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GENERAL SERVICE MANUAL CAMCO INDEX DRIVES WARNING This is a controlled document. It is your responsibility to deliver this information to the end user of the DESTACO CAMCO or FERGUSON product. Failure to deliver this could result in your liability for injury to the user or damage to the machine.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................... 2 How to Use This Service Manual ..................2 Warranty ..........................2 Warnings and Cautions ......................3 Interpretation of Index Drive Model Numbers ............... 3 Index Drive Basic Service Requirements ................4 Inspection of Cam Followers ....................4 Index Drive Lubrication Data ....................
Introduction DESTACO CAMCO Index Drives are engineered and manufactured to very high tolerances which necessitate careful inspection and maintenance. This manual is a general guide to lubrication, troubleshooting and general information about index drives. In addition to this General Service Manual, DESTACO has other service manuals devoted to the specific model CAMCO index drive you are using.
Warnings and Cautions Statements in this manual preceded by the words WARNING or CAUTION and printed in italics are very important. We recommend you take special notice of these during service or repair. WARNING Means there is the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others. CAUTION Means there is the possibility of damage to the CAMCO unit.
After motion is complete the cam is considered to be in dwell for the reminder of the 360° rotation. During dwell the output of the Index Drive is stationary even though the input shaft continues to rotate. Example: For a 270° motion, during 270° of input rotation the output shaft makes one index. During the remaining 90°...
Index Drive Lubrication Data OIL LEVEL CAMCO Index Drives are furnished with a "bulls-eye" type oil level sight gauge. The oil level should be checked when the unit is stopped at which time the oil level should reach the center of the sight glass (see page 3 for estimated oil capacity).
Index Drive Oil Capacities (Approximate) For indexers mounted in the normal* position. Consult DESTACO for units not listed. Model No. Metric Model No. U.S. Metric (quarts) (liters) (quarts) (liters) 80RDM Grease filled** 40RGD/S 6 oz. 601RDM 50RGD/S 16 oz. 902RDM 70RGD/S 20-24 oz.
4. Check shaft -- remove surface nicks, burrs and grooves and look for spiral machine marks that can damage the seal lip. 5. Check shaft end -- remove burrs or sharp edges. The shaft end should be chamfered. 6. Check splines and keyways -- smooth any sharp edges and when necessary protect the seal lip with an assembly sleeve or shim stock.
Gear Reducer Lubrication Data OIL LEVEL Most reducers are furnished with a "bull’s eye" type sight glass or a pipe plug to indicate oil level. In either case an oil level tag is affixed to the reducer near the oil level indicator. Oil level should be checked with the unit stopped.
Overload Clutch GENERAL The CAMCO plunger-type output overload clutch is a reliable minimum service overload device requiring very little attention (in a semi-clean environment) during its service life. The environment is an important factor in the successful functioning of this device. A dusty or corrosive environment may require special preparation or attention.
3. Long Term Storage (Outdoors) for Periods up to One Year. Proceed as in (2) above with the following additions. (a) After filling the unit with oil, plug the breather hole with a pipe plug and wire the breather to the unit. (b) Coat all exposed shafting with long term rust preventative.
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5. All followers are worn. Rebuilding by factory is best remedy. 6. Output shaft to follower wheel connection is loose. Factory repair is recommended. 7. Customer output member connection loose. Tighten output member and dowel in place. SYMPTOM: INDEXER IS NOISY 1.
Recommended Input Configuration The prime objective of a good input connection to an Index Drive is to maintain a constant shock-free velocity. Both the type of motor driving the indexer and the type of connection is of equal importance. Here we explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of these factors.
Recommended Output Configuration The objective of a good output connection to an Index Drive is to make torque levels predictable and limited in magnitude. A good connection is rigid and free of backlash. DESTACO recommends that a CAMCO output overload clutch be used with index drives whenever possible.
Cam & Limit Switch Functions Cam & Limit Switches serve two purposes: 1. Some customers desire INPUT SHAFT KEYWAY POSITION electrical signal somewhere during AT CENTER OF DWELL dwell in order to trigger another ROLLER GEAR A Standard Roller Gear unit with device such as a cylinder, punch Cam &...
How to Order Parts Please refer to the Parts List applicable to your specific model as shown in the model-specific service manual. This Parts List is for a standard Index Drive. If you feel your drive in non-standard or you are in doubt you should contact DESTACO CAMCO Products Customer Service (847) 459-5200 and request a bill of material for your specific unit (based on serial number).
How to Return Equipment for Repair Please contact the DESTACO CAMCO Products Repair Department at (847) 459-5200 for a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#). The following information is required of a unit for repair, conversion or warranty. 1. Purchase order number 2.
IMPORTANT!!! Cam Follower Installation Procedure The H9 thru H32 (.287” thru 1.00” diameter) Cam Followers require a Steel Ball/Set Screw and an insertion gage for installation. The steel ball/set screw is used to anchor the cam followers to the follower wheel and the insertion gage kit is used to insure proper installation.
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