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1.5.4 Adjust the Air Gap of the Brake
1.5.4 Adjust the Air Gap of the Brake
Rated air gap Z grows with the friction. In order to there is sufficient braking torque, the air gap
Rated air gap Z grows with the friction. In order to there is sufficient braking torque, the air gap
must be set before it reaches to the maximum value. The air gap can be adjusted by several
must be set before it reaches to the maximum value. The air gap can be adjusted by several
times. When the thickness of brake pad becomes the minimum value(see the specification table
times. When the thickness of brake pad becomes the minimum value(see the specification table
below), the brake pad must be replaced.
below), the brake pad must be replaced.
Once the air gap reaches the top value, the brake might not be released and the brake pad
Once the air gap reaches the top value, the brake might not be released and the brake pad
would be burn out. It will also cause the decrease of braking force and the retention and the
would be burn out. It will also cause the decrease of braking force and the retention and the
noise increase and even big accidents. It is prominent to do the periodical inspection and adjust
noise increase and even big accidents. It is prominent to do the periodical inspection and adjust
the air gap. Disconnect the power. Through adjusting 3 hollow bolts (8) and the mounting bolts of
the air gap. Disconnect the power. Through adjusting 3 hollow bolts (8) and the mounting bolts of
stator (9), set the air gap between stator (1) and armature (2) to the rated Z by a feeler
stator (9), set the air gap between stator (1) and armature (2) to the rated Z by a feeler
gauge.Ensure air gap at all directions are same.
gauge.Ensure air gap at all directions are same.
Specification
Specification T
Table
able
Rated
Rated
Torque
Torque
Rated
Rated
Power
Power
Rated Air
Rated Air
Gap
Gap
Maximum
Maximum
Air Gap
Air Gap
Minimum
Minimum
Thickness of Rotor
Thickness of Rotor
Pre-tension Torque of
Pre-tension Torque of
the Mounting Bolt
the Mounting Bolt
8
8 N.m
N.m
25
25 W
W
0.2mm
0.2mm
0.5
0.5 mm
mm
6.4
6.4 mm
mm
5.5
5.5 N.m
N.m
On the condition of power disconnected, through adjusting 3 mounting bolts of brake (1) and the
On the condition of power disconnected, through adjusting 3 mounting bolts of brake (1) and the
hollow bolts (7), set the air gap between stator (11) and armature (8) to the rated Z by a feeler
hollow bolts (7), set the air gap between stator (11) and armature (8) to the rated Z by a feeler
gauge. Ensure air gap at all directions are same.
gauge. Ensure air gap at all directions are same.
Set the air gap
Set the air gap in the following sequence:
in the following sequence:
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–
Unscrew the mounting bolts of brake (1) with a
Unscrew the mounting bolts of brake (1) with a hex wrench.
hex wrench.
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–
Adjust the ho
Adjust the hollow bolts (7
llow bolts (7) with a span
) with a spanner
ner..
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–
Screw up the three mounting bolts of brake (1).
Screw up the three mounting bolts of brake (1).
–
–
Check if the air
Check if the air gap Z is
gap Z is within the standard range with a feeler gauge.
within the standard range with a feeler gauge.
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–
Adjust
Adjust the
the mounting
mounting bolts
bolts and
and hollow
hollow bolts
bolts respectively according
respectively according to
to the
the following
following figures.
figures.
Set the air gap
Set the air gap and screw up the mounting bolts of
and screw up the mounting bolts of brake.
brake.
1
1
7
7
Z
Z
+
+
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Under the general operating conditions, the first set of the air gap is usually after 1500 to 2000
Under the general operating conditions, the first set of the air gap is usually after 1500 to 2000
hours service of the brake and it is suggested to adjust the air gap every 6 months. If it comes to
hours service of the brake and it is suggested to adjust the air gap every 6 months. If it comes to
a poor working condition, such as frequent use of brake and repeated emergency stops
a poor working condition, such as frequent use of brake and repeated emergency stops
,
,
the air
the air
gap should be set when the
gap should be set when the brake the shorten the adjustment interval for the first
brake the shorten the adjustment interval for the first time.
time.
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