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Tsubaki Power Lock Inch Series

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U.S. TSUBAKI POWER-LOCK ®Technical NotesINSTALLATION AND REMOVAL3The snap ring can be easily removed with a flat-bladescrewdriver.• Removing a snap ring:The snap rings for POWER-LOCKs are shaped like spirals.Insert a flat-blade screwdriver in the slit of the snap ring andslightly lift to remove. See Illustration 1.B. Removal(1) Verify that no torque or thrust is applied to the hub andshaft.Note that in cases where a heavy shaft, hub or chain isused, disassembly may be slightly complicated. Afterremoving the load, disassemble the unit by looseningthe bolts in the correct order described in Installation A.Caution: Loosening the bolts will release the lockingfunction, which may cause the shaft to spin orjump out.(2) If the unit does not remove even after loosening all thebolts, tighten the bolts into the screw holes prepared forremoval. This will instantly release the lock.■ Notes on SL <strong>Series</strong>Before installing an SL POWER-LOCK, loosen thelocking bolts and remove the spacer inserted betweenthe taper rings A and B. See Illustration 2.C. ReusabilityRE <strong>Series</strong>1: Inner Ring2: Outer Ring3: <strong>Lock</strong>ing Bolts4. Snap RingSL <strong>Series</strong>1: Taper Ring A2: Taper Ring B3: Inner Ring4. <strong>Lock</strong>ing Bolts(1) When POWER-LOCKs with specially lubricated boltsand inner rings start to flake, they cannot be reused.Also, if the end of a locking bolt seems to be damagedor if other parts show signs of wear, the product cannotbe reused.(2) Assembly and disassembly of the POWER-LOCKs maybe repeated a few times. However, if the hub and shaftmaterial yield stresses σ0.2 cannot tolerate the contactpressure P and P', repeated assembly and disassemblymay damage certain parts of the hub-shaft contactsurfaces.More information at www.ustsubaki.com76

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