CISCO Drives - Operating Tips

CISCO Operating Tips

This information is designed to help all of our customers get the most service life from their drives. This information is accurate for size 11 and size 5 Bescodyne drives. If you have any questions regarding maintenance call us!

Air pressure is one of the most important factors for extending the life of your Bescodyne drive. For size 11 your clutch air should be 65-75 psi (max) and the brake air should be 30-35 psi (max). For size 5 the clutch and the brake air should be 30-35 psi (max).

To be certain that your air pressure is correct, use high quality regulators and glycerin filled gauges, and keep them in working order.

Air quality should be monitored as well as air pressure. Your air should be clean and dry. Use traps, filters and air driers in your air supply to maintain air quality. Also, you should use an in line lubricator to add a SMALL amount of oil to your air lines just prior to your air valve. Use the SAME TYPE OIL in your lubricator as you do in the drive.

There are top and bottom air ports on most Bescodyne drives. We recommend using the bottom ports. This keeps any debris that might be in the airline from falling into the Bescodyne.

Oil changes are possibly the biggest factor for extending the life of your Bescodyne drive. If you are running one shift, 5 days a week you should change the oil every 3 months. IF YOU ARE RUNNING MORE THAN ONE SHIFT OR MORE THAN 5 DAYS A WEEK YOU WILL NEED TO CHANGE YOUR OIL MORE OFTEN. It is better to change the oil too often than not enough!

Use Mobil ATF type F in your Bescodyne drives. Other oils may work, but they may not be the best for the job.

Sheaves and belts do wear out! When they do they must be replaced. Simply over tightening the belts will damage the drive. This is especially important for the size 5 Bescodyne drives. High belt tension can ruin these drives.

Excessive heat can be very detrimental; keep your fan and shroud in place. Also do not over tighten the fan shroud bolts. They are small bolts and only need a little torque to hold the shroud in place.

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