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SEW-Eurodrive MC Series Operating Instructions Manual

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GD110000
Industrial Gear Units of the
MC.. Series
Edition 11/2005
O
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nstructions
11357614 / EN

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  • Page 1 Gearmotors \ Industrial Gear Units \ Drive Electronics \ Drive Automation \ Services GD110000 Industrial Gear Units of the MC.. Series Edition 11/2005 perating nstructions 11357614 / EN...
  • Page 2 SEW-EURODRIVE – Driving the world...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information about the Operating Instructions ......5 Important information and designated use..........5 Explanation of symbols ................6 Operating notes ..................6 Safety Notes ...................... 7 Preface...................... 7 General information .................. 7 Personal protective equipment ..............8 Transport of industrial gear units .............. 9 Corrosion and surface protection ............
  • Page 4 Contents Mounting Positions..................119 Symbols used ..................119 Mounting positions of MC.P.. gear units ..........120 Mounting positions of MC.R.. gear units ..........121 Design and Operating Notes................ 122 10.1 Guideline for oil selection..............122 10.2 Lubricants for MC.. industrial gear units ..........126 10.3 Grease ....................

  • Page 5: Important Information About The Operating Instructions

    Important Information about the Operating Instructions Important information and designated use Important Information about the Operating Instructions Important information and designated use Integral part of the product The operating instructions are part of the MC.. industrial gear units and contain important information for operation and service.

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols

    Important Information about the Operating Instructions Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols Hazard Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Warning Indicates an imminently hazardous situation caused by the product which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Preface Safety Notes Preface The following safety notes are concerned with the use of MC.. industrial gear units. If using gearmotors, please also refer to the safety notes for motors in the corresponding operating instructions. Please also consider the supplementary safety notes in the individual sections of these operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety Notes Personal protective equipment Transportation Inspect the shipment for any damage in transit as soon as you receive the delivery. Inform the shipping company immediately. It may be necessary to preclude startup. Startup / operation Check that the direction of rotation is correct in decoupled status. Listen out for unusual grinding noises as the shaft rotates Secure the key for test mode without output elements.

  • Page 9: Transport Of Industrial Gear Units

    Safety Notes Transport of industrial gear units Transport of industrial gear units Transport Tighten screwed in transport eyebolts [1] firmly. They are only designed for the weight eyebolts of the industrial gear unit including the motor connected via motor adapter; do not attach any additional loads.
  • Page 10 Safety Notes Transport of industrial gear units 52112AXX Figure 3: Do not use eyebolts on the motor for transport • Use suitable, sufficiently rated handling equipment if necessary. Before startup, remove securing devices used for transport. Transport of MC.. Industrial gear units of the MC.P.. / MC.R.. series with motor adapter (→ following industrial gear figure) must only be transported using lifting ropes/chains [2] or lifting belts [1] at units with motor...
  • Page 11 Transport of industrial gear units Transport of MC.. Industrial gear units of the MC series on a base plate (→ following figure) must only be industrial gear transported with the lifting ropes [1] or chains (angle 90°) vertically to the base plate:...
  • Page 12 Transport of industrial gear units Transport of MC.. Industrial gear units of the MC series with V-belt drive must only be transported using industrial gear lifting belts [1] and lifting ropes [2] at an angle of 90° (vertically). The eyebolts on units with V-belt the motor must not be used for transport.

  • Page 13: Corrosion And Surface Protection

    Safety Notes Corrosion and surface protection Corrosion and surface protection The information in this chapter is valid for MC units assembled in Europe. For other re- gions, other painting systems might be applied. Please contact your local SEW-EURO- DRIVE assembly center for MC.. units. Introduction The corrosion and surface protection of gear units comprises the following three basic features:...
  • Page 14 Safety Notes Corrosion and surface protection Usage of painting system Environmental None Medium High Very high pollution Production rooms Buildings or areas with high level of with almost per- Unheated build- moistureand low manent condensa- ings where con- air pollution Industrial areas tion and high densation might...
  • Page 15 Safety Notes Corrosion and surface protection Standard protec- Standard packing is used: The gear unit is delivered on a palette without cover tion / packing 55871AXX Figure 8: Standard protection / packing • If the gear unit is stored longer than 6 months, it is recommended to regularly check the protective coating of unpainted areas as well as the paint coat.
  • Page 16 Safety Notes Corrosion and surface protection Long-term • Oil seals and seal surfaces are protected through suitable grease protection / • Unpainted surfaces (including spare parts) are covered with a protective coating. exterior Before other equipment is mounted to such surfaces, the protective coating must be removed using a solvent.

  • Page 17: Gear Unit Design

    Gear Unit Design Basic design of industrial gear units of the MC..P.. series Gear Unit Design The following illustrations serve to explain the general design. Their only purpose is to facilitate the assignment of components to the spare parts lists. Discrepancies are possible depending on gear unit size and version! Basic design of industrial gear units of the MC..P..

  • Page 18: Basic Design Of Industrial Gear Units Of The Mc

    Gear Unit Design Basic design of industrial gear units of the MC..R.. series Basic design of industrial gear units of the MC..R.. series [070] [010] [180] [199] [195] [110] [131] [100] [243] [110] [299] [295] [195] [725] [015] [210] [331] [342] [25] [725] [395]...

