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Revision: 06
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Operating Manual
2022-D012825
Revision: 06

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Summary of Contents for Wittenstein Alpha SP Series

  • Page 1 2022-D012825 Revision: 06 Operating Manual 2022-D012825 Revision: 06...
  • Page 2 E-Mail: service-alpha@wittenstein.de © WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH 2008 This documentation is copyright protected. WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH reserves all the rights to photo-mechanical reproduction, copying, and the distribution by special processes (such as computers, file media, data networks), even in parts. Subject to technical and content changes without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents On this manual ....................2 1.1 Signal words ....................... 2 1.2 Safety symbols....................2 1.3 Information symbols .................... 2 Safety........................3 2.1 EC – Machinery directive ..................3 2.2 Dangers ......................3 2.3 Personnel ......................3 2.4 Intended use ....................... 3 2.5 Guarantee and Liability ..................
  • Page 4: On This Manual

    On this manual This operating manual contains necessary information for the safe operation of the planetary gearhead SP , referred to as gearhead in the following. The operator must make sure that this operating manual is read through by all persons assigned to install, operate, or maintain the gearhead, and that they understand it.
  • Page 5: Safety

    - operation of a heavily soiled gearhead - non-observance of information on transport and storage - modifications or reconstructions that have been carried out without the written authorisation of WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH - improper or neglected maintenance and repair Revision: 06...
  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions WARNING Objects flung out by rotating components can cause serious injuries. Remove objects and tools from the gearhead before putting it into operation. WARNING Rotating components on the gearhead can pull in parts of the body and cause serious injuries and even death. Keep a sufficient distance to rotating machinery while the gearhead is running.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Gearhead

    Description of the gearhead General Information The gearhead is a one- or multistage, low-backlash planetary gearhead, which is manufactured as standard in the “M” version (motor installation). The output shaft bearing is designed to receive high tilting moments and axial forces. Motor centring is performed: - up to gearhead size SP 100 and a motor shaft diameter of 24 mm of through the clamping...
  • Page 8: Ordering Key

    Ordering key SP140 S-M F 1-10-0 K 1-2 K Gearhead type Motor-mounted SP 060/075/100/140/180/210/ K = Coupling S = plug receptacle Design code Generation S = Standard Backlash V = incl. pinion on gear output 0 = Reduced X = Special gearhead 1 = Standard Gearhead versions Bore diameters of the clamping...
  • Page 9: Transport And Storage

    Check the completeness of the delivery against the delivery note. Missing parts or damage must be notified immediately in writing to the carrier, the insurance, or WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH. Packaging The gearhead is delivered packed in foil and cardboard boxes.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    Assembly CAUTION Loose or overloaded screw connections can damage the gearhead. Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten and check all screw connections for which a tightening torque has been specified. CAUTION Intensive distortions when assembling the motor (e.g. for motors with shaft shoulder, extensive chamfer radius or longer shafts than permitted for the gearhead) can damage the gearhead and the motor.
  • Page 11: Mounting The Motor Onto The Gearhead

    Mounting the motor onto the gearhead If the motor shaft has a feather key, remove the feather key. If recommended by the motor manufacturer, apply a half wedge. Remove the plug (A) from the mounting bore in the adaptor plate (B). Turn the clamping hub (D) until the clamping bolt (C) can be reached over the mounting bore.
  • Page 12: Mounting Gearhead On A Machine

    Mounting gearhead on a machine Smear screw-bonding agent (e.g. Loctite 243) onto the fastening bolts. Fasten the gearhead on the machine with the bolts through the holes (A). Mount the gearhead in such a way that the type plate remains legible. Do not use washers (e.g.
  • Page 13: Startup And Operation

    Startup and operation WARNING Objects flung out by rotating components can cause serious injuries. Remove objects and tools from the gearhead before putting it into operation. WARNING Rotating components on the gearhead can pull in parts of the body and cause serious injuries and even death. Keep a sufficient distance to rotating machinery while the gearhead is running.
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Disposal

    Maintenance and disposal CAUTION Hot gearhead housing can cause serious burns. Touch the gearhead housing only when wearing protective gloves or after the gearhead has been idle for some time. WARNING Rotating components on the gearhead can pull in parts of the body and cause serious injuries and even death.
  • Page 15: Notes On The Lubricant Used

    Notes on the lubricant used INFORMATION All gearheads are permanently lubricated by the manufacturer with synthetic gear oil (polyglycols) of viscosity class ISO VG 220 or with a high- performance lubricant (see type plate). You can receive further information on the lubricants directly from the manufacturer: Castrol Industrie GmbH, Mönchengladbach Tel.: + 49 (0) 21 61/9 09 - 30 Supplementary information...
  • Page 16: Malfunctions

    Malfunctions CAUTION Changed operational behaviour can be an indication of existing damage to the gearhead, or cause damage to the gearhead. Do not put the gearhead back into operation until the cause of the malfunction has been rectified. Fault Possible cause Solution Increased operating The gearhead is not suited...
  • Page 17: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications on mounting onto a motor Gearhead size SP Clamping Clamping Width Tighte- max. axial force [N] hub inside Ø bolt DIN across ning Clamping Coupling “x” [mm] 912-12.9 flats torque [Nm] [mm] x ≤ 11 11 < x ≤ 14 1 stage 14 <...
  • Page 18: Specifications On Mounting Onto A Machine

    Specifications on mounting onto a machine Gearhead size SP Bore Ø Bore Ø Screw size/ Tightening torque property class [mm] [mm] [Nm] M5/12.9 M6/12.9 16.5 M8/12.9 11.0 M10/12.9 13.0 M12/12.9 17.0 M16/12.9 17.0 M16/12.9 Tbl-11: Specifications on mounting onto a machine Tightening torques for common thread sizes in general mechanics Tightening torque [Nm] for threads 1.28...

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