Betriebsanleitung | Instruction Manual

Gerätebezeichnung | Description

Motor | Motor

Baureihe | Product Series

R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7

Hersteller | Manufacturer
SEW EURODRIVE

published and managed by | document management for technical manuals and certificates
16772814 / EN
 Contents

1 General Information ............................................................................................... 5

1.1 Use of operating instructions.......................................................................... 5
1.2 Structure of the safety notes .......................................................................... 5
1.3 Rights to claim under warranty....................................................................... 6
1.4 Exclusion of liability ........................................................................................ 6
1.5 Copyright........................................................................................................ 6
2 Safety Notes ........................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Preliminary information .................................................................................. 7
2.2 General information ....................................................................................... 7
2.3 Target group .................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Designated use .............................................................................................. 8
2.5 Other applicable documentation .................................................................... 8
2.6 Transportation ................................................................................................ 9
2.7 Extended storage .......................................................................................... 9
2.8 Installation and assembly............................................................................... 9
2.9 Startup and operation .................................................................................... 9
2.10 Inspection and maintenance .......................................................................... 9

3 Gear Unit Design .................................................................................................. 10

3.1 Basic design of helical gear units................................................................. 10
3.2 Basic design of parallel shaft helical gear units ........................................... 11
3.3 Basic design of helical-bevel gear units ....................................................... 12
3.4 Basic design of helical-worm gear units....................................................... 13
3.5 Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units ................................... 14
3.6 Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units ................................... 15
3.7 Nameplate and unit designation .................................................................. 16

4 Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................ 17

4.1 Required tools and resources ...................................................................... 17
4.2 Prerequisites for installation ......................................................................... 18
4.3 Installation of the gear unit ........................................................................... 19
4.4 Gear units with solid shafts .......................................................................... 24
4.5 Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units................................................... 26
4.6 Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft.................... 29
4.7 Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disc ................................................... 36
4.8 Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC® ................................................... 40
4.9 Mounting the protective cover ...................................................................... 46
4.10 Coupling of AM adapter ............................................................................... 48
4.11 Coupling of AQ adapter ............................................................................... 52
4.12 Input cover AD ............................................................................................. 54

5 Startup................................................................................................................... 59
5.1 Checking the oil level ................................................................................... 59
5.2 Helical-worm and SPIROPLAN® W gear units ............................................ 59
5.3 Helical/parallel shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units .................................... 60
5.4 Gear units with backstop.............................................................................. 60

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7 S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 3
 Contents

6 Inspection and Maintenance ............................................................................... 61

6.1 Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and maintenance.............. 61
6.2 Inspection and maintenance intervals.......................................................... 62
6.3 Lubricant change intervals ........................................................................... 62
6.4 Inspection and maintenance for adapter AL / AM / AQ. .............................. 63
6.5 Inspection and maintenance for input cover AD .......................................... 63
6.6 Inspection and maintenance for the gear unit .............................................. 64

7 Mounting Positions .............................................................................................. 79

7.1 Designation of the mounting positions ......................................................... 79
7.2 Key ............................................................................................................... 80
7.3 Helical gearmotors R.................................................................................... 81
7.4 Helical gearmotors RX ................................................................................. 84
7.5 Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F............................................................... 86
7.6 Helical-bevel gearmotors K .......................................................................... 89
7.7 Helical-worm gearmotors S.......................................................................... 94
7.8 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors..................................................................... 100

8 Technical Data .................................................................................................... 106

8.1 Extended storage ...................................................................................... 106
8.2 Lubricants .................................................................................................. 107

9 Malfunctions and Service .................................................................................. 115

9.1 Gear unit .................................................................................................... 115
9.2 Adapters AM / AQ. / AL.............................................................................. 116
9.3 Input cover AD ........................................................................................... 116
9.4 Customer service ...................................................................................... 117
9.5 Waste disposal........................................................................................... 117

10 Address List ....................................................................................................... 118

Index .................................................................................................................... 126

4 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7 S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 General Information
Use of operating instructions
1

1 General Information
1.1 Use of operating instructions
The operating instructions are an integral part of the product and contain important infor-
mation for operation and service. The operating instructions are written for all persons
who assemble, install, start up, and service this product.
The operating instructions must be kept available in a legible condition. Ensure that
persons responsible for the system and its operation, as well as persons who work inde-
pendently on the unit, have read through the operating instructions completely and
understood them. If you are unclear about any of the information in this documentation
or require further information, please contact SEW-EURODRIVE.

1.2 Structure of the safety notes

The safety notes in these operating instructions are structured as follows:

Symbol SIGNAL WORD

Nature and source of danger.
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded.
• Measure(s) to avoid the danger.

