Air Engaged Clutches - Nema Frame
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Installation and Maintenance Manual AIR ENGAGED FRICTION CLUTCH NEMA FRAME MOUNT This document applies to the following catalog standard products, and to custom versions based upon these models: C3C2R-14H, C3C2R-14HCA, C3C2R-14HSS C3C2R-56H, C3C2R-56HCA, C3C2R-56HSS C5C2R-18H, C5C2R-18HCA, C5C2R-18HSS C5C2R-21H, C5C2R-21HCA, C5C2R-21HSS PLEASE NOTE Mach III products are manufactured on a per order basis and may only be returned in cases of warranty defect. We strongly recommend review of all new applications with Mach III Engineering staff to ensure suitability of the chosen product for the intended use. © Mach III Clutch, Inc. All Rights Reserved CLUTCH _NEMA_AIR_MANUAL

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES PRODUCT DETAIL SHEETS Click on the product number shown on page 1 of this document for a link to download the product detail sheet which contains dimensional data, torque capacity and other specifications along with parts list and parts kits details. For custom products (part numbers ending in three numeric characters), contact Mach III Engineering. ANTI-ROTATION ARM MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Mach III through-shaft mounted clutches and clutch-brake combinations require installation of an anti-rotation arm (also known as a reaction arm) which is discussed later...

INSTALLATION A. SHAFT PREPARATION & MOUNTING Mach III Clutch products are bored to fit a precision plug gauge for the specified bore size and should slide fit the mating shaft. Make certain that the shaft is free of burrs or nicks. It may be necessary to file or sand the shaft to ensure a slide fit. Never hammer the clutch onto the shaft. Hammering on the clutch may cause evident damage or subtle injury that will shorten the wear life of the unit, and will void the warranty. (1) Apply the anti-seize (E-Z Break®) lubricant from the packet provided, or equivalent, to the shaft. (2) Insert key...

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR When installed and operated according to the preceding guidelines, Mach III Clutch products should require little or no routine maintenance. A repair kit is available which contains all parts subject to typical wear: friction discs, springs and O-rings. The following pages provide instructions for installing a repair kit. When more extensive repairs are required, contact Mach III Engineering for technical support or Mach III Customer Service for factory rebuild options. PARTS DIAGRAM: FRICTION DISC DRIVE DISC SET SCREW ACCESS HOLE [PLUGGED] CONE CYLINDER SCREW RETAINER...

A. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY (1) Remove set screw plug and loosen set screw. (2) Remove clutch from shaft and place in horizontal position. (3) Remove three cap screws to separate case. (4) Remove “retainer ring [discs]” from drive hub and remove disc package with springs. Note that the first drive disc contains a milled hole. It is important that this disc is placed over screw in cone during reassembly. (5) Remove “retainer ring [cylinder]”. (6) Remove air cylinder with bearing from drive hub. The air cylinder bearing is a slide fit on the drive hub and is affixed to the drive hub with a thin...

MACH III PRODUCT WARRANTY Mach III Clutch, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from our factory or from the location of one of our authorized distributors provided the product is properly installed, maintained and has been operated under normal conditions. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or damaged by circumstances beyond the control of Mach III Clutch, Inc., or which has been used in a manner contrary to Mach III Clutch, Inc.’s...