Wittenstein Alpha SP+, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...2022 D033540 03 2022 D033540 Revision 03 SP Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...mbH Customer Service Walter Wittenstein Straße 1 D 97999 Igersheim Tel 49 7931 493 10900 Fax 49 7931 493 10903 E mail service alpha wittenstein de WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH 2010 This documentation is copyright protected WITTENSTEIN alpha GmbH reserves all the rights to photo mechanical reproduction copying and the distribution by special processes such as computers file media data networks even in pa...

Page 3: ...ing size SP 140 9 4 3 2 Transport of gearheads as of size SP 180 9 4 4 Storage 9 5 Assembly 10 5 1 Preparations 10 5 2 Mounting the motor onto the gearhead 10 5 3 Mounting the gearhead to a machine 12 5 4 Mounted components on the gear output side 12 5 4 1 Mounting on the slip on shaft with shrink disk 13 5 4 2 Installing the shrink disk 14 6 Startup and operation 15 7 Maintenance and disposal 16 ...

Page 4: ...ns of these instructions 1 1 Signal words The following signal words are used to bring your attention to dangers prohibitions and important information 1 2 Safety symbols The following safety symbols are used to bring your attention to dangers prohibitions and important information This signal word points to an imminent danger that can cause serious injuries and even death This signal word points ...

Page 5: ...to the following pattern 1 4 Information symbols The following information symbols are used z requires you to carry out an action  indicates the results of an action L provides additional information on handling A Safety symbol see Chapter 1 2 Safety symbols B Signal word see Chapter 1 1 Signal words C Type and consequence of the danger D Prevention of the danger ...

Page 6: ... Chapter 2 7 General safety instructions 2 3 Personnel Only persons who have read and understood these instructions may carry out work on the gearhead 2 4 Intended use The gearhead serves to convert torques and speeds It is built for industrial applications that do not fall under article 2 of the directive 2002 95 EU usage restriction of certain dangerous materials on electro and electronic equipm...

Page 7: ...d is running z Secure the machine against restarting and unintentional movements during assembly maintenance work Hot gearhead housing can cause serious burns z Touch the gearhead housing only when wearing protective gloves or after the gearhead has been at standstill for some time Loose or overloaded screw connections can damage the gearhead z Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten and check a...

Page 8: ... The output shaft bearing is designed to withstand high tilting moments and axial forces The gearhead can be optionally constructed with a coupling to compensate for thermal linear expansion S self contained gearhead The self contained gearhead is based on the motor mounted gearhead and additional mounting parts such as drive housing and drive shaft L It is possible to drive the gearhead directly ...

Page 9: ...10 A B C D E Gearhead type SP 060 075 100 140 180 210 240 Type code A Mass inertia optimized version F Food lubrication G Grease L Friction optimized version only with MC version S Standard X Special gear Gearhead variations M Motor attachment gearhead S Self Contained version Gearhead model C Continuous duty S1 HIGH SPEED F Cyclic duty S5 Number of stages 1 1 stage 2 2 stage Motor mounted K Coupl...

Page 10: ... actual dimensions can deviate by up to 10 3 6 Noise emission Depending on the gearhead type and product size the continuous sound pressure level is up to 66 dB A Please consult our Customer Service department if your gearhead is older than a year You will then receive the valid performance data Gearhead size SP 060 075 100 140 180 210 240 Design Stages M 1 1 9 3 9 7 7 17 2 34 0 56 0 77 0 2 2 0 3 ...

Page 11: ... of gearheads as of size SP 180 For gearheads as of size SP 180 a support bore A is provided for a ring screw e g acc to DIN 580 The ring screw is used for attaching the gearhead securely to the hoisting equipment 4 4 Storage Store the gearhead in horizontal position and dry surroundings at a temperature of 0 C to 40 C in the original packaging Store the gearhead for a maximum of 2 years For stora...

Page 12: ...ting surfaces to neighboring components in order to achieve the proper friction values of the screw connections z Check the fitting surfaces additionally for damage and impurities 5 2 Mounting the motor onto the gearhead Pressurized air can damage the gearhead seals z Do not use pressurized air to clean the gearhead Directly sprayed cleaning agents can alter the frictional values of the clamping h...

Page 13: ... half wedge z Remove the plug A from the mounting bore in the adaptor plate B z Turn the clamping hub C until the clamping bolt H can be reached by the mounting bore z Loosen the clamping bolt H of the clamping hub C by one revolution z Push the motor shaft into the clamping hub of the gearhead E L The motor shaft should slip in easily If this is not the case the clamping bolt must be loosened mor...

