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WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Airflex Product Line 204182 ®...
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Eaton warranty. For optimum performance, contact Airflex: In the U.S.A. and Canada: (800) 233-5926 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada: (216) 281-2211 Internet: www.eaton.com/airflex EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
The model number identifies the number of discs and the nominal friction disc assemblies diameter. For example, 324WCB2 indicates three 24" diameter discs. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Class FN2S interference fit splined bore of the friction disc assemblies. for inch shafting and ISO System S7h6 for metric See Figure 3. shafting. Contact Airflex Application Engineering for specific recommendations. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Pipe ends should be reamed after cutting to eliminate possible restrictions. For optimum air system response, a minimum number of bends and elbows should be used. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
5 - 6.63HP/GPM, (1.31kw/(dm³/min)) Note : Minimum Flow Rates listed above are to achieve thermal rating. Lower flow rates are acceptable provided that they satisfy peak thermal requirement EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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Note: Torque values are not listed as using tightening torques for the need for frequent cleaning of fine mesh filters. NPT style of connections is not a recommended process for field EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
2.4.11 Open Loop Systems Recommended pH value of the water/ethylene glycol mixture: 7.5 to 10.5. For efficient operation of the WCB2 tensioner/brake assembly, an adequate supply of filtered fresh water EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Section 4.7, Maintenance. systems using ethylene glycol antifreeze is 0 (-18 C). For open loop systems using water as a coolant, the minimum ambient temperature is F (7 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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Check for low flow and/or leakage at the O.D. during this test. and I.D. seal areas. Warning Ensure that the machinery will remain in a safe position prior to releasing the WCB2 tensioner/ brake assembly. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
"X" dimension has been reached and the (19) and the pressure plate (13) to determine if friction discs or "Y" or "Z" dimension(s) are NOT worn adjustment may be required. to their limits. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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It may be necessary to push the pressure plate and reaction plate(s) away from the mounting flange so that the release springs can be moved to gain access to the wear spacers. Figure 9 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
4.2.2.7 Restore any piping or covers removed prior to from the stud. Repeat for the remaining spacers in operating the WCB2 tensioner/brake assembly. the set that is to be removed (one spacer from each stud location). EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Install several screws loosely at several of the outer Use appropriate safety equipment and dust collection most screw hole locations to properly align systems when machining friction material. the friction discs or blocks. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
See Figure 15. A if necessary. second bead of sealant .060"-.090" (1,5 mm - 2,3 mm) in size should then be applied in the shallow groove. See Figure 16. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
36WCB2 and 48WCB2 tensioner/brake assemblies and 45 psig (3.1 bar) for 8WCB2 thru 24WCB2 tensioner/brake assemblies measured at the inlet. Maintain this pressure for a minimum of 30 minutes. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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That type of seal has been superseded by the use of TWO seals that fit 4.7.14 Using a lifting strap, slide the cylinder/piston back-to-back as shown in Figure 20. assembly onto the studs. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Primer Grade "T" contains harmful ® vapors. Refer to the product label and follow proper safety precautions. Figure 21 4.8.1 Disassemble the WCB2 tensioner/brake assembly per Section 4.3. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
4.9.13 Carefully place the piston onto the cylinder with the chamfered edge of the piston facing downward, taking special care to avoid damaging the seal lips. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
308388-01 Reaction plate Sub Assembly* 513300-02 513300-02 Piston 512302 512302 512302 Release Spring 307629 307629 307629 * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.2 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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513317 513317 513317 513317 Release Spring 416751-02 416751-02 416751-02 416751-02 Pipe Plug 000077X0021 000077X0021 000077X0021 000077X0021 * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.2 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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514745 514745 514745 514745 Release Spring 416751-04 416751-04 416751-04 416751-04 Pipe Plug 000077X0021 000077X0021 000077X0021 000077X0021 * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.2 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
416690 Inner Support 413105 413107 414032-01 416618 Ring Outer Support 413106 413108 414033-01 416673 Ring Washer 000067X0036 42 000067X0043 60 Inner O-ring 000073X0410 1 Outer O-ring 000073X0411 1 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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Reaction plate Sub Assembly* Piston Release Spring * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.4 Contact the factory for part information if not shown. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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Release Spring 416751-02 Pipe Plug 000077X0021 Grease 000153X1182 * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.4 Contact the factory for part information if not shown. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
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Release Spring 416751-04 Pipe Plug 000077X0021 Grease 000153X1182 * Individual parts breakdown for standard WCB2 sub-assemblies are in section 6.4 Contact the factory for part information if not shown. EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...
Corrected 48WCB2 kit part number in section 7.4 Deleted PTFE Gasket part number columns & added Loctite #596 column in section 7.5 Corrected 48WCB2 kit part number in section 7.5 EATON WCB11070 WCB2 Tensioner/Brake Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual E-CLCL-II016-E December 2016...