Wichita Clutch

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P-286 (WC-58/59) Service & Installation Instructions
Contents 6. Slide ATHP back to hub, insure release springs
(2) are seated correctly in their counterbores,
Installation..................................................................2 and install capscrews. Torque capscrews to
W1 Shaft to Shaft Mounting ......................................2 values shown in Table 2.
W2 Mid-Shaft Mounting ............................................3
W3 Lubrication...........................................................3 7. If key (20) is used, place key in shaft and align
W4 Air Supply Controls .............................................3 keyways in shaft and hub. Slide/press driving
W5 Maintenance and Instructions .............................3 adapter (16) onto shaft. If a quick change
Parts Description .......................................................4 driving ring (19) is used, it should be fastened
W6 Recommended Spares........................................5 to the driving adapter with capscrews (15)
Clutch Alignment .......................................................6 tightened to the proper torque shown in Table 2
before the adapter is slid/pressed onto shaft.
All technical advice,
recommendations, and information contained 8. Maneuver shafts into their aligned positions.
in this manual are intended for use by persons Slide driving ring over friction discs to ensure
having skill, at their own risk, and the buyer or driving ring teeth are engaged with friction disc
user of the equipment described herein hereby teeth.
waives all claims against Warner Electric for
results obtained or damages incurred from the 9. Fasten driving ring to either driving adapter
use of seller's advice, recommendations or or quick change ring with capscrews (14)
information contained herein. Buyer or user, as
tightened to the proper torque shown in
the case may be, will indemnify and hold
Table 2.
harmless Warner Electric from and against all
damages, costs and expenses resulting from
the use of the advice, recommendations or 10. Connect air hose(s) (21) between airtube and
information contained in this manual. shaft.

11. Fit roto coupling (22) into end of shaft and

Installation connect to air supply with a flexible hose.
Check air pressure by installing pressure
W1. Shaft to Shaft Mounting gauge in air line between roto coupling and
air supply.
1. If key (17) is used, place key in shaft and align
keyways in shaft and hub. Slide/press hub (5) 12. Proper clutch clearance is set at the factory,
onto the shaft while in assembled unit. but clearance should always be checked as
part of installation. Proper clearances are
2. The hub should be axially restrained by: shown in Table 1. Clearance is checked by
applying, then releasing, air pressure to the
* A stepped shaft and end plate or clutch and measuring the total axial movement
* A tapered key or of the pressure plate.
* A set screw (18) fitted in the tapped hole
provided in the hub 13. If clutch clearance does not fall within the limits
shown in Table 1, add or remove shims (10) to
3. If a set screw is used, follow W1.4 to W1.6. achieve proper clearance. To add or remove
shims, repeat instruction W1.4 to access shims.
4. Remove capscrews (11), and slide airtube Adjust number of shims as required, ensuring
holding plate (ATHP), airtube (13), and pressure that segmented shims are equally stacked
plate (9) along shaft until setscrew can be around the hub, then repeat instruction W1.6.
accessed.

5. Tighten set screw.

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14. Check parallel and angular misalignment W3. Lubrication
using a dial indicator as shown in the “Clutch
Alignment Instructions” on page 6 of these 1. Clutch
instructions.
Although no lubrication is required, a very light
W2. Mid-Shaft Mounting (No Driving Adapter) film of molykote (or equivalent graphite grease)
may be applied to gear teeth. Be careful not to
1. With pulley in correct position on the shaft, get any lubricant on friction surfaces.
fasten driving ring (16) to pulley.
2. Roto-Coupling
2. If key (17) is used, place key in shaft and align
keyways in shaft and hub. Slide/press hub with Follow lubrication instructions supplied with
clutch into correct position on shaft, ensuring Roto-coupling. In general, Roto-couplings with
driving ring teeth are engaged with friction disc oil cups should be lubricated monthly with 4-5
teeth. drops of SAE #30 motor oil. Roto-couplings
with grease fittings should be lubricated with a
3. Follow instructions W1.2 through W1.6, then quality ball bearing grease. Inject only enough
W1.10 through W1.14 . grease to replace dissipated grease. The
micro-lapped sealing faces are lubricated by oil
in the air system passing through the coupling.
Minimum Clearance Clearance These faces should not be allowed to run dry.
(Independent of
Clutch Size One Disc Two Disc Three Disc Quantity of Discs)
Inches Inch Inch Inch Inch
8,11 1/16 to 3/32 3/32 to 1/8 3/32 to 1/8 7/16
14,14H,16 1/16 to 3/32 3/32 to 1/8 5/32 to 1/8 1/2
18,18H,21 1/16 to 3/32 3/32 to 1/8 1/8 to 3/16 5/8
24,24H,27 3/32 to 1/8 1/8 to 5/32 5/32 to 3/16 5/8
30,30H,36,
36H,42,48 3/32 to 1/8 1/8 to 5/32 3/16 to 1/4 3/4