Symbol Signal word Meaning Consequences if

disregarded
Example: DANGER Imminent danger Severe or fatal injuries

WARNING Possible dangerous situation Severe or fatal injuries

General danger

CAUTION Possible dangerous situation Minor injuries

Specific danger, NOTICE Possible damage to property Damage to the drive system or its environ-
e.g. electric shock ment

TIP Useful information or tip

Simplifies handling of the drive
system

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 5
 General Information
1 Rights to claim under warranty

1.3 Rights to claim under warranty

Adhering to the operating instructions is a prerequisite for fault-free operation and the
fulfillment of any right to claim under warranty. You should therefore read the operating
instructions before you start working with the unit.

1.4 Exclusion of liability

You must comply with the information contained in these operating instructions to
ensure safe operation of the R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W series gear units and
to achieve the specified product and performance characteristics. SEW-EURODRIVE
assumes no liability for injury to persons or damage to equipment or property resulting
from non-observance of these operating instructions. In such cases, any liability for
defects is excluded.

1.5 Copyright
© 2008 – SEW-EURODRIVE. All rights reserved.
Any reproduction, modification, distribution or unintended use, in whole or in part,
is prohibited.

6 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Safety Notes
Preliminary information
2

2 Safety Notes
The following basic safety notes are intended to prevent injury to persons and damage
to property. The operator must ensure that the basic safety notes are observed and
complied with. Ensure that persons responsible for the system and its operation, as well
as persons who work independently on the unit, have read through the operating instruc-
tions carefully and understood them. If you are unclear about any of the information
in this documentation or if you require further information, please contact SEW-
EURODRIVE.

2.1 Preliminary information

The following safety notes are primarily concerned with the use of gear units. If you are
using gearmotors, please also refer to the safety notes for motors in the corresponding
operating instructions.
Also consider the supplementary safety notes in the individual sections of these oper-
ating instructions.

2.2 General information

DANGER
During operation, motors and gearmotors may have live, bare and movable or rotating
parts as well as hot surfaces, depending on their protection type.
Severe or fatal injuries
• All work related to transportation, storage, installation/assembly, connection,
startup, maintenance and servicing may be carried out only by qualified specialists
under strict observance of:
– The pertinent detailed operating instructions
– The warning and safety signs on the motor/gearmotor
– All other project planning documents, operating instructions and wiring diagrams
related to the drive
– The system-specific regulations and requirements
– The national and regional regulations governing safety and the prevention of
accidents
• Never install damaged products
• Immediately report any damage to the shipping company
Removing covers without authorization, improper use as well as incorrect installation or
operation may result in severe injuries to persons or damage to machinery.
Consult the documentation for further information.

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 7
 Safety Notes
2 Target group

2.3 Target group

All mechanical work must be carried out by trained specialists only. Specialists in this
context are persons who are familiar with the setup, mechanical installation, trouble-
shooting and maintenance for this product. Further, they are qualified as follows:
• They are trained in mechanical engineering, e.g. as a mechanic or mechatronics
technician (final examinations must have been passed).
• They are familiar with these operating instructions.

All electrical engineering work may be carried out by qualified electricians only. Qualified
electricians in this context are persons who are familiar with the electronic installation,
startup, troubleshooting and maintenance for this product. Further, they are qualified as
follows:
• They are trained in electrical engineering, e.g. as an electrician or mechatronics tech-
nician (final examinations must have been passed).
• They are familiar with these operating instructions.

All work in further areas of transportation, storage, operation and waste disposal may be
carried out only by persons who are trained appropriately.

2.4 Designated use

The gear units and gearmotors are intended for industrial systems and may only be used
in accordance with the information provided in the technical documentation of SEW-
EURODRIVE and the information given on the nameplate. They correspond to the appli-
cable standards and regulations. Using these products in potentially explosive atmo-
spheres is prohibited, unless explicitly specified otherwise.

2.5 Other applicable documentation

The following publications and documents should also be observed:
• Operating Instructions "AC Motors, Asynchronous Servomotors" for gearmotors
• Operating instructions of any attached options
• "Gear Units" catalog or
• "Gearmotors" catalog

8 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Safety Notes
Transportation
2

2.6 Transportation
Immediately upon receipt of the shipment, inspect it for any damage that may have
occurred during shipping. Where applicable, inform the shipping company of any
damage immediately. It may be necessary to preclude startup.
Tighten installed eyebolts. They are rated only for the weight of the motor/gearmotor.
Do not attach any additional loads.
The built-in lifting eyebolts comply with DIN 580. Always observe the loads and regula-
tions listed in this standard. If the gearmotor is equipped with two eyebolts or lifting eye-
bolts, use both of the eyebolts for transportation. In this case, the tension force vector of
the slings must not exceed a 45° angle according to DIN 580.
Use suitable, sufficiently rated handling equipment if necessary. Remove any transpor-
tation restraints prior to startup.

