AIR ENGAGED FRICTION BRAKES FLANGE MOUNT
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Installation and Maintenance Manual AIR ENGAGED FRICTION BRAKES FLANGE MOUNT This document applies to the following catalog standard products, and to custom versions based upon these models: B2F2R-STH B3F2R-STH & B3F2R-STL, B4F2R-STH & B4F2R-STL B5F2R-STH & B5F2R-STL, B6F2G-STH & B6F2G-STL B8F2K-STH & B8F2K-STL, BAF2K-STH & BAF2K-STL 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

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. TECH SUPPORT, 3D MODELS, APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION ASSISTANCE Mach III Engineering: FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE Clients who want to have a unit evaluated for factory repair service should contact Mach III...

INSTALLATION 1. BRAKE 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 brake onto the shaft. Hammering on the brake may cause evident damage or subtle injury that will shorten the wear life of the unit and will void the warranty. (1) (2) (3) (4) Apply the anti-seize (E-Z Break®) lubricant from the packet provided, or...

OPERATION A. AIR PRESSURE Torque output of this model is proportional to air pressure applied. Refer to the Product Detail Sheet for specifics regarding torque capacity. The air pressure supplied to the unit should be regulated to the minimum amount necessary to attain the required torque output. The maximum operating pressure should not exceed 80 PSI. B. CONTAMINATION The friction material (pads) contained within this product will absorb oil, water, chemicals, and other contaminants. Depending on the type of contamination, clutch may either seize up entirely or lose torque capacity. If...

DRIVE DISC SPRING DRIVE HUB BEARING RETAINER RING SCREW WITH SPRING O-RING PARTS DIAGRAM FOR MODELS: B8F2K-STH & B8F2K-STL, BAF2K-STH & BAF2K-STL

REPAIR KIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TOOLS REQUIRED Hex Wrench Set Rubber Mallet or similar soft face hammer Retainer (snap) Ring Pliers Scraper COMPOUNDS REQUIRED Grease O-ring Lubricant Loctite® #609 Retaining Compound Anti-Seize Lubricant (for re-installation) A. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY (1) Remove retainer rings from both ends of drive hub. (2) Remove drive discs, spring, and friction discs. (3) Place brake on its side. (4) 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 coating of Loctite®....

Apply a thin coat of Loctite® #609 retainer compound to the inside diameter of the air cylinder bearing, then slide the air cylinder/bearing sub-assembly over the drive hub. Applying excessive Loctite® will make future disassembly more difficult. Reassemble drive & friction disc section according to reference drawing using new friction discs, springs, and steel drive discs as necessary. Make sure that all components are well seated and replace the outer retainer ring. See “Brake Installation” portion of these instructions for the proper procedure for reinstalling the brake. MACH III PRODUCT...