  • Page 19: Unit Designation / Nameplates

    Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Unit designation / nameplates Sample unit designation MC 2 Size: 02 ... 09 Gear unit mounting: F = Foot mounting T = Torque arm Low speed shaft type (LSS): S = Solid shaft H = Hollow shaft (key or shrink disc connection) Gear unit design: L = Horizontal...
  • Page 20 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Example: Nameplate of the MC.. series industrial gear unit, SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE Bruchsal / Germany MC3RLSF02 Type 03 30764647 K3463 Nr. 1 Nr. 2 20.3123 norm. min. max. 16.5 16.5 16.5 3.64 [kW] 2.04 2.04 2.04...
  • Page 21 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Number of points that require regreasing (e.g. in case of regreasable labyrinth Qty of greasing points: seals or drywell sealing system) Fans Number of cooling fans mounted on gear unit Lubricant Oil grade and viscosity class / oil volume Year Year of assembly Mounting Position: Housing orientation and mounting surface...
  • Page 22 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Example: Nameplate of the MC series industrial gear unit, SEW-EURODRIVE China SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE -EURODRIVE Type MC3PLHF04 351012345 . 01 . 35001 S.O. 6 . 65 KNM PK1 = 55 1500 r / min r / min 23 .
  • Page 23 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Example: Nameplate of the MC series industrial gear unit, SEW-EURODRIVE Brazil R o d . P r e s . D u t r a K m 2 0 8 SEW DO BRASIL LTDA...
  • Page 24 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Example: Nameplate of the MC series industrial gear unit, SEW-EURODRIVE USA SEW-EURODRIVE, INC. USA SEW-EURODRIVE, INC. USA Compact Reducer SEW -EURODRIVE MC3PESF03 Type 870111234 . 02 . 02 . 001 S.O. 1750 15 . 1 60 .
  • Page 25 Gear Unit Design Unit designation / nameplates Example: Nameplate of the MC series industrial gear unit, SEW-EURODRIVE Chile LAS ENCINAS 1295 LAMPA SEW EURODRIVE SEW EURODRIVE SANTIAGO - CHILE MC3 PLSF0 5 Tipo 561 3 1 91 80 40 1 56RCH0 1 1 3 N°...

  • Page 26: Mounting Positions

    Gear Unit Design Mounting positions Mounting positions The following features clearly define the mounting position and corresponding design of MC units: Mounting surface (F1...F6) → chapter 3.5 • Housing orientation (M1...M6) → chapter 3.6 • In addition, the shaft positions (0...4) have to be defined → chapter 3.7 The gear designs "horizontal LSS (L)", "vertical LSS (V)", "upright mounting (E)"...

  • Page 27: Housing Orientation M1

    Gear Unit Design Housing orientation M1...M6 Housing orientation M1...M6 The housing orientation is defined as the position of the housing in space and is defined using the designations M1..M6. Each housing orientation corresponds to a certain • gear unit design (L, V, E) •...
  • Page 28 Gear Unit Design Housing orientation M1...M6 Housing orientation and standard mounting surface MC..PL MC..PL MC..PV MC..PE MC..PV MC..PE MC..PE MC..PE MC..PV MC..PV MC..PL MC..PL MC..RL MC..RL MC..RE MC..RV MC..RE MC..RV 3 3 3 MC..RE MC..RE MC..RV MC..RV MC..RL 3 3 3 3 MC..RL •...

  • Page 29: Shaft Positions

    Gear Unit Design Shaft positions Shaft positions The shaft positions (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) and directions of rotation shown in the following figures apply to output shafts (LSS) of the types solid shaft and hollow shaft. For other shaft positions or gear units with backstop, contact SEW-EURODRIVE.
  • Page 30 Gear Unit Design Shaft positions Shaft positions MC.R.S.. Housing orientation Gear unit design Horizontal LSS (L) Vertical LSS (V) Upright mounted (E) Shaft positions MC.R.H.. Housing orientation Gear unit design Horizontal LSS (L) Vertical LSS (V) Upright mounted (E) Operating Instructions – Industrial Gear Units of the MC.. Series...

  • Page 31: Direction Of Rotation

    Gear Unit Design Direction of rotation Direction of rotation Directions of The directions of rotation of the outputs shaft (LSS) are defined as follows: rotation Gear unit version Direction MC.P.S.. MC.P.H.. of rotation MC.R.S.. MC.R.H.. Clockwise (CW) 52036AXX 51383AXX Counter- clockwise (CCW) 51386AXX...
  • Page 32 Gear Unit Design Direction of rotation Shaft positions The following figures show shaft positions and corresponding directions of rotation for and correspond- industrial gear units of the MC3P.. series. ing directions of Three stages rotation of MC3P.. 52038AXX 52039AXX Shaft positions The following figures show shaft positions and corresponding directions of rotation for and correspond- industrial gear units of the MC.R..
  • Page 33 Gear Unit Design Direction of rotation Shaft positions The following figures show shaft positions and corresponding directions of rotation for and correspond- two-stage gear units with backstop of the types MC.RS.. and MC.RH.. with keyway. ing directions of Two stages rotation of MC2RS..
  • Page 34 Gear Unit Design Direction of rotation Shaft positions The following figures show shaft positions and corresponding directions of rotation for and correspond- MC.RS.. and MC.RH.. units with keyway and backstop. ing directions of Three stages rotation of MC3R.. industrial gear units back- stop on driven machine end 55954AXX...

  • Page 35: Lubrication Of Industrial Gear Units

    Gear Unit Design Lubrication of industrial gear units Lubrication of industrial gear units Depending on the mounting position, the lubrication types "splash lubrication" or "bath lubrication" are used for industrial gear units of the MC.. series. Splash Splash lubrication is used for industrial gear units of the MC.. series in horizontal lubrication mounting position (unit designation MC..L..).
  • Page 36 Gear Unit Design Lubrication of industrial gear units Oil bath The steel oil expansion tank [6] is used for industrial gear units of the MC series in lubrication upright mounting position (unit designation MC.PE.. or MC..RE..). upright mounting position 51586AXX Figure 13: MC.PE../MC.RE..
  • Page 37 Gear Unit Design Lubrication of industrial gear units Oil bath The steel oil expansion tank [6] for industrial gear units of the MC series in vertical lubrication mounting position (unit designation MC.PV.. / MC.RV..) is located on the side of the vertical mount- assembly cover.
  • Page 38 Gear Unit Design Lubrication of industrial gear units Pressure If requested, pressure lubrication is possible as lubrication method disregarding the lubrication mounting position. With pressure lubrication, the oil level is low. For sizes 04 to 09, the gearing components and bearings not submerged in the oil bath are lubricated through a shaft end pump (→ Sec.

