• your rights to make a warranty claim. Read this manual and all accompanying documents thoroughly before use Understand the machine, information on safety, and all precautions for correct operation Sumitomo recommends that this manual is easily accessible for reference at the machine location • Only properly trained personnel should...
• the model number on the unit nameplate matches the purchase order • the unit was not damaged during shipping • all bolts and nuts are fully tightened. Please consult your Sumitomo agent, distributor, or sales office if you find any defects or if you have any questions Nameplate Inspection When contacting Sumitomo about this product, please be prepared to provide the following information from the reducer/ gearmotor nameplate: • reducer or gearmotor model number (nomenclature)
Cyclo® HBB Nomenclature Nomenclature Our nomenclature details specific information about our products Verify that the nomenclature of the unit delivered matches your order Mounting Style Output Shaft Orientation Type Prefix Type Prefix Shaft Mount Horizontal Vertical Input Connection Frame Size Shaft Specifications Reducer Gearmotor...
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EVYM5 – B6125YB – AV Y5 – 53 10568 M - Integral Motor AV - Adj Frequency Motor 12184 E – Cyclo Helical Buddybox B6125 – Frame Size 5 - 5 HP (3.7kW), 1750 RPM Y5 - Installation Position 15530 V –...
UV rays) Replace deteriorated parts with new ones before unit start-up After starting the unit, verify that there is no abnormal noise, vibration, and/or temperature rise Immediately stop the unit and call Sumitomo or your distributor if you observe any abnormality Cyclo® HBB Operation & Maintenance Manual...
Differences in the rotational direc- Location: Indoor – free of dust and water tion may cause personnel injury and/or equipment damage Consult Sumitomo when the unit will operate in conditions other • If a key is attached to the keyed hollow bore, tem- than those specified above Special unit modifications may be porarily remove the key if the unit is not coupled to...
Installation onto Driven Shaft Taper-Grip® Bushing Installation Introduction Taper-Grip® Bushing The keyless Taper-Grip® Bushing system provides simple and reliable shaft attachment for Sumitomo speed reducers and gearmotors This system allows bi-directional shaft rotation and stop-start operation with a powerful, slip-free grip. To assure peak performance of your equipment, please read, understand and follow these installation instructions Thrust Collar Taper-Grip® Bushing Driven Shaft Tolerances...
Cyclo® HBB Installation onto Driven Shaft Using Taper-Grip® Bushing Clean all grease, oil and/or anti-seize paste from the driven shaft Slide Taper-Grip® bushing onto driven shaft Inspect and test Taper-Grip® Bushing on shaft • Check shaft for burrs, corrosion, or warpage Repair or replace shaft as necessary • Slide bushing back and forth along shaft, checking for surface irregularities and fit...
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Cyclo® HBB Installation onto Driven Shaft Using Taper-Grip® Bushing Unscrew Taper-Grip® bushing Cyclo ® HBB leaving approximately 1 mm gap between the bushing flange and thrust collar Leave 1 mm gap between bushing flange and thrust Align collar Flush The shaft should be flush to the Be sure that bushing and shaft bushing flange...
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Cyclo® HBB Installation onto Driven Shaft Using Taper-Grip® Bushing Feeler Gauge Bushing Flange Screw bolts into Taper-Grip bushing • Lightly oil the threads of each bolt before inserting. • Finger tighten each bolt to secure in place • Be sure to maintain the 1 mm (approximate) gap between the thrust collar and the bushing flange Thrust Collar Tighten bushing bolts to the correct torque value • Following a star pattern, use a torque wrench to gradually tighten each socket head cap screw in 20% increments • Refer to Table 1, Taper-Grip Bushing Bolt Tightening Torques, for the correct...
