1 Airtube (2)

L.6.2.3 If release springs (13) are fitted between the friction discs Check for free inflation/deflation and any leaks or
(1), wedge or clamp the friction discs so that the release damage.
springs stay in place.
L.8.2 Friction Discs (1)
L.6.2.4 Remove cap screws (4) and dismount as a sub-assembly
the airtube holding plate (10), airtube (2) and pressure plate See section L.6.
(9)
L.8.3 Clearance
L.6.2.5 Remove Nuts (25), springs (13) and spring bolts (24) to
allow pressure plate (9) to be removed to expose the Check clearance by following steps L.1.5 to L.1.9.
airtube (2). Remove the airtube from airtube holding plate
(10) and replace with a new airtube.

L.6.2.6 Reassemble in reverse order checking that release springs

are correctly positioned in accordance with L.6.1.7 and WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED
L.6.1.8.
Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9RD, England,
L.6.2.7 Tighten capscrews (4) to torque tightness values shown in Tel. +44(O)1234 350311, Fax +44(O)1234 350317
Table 3. e- mail: clutch@wichita.co.uk
www.wichita.co.uk
L.6.2.8 CHECK CLEARANCE as described in steps L.1.5 to L.1.9.

L.7 RECOMMENDED SPARES

L.7.1 Stocking Spares

Although spares are generally held in stock at Wichita's factory and
worldwide network of representatives, normal recommended spares
should be held by customer to reduce costly downtime.

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