  • Page 39: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical Installation Required tools / resources Mechanical Installation Required tools / resources Not included in the scope of delivery: • Wrench set • Torque wrench (for shrink discs) • Motor attachment to motor adapter • Mounting device • Shims and spacing rings if necessary •...

  • Page 40: Gear Unit Foundation

    Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Gear unit foundation Foundation for To ensure quick and successful mounting, the type of foundation should be correctly foot-mounted selected and the mounting carefully planned in advance. Foundation drawings with all gear units necessary construction and dimension details should be available. SEW-EURODRIVE recommends foundation methods shown in the following figures.
  • Page 41 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Example 2 51406AXX Figure 17: Reinforced concrete foundation for MC.PE.. / MC.RE.. industrial gear units Pos. "A" → Sec. "Concrete base" [1] Hex head screw or stud [2] Hex nut if [1] is a stud or an upside-down screw [3] Shims (about 3 mm space for shims) [4] Hex nut [5] Foundation bracket...
  • Page 42 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Example 3 40 mm 40 mm [10] [10] 51413AXX Figure 18: Reinforced concrete foundation for MC.PV.. / MC.RV.. industrial gear units Pos. "A" → Sec. "Concrete base" [1] Hex head screw or stud [2] Hex nut if [1] is a stud or an upside-down screw [3] Shims (about 3 mm space for shims) [4] Hex nut [5] Foundation bracket...
  • Page 43 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Concrete base The concrete base for the gear unit must be reinforced and interlocked with the concrete using steel clamps, steel rods or steel elements. Only the supporting girders are embedded in the concrete (Pos. "A" → following figure). ØTB ØTM Ød...
  • Page 44 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Dimensions Stud Foundation frame Foundation Supporting girders screws Gear unit ∅TB ∅TM ∅d size [mm] The minimum tensile strength of the supporting girders and foundation screws must be at least 350 N/mm Grouting The density of the grout must be equal to that of the base concrete. The grout is connected with the concrete base using concrete reinforcement steel.
  • Page 45 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation Counterflange for Gear units can be supplied with a mounting flange on the LSS. Dependent on the bear- flange mounted ing configuration, the two flange types are called gear units • "Mounting flange" • "EBD-Mounting flange" Basically, both flange types are possible for all gear unit designs and mounting posi- tions: •...
  • Page 46 Mechanical Installation Gear unit foundation The counterflange must have following characteristics: • Stiff and torsionally rigid, taking into consideration – gear unit weight – motor weight – the torque that has to be transmitted – additional forces acting on the gear unit from the customer machine (e.g. axial forces from and towards gear unit from a mixing process) •...

  • Page 47: Mounting Of Solid Shaft Gear Units

    Mechanical Installation Mounting of solid shaft gear units Mounting of solid shaft gear units Before mounting the gear unit, check the foundation dimensions with those in the corresponding drawings in Sec. "Gear unit foundation." Mount the gear unit in the following order: 1.
  • Page 48 Mechanical Installation Mounting of solid shaft gear units Mounting accuracy when aligning 51590AXX Figure 22: Mounting tolerances of the foundation When aligning the gear unit, make sure that the mounting tolerances for the evenness of the foundation are not exceeded (values y in below table).

  • Page 49: Mounting / Removing Hollow Shaft Gear Units With Keyed Connection

    Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with keyed connection Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with keyed connection • Included in the scope of delivery (→ Figure 23): – Circlips [3], end plate [4] • Not included in the scope of delivery (→ Figure 23 / Figure 24 / Figure 25): –...
  • Page 50 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with keyed connection ® • Apply NOCO fluid to the hollow shaft [7] and the shaft end of the customer’s shaft [1]. • Push the gear unit onto the customer’s shaft [1]. Thread the threaded rod [2] into the customer’s shaft [1].

  • Page 51: Mounting / Removing Hollow Shaft Gear Units With Shrink Disc

    Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc A shrink disc serves as connecting element between the hollow shaft of the gear unit and the customer’s shaft. For the shrink disc type used (designation: RLK608), refer to section "Identifying shrink disc type"...
  • Page 52 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc Mounting the • Do not tighten the locking screws [10] before the customer’s shaft [1] has been shrink disc mounted, else the hollow shaft could be deformed! 56817AXX Figure 27: Shrink disc locking screws before customer’s shaft mounting •...
  • Page 53 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc Mounting the • Before mounting the gear unit, degrease the hollow shaft bore and the customer’s hollow shaft gear shaft [1]. unit onto the customer’s shaft 56820AXX Figure 29: Degrease of hollow shaft bore and customer‘s shaft ®...
  • Page 54 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc [11] [2] [9] [10] [3] 56816AXX Figure 31: Mounting of hollow shaft gear unit with shrink disc [1] Customer’s shaft [7] Hollow shaft [2] Threaded rod [9] Shrink disc [3] Circlip [10] Locking screws [4] End plate...
  • Page 55 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc Tightening shrink Tighten the locking screws by hand whilst aligning the shrink disc. Tighten the clamping disc type RLK608 screws one by one in a clockwise direction (not crosswise) by only 1/4 revolution each. 56812AXX Figure 33: Order of locking screws thightening The screws of shrink discs with slitted cone bushing has to be tightened in that way that...
  • Page 56 Mechanical Installation Mounting / removing hollow shaft gear units with shrink disc Removing the Loosen the locking screws [10] by 1/4 revolution each in sequence in several levels shrink disc evenly, so that tilting of the clamping surface is avoided. Never unscrew the locking screws completely from the tapped hole, since other- wise danger of accident exists.

