Do not exceed the operation loads for this shaft as noted on its PSDS, Product Safety Data Sheet. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and on the PSDS. Do not use fingers or other objects to deflate the shaft; Tidland recommends using the Tidland Air Release Tool (see page 4).
Check for cracks in metal sleeves. Journal Visually check for cracks or excessive wear. If any of these problems are found, remove shaft from service and call Tidland Customer Service. After One Year Body – Ultrashaft™ Check for delamination of the fiberglass or cracks in the metal sleeve in and around lug slots and fastener holes.
Core shaft design and performance is influenced by many dynamic variables. Load limit considerations: beam strength, deflection resistance, bearing centers, beam section, web width, and other critical elements. For other information contact Tidland Corporation. When using chucks on this shaft, always locate chucks as shown.
Do not inflate pad shafts unless all pads are under a core or web. Pads can be ejected from the shaft when inflated. 1. Use the Tidland Inflation Tool. Push the air nozzle firmly into the valve receiver, depressing both the valve button and the tip of the inflation tool.
Remove your old rubber tube assembly (page 10) and install the new one, pushing the tube assembly firmly into the socket in the journal. See page 9 for using the hose clamp design with bulk rubber tube material. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Ultrashaft MI 27L132426 1 S Page 8...
MAINTENANCE Using the hose clamp with bulk rubber tube material Removing the hose clamp Tidland recommends the use of a pincer for safe and easy removal of the hose clamp. Standard pincer Tidland Part No. 27L778957 Spring return pincer Tidland Part No. 27L778958 1.
7. Lock the shaft in a vise with a round clamp to protect the shaft body from damage. RUBBER TUBE ASSEMBLY 8. Attach Tidland impact puller/slide-hammer to valve journal end. Strike the weight against stop. 9. Remove the valve journal, pulling the rubber tube assembly all the way out of the shaft.
Older assemblies may have a washer, which is no longer necessary if using Loctite 242 on tube fitting hardware. All fittings can be reused with new rubber tube material: if any parts are rusted or worn, Tidland recommends replacing the entire air system. ...
10. The end cap must be within 2 mm of the mark on the rubber tube. Tube fitting threads should be perpendicular to the rubber tube. If crooked, loosen the nut and repeat the procedure. 11. Repeat the procedure for the non-valve end. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Ultrashaft MI 27L132426 1 S Page 12...
(12-13 Nm). Pad Shafts: Push pads into slots from outside VALVE JOURNAL the shaft. A very small amount of air in the rubber tube will help keep the pads seated during installation. www.maxcessintl.com Tidland Ultrashaft MI 27L132426 1 S Page 13...
2. Install the rubber tube assembly (p. 13). Note: Lugs will jam inside shaft body if clips are removed more than one at a time. To Replace All Lugs: Tidland recommends returning the shaft for factory service. RETAINER CLIPS IN LUGS...
Rubber tube lies flat when not inflated. ≤1.0" : Drill stop crack. Cracked sleeves Material fatigue Call Tidland for procedure (1-360-834-2345) >1.0" : Return sleeve for replacement. Cores slipping Low air pressure Operate shaft at 80 psi minimum (5.5 bar) for optimal performance.
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