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DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL M12F
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The PULLMASTER Model M12 with freespool is a planetary, hydraulic winch having equal speed in both
directions. The main components of this unit are:
✛
hydraulic gear motor
✛
multi-disc brake with static and dynamic function
✛
primary planet reduction
✛
final planet reduction
✛
brake housing
✛
freespool mechanism
✛
final drive housing
✛
cable drum
FUNCTION IN FORWARD ROTATION (HOISTING):
In forward rotation, the output torque and rpm of the hydraulic motor are transmitted to the sungear of the primary
planet reduction. The output torque and rpm of the primary reduction stage are transmitted to the final reduction
stage by the final sungear shaft, which is splined to the primary planet hub. In forward rotation, or when a load
is raised, an over-running clutch, which connects the motor drive shaft to the automatic brake assembly, permits
free rotation of the sun gear without effecting the brake. When the winch rotation is stopped, the load on the cable
drum causes the over-running clutch to lock and the maximum load is held safely by the disc brake.
FUNCTION IN REVERSE ROTATION (LOWERING):
In reverse rotation, hydraulic pressure from the reversing side of the hydraulic motor is channelled to the brake
piston, causing the brake piston to release the multi disc brake against a number of brake springs. The over-
running clutch, connecting the motor drive shaft to the brake assembly, locks, causing the brake discs to rotate
between divider plates. Thus, a completely smooth lowering speed can be achieved in a stepless operation by
modulation of the winch control valve handle. When the control handle is returned to neutral position, rotation
stops and the disc brake applies automatically.
During the lowering operation of the winch, the friction created by the brake discs results in temperature. This
temperature is dissipated by an internal circulation flow, supplied out of the hydraulic motor, or from an external
source, for models with external circulation (approx. 3.5 (US) gpm - 13 l/min). This circulation flow must be
returned
directly
to the reservoir with a permissible back pressure of 30 psi (2 bar).
FUNCTION IN FREESPOOLING:
Freespooling may be used only when there is
no load
on the cable drum and the cable drum is not turning. Upon
pressurizing the freespool release port with 400 psi (28 bar), the freespool piston pushes the freespool shaft
against the freespool spring. Since the freespool coupling is held in place, the two splines which hold the shaft
and coupling together, disengage. This allows free rotation of the cable drum, as long as pressure is maintained
to the freespool release port.
IMPORTANT:
Under no circumstances must the back pressure in the brake housing be permitted to exceed
30 psi (2 bar). Excessive pressure in the brake housing will damage the oil seal separating the
brake housing from the drum interior. Damage to this seal will cause the drum to fill up with
hydraulic fluid. In order to prevent potential damage to the drum seals and the end cover of the
winch, when the cable drum fills up with hydraulic fluid, a breather relief (see PARTS
REFERENCE, item 130) is installed on the end cover. The breather relief bleeds to atmosphere
and serves as a warning signal that the oil seal between the brake housing and drum has been
damaged.
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