60 1/8 to 3/16 3/16 to 1/4 1/4 to 5/16 1

Follow instructions W 1.12 to measure clearance.
Table 1 Operating Guidelines

Dia. (in) 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2
Torque Capscrew 12 25 45 70 108 210 360 580 860 1750 3000 7400
ft-lb. Hex Bolt 8 17 31 49 75 147 250 406 600 1200 2100 5100

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W4. Air Supply Controls b. If installation permits driving ring (8) to
slide over ATHP (12), remove capscrews
1. Use flexible hose between control valve and (14) and slide adapter.
clutch/roto coupling.
c. If a quick change ring (19) is installed,
2. When fast engagement/disengagement times remove capscrews (15) and slide quick
are desired, use ample diameter piping and change ring and driving ring (8) over
valves to ensure adequate airflow. Always use driving adapter (16).
bends rather than elbows to reduce air flow
restrictions. Keep air supply piping lengths to a d. If W5.1.b and W5.1.c do not apply, slide
minimum for reduced engagent/disengagement driving ring (8) and driving adapter (16)
times. away from clutch.

3. Wichita Quick Release Valves (23) should be e. If friction discs (7) are split in halves,
installed when minimized release time is remove old split discs and install new
required. split discs. Split friction discs should only
be installed in low RPM applications.
Proceed to instruction W5.1.g .
1 2
f. Remove hex head bolts (4) and slide
backplate (1) away from clutch. Remove
friction discs (7) and centerplates (6).
Install new discs, new springs (2) and
centerplates in reverse order, ensuring
3 4 that release springs (2) are seated
correctly in their counterbores. A rod
may be inserted through the backplate,
Number of Air Hose Connections: 1, 2, 3 or 4 centerplates, and springs to aid assembly.
depending on the application and unit size. Install bolts (4) using removable thread
lock (3) and tighten to proper torque
W5. Maintenance Instructions shown in Table 2.

The clutch may be a balanced g. Follow instructions W1.12 and W1.13.

assembly if it has been specified for high RPM
applications. A balanced clutch must ALWAYS be h. Reinstall driving adapter/rings. Tighten
reassembled with all parts in the same orientation capscrews to the proper torque shown
as when the clutch was balanced. in Table 2.

1. Replacement of Friction Discs

a. Friction discs (7) should be replaced

when the maximum clearance shown in
Table 1 has been exceeded and no further
adjustment is possible with shims (10).
Anytime friction discs are replaced, the
metal friction surfaces should be
inspected for wear. If a the backplate
(1), or centerplates (6) need resurfacing, a
maximum total of .030" may be removed
from each surface. This total is measured
from each original factory thickness.

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 14 8 9 14 19 8 9

15

13 13
1
1
12 12
2
2
11 11
3 4 3
4

17 17

20 20

5
22
10 10

16 16
5 21 21
6
6
18 18
7 7

23

Description of Numbers

1. Backplate 13. Airtube and reassemble in reverse order and

2. Release Spring 14. Capscrew follow instructions W1.6 and W1.10.
3. Thread Lock 15. Capscrew
4. Hex Head Bolt 16. Driving Adapter c. If a quick change ring (19) and separate
5. Hub 17. Key hub (5) and backplate (1) are on unit, the
6. Center Plate 18. Set Screw airtube may be replaced without moving
7. Friction Disc 19. Quick Change Ring either shaft. Remove capscrews (15) and
8. Driving Ring 20. Key slide driving rings over driving adapter
9. Pressure Plate 21. Air Hose (16). Disassemble clutch following W5.1f
10. Shims 22. Roto-Coupling and withdraw parts between shafts.
11 Capscrew 23. Quick Rease Valve Replace airtube and reassemble in
12. AIrtube Holding Plate reverse order following W5.1f.

2. Replacement of Airtube d. For clutch sizes 18" and larger, split

airtubes are available for EMERGENCY
a. If shaft to shaft mounting is used, move replacement only. Use this type of
either shaft out of alignment, disconnect airtube for temporary purposes only as
airhose (21) from airtube (13), and use results in reduced torque capacity
remove clutch and hub from shaft. and reduced airtube life. Split air tubes
Remove airtube holding plate following must NOT be used in high RPM
instruction W1.4, then replace airtube. applications. Install the split tube
Reassemble clutch following W1.6 and following W1.4 and cut out the old
install following W1.1 through W1.14. airtube. Install the new airtube in
accordance with W1.6. and W1.10 .
b. If pulley or equivalent mounting is used,
disconnect airhose (21) from airtube (13)
and remove capscrews (11). Slide ATHP
and old airtube off shaft. Replace airtube

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W6. Recommended Spares d. Quick Release Valves (23)

1. Stocking Spares If the quick release valves are fitted, they

should be dismantled and cleaned about
Recommended spares should be held by every 6 months.
customer to greatly reduce costly "down time,"
with the exception of the airtubes, which have TO DISMANTLE:
a limited shelf life. The airtubes may deteriorate
faster on the shelf than in service. These are - Hold valve body with spanner and disconnect
normally stock items at the factory and can be air hose.
shipped from stock. - Unscrew valve from airtube.
- Place body of valve in a vice and remove end
2. Parts Lists cap.

