Operation

The single disc clutch consists of two friction discs. one for the clutch (K-24), and one for the brake (K-17). See Figure 1. Brake and clutch linings (K-5) and (K-7), respectively, are fastened on each side of these discs. (K-5) and (K-7) are furnished as assemblies. Other major parts consist of one driving disc (K-38A), eight driving pins (K-45}, two clutch friction disc pins (K-30), two brake friction disc pins (K-11), eight brake springs (K-8}, piston (K-9) with one large packing (K-3). one small packing (K-2), clutch body (K-1), air cylinder (K-46), clutch cylinder head (K-25), brake driving disc (AK-62), and the adjusting ring (AK-63).

The double disc clutch consists of three friction discs, two for the clutch (K-24), and one for the brake (K-17). See Figures 2 and 4. The double disc clutch is similar to the sing le disc except for the additional clutch driving disc (K-38), friction disc (K-24), and plate and block assemblies (K-7).

The double disc clutch and the double disc brake consists of two clutch friction discs (K-24) and two brake friction discs (K-17). See Figure 3. This model is similar to the double clutch, single brake except for the additional driving disc (K-38), friction disc (K-17). and plate and block assemblies (K-7).

The clutch friction disc revolves with the flywheel while the brake friction disc is stationary. The clutch friction disc is held to the flywheel by clutch friction disc pins (K-30 and K-11). The brake friction disc is held to the brake bracket by the brake friction disc pins (K-11 and K-30). Both clutch and brake friction discs float on their respective pins. The frict ion discs are guided on the pins by disc bushings (K-23 and K- 16).

NOTE: The clutch friction disc and the brake friction disc have one fixed end and one floating end. The floating end has flats on the pin and clearance in the friction d isc bushing for allowing expansion of the clutch due to heat.

The clutch and brake friction discs are separated by the “driving assembly” which consists of the clutch driving disc (K-38A}, the brake driving disc (AK-62,), and the adjusting ring (AK-63) with screws (AK -64). This assembly rotates with the driveshaft, the clutch body (K-1), and the air cylinder (K -46). The “driving assembly” is moved by air pressure to engage the clutch, and by spring pressure to set the brake.

To engage the clutch, compressed air is admitted to the air cylinder (K-46) through the driveshaft and the cylinder head (K-25). The air pressure moves the piston (K-9) which compresses springs (K -8) and moves the driving discs (K-38A) away from the brake disc toward the clutch disc. This grips the rotating friction disc (K-24) between the driving disc (K-38A} and the clutch body (K-1), thus creating the friction for starting the driveshaft. rotating and transferring the flywheel energy to the driveshaft. Air pressure must then be maintained in the line to the air cylinder (K-46) during the required operation of the press.

When air pressure is released, the brake springs move the driving disc away from the clutch disc and toward the brake disc. This grips the motion less brake disc, disengaging the clutch and creating the friction necessary to stop the crankshaft.

An air pressure failure will disengage the clutch and automatically set the brake . (Section 3. 5. 2. 11 of ANSl-811.1 1971).

Air service must be provided lo operate the clutch. A single air line inlet is usually provided on the press, to which the shop air line must be connected. Piping is arranged so that all compressed air passes through a common filter or separator. Branch lines leave the outle t side ol the lifter to the clutch and other air devices, when furnished. An air pressure regulator in each branch line maintains proper operating pressure for these devices. See Figure 3.

Recommended maximum operating air pressure is 70 P.S.I.

Actual requirement for each press is shown on an instruction plate attached to press frame (Figure A)

An air line lubricator is provided in the branch line to the clutch, and is installed between the clutch pressure regulator and clutch operating valve. The lubricator should be adjusted to a line mist on every clutch engagement. Use a high grade straight mineral lubricating oil with a viscosity of 145-165 SSU@ 100° F. SAE No. 1O.

An air tank is required in the clutch line to reduce the pressure drop at each clutch engagement.

The air line filter bowl must be drained regularly for effective performance. There is a “drain cock” at lower end of bowl for this purpose. Never permit moisture to fill bowl above baffle or up to filter element, otherwise, collected moisture and emulsion may be carried into the air line.

Note that the air tanks are provided with drain cocks to remove accumulated moisture.

An air swivel and hose provide a flexible connection between the clutch operating valve and the drive shaft.

FIGURE 8 PARTS LIST

AS-1           Swivel Housing
AS-2           Packing Ring
AS-4           Spacer Ring
AS-5           Truarc Retainer
AS-6           Bearing
AS-7           Bearing
AS-8           Truarc Retainer
AS-9           Sleeve
AS-10         Gasket
AS-117       Air Swivel – complete
414       Flexible Hose – complete