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Cyclo® HBB Installation onto Driven Shaft Using Taper-Grip® Bushing Verify lubrication and install air vents • Ensure reducer is in the proper mounting position. • Remove plugs and install air vents included in reducer package. • An elbow is include for: - the gear portion when mounting in the Y2 and Y4 position - the Cyclo® portion when mounting in the Y3 position Unit is filled with oil Removing plugs before placing unit in correct mounting position will cause oil to spill HBB Breather Cyclo Breather...
Installation onto Driven Shaft Keyed Hollow Bore Installation Bore and Shaft Tolerance Specifications • The hollow shaft bore tolerance conforms to JIS H8, unless specified otherwise. • Sumitomo recommends a shaft tolerance of JIS js6 or JIS k6 if the application involves high shock loading and/or large radial loads. Table 3 Driven Shaft Tolerances - Table 4 Driven Shaft Tolerances – With Shock Load or Large Radial Load Uniform Load without Shock Load...
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Note: If the fit is tight, you may use a jig such as the one shown here to ease assembly Sumitomo Drive Technologies does not supply a mounting jig This information is provided for reference only...
Cyclo® HBB Torque Arm Installation Torque Arm Introduction, Clevis Type Torque Arm A torque arm is a device used to prevent counter-rotation of the shaft mounted reducer/gearmotor during operation The torque arm must always be installed in tension Clevis Type Torque Arm Fig 1 Clevis Type Torque Arm Parts Table 5 Clevis Type Torque Arm Parts Item Number...
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Position Torque Arm as close as possible to 90° relative to the unit output bore Sumitomo does not recommend the use of multiple Torque Arm Assemblies to achieve greater overall length After inserting the torque rod into the mounting surface, carefully tighten nuts on...
Cyclo® HBB Torque Arm Installation T-Type Torque Arm T-Type Torque Arm Fig 2 T-Type Torque Arm Parts Table 6 Sumitomo Supplied T-Type Torque Arm Parts Item Number Description Mounting Hardware (Bolts, Washers, Nuts) T-Bracket Rubber Bushings Washers Fig 3 Customer Supplied T-Type Torque Arm Parts Table 7 Recommended Threaded Rod Diameter Cyclo®...
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Cyclo® HBB Torque Arm Installation T-Type Torque Arm Installation Procedure (customer supplied) Place two nuts, washer, and rubber bushing on threaded rod Insert rod through mounting tab on T-Bracket. Rubber bushing Make sure rod is parallel to HBB when fully installed. Washer Two nuts Place remaining two nuts, washer, and rubber bushing on rod Do not overtighten nuts Tighten only to point where rubber bushings can still be hand rotated Do not overtighten nuts Remaining two...
Cyclo® HBB Removal from Driven Shaft Cyclo® HBB with Taper-Grip® Bushing Before starting the removal process, ensure that electrical power to the unit has been safely locked out and electrical connections to the unit have been disconnected Externally support the Cyclo® HBB so that all the unit’s weight is removed from the driven shaft The weight of the Cyclo®...
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Cyclo® HBB Removal from Driven Shaft Cyclo® HBB with Taper-Grip® Bushing Place a soft-metal (i e brass) bar against the flange of the Taper-Grip® Bushing and carefully strike end of bar with a hammer to release the bushing. After releasing the bushing, reinstall the cap screws by hand only Stop tightening them when they touch the thrust collar They will ensure the reducer will not slide against the bushing and clamp it against the shaft when the reducer is removed Apply a liquid penetrant to the shaft where it contacts the bushing Allow time for...
Note: If shaft removal is difficult, a jig Thrust Disc Internal Snap Ring such as the one shown here may be used to ease the removal process Sumitomo Drive Technologies does not supply the removal jig This information is supplied for reference only...
Lubrication Determining Lubrication Method Sumitomo Cyclo® HBBs are shipped from the factory without lubricating oil, unless the customer specified otherwise when the unit was ordered For some unit sizes and mounting configurations, the Cyclo® portion is filled at the factory with maintenance-free grease For these units, the Cyclo®...