  • Page 57: Mounting A Motor With Motor Adapter

    Mounting a motor with motor adapter Mounting a motor with motor adapter Motor adapters [1] are available for mounting IEC motors of sizes 132 to 315 to industrial gear units of the MC series. 51594AXX Figure 36: Motor adapter for MC.P.. industrial gear units...
  • Page 58 Mechanical Installation Mounting a motor with motor adapter When selecting a motor, take into account the permitted motor weight, the gear unit design and the type of gear unit mounting according to the following tables. The following applies to all tables: = Motor weight = Gear unit weight Series / industrial gear unit design...
  • Page 59 Mechanical Installation Mounting a motor with motor adapter These tables only apply to the following correlation of motor size/weight Fq and dimension "x". 56753AXX [1] Center of gravity of the motor Motor size NEMA [mm] 132S 213/215 132M 213/215 160M 254/286 1059 160L...

  • Page 60: Mechanical Installation Options

    Mechanical Installation Options Important installation instructions Mechanical Installation Options Important installation instructions Disconnect the motor from the power supply before starting work and secure it against unintentional restart! Important • Only use a mounting device for installing input and output elements. Use the center installation notes bore and the thread on the shaft end for positioning purposes.
  • Page 61 Mechanical Installation Options Important installation instructions Note: The following methods for measuring angular and axial misalignment are important for complying with the mounting tolerances specified in Sec. "Mounting of couplings"! Measuring of The following figure shows the measurement for angular misalignment (α) using a feeler angular misalign- gauge.
  • Page 62 Mechanical Installation Options Important installation instructions Measuring of The following figure shows the measurement for offset misalignment using a straight- offset misalign- edge. Permissible values for eccentricity are usually so small that the best measurement ment using results can be achieved with a micrometer dial. If you rotate one coupling half together straight-edge and with the micrometer dial and divide the deviation by two, the micrometer dial will indicate micrometer dial...

  • Page 63: Mounting Of Couplings

    Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting of couplings ROTEX coupling 51663AXX Figure 43: Design of the ROTEX coupling [1] Coupling hub [2] Ring gear The low-maintenance, elastic ROTEX coupling is capable of compensating radial and angular misalignment. Careful and exact alignment of the shaft ensures long service life of the coupling.
  • Page 64 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting the coupling halves onto the shaft 51689AXX Figure 44: Mounting dimensions of the ROTEX coupling Mounting dimensions Locking screw Coupling size (Alu / GG / GGG) (steel) Tightening torque [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [Nm]...
  • Page 65 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting Tighten the set screws (A) to avoid axial play of the coupling. dimensions ROTEX coupling in motor adapter 51696AXX Figure 45: Mounting dimensions of the ROTEX coupling at the HSS (input shaft) – motor adapter The mounting dimensions specified in the following table only apply to mounting a ROTEX coupling in a motor adapter.
  • Page 66 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Nor-Mex The low-maintenance Nor-Mex couplings types G and E are torsionally flexible coupling, types G couplings capable of compensating axial, angular, and radial shaft misalignments. and E Torque is transmitted via an elastic element with high damping properties, which is also oil and heat resistant.
  • Page 67 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting After having mounted the coupling halves, ensure that the recommended play instructions, (dimension S for type G, dimension S for type E) and the overall length (dimension L mounting dimen- for type G and dimension L for type E) corresponds with the dimensions given in the sions for Nor-Mex following tables.
  • Page 68 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting dimensions of the Nor-Mex E coupling 51674AXX Figure 48: Mounting dimensions of the Nor-Mex E coupling Mounting dimensions Nor-Mex E Permitted tolerance S Weight Coupling size [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] 62.5 2.5± 0.5 0.93 3±...
  • Page 69 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting Tighten the set screws (A) to avoid axial play of the coupling. dimensions of the Nor-Mex coupling type G in the motor adapter 51672AXX Figure 49: Mounting dimensions of the Nor-Mex coupling on the HSS (input shaft) – motor adapter The mounting tolerances specified in the following table only apply to mounting a Nor- Mex coupling in a motor adapter.
  • Page 70 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Flexible jaw couplings MT, MS-MTN series Mounting Type X Type D Standard type Type F Type FE [9,8] [1] [6] [11] [12] [17] [9,8] [11] [10] [13,14] [5] [7] [15,16] 57599AEN [1] Coupling hub [7] Cover [13] Washer [2] Sleeve...
  • Page 71 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings 4. For couplings larger than the MS-325 or MT-260 types, you have to grease the O- rings or seals [6] before inserting them in the grooves of the cover [7]. Next, place the covers [7] onto the shafts. Before installing the hubs [1], heat them but do not exceed 110 °C.
  • Page 72 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings 10.To fill the grease, remove both plugs [9] from the sleeve [2, 3 or 4, 5]. Next, proceed as follows: Turn the coupling in such a way that the flange lubrication holes are in 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 o’clock positions if the coupling were seen as a clock face.
  • Page 73 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Mounting tolerance Type ES Type VS Type CO Type BR Type FD Type L Type FS Type S 57587ADE 57586AXX MT, MS and MTN types Size a [mm] Size a [mm] Size a [mm] MT-MTN-42, MS-5 6±1 MT-MTN-205, MS-430...
  • Page 74 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings MT and MS-MTN types Size Size Size Size Tightening Size Tightening Size Tightening Torque M [Nm] Torque M [Nm] Torque M [Nm] MT-42 MT-205 MT-460, MS-MN-5250 MT-55 MT-230 MT-500, MS-MN-6500 1140 MT-70 MT-26 MT-550, MS-MN-9500 1140 MT-90 MT-280, MS-MN-1150...
  • Page 75 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Recommended Lubricants and Company Quantity Amoco Amoco coupling grease Castrol Spheerol BN 1 Cepsa-Krafft KEP 1 Esso-Exxon Unirex RS 460, Pen-0- Led EP Fina Ceran EP-0 Normal operation Klüber Klüberplex GE 11-680 conditions Mobilgrease XTC, Mobil Mobiltemp SHC 460 spezial Shell...
  • Page 76 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings MT type Size Quantity [kg] Size Quantity [kg] Size Quantity [kg] MT-42 0.04 MT-205 2.20 MT-460 11.50 MT-55 0.06 MT-2300 2.80 MT-500 11.50 MT-70 0.17 MT-260 4.50 MT-550 14.50 MT-90 0.24 MT-280 3.00 MT-590 23.00 MT-100 0.36...
  • Page 77 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of couplings Alignment precision 57588AXX Types Speed [rpm] 0-250 250-500 500-1000 1000-2000 2000-4000 MS-MN (y-z) (y-z) (y-z) (y-z) (y-z) [mm] 42–90 5-35 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.15 0.20 0.08 0.10 100-185 60-325 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.60 0.25...

