Warner Electric Electro-Packs EP-170, 250, 400, 500, 825, 1000, 1525 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Warner Electric • 800-825-9050 P-212 • 819-0078
Burnishing and Maintenance
Burnishing
Intimate metal to metal contact is essential
between the armature and the metal rings (poles)
of the magnet or rotor. Warner Electric clutches
and brakes leave the factory with the friction
material slightly undercut to assure good initial
contact.
Normally, the desired wearing-in process occurs
naturally as the surfaces slip upon engagement.
The time for wear-in, which is necessary to
obtain the ultimate torque of the unit, will vary
depending on speed, load, or cycle duty.
If maximum torque is required immediately after
installation, the unit should be burnished by
slipping the friction surfaces together at reduced
voltage. It is recommended that the burnishings
be done right on the application, if at all
possible.
Burnishing at high speed will result in a
smoother wear-in pattern and reduce the time
for burnishing. The voltage should be set at
approximately 30% or 50% of the rated value.
The unit should be cycled on and off to allow
sufficient time between slip cycles to prevent
overheating.
When a Warner Electric brake or clutch is
properly assembled and installed, no further
servicing, lubrication, or maintenance should be
required throughout the life of the unit.
Maintenance
Wear Pattern: Wear grooves appear on the
armature and magnet surfaces. This is a normal
wear condition, and does not impair functioning
of the unit. Normally, the magnet and armature,
as a mating pair, will wear at the same rate. It is
the usual recommendation that both components
be replaced at the same time.
Remachining the face of a worn armature is not
recommended. If a replacement armature is to be
used with a used magnet, it is necessary to
remachine the worn magnet face. In refacing a
magnet: (1) machine only enough material to
clean up the complete face of the magnet; (2)
hold the face within .005" of parallel with the
mounting plate; and (3) undercut the molded
facing material .001" - .003" below the metal
poles.
Heat: Excessive heat and high operating
temperatures are causes of rapid wear. Units,
therefore, should be ventilated as efficiently as
possible, especially if the application requires
fast, repetitive cycle operation.
Foreign Materials: If units are used on machinery
where fine, abrasive dust, chips or grit are
dispelled into the atmosphere, shielding of the
brake may be necessary if maximum life is to be
obtained.
Where units are used near gear boxes or
transmissions requiring frequent lubrication,
means should be provided to protect the friction
surfaces from oil and grease to prevent serious
loss of torque.
Oil and grease accidently reaching the friction
surfaces may be removed by wiping with a rag
dampened with a suitable cleaner, which leaves
no residue. In performing this operation, do not
drench the friction material.