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Cyclo® HBB Lubrication Determining Lubrication Method Lubrication Method Using the model number and mounting configuration, refer to Tables 9 and 10 to determine the unit’s lubrication method Table 9 Lubrication Method for Configurations Y1 – Y4 Unit Size Mounting Configuration Lubrication Method Helical Cyclo®...
Buddybox • For smooth starting, ensure that the pour point of the oil is lower than the ambient temperature, at least with a 5C difference. • Use oil with a high viscosity index when the unit has a wide operating temperature range. The oil should meet the requirements detailed in this section • Consult Sumitomo Drive Technologies when the unit will be operated in ambient temperatures other than 32 – 104°F (0 – 40C). Special unit modifications may be necessary Cyclo® Portion Approved Greases Table 13, Cyclo Portion Approved Greases, lists the greases that may be used to lubricate the Cyclo® portion if grease is the specified lubri-...
Cyclo® HBB Lubrication Grease Quantities Grease Quantities • Grease quantities listed in this section are for the Cyclo® portion of the reducer/gearmotor. • The Helical portion is always oil lubricated. • Refer to the Helical Gear Portion and Cyclo® Portion Recommended Oils section for Helical portion oil quantities Table 17 Single Reduction Cyclo® - Cyclo® Portion Approximate Grease Quantity Units: ounce (gram) NOTE: “L” = Oil Lubricated, = Maintenance-Free Grease Model Mounting Configuration Unit...
• Do not add more grease than the amount shown in Table 17 and 18 Adding too much grease may cause the grease temperature to rise, or grease to leak into the motor. Grease Replacement for Grease-Lubricated and Maintenance-Free Grease Models • The unit may be safely operated for an extended time because it is sealed with maintenance-free grease. However, Sumitomo recommends overhauling every 20,000 hours or 3-5 years of operation to ensure long service life • Always consult our specialized factory for overhaul of gearmotors and reducers. Experience is necessary for overhaul. Fig 5 Grease Fill/Drain Locations = Helical Gear Portion Oil Fill Location = Cyclo®...
Cyclo® HBB Parts Cyclo® HBB Reducer Fig 6 Cyclo® HBB Reducer Parts 11 12 Table 21 Cyclo® HBB Reducer Parts Description Description Number Number HBB Gear Assembly Cyclo® High-Speed End Shield Cyclo® Ring Gear Housing Pins Eccentric Key Cyclo® Ring Gear Housing Rollers High Speed Shaft Oil Seal Collar Gasket Set High Speed Shaft Oil Seal...
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Cyclo® HBB Parts Cyclo® HBB Reducer Reduction Component Part Numbers Fig 7 Typical Cyclo® Reduction Components – Z6090 & Z6095 Table 22 Cyclo Reduction Component Parts (Table 22 continued on next page ) Reduction Ratio Part Numbers Model Eccentric Cam Overall Cyclo®...
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Cyclo® HBB Parts Cyclo® HBB Reducer Table 22. Cyclo Reduction Component Parts (continued, refer to Fig. 8) Reduction Ratio Part Numbers Reduction Ratio Part Numbers Model Model Overall Cyclo® Cyclo® Disc Eccentric Cam Overall Cyclo® Cyclo® Disc Eccentric Cam AN9947G AP0037G AN9387G AN7776G-1 AN9948G AP0037G AN9388G AN7776G-1 AN9949G AP0038G AN9389G AN7776G-2 AN9950G AP0039G...
Cyclo® HBB Parts Cyclo® HBB Reducer Planetary Input (Ratios 11:1 and 18:1 Only) Fig. 9 Cyclo® HBB Reducer Parts - Planetary Input (Ratios 11:1, 18:1) Table 23. Cyclo® HBB Reducer Parts - Planetary Input (Ratios 11:1, 18:1) Description Description Number Number High-Speed End Shield HBB Gear Assembly Sun Gear Key Housing Bolt/Washer/Nut Set High Speed Shaft Oil Seal Collar Gasket Set High Speed Shaft Oil Seal Snap Ring Ball Bearing High Speed Shaft Spacer Ring Gear Planet Gear Holder Plate...