  • Page 78: Backstop Fxm

    Mechanical Installation Options Backstop FXM Backstop FXM The purpose of a backstop is to prevent undesirable reverse rotation. During operation, the backstop permits rotation in one specified direction of rotation only. • Do not start up the motor in blocking direction. Ensure correct connection of power supply with motor to achieve the desired direction of rotation! Running the motor in blocking direction might destroy the backstop! •...
  • Page 79 Mechanical Installation Options Backstop FXM ... backstop mounted outside the gear unit 51640AXX Figure 51: Changing the direction of rotation with backstop mounted outside the gear unit [1] Outer ring [2] Retaining screws [3] Circlip [4] Inner ring with cage and sprags •...
  • Page 80 Mechanical Installation Options Backstop FXM ... with backstop mounted inside the gear unit 51645AXX Figure 52: Changing the direction of rotation with backstop mounted inside the gear unit [1] Outer ring [5] Sleeve [2] Circlip [6] Bearing cover [3] Inner ring with cage and sprags [7] Shims [4] Spacer [8] Pulling-off device...

  • Page 81: Shaft End Pump Shp

    Mechanical Installation Options Shaft end pump SHP Shaft end pump SHP → Usage If pressure lubrication is required ( section "Lubrication"), the maintenance-free shaft end pump SHP with external piping is the preferred solution for gear unit sizes 04…09. The maintenance-free shaft end pump SHP.. can be used to lubricate gear unit parts of gear unit sizes 04 to 09 that are not submerged in the oil bath.
  • Page 82 Mechanical Installation Options Shaft end pump SHP Shaft positions MC2P • Solid shaft • Hollow shaft with keyway • Hollow shaft with shrink disc MC3P • Solid shaft • Hollow shaft with keyway • Hollow shaft with shrink disc 1) The maximum permitted external loads on the LSS are lower Shaft positions MC2R •...
  • Page 83 Mechanical Installation Options Shaft end pump SHP Pump suction • It is essential that the gear unit is sufficiently lubricated from the very beginning! • Do not change the diameter of the tube / pipe connection! • Do not open the pressure line [PRE]! •...

  • Page 84: Installation With Steel Frame

    Mechanical Installation Options Installation with steel frame Installation with steel frame For industrial gear units of the MC series in horizontal mounting position (MC2PL.., MC3PL.., MC2RL.., MC3RL..), SEW-EURODRIVE supplies preassembled drive packages on a steel frame (swing base or base frame).

  • Page 85: Torque Arm

    Mechanical Installation Options Torque arm Base frame A base frame is a steel frame [1] that accommodates gear unit, (hydro) coupling and motor (and brake, if required). The steel frame is supported by several foot mountings [2]. Such a frame is usually used for solid shaft gear units with elastic coupling on the output shaft.
  • Page 86 Mechanical Installation Options Torque arm Directly mounted Always mount the torque arm on the side of the driven machine. to the gear unit 51703AXX Figure 56: Mounting options for the torque arm The torque arm can be directly mounted to the gear unit both in the case of tensile strain and compressive stress.
  • Page 87 Mechanical Installation Options Torque arm Foundation for To build the foundation for the torque arm directly mounted to the gear unit or mounted the torque arm to the swing base of the motor, do the following: • Place the supporting girders horizontally in their fixed locations. Embody the supporting girders in the base concrete [A].

  • Page 88: Mounting Of V-Belt Drive

    Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of V-belt drive Mounting of V-belt drive A V-belt drive is used when the overall gear ratio needs to be adjusted. The standard scope of delivery includes motor bracket, belt pulleys, V-belts and belt guard. Observe the permitted weight for motor and gear unit specified in the following table: = Motor weight = Gear unit weight...
  • Page 89 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of V-belt drive = Motor weight = Gear unit weight [5214] [5260] [5210] [5110] [5218] [5262] [5112] [5114] [5212] [5216] 51695AXX Figure 59: V-belt drive [5110, 5112] Motor bracket [5214, 5216] Belt pulleys [5114] Angle bracket [5218] V-belt [5210, 5212] Taper bushing [5260] Belt guard cover...
  • Page 90 Mechanical Installation Options Mounting of V-belt drive – Clean motor and gear shaft and insert the complete belt pulleys [5214, 5216]. – Tighten the screws. Tap slightly against the sleeve and retighten the screws. Repeat this procedure several times. – Make sure that the belt pulleys [5214, 5216] are aligned accurately. Check correct alignment using a steel ruler making contact at four points (→...

