by willard.donoho | Feb 5, 2011 | Clutch, Industrial
Bad Flywheel Bearings can quickly destroy a clutch. Bearing failures cause excess misalignment that can seriously affect clutch life on shears and...
by willard.donoho | Oct 11, 2010 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Tips, Wichita
Brake Drive Plate with teeth worn by excessive angular alignment. Above is a photo of a customer who was rapidly wearing teeth of a Wichita 118 KKB. This is a typical symptom of excessive angular alignment. Uncoiler Brake with rapid tooth wear, ready to check...
by willard.donoho | Apr 21, 2010 | Clutch, Industrial, Tips, Wichita
TORQUE TIPS – ALIGNMENT ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING Reliable air Clutch/Brake operation requires proper alignment. Proper installation needs to ensure both Parallel (concentricity) and Angular Alignment of the Clutch/Brake Ring (Housing) to the shaft. * Brakes...