Page 14: ... example Loctite 243 onto the fastening screws z Fasten the gearhead on the machine with the fastening screws through the through holes A L Mount the gearhead in such a way that the type plate remains legible L Do not use washers e g plain washers tooth lock washers L For prescribed screw sizes and torques refer to Chapter 9 3 Specifications on mounting onto a machine table Tbl 16 Distortions duri...

Page 15: ...l 15 Dirt can inhibit transmission of the torque z Do not disassemble the shrink disk prior to installation z De grease the load shaft and the slip on shaft bore in the area of the shrink disk seat leaving no residual traces The forces of the shrink disk can deform the slip on shaft z Always install the load shaft first before tightening the clamping screws of the shrink disk A jamming of the shaf...

Page 16: ...L The following lubricants are permissible for relubricating the shrink disk z Push the shrink disk onto the slip on shaft L Only the exterior surface of the slip on shaft may be greased in the area of the shrink disk seat z Please observe the instructions in Chapter 5 4 1 Mounting on the slip on shaft with shrink disk Cleaned shrink disks can have other coefficients of friction This can lead to d...

Page 17: ...he gearhead z Make sure that the ambient temperature does not drop below 15 C or exceed 40 C and the operating temperature does not exceed 90 C z Avoid icing which can damage the seals z For other conditions of use please consult our Customer Service Department z Only use the gearhead only up to its maximum limit values see Chapter 3 4 Performance statistics z Only use the gearhead only in a clean...

Page 18: ...output shaft 7 1 2 Checking the tightening torques z Check the tightening torque of the fastening bolts on the gearhead housing L You can find the prescribed tightening torques in Chapter 9 3 Specifications on mounting onto a machine table Tbl 16 z Check the tightening torque of the clamping bolt on the motor mounting L You can find the prescribed tightening torques in Chapter 9 1 Specifications o...

Page 19: ...ing sites intended for this purpose L Observe the locally valid regulations for disposals All gearheads are permanently lubricated by the manufacturer with synthetic gear oil polyglycols of viscosity class ISO VG100 ISO VG220 or with a high performance lubricant see type plate All bearings are permanently lubricated by the company Standard lubricants Lubricants for the food industry NSF H1 registe...

Page 20: ...re The gearhead is not suited for the task Check the technical specifications Motor is heating the gearhead Check the wiring of the motor Ensure adequate cooling Change the motor Ambient temperature too high Ensure adequate cooling Increased noises during operation Distortion in motor mounting Please consult our Customer Service Department Damaged bearings Damaged gear teeth Loss of lubricant Lubr...

Page 21: ... x 19 M4 M5 M6 3 4 5 4 1 2 8 9 5 5 6 14 9 5 100 10 2 stage x 11 11 x 14 M4 M5 3 4 4 1 2 8 9 5 5 6 80 5 075 1 stage x 14 14 x 19 19 x 24 M5 M6 M8 4 5 6 9 5 5 6 14 9 5 35 23 120 20 2 stage x 11 11 x 14 14 x 19 M4 M5 M6 3 4 5 4 1 2 8 9 5 5 6 14 9 5 100 10 100 1 stage x 19 19 x 24 24 x 28 28 x 38 M6 M8 M6 M10 5 6 5 8 14 9 5 35 23 14 9 5 79 45 150 30 2 stage x 14 14 x 19 19 x 24 M5 M6 M8 4 5 6 9 5 5 6 ...

Page 22: ... depth B mm 060 14 19 075 16 21 100 20 25 140 25 30 180 25 125 Tbl 15 Specifications on mounting on the gear output side Gearhead size SP Hole circle Ø mm Bore Ø mm Screw size property class Tightening torque Nm 060 68 5 5 M5 12 9 9 0 075 85 6 6 M6 12 9 15 4 100 120 9 0 M8 12 9 37 3 140 165 11 0 M10 12 9 73 4 180 215 13 0 M12 12 9 126 210 250 17 0 M16 12 9 310 240 290 17 0 M16 12 9 310 Tbl 16 Spec...

Page 23: ...ssue February 2003 Friction value for thread and contact surfaces μ 0 10 Exploitation of the yield stress 90 Tightening torque Nm for threads Property class Bolt nut M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M22 M24 8 8 8 1 15 2 64 5 24 8 99 21 7 42 7 73 5 118 180 258 363 493 625 10 9 10 1 68 3 88 7 69 13 2 31 9 62 7 108 173 265 368 516 702 890 12 9 12 1 97 4 55 9 00 15 4 37 3 73 4 126 203 310 431 60...

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