  • Page 91: Oil Heater

    Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater Oil heater Oil heating is required to ensure lubrication at startup when the ambient temperature is low (e.g. cold start of the gear unit). Purpose and The oil heater consists of 3 basic parts: basic design 1.
  • Page 92 Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater 50539AXX Figure 62: Position of the temperature sensor in gear unit sizes 07 - 09 [1] Oil heater [2] Temperature sensor [3] Thermostat Activation / deactivation • The oil heater is activated when the factory set temperature is reached. This temper- behavior ature setpoint depends on the following: –...
  • Page 93 Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater Technical data Power consumption oil heater Voltage supply Gear unit size 04 - 06 see separate data sheet 07 - 09 1200 1) use only voltage specified in separate data sheet. Electrical Wiring diagram examples with 230/400 V line voltage connection resis- tor element 57610AXX...
  • Page 94 Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater 57612AXX 3-phase / delta connection Voltage 400 V Main voltage 400 V Element voltage 400 V Basic design thermostat 53993AXX Figure 63: Basic design thermostat (Example) [1] Setting range knob [5] Capillary tube length up to 10 m [2] IP66 enclosure (units with external reset IP54) [6] Stainless steel bellows →...
  • Page 95 Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater Basic design thermostat RT thermostats Ambient temperature –50°C to +70°C Connection diagram [1] Line [2] SPDT Alternating current: AC-1: 10 A, 400 V Connection data AC-3: 4 A, 400 V AC-15: 3 A, 400 V 0.48 Direct current: DC-13: 12 W, 230 V...
  • Page 96 Mechanical Installation Options Oil heater Adjusting the The setpoint is normally set at the factory. For adjustments, the following process has setpoint to be followed: The range is set by using the setting knob [1] while at the same time reading the main scale [2].

  • Page 97: Temperature Sensor Pt100

    Mechanical Installation Options Temperature sensor PT100 Temperature sensor PT100 The temperature sensor PT100 can be used to measure the temperature of the oil in the gear unit. Dimensions PG9, PG11 R1/2 50533AXX Electrical connection 50534AXX Sensor tolerance ±(0.3 + 0.005 x t), (corresponds to DIN IEC 751 class B), t = oil Technical data •...

  • Page 98: Spm Adapter

    Mechanical Installation Options SPM adapter 5.10 SPM adapter SPM adapters are available for measuring the shock pulses of the gear unit bearings. Shock pulses are measured using shock pulse sensors attached to the SPM adapter. Mounting position MC.R..: An extended SPM MC.R..: SPM adapters [1] and [2] are attached on MC.P..: SPM adapters [1] and [2] are adapter [3] is required if a...

  • Page 99: Fan

    Mechanical Installation Options 5.11 A fan can be mounted if the projected thermal power of the gear unit is exceeded. A fan can be retrofitted if the ambient conditions change after having installed the gear unit. The direction of rotation of the gear unit does not influence the operation of the fan. 50529AXX Figure 68: Mounting dimension of the fan Make sure that air intake vents are not blocked or covered!

  • Page 100: Flow Switch

    Mechanical Installation Options Flow switch 5.12 Flow switch Usage The flow switch is an electrical switch used for controlling the correct functioning of a → → pressure lubrication system ( Shaft end pump; Motor pump) by checking the oil flow. In deliveries since March 1st 2005, the flow switch is a standard feature for all gear units supplied with •...
  • Page 101 Mechanical Installation Options Flow switch Dimensions M-SW 32   50.0 55964AXX Figure 69: Dimensions Inner thread (rated width) [mm] Material A+B+C Dimension R ¾ " Material abbreviations: A = Brass B = Nickel-plated brass C = Stainless steel D = Stainless steel / PVC For determining the exact position of the flow switch, refer to the order-specific dimension drawing Electrical...
  • Page 102 Mechanical Installation Options Flow switch 56028AXX Figure 71: Electrical connection [1] High switching point [4] Blue [2] Low switching point [5] Brown [3] Setting range [6] Yellow/green 56029AXX Figure 72: Electrical connection [1] High switching point [4] Blue [2] Low switching point [5] Brown [3] Setting range [6] Yellow/green...

  • Page 103: 5.13 Visual Flow Indicator

    Mechanical Installation Options Visual flow indicator 5.13 Visual flow indicator 57682AXX Figure 73: Visual flow indicator [1] Oil flow direction [2] glass [3] Oil distribution block Usage The visual flow indicator is a simple method of checking the functioning of a pressure lubrication system by visually checking the oil flow.

  • Page 104: Connecting The Oil/Water Cooling System

    Mechanical Installation Options Connecting the oil/water cooling system 5.14 Connecting the oil/water cooling system Follow the instructions in the separate manufacturer’s documentation when connecting the oil/water cooling system. 5.15 Connecting the oil/air cooling system Follow the instructions in the separate manufacturer’s documentation when connecting the oil/air cooling system.

  • Page 105: Startup

    Startup Startup of MC gear units Startup Startup of MC gear units • It is essential to adhere to the safety notes in Sec. "Safety Notes." • It is absolutely necessary to avoid open flames or sparking when working with the gear unit! •...