Due to the many variations obtainable in a Do not attempt to remove end cap while valve
basic type and size of clutch, spare parts lists is fitted to airtube as valve may break at thread
are issued for specific serial numbers. Any time neck. Keep complete replacement unit in stock.
you require information about your unit or place
an order for parts from the factory, please e. Roto Coupling (22)
furnish the serial number of the unit, which is
located on the face of the airtube holding Roto couplings are sometimes
plate (10). For general guidance, the normal damaged by an external blow or can
recommended spares are as follows: wear prematurely if restrained by
non-flexible hose connections. A
a. Friction Discs (7) replacement unit should be kept in stock.

Discs should be replaced when the

maximum clearance, as stated in Table 1,
has been reached, and no further
adjustment is possible with shims.

Discs should be kept clean, dry, free from

oil or grease, and stored flat to prevent
warping.

b. Release Springs (7)

Release springs are to be renewed every

time the friction discs are replaced.

c. Airtubes (13)

Failures may occasionally occur if the

airtube becomes excessively hot,
over-expanded or saturated with
lubrication oil. Over-expansion is
usually caused by excessively worn
friction linings. Store airtubes flat in
cool, dark place.

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Clutch Alignment Instructions
Parallel Misalignment Angular Misalignment

A/2

.03∞

Rotate Driving Adapter

Ring 360 to determine T.I.R.
=A B

Parallel Angular
Check to see if both clutch & driving adapter run Clutch A = T.I.R. B = T.I.R.
square and true by indicating to the frame of Size MM Inch MM Inch
machine. 6" 0.08 0.003 0.08 0.003
8" 0.10 0.004 0.10 0.004
If bearing clearance will not position shaft axially,
11" 0.15 0.006 0.15 0.006
then some method of positioning shaft will be
14" 0.18 0.007 0.18 0.007
necessary during alignment.
16" 0.20 0.008 0.20 0.008
Dial indicator to be located as shown in drawing 18" 0.23 0.009 0.23 0.009
above and readings should not exceed limitation set 21" 0.28 0.011 0.28 0.011
in Table 3. 24" 0.30 0.012 0.30 0.012
24"H 0.30 0.012 0.30 0.012
The readings under A and B are maximum 27" 0.36 0.014 0.36 0.014
deviations advisable for normal clutch running with 30" 0.38 0.015 0.38 0.015
no excessive wear on friction materials and no 30"H 0.38 0.015 0.38 0.015
additional load on parts or machine bearings. 36" 0.46 0.018 0.46 0.018
42" 0.53 0.021 0.53 0.021
Consult general arrangement drawing of machine
48" 0.61 0.024 0.61 0.024
for initial cold offset setting of shafts to compensate
60" 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.030
for thermal expansion of gear case under running
conditions. 72" 0.91 0.036 0.91 0.036
96" 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.045

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 Warranty

Wichita Clutch warrants all new products leaving the factory against defects
in workmanship and material for a period of two (2) years after shipment.
Replacement parts are also warranted as follows: standard airtubes* - 3 years,
all other standard replacement parts - 2 years. Adjustment under this warranty
will be made after verification of defect of the part of product by a factory
representative. This warranty does not cover replacement or refurbishment of
normal wear items unless such items are deemed by a factory representative to
have flawed material or workmanship.

Liability under the warranty shall extend only to the replacement or correction of
any defective part or product as determined by Wichita Clutch, and extends only
to the initial purchaser and is not transferable or assignable without the prior
consent of Wichita Clutch.

This warranty shall not apply to any product that has been repaired or altered
without the manufacturer’s knowledge and consent. This warranty also does not
cover damage or defects resulting from neglect, improper installation, improper
maintenance or operation, or accidents.

This warranty is made in lieu of other warranties, expressed or implied, including

but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose,
and there are no other warranties that extend beyond this expressed warranty.
Wichita Clutch’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement
of the defective part or product and in no event shall Wichita Clutch be liable for
consequential, indirect, or incidental damages of any kind incurred by reason of
the manufacture, sale or use of any defective product.

Wichita Clutch reserves the right to discontinue models or to change

specifications at any time without notice. No discontinuance or change shall
create any liability on the part of Wichita Clutch in respect to its products in
the hands of customers or products on order not incorporating such changes
even though delivered after any such change.

* Split airtubes are not intended for permanent installation and therefore are not
covered under this warranty agreement.

Wichita Clutch
2800 Fisher Road • Wichita Falls, TX 76302
940-723-3400 • Fax 940-723-3436
www.witchitaclutch.com
An Altra Industrial Motion Company
P-286-WC 9/09 Printed in USA