E6175 Planet Gear Helical Gearing Tooth Count Sumitomo does not sell replacement helical gearsets for the Cyclo® HBB The following information regarding helical gearset tooth count is provided for vibration analysis purposes Fig 13 Helical Gearset Table 27 Helical Gearset Tooth Count...
Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® HBB Screw Conveyor Option Assembly Instructions For Screw Conveyor Kits equipped with a shaft collar, place the shaft collar onto the output hub of the Cyclo® HBB Thread the screw conveyor shaft completely into the Cyclo® HBB output hub Secure the screw conveyor shaft in place using the keeper plate with the supplied hardware For units equipped with an adapter plate, carefully slide the adapter plate over the...
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− Double-Lip, Nitrile Oil Seal: recommended for use if conveyed material is a nonabrasive liquid • Sumitomo does not recommend the use of both sealing options at the same Carefully slide the cover plate over the screw conveyor shaft and place it against the screw conveyor adapter Secure the cover plate using the supplied hardware Cyclo®...
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Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® HBB Screw Conveyor Option Assembly Instructions If using the braided cord seal, tighten the gland cover bolts to achieve appropriate sealing on the screw conveyor shaft Cyclo® HBB Operation & Maintenance Manual...
Cyclo® Portion Disassembly/Assembly Cyclo® Disassembly Procedure Before starting the disassembly process, Sumitomo recommends draining all lubricating oil from the Helical portion and also the Cyclo® portion if it is oil lubricated Carefully remove the entire Cyclo® HBB from the driven shaft by following the instructions outlined in the Removal From Driven Shaft...
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Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® Portion Disassembly/Assembly Cyclo® Disassembly Procedure Slow Speed Rollers Remove the slow speed rollers. Additionally, check the pins on the pin carrier to see if any of the rollers have adhered to them Snap Ring Ball Bearing Spacer Remove the snap ring, the ball bearing and the spacer from the high-speed shaft Using both hands, lift out the top Cycloid disc Cycloid Disc Cycloid Disc Spacer...
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Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® Portion Disassembly/Assembly Cyclo® Disassembly Procedure Eccentric Bearing Remove the eccentric bearing from the high-speed shaft Using both hands, carefully remove the remaining Cycloid disc Cycloid Disc Ring Gear Housing Remove the ring gear housing Snap Ring Spacer Remove the spacer and the snap ring from the high speed end shield Cyclo®...
Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® Portion Disassembly/Assembly Cyclo® Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures High Speed Shaft Bearing Remove the high speed shaft, along with its associated bearing, from the high speed end shield Cyclo Reassembly Procedure The Cyclo® portion of the speed reducer may be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure All parts must be returned to the original order from which they were removed during disassembly. Take care to keep the moving reduction components free of dust or foreign material, and properly align all gaskets in order to keep the assembly oil tight/leak free.
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Cyclo® HBB Cyclo® Portion Disassembly/Assembly Cyclo® Reassembly Procedure Eccentric Bearing When reinserting the eccentric bearing assembly, use only a wooden or hardrubber mallet to tap it into place Code on upper disc 180 º Insert the top Cycloid disc so that the code engraved on its surface is 180° opposed to the corresponding etched code on the lower Cycloid disc Code on lower disc...
Cyclo® HBB Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides assistance in identifying and overcoming common problems in reducers and motors If you have a problem with the reducer and/or the motor that is not listed below, please consult the factory for assistance Problem with the Reducer Possible Causes Suggested Remedy...
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Cyclo® HBB Troubleshooting Problem with the Motor Possible Causes Suggested Remedy Faulty switch contact Adjust the contact Blown fuse Replace fuse One phase wire of the power supply Replace Makes a open “groaning” sound Repair by rewinding or replacing the stator assembly Stator coil open Stator and rotor touching due to bearing Load is...
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