  • Page 106: Startup Of Mc Gear Units With Backstop

    Startup Startup of MC gear units with backstop Running-in SEW-EURODRIVE recommends running-in the gear unit as first startup phase. period Increase load and revolutions in two to three steps up to maximum level. The running- in phase takes about 10 hours. Check the following points during the running-in phase: •...
  • Page 107 Startup Startup of MC gear units with steel oil expansion tank 57695AXX Figure 74: MC.PE../MC.RE.. industrial gear units with steel oil expansion tank [1] Breather plug [5] Air outlet screw [2] Oil dipstick and oil filling opening Number 2 [6] Steel oil expansion tank [3] Oil drain plug [7] Oil filling opening Number 1 [4] Oil sight glass...
  • Page 108 Startup Startup of MC gear units with steel oil expansion tank 56617AXX 56616AXX 1. Open the air outlet screw [5]. 2. Open ALL upper screw plugs (usually three to four screw plugs) of the gear unit, such as breather plug, oil filling plug and oil dipstick. 3.

  • Page 109: Taking Mc Gear Units Out Of Operation

    Startup Taking MC gear units out of operation Taking MC gear units out of operation Disconnect the drive from voltage supply and secure it to prevent unintentional restart! If the gear unit is not operated for a longer period of time, you must activate it at regular intervals every two to three (2 to 3) weeks.

  • Page 110: Inspection And Maintenance

    Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance intervals Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance intervals Interval What to do? • Check the housing temperature: – with mineral oil: max 90°C – with synthetic oil: max. 100°C • Daily • Check gear unit noise •...

  • Page 111: Lubricant Change Intervals

    Inspection and Maintenance Lubricant change intervals Lubricant change intervals Change the oil more frequently when operating the industrial gear unit under more severe/aggressive environmental conditions! Mineral CLP lubricants and synthetic polyalphaolefin-based (PAO) lubricants are used for lubrication. The synthetic lubricant CLP HC (according to DIN 51502) shown in the following figure corresponds to the PAO oils.

  • Page 112: Inspection And Maintenance Of The Gear Unit

    Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit • Do not mix different synthetic lubricants and do not mix synthetic with mineral lubricants! • For positions of the oil level plug, the drain plug, the breather plug and the oil sight glass, refer to Sec.
  • Page 113 Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit 6. Use a funnel to fill the oil (filter mesh max. 25 µm). Fill new oil of the same type as the old oil via the oil filling plug (if you want to change the oil type, contact our customer service first).
  • Page 114 Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit Mounting the oil • Reinstall the oil heater [1] and the gasket on the gear unit. The tubular heating heater elements must always be immersed in liquid. • Mount the base of the terminal box onto the heating rod using a mounting ring. •...
  • Page 115 Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit Vertical gear In the drywell version the lower bearings of the low speed shaft are lubricated by grease. units with dry- Refer to the regreasing label on the gear unit for the amount of lubricating grease is re- well-sealing sys- quired for the bearings.
  • Page 116 Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit With standard bearing arrange- ment and drywell every 4000 hours / EP-grease NLGI 2 02,03 30 gram / 1 oz 04,05 50 gram / 2 oz 06,07 65 gram / 2.5oz 08,09 80 gram / 3 oz 57681AEN Figure 79: Regreasing amount standard bearing arrangement...
  • Page 117 Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and maintenance of the gear unit Proceed as follows to regrease the bearings: 02,03 60 gram / 2 oz 04,05 90 gram / 3 oz 06,07 120 gram / 4 oz 08,09 150 gram / 5 oz every 4000 hours/EP-grease NLGI 2 57378AXX Figure 80: Regreasing drywell gear units (EBD version shown)

  • Page 118: Malfunctions

    Malfunctions Gear unit malfunctions Malfunctions Gear unit malfunctions Problem Possible cause Solution Check the oil (see →Sec. "Inspection and Mainte- Unusual, regular running Meshing/grinding noise: bearing damage noise Knocking noise: irregularity in the gearing nance), replace bearings Contact customer service Unusual, irregular running Foreign particles in the oil •...

  • Page 119: Mounting Positions

    Mounting Positions Symbols used Mounting Positions Symbols used The following table shows which symbols are used in the subsequent figures and what they mean. Symbol Meaning Breather plug Air outlet screw Inspection opening Oil filling plug Oil drain plug Oil dipstick Oil sight glass Operating Instructions –...

  • Page 120: Mounting Positions Of Mc.p.. Gear Units

    Mounting Positions Mounting positions of MC.P.. gear units Mounting positions of MC.P.. gear units MC..PL.. MC..PE.. MC..PE.. MC..PVH.. MC..PV... /SEP MC..PVS.. 55477AXX * = Non-standard mounting position / housing orientation. The positions of heater, dipstick, oil drain plug are only exemplary. Refer to the order-specific dimension drawing.

  • Page 121: Mounting Positions Of Mc.r

    Mounting Positions Mounting positions of MC.R.. gear units Mounting positions of MC.R.. gear units MC..RL.. MC..RE.. MC..RE.. MC..RE... /SEP MC..RL.. MC..RVH.. MC..RV... /SEP MC..RVS.. 55480AXX * = Non-standard mounting position / housing orientation. The positions of heater, dipstick, oil drain plug are only exemplary. Refer to order-specific dimension drawing. + = In horizontal mounting position, the oil drain plug is always located on the opposite side of the output shaft.

