by willard.donoho | May 11, 2010 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Tension Control, Wichita
Precise unwind tension control sometimes requires brakes with a wide torque range to meet the wide range of materials (tensions) and widths run on a line. This is further complicated by the larger rolls (coils) to be unwound (uncoiled). To put this in perspective, a...
by willard.donoho | Apr 19, 2010 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Rebuilding, Tips, Wichita
In order to rebuild a Wichita KKB the Waterjackets need to be clean from corrosion and have adequate o-ring grooves and copper support ribbing.