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Cyclo® BBB4
Bevel Buddybox®
Manual 13.604.61.002 March 2016

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Cyclo® BBB4 Bevel Buddybox® Manual 13.604.61.002 March 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Cyclo® BBB4 Bevel Buddybox® Table of Contents Pages Shaft and Bushing Installation Taper-Grip Bushing Keyed Hollow Bore Shrink Disc Torque Arm Mounting Turnbuckle Type Tie-Rod Type T-Type Flange Mount (Banjo) Type Lubrication Cyclo® BBB4 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • the unit was not damaged during shipping • all bolts and nuts are fully tightened. Please consult your Sumitomo agent, distributor, or sales office if you find any defects or if you have any questions. Cyclo® BBB4 1 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 Inspection of the Nameplate When contacting Sumitomo’ agent, distributor, or sales office about this product, please be prepared to provide the following information from the reducer/ gearmotor nameplate: • reducer or gearmotor model number (nomenclature) • reduction ratio • serial number...
  • Page 5 UV rays). Replace deteriorated parts with new before unit start-up. After starting the unit, verify that there is no abnormal noise, vibration, and/or temperature rise. Immediately stop the unit and call your local distributor, Original Equipment Manufacturer or Sumitomo directly if you observe any abnormality.

  • Page 6: Shaft And Bushing Installation

    Installation onto the Driven Machine • Before coupling the reducer/gearmotor to the machine, External Support verify the appropriate/desired rotation of the machine. Differences in the rotational direction may cause personnel injury and/or equipment damage. • Before operating the unit, ensure that all safety guards around the rotating components are in-place and secure.

  • Page 7: Taper-Grip Bushing

    Remove bushing cover if unit was supplied with one. Loosen socket head cap screws. Remove (unscrew) Taper-Grip® bushing from the unit. Clean all grease, oil and/or anti-seize grease from the driven shaft. Clean Driven Shaft Failure to do so could result in damage to shaft. Slide Taper-Grip®...
  • Page 8 Inspect and test Taper-Grip® bushing on shaft. • Check shaft for burrs, corrosion, or warpage. Repair or replace shaft as necessary. • Slide bushing back and forth along shaft, checking for surface irregularities and fit. • Verify bushing is sized correctly for the shaft diameter. Remove Taper-Grip®...
  • Page 9 Screw Taper-Grip® bushing into Cyclo® BBB4 leaving approximately 1 mm gap between the bushing flange and thrust collar. Do not apply grease, oil, or anti-seize grease to the driven shaft or the bushing bore before placing the unit onto driven shaft. Use of these friction-minimizing products will adversely affect the ability of the unit to transmit torque.
  • Page 10 Tighten bushing bolts to the correct torque value. • Following a star pattern, use a torque wrench to gradually tighten each socket head cap screw in 20% increments. • Refer to Table 2, Taper-Grip® Bushing Bolt Tightening Torques, for the correct operational screw torques. Table 2.

  • Page 11: Keyed Hollow Bore

    Note: If the fit is tight, you may use a jig such as the one shown here to ease assembly. Sumitomo does not supply a mounting jig. This information is provided for reference only. Table 3. Jig Dimensions...

  • Page 12: Shrink Disc

    Note: If the fit is tight, use a jig such as the one shown in Table 3 to ease assembly. Sumitomo does not supply a mounting jig. This information is provided for reference only. 10 Cyclo® BBB4...
  • Page 13 Table 4. Shrink Disc Size and Tightening Toque Bolt Torque Size Model (Typical) Bolt ft-lb (Nm) TAS-3071-55 x 68 10 x M6x25 ISO/JIS grade 10.9 (12) TAS-3071-65 x 80 7 x M8x30 ISO/JIS grade 12.9 (34) TAS-3071-75 x 100 12 x M8x35 ISO/JIS grade 12.9 (34) TAS-3071-85 x 110 9 x M10x40 ISO/JIS grade 12.9...
  • Page 14 Turnbuckle Torque Arm Installation Procedure Figure 1. Turnbuckle Type Torque Arm Table 5. Turnbuckle Type Torque Arm Parts Item Description Item Description Hex Nut Lock Washer Lock Washer Fulcrum Mounting Bracket Threaded Extension Rod Hex Bolt Turnbuckle Locking Nut (if supplied) Threaded Arm Locking Nut (if supplied) Hex Nut...
  • Page 15 Position the torque arm as close as possible to 90° relative to the unit output bore / driven equipment shaft. Sumitomo does not recommend the use of multiple torque arm assemblies to achieve a greater overall length. Cyclo® BBB4 13...
  • Page 16 Mounting Assemble the threaded arm to the fulcrum mounting bracket, Bracket as shown. Some adjustment of the turnbuckle may be required to lengthen or shorten the overall length. Secure it with the appropriate nut, bolt and lockwasher. • Insert the bolt through the brackets and threaded arm eyelet.

