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FOREWORD
Read this entire publication and retain it for future reference.
If you have any questions regarding your Braden Capstan Drive or this publication, call the BRADEN Service Department
at 1-918-251-8511, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.
The minimum service intervals specified are for operating hours of the prime mover.
The following service instructions have been prepared to provide assembly, disassembly and maintenance
information for the BRADEN Model PCD24B Planetary Capstan Drive. It is suggested that before doing any work
on these units, all assembly and disassembly instructions should be read and understood.
Some illustrations in this manual may show details or attachments that are different from your drive. Also, some
components have been removed for illustrative purposes. Illustrations and pictures in this manual are of a
“typical” unit sold through our distribution channels. Some drives, particularly those sold directly to original
equipment manufacturers, may differ slightly in appearance.
Whenever a question arises regarding your BRADEN Drive, please contact the BRADEN Service Department for
the latest available information.
The capstan drive Serial Number and
Model Number are stamped into the
housing at the location shown.
Always refer to these numbers when
requesting information or service
parts.
Model Number
Serial Number
EXPLANATION OF MODEL NUMBER
PCD - 24B - 08 - 071 - 01 - H
PCD
Designates Planetary Capstan Drive
24
Designates Maximum Output Torque (24,000 lb-in.)
B
Designates Model Series Relating to Design Changes
08
Designates Overall Gear Ration (7.75:1)
071
Designates Motor Displacement in cu in./rev (071 = 7.1)
01
Designates Output Shaft Configuration (01 = bayonet capstan mounting; 03 = fixed capstan)
H
Designates High Capacity Option
