Catalog HY34-3000 Product Introduction L10 Series Service & Repair Manual Product Introduction For over 45 years, Helac Corporation has been equipment (joint movement) and jib cranes (boom recognized for innovation in design of hydraulic rotation), along with many other positioning, lifting rotary actuators and construction equipment and processing applications.
Product Identification Each Helac actuator is individually serial ID tag may be painted over by the OEM (Original numbered. The serial number is a five or six digit Equipment Manufacturer).
The L10 Series rotary actuator is a simple mechanism The shaft is supported radially by the large upper that uses Helac's sliding spline technology to convert radial bearing and the lower radial bearing. Axially, the linear piston motion into powerful shaft rotation. Each...
Removal and installation of end cap. 13. PROTECTIVE SLEEVE (see details on page 10) Protects the internal gear teeth and threads during disassembly and assembly. (Provided with Helac seal kit for most models) Several basic tools are required for the disassembly and the assembly of the actuator.
Sold as "kit" only http://www.helac.com/store/ Item Description Quantity 200..Crown Seal .............1 202..Crown Seal .............1 207..Cup Seal ............1 208..Cup Seal ............1 209..Cup Seal ............1 210..Cup Seal ............1 211 ..O-Ring ............1 212..Back-Up Ring ..........1 Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
Disassembly pins pry bar 1. Using a hex wrench, remove all port plugs. 2. Drain the actuator of all oil into a suitable container. Examine oil for signs of contamination. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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(212) from the end cap (4). 16. Remove the exclusion seal (207). 211 212 17. Remove the wear guide (301) from 13. Remove the thrust washer (304) from the the shaft (2) end cap (4) Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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19. Remove the thrust washer (305). 22. Remove the piston sleeve (3) ID seal (202) using a small pick or seal tool. 20. Remove the exclusion seal (210), from the shaft (02). Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
Carefully inspect all critical areas for any surface finish abnormalities: Seal grooves, bearing grooves, thrust surfaces, shaft surface, housing bore and gear teeth. Small or minor surface scratches can be carefully polished. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
Pre-Assembly All actuators are timed according to OEM specifications at Helac's production facility. The timing ensures that the actuator will stop at the required position at the end of the rotation in either direction. Wrong timing can cause the actuator to 1.
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7. Install the wear guide (300) onto the end cap (4). 5. Install the exclusion seal (207) onto the end 8. Lightly grease the thrust washer (304) with cap (4). Lithium grease and install onto the end cap (4). Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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(4). 10. Install the piston sleeve ID seal (202) into the piston (3) using a circular motion. 11. Install the piston sleeve OD seal (200) onto the piston sleeve (3). Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
The seal inside the stop tube does not function as a seal, it's purpose is to keep the stop tube stationary on the shaft. 4. Place protective sleeve over the shaft (2). protective sleeve Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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8. Generously apply the appropriate grease to 15° the shaft thrust washer prior to inserting into housing. Be sure the end cap and shaft grease relief set screws (122) are removed prior to inserting into housing. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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(208) on the end cap into the housing until the shaft flange is almost contacts the housing (01). flush with the face of the housing. The timing marks D and E should line up. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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L10 - 5.5 .250 inch ( ") hole L10 - 9.5 .312 inch ( ") L10 - 15 .312 inch ( ") L10 - 25 .312 inch ( ") Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
Replace the line and rotate the shaft to the end of rotation in the opposite direction. Repeat the test procedure outlined above for the other port. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
• dual bleed screw (photo, page 28) with no bleed screw. Bleed screw assemblies can be ordered as an Actuators positioned vertically, with only a single option. (Helac Part Number S52125) bleed screw installed: Actuators with only a single bleed screw or plug 1. Connect a "...
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The following steps are recommended when a minimum of two gallons hex wrench (8 liters) is purged. Repeat steps 1 through 4. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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4. Repeat steps 2 & 3. After the last gallon is purged, close both bleed screws before rotating away from the end position. Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
Re-build the actuator. Use fluid that is compatible with 6. Swollen seals and composite bearings caused by incompatible hydraulic fluid seals and bearings. Contact Helac for more information 7. Air in actuator Purge air from actuator. See bleeding procedure starting on page 25.
In no event shall Helac Corporation be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Helac Corporation reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring any obligations to make changes or alterations to products previously sold.
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Helical, Hydraulic Rotary Actuators Catalog HY34-3000 Notes L10 Series Service & Repair Manual Notes Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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Helical, Hydraulic Rotary Actuators Catalog HY34-3000 Notes L10 Series Service & Repair Manual Notes Parker Hannifin Corporation Helac/Cylinder Division www.helac.com Enumclaw, Washington USA...
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