  • Page 17: Tie-Rod Type

    Tie Rod Torque Arm Installation Procedure Figure 2. Tie Rod Type Torque Arm Table 9. Tie Rod Type Torque Arm Parts Item Description Item Description Flat Washer Rubber Bushing (2) Mounting Brackets or (1) Clevis Washers Hex Bolt Lock Washer Spacer Clevis Pin Threaded Arm...
  • Page 18 Position the torque arm as close as possible to 90° relative to the unit output bore / driven equipment shaft. Sumitomo does not recommend the use of multiple torque arm assemblies to achieve a greater overall length. Bushing are free to...

  • Page 19: T-Type

    T-Type Torque Arm Installation Procedure Attach the T-Type Torque Arm Bracket to the Cyclo® BBB4 using the supplied Torque Arm mounting hardware. Bracket Mounting Bolts Tighten mounting bolts according to the values listed in Table 7 Table 11. T-Bracket Bolt Torques Bracket Torque BBB4 Size...
  • Page 20 Confirm that the rubber bushings can still be rotated by hand. This indicates the bushing has not been over-tightened. Bushing are Compressed bushings will not allow the bushings to properly absorb free to rotate by the loads of the shaft mounted gearbox. This can lead to premature hand failure.

  • Page 21: Torque Arm Mounting

    Flange Mount (Banjo) Type Torque Arm Bracket Torque Arm Mounting Installation Procedure Bracket Bolts(s) Attach the Flange Mount (Banjo) Torque Arm Bracket to the Cyclo® BBB4 using mounting hardware. Table 13. Flange Mount (Banjo) Torque Arm Bolt Tightening Torques Torque Unit Bracket Size...
  • Page 22 Table 14. Flange Mount (Banjo)Torque Arm Bolt Dimensions Unit Size Bracket Tab Bore Typical Bolt Size Ø18mm Ø18mm Ø22mm Ø26mm Ø33mm Ø39mm Note Bolt class should be greater or equal to ISO/JIS Class 8.8. Application with multiple start/stops and/or shock loading should use ISO/JIS 10.9 at a minimum. Completed Assembly Confirm that the rubber bushings can still be rotated by hand.
  • Page 23 Standard Lubrication Method Using the model number and mounting configuration, refer to Tables 15 and 16 to determine the unit’s lubrication method. Table 15. Lubrication Method for Configurations Y1, Y2, Y3, Y5, Y6 Unit Size Mounting Configuration Lubrication Method Bevel Gear Size Cyclo®...

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Lubrication Sumitomo Cyclo® BBB4s are typically shipped from the factory without lubricating oil, unless the customer specified otherwise when the unit was ordered. The unit must contain the correct type and amount of lubrication before operating. For all Y4 motor down mounting configurations, the Cyclo® portion is filled at the factory with grease. For these units, the Cyclo®...
  • Page 25 ® Buddybox • Consult a local distributor, nearest authorized agent or Sumitomo directly when the unit will be operated in ambient temperatures other than 14° – 104°F (-10° – 40°C). Special unit modifications may be necessary. Cyclo® Portion Approved Greases Table 19, Cyclo®...
  • Page 26 Oil Quantities Table 20. Single Reduction Approximate Oil Quantity Units: US liquid gallon (liter) Note: Output = Bevel Gear Portion Input = Cyclo® Portion Mounting Configuration Bevel Gear Unit Size Output Input 0.43 0.84 0.36 0.49 4A10 (1.62) (3.17) (1.36) (1.84) 0.44 0.86...
  • Page 27 Oil Quantities Table 21. Double Reduction Approximate Oil Quantity Units: US liquid gallon (liter) Note: Output = Bevel Gear Portion Input = Cyclo® Portion Mounting Configuration Bevel Gear Unit Size Output Input 0.44 0.84 0.37 0.49 4A10DA (1.65) (3.20) (1.39) (1.87) 0.46 0.89...
  • Page 28 Oil Supply Procedures • Always stop the unit before adding oil • Oil level may drop during operation, depending on the oil viscosity, temperature and direction of rotation. Additional oil is not necessary. Check the oil level when the unit is stopped to ensure that it has the correct amount of oil.
  • Page 29 Oil Fill/Drain Locations Figure 4. Oil Fill/Drain Locations Oil filler plug Oil level (Oil gauge) Oil drain plug Grease Cyclo® BBB4 27 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 30 This section details wiring for standard Sumitomo three-phase motors and brakemotors. The motor diagram found inside Sumitomo supplied motor conduit box cover is correct. If using a motor manufactured by a company other than Sumitomo, please refer to that manufacturer’s instruction manual for wiring, operating and maintenance details.
  • Page 31 Notes: Cyclo® BBB4 29 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 32 Buenos Aires SM-Cyclo de Argentina SA Ing. Delpini # 2236 Area de Promocion el Triangulo, Partido Malvinas Argentinas Grand Bourg, Buenos Aires, Argentina B1615KGB Tel: +54-11-4765-5332 • Fax: +54-11-4765-5517 Manual 13.604.61.002 ©2016 Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America Printed in USA...

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