R&M Materials Handling WIRE ROPE PACKAGES - Manual (Page 50)

R&M Materials Handling, Inc.
4501 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, Ohio 45502
P.: (937) 328-5100
FAX: (937) 325-5319
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10 Joint plate assembly
10.1 Joint plate assembly, top running end carriages
Pos. Connection Friction rings
EB Side connection No
C, C-Gantry Top connection No
P, L, K Top connection Yes
R, S Top connection / Side connection Top yes, side no
Tightening torque
Screw size Tightening torque
M16-10.9 280 Nm
M20-8.8 385 Nm
M20-10.9 550 Nm
• Check that joint surfaces are free from dirt, dust and loose particles. Only shop primer paint is
allowed.
• Place friction rings around screw holes at top of end carriage.
• Reset spring pins into the holes at joint plates so that pin head penetrates the plate about 10-20
mm below bottom surface.
• Place joint plate above the end carriage. Make sure, that spring pins contact with corresponding
holes at the end carriage top plate. Drive pins trough both plates with a hammer and proper tool.
Make sure, that friction rings are kept in position during assembly.
• Assemble screws and nuts.
• Assemble joint plate into final position and tighten screws with correct torque.
• Retighten screws after test runs at assembly site.