MHD56382 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The BU7A winch is powered by a radial piston air motor. The output from the motor is transferred through the drum by the drive shaft. The drive shaft rotates a series of connected spur gears which form a reduction assembly. Output from the reduction assembly drives the wire rope drum.
(2) RC without AB is for pulling applications only. Do not use for lifting or lowering, as the operator may be too far away to operate a manual brake. (3) Free spool clutches are standard on BU7A winches. A disengaging clutch, however, will not be supplied on units ordered with automatic brakes (AB).
0.72 and multiply that value by the factor corresponding to the operating pressure from the table. 0.89 0.86 Example: Model BU7A at 750 lbs with 70 psi and drum half full. 1.00 1.00 To determine speed from curve: 1.11 1.14 50 fpm x 0.72 = 36 fpm.
Table 5: Breaking Strength* n Air Supply Rope Size Weight per ft Weight per (in.) (lbs) metre (kgs) The air supply must be clean, free from moisture and lubricated to ensure optimum 1/4 (0.25) 6,800 3084 0.11 0.15 motor performance. Foreign particles, moisture and lack of lubrication are the primary causes of premature motor wear and breakdown.
2. Check oil level in motor and gear case grease are correct. Top off levels as required n Natural Gas Operation (optional feature) before operation as described in “LUBRICATION” section on page 8. 3. Operate winch in both directions with no load for one to two minutes. 4.
INSPECTION Inspection information is based in part on American Society of Mechanical Engineers 8. Pendant (optional feature). Ensure operation of pendant levers is smooth and Safety Codes (ASME B30.7). winch is responsive to pendant control. Pendant levers must spring return to the neutral position when released.
LUBRICATION To ensure continued satisfactory operation of the winch, all points requiring The motor should be level-checked daily or at the start of each shift after any lubrication must be serviced with the correct lubricant at the proper time interval as accumulated water has been drained off.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION GRAPHICS (CONTINUED) Haul-in Payout (Dwg. MHP1239) Haul-in Payout (Dwg. MHP1319) (Dwg. MHP1546) Form MHD56381 Edition 2...
WARRANTY Ingersoll Rand Limited Warranty IR's maximum liability is limited to the purchase price of the Product and in no event Ingersoll Rand Company (“IR”) warrants to the original user its material handling shall IR be liable for any consequential, indirect incidental or special damages of any products (“Products”) to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period nature arising from the sale or use of the Product, whether in contract, tort or of one year from the date of purchase.
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