  • Page 122: Design And Operating Notes

    Design and Operating Notes Guideline for oil selection Design and Operating Notes 10.1 Guideline for oil selection General Unless a special arrangement is made, SEW-EURODRIVE supplies the drives without oil fill. It is therefore necessary to fill the gear unit with the correct type and quantity of oil before taking it into operation.
  • Page 123 Design and Operating Notes Guideline for oil selection Selecting viscosity of mineral oils Lubrication method Ambient temperature Mineral ISO VG • Bath lubrication • Splash lubrication –15...+20°C • Pressure lubrication with oil heater and cooler • Bath lubrication • Splash lubrication –5...+40°C •...
  • Page 124 Design and Operating Notes Guideline for oil selection Synthetic oils Standard Lubricating oils are grouped in ISO VG viscosity classes according to the ISO 3448 and DIN 51519 standards. ISO- ISO 6743-6 designation L-CKT 460 ISO-L-CKT 220 ISO-L-CKT 320 ISO-L-CKT 460 Minimum requirements are the same as for mineral oils Selecting viscosity of synthetic oils...
  • Page 125 Design and Operating Notes Guideline for oil selection [cSt] -40 -35 -30 3000 2000 1000 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 [°C] 55051AXX [1] Pour point [°C] [4] Viscosity index VI = 140...180 [2] Gear unit’s operating temperature of oil [°C] [5] ISO VG [3] Viscosity [cSt]...

  • Page 126: Lubricants For Mc.. Industrial Gear Units

    Design and Operating Notes Lubricants for MC.. industrial gear units 10.2 Lubricants for MC.. industrial gear units Lubricant table The lubricant table on the following page shows the permitted lubricants for SEW- EURODRIVE gear units. Please note the following key to the lubricant table. Key to the lubricant Abbreviations and meaning of shading and notes: table...
  • Page 127 Design and Operating Notes Lubricants for MC.. industrial gear units Lubricant table 47 0490 005 Operating Instructions – Industrial Gear Units of the MC.. Series...

  • Page 128: Grease

    Design and Operating Notes Grease 10.3 Grease The below mentioned greases can be used as • Sealing grease • Bearing grease for the lower LSS-bearings for gear units with drywell sealing system SEW-EURODRIVE recommends the grease types listed in below table for operating temperatures from –...

  • Page 129: 10.4 Lubricant Fill Quantities

    Design and Operating Notes Lubricant fill quantities 10.4 Lubricant fill quantities The specified fill quantities are guide values. The precise values vary depending on the gear ratio. MC.P. Oil volume [l] Two stages Three stages Gear unit size Lubrication type Mounting position Splash Bath...

  • Page 130: Change Index

    Change Index Changes to the previous edition Change Index 11.1 Changes to the previous edition The following section lists the changes made to the individual sections from edition 07/2003, publication number 10560009. Safety notes • The subsection "Corrosion and surface correction" has been revised. Unit design •...
  • Page 131 Change Index Changes to the previous edition Startup • The subsection "Startup of MC gear units with steel oil expansion tank" has been included. Inspection and • In the subsection "Inspection / maintenance of the gear unit", the "Vertical gear unit maintenance with Drywell sealing system on the LSS"...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Index MC.P.. gear unit structure ........17 MC.R.. gear unit structure ........18 Backstop FXM .............78 Mechanical Installation ........39 Changing the direction of rotation ....78 Mechanical Installation Options ......60 Mineral oil ............122 Changing the oil ..........112 Motor adapter .............
  • Page 133 Index Torque arm ............85 Foundation ............87 Mounting options ..........85 Transport ...............9 Transport on a swing base ........12 Transport on base plate ........11 Unit designation ..........19 V-belt drive ............88 V-belt tightening ..........90 Visual flow indicator ..........103 Operating Instructions – Industrial Gear Units of the MC.. Series...
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  • Page 135 Address List Australia Assembly Melbourne SEW-EURODRIVE PTY. LTD. Tel. +61 3 9933-1000 Sales 27 Beverage Drive Fax +61 3 9933-1003 Service Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.au enquires@sew-eurodrive.com.au Sydney SEW-EURODRIVE PTY. LTD. Tel. +61 2 9725-9900 9, Sleigh Place, Wetherill Park Fax +61 2 9725-9905 New South Wales, 2164 enquires@sew-eurodrive.com.au Austria...
  • Page 136 Address List China Assembly Suzhou SEW-EURODRIVE (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 512 62581781 Sales 333, Suhong Middle Road Fax +86 512 62581783 Service Suzhou Industrial Park suzhou@sew.com.cn Jiangsu Province, 215021 P. R. China Additional addresses for service in China provided on request! Colombia Assembly Bogotá...
  • Page 137 Address List Hungary Sales Budapest SEW-EURODRIVE Kft. Tel. +36 1 437 06-58 Service H-1037 Budapest Fax +36 1 437 06-50 Kunigunda u. 18 office@sew-eurodrive.hu India Assembly Baroda SEW-EURODRIVE India Pvt. Ltd. Tel. +91 265 2831086 Sales Plot No. 4, Gidc Fax +91 265 2831087 Service Por Ramangamdi ·...
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  • Page 139 Address List Romania Sales Bucuresti Sialco Trading SRL Tel. +40 21 230-1328 Service str. Madrid nr.4 Fax +40 21 230-7170 011785 Bucuresti sialco@sialco.ro Russia Assembly St. Petersburg ZAO SEW-EURODRIVE Tel. +7 812 3332522 +7 812 5357142 Sales P.O. Box 36 Fax +7 812 3332523 Service 195220 St.
  • Page 140 Address List Sweden Assembly Jönköping SEW-EURODRIVE AB Tel. +46 36 3442-00 Sales Gnejsvägen 6-8 Fax +46 36 3442-80 Service S-55303 Jönköping http://www.sew-eurodrive.se Box 3100 S-55003 Jönköping info@sew-eurodrive.se Switzerland Assembly Basel Alfred lmhof A.G. Tel. +41 61 417 1717 Sales Jurastrasse 10 Fax +41 61 417 1700 Service CH-4142 Münchenstein bei Basel...
  • Page 143 SEW-EURODRIVE – Driving the world...
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