2.7 Extended storage

Observe the notes in section "Extended storage" (see page 106).

2.8 Installation and assembly

Observe the notes in the "Mechanical Installation" section (see page 17).

2.9 Startup and operation

Check the oil level before startup as described in section "Inspection and Maintenance"
(see page 61).
Check that the direction of rotation is correct in decoupled condition. Pay attention to
unusual grinding noises as the shaft rotates.
Secure key for test run without output elements. Do not deactivate monitoring and
protection equipment even in test mode.
Switch off the gearmotor if in doubt whenever changes occur in normal operation
(e.g. increased temperature, noise, oscillation). Determine the cause and contact
SEW-EURODRIVE, if required.

2.10 Inspection and maintenance

Observe the notes in section "Inspection and Maintenance" (see page 61).

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 9
 Gear Unit Design
3 Basic design of helical gear units

3 Gear Unit Design

TIP
The following figures are block diagrams. Their purpose is only to make it easier to
assign components to the spare parts lists. Discrepancies may occur depending on the
gear unit size and version.

3.1 Basic design of helical gear units

[59]
[20]
[24]
[515] [101]
[516]
[517] [100]
[47] [1]
[102]
[2] [45]
[59]
[43]
[181]
[42] [3]
[41]
[6] [25]
[88]
[22]
[11] [17]
[12]
[9]
[19]
[521]
[522]
[8] [7] [523]

[59]
[31] [30]
[32]

[34] [4]
[5]

[37]
[506]
[39] [507]
[131] [508]
19194251

[1] Pinion [19] Key [42] Roller bearing [507] Shim

[2] Gearwheel [20] Breather valve [43] Key [508] Shim
[3] Pinion shaft [22] Gear unit housing [45] Roller bearing [515] Shim
[4] Gearwheel [24] Eyebolt [47] Circlip [516] Shim
[5] Pinion shaft [25] Roller bearing [59] Screw plug [517] Shim
[6] Gearwheel [30] Roller bearing [88] Circlip [521] Shim
[7] Output shaft [31] Key [100] Gear unit cover [522] Shim
[8] Key [32] Spacer tube [101] Hex head bolt [523] Shim
[9] Oil seal [34] Roller bearing [102] Gasket
[11] Roller bearing [37] Roller bearing [131] Closing cap
[12] Circlip [39] Circlip [181] Closing cap
[17] Spacer tube [41] Circlip [506] Shim

10 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Gear Unit Design
Basic design of parallel shaft helical gear units
3

3.2 Basic design of parallel shaft helical gear units

[2] [45] [20]

[515] [59]
[516] [43] [22] [1]
[517]
[3]
[41] [42]
[181] [161]
[4] [30]
[32] [59]
[31]
[5]
[506] [37]
[507] [39] [183] [165]
[131] [508]

[160]
[19]

[102]
[88]
[94]
[25] [521] [100]
[92] [522]
[93]
[91] [523] [101]
[7]
[59]

[17]
[6]
[9]
[11]
[81]

[14]
[16]

19298059

[1] Pinion [22] Gear unit housing [91] Circlip [506] Shim
[2] Gearwheel [25] Roller bearing [92] Disc [507] Shim
[3] Pinion shaft [30] Roller bearing [93] Lock washer [508] Shim
[4] Gearwheel [31] Key [94] Hex head bolt [515] Shim
[5] Pinion shaft [32] Spacer tube [100] Gear unit cover [516] Shim
[6] Gearwheel [37] Roller bearing [101] Hex head bolt [517] Shim
[7] Hollow shaft [39] Circlip [102] Gasket [521] Shim
[9] Oil seal [41] Circlip [131] Closing cap [522] Shim
[11] Roller bearing [42] Roller bearing [160] Closing plug [523] Shim
[14] Hex head bolt [43] Key [161] Closing cap
[16] Output flange [45] Roller bearing [165] Closing plug
[17] Spacer tube [59] Screw plug [181] Closing cap
[19] Key [81] Nilos ring [183] Oil seal
[20] Breather valve [88] Circlip

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 11
 Gear Unit Design
3 Basic design of helical-bevel gear units

3.3 Basic design of helical-bevel gear units

[100] [102]

[3] [20]
[536]
[43] [537] [533] [59]
[538] [534] [22]
[535]
[45] [2]
[114]

[101]
[113]
[42] [119] [59]

[116]
[523] [89] [59]
[522]
[521][88]
[25]
[84] [1]
[19]

[7] [59]
[8]

[6] [59]

[83] [17]

[11]
[12]
[9] [161]
[132]
[133]
[31]
[30] [542]
[543]
[135] [544]
[4]
[5]
[131] [37]
[506]
[507]
[137] [508]
[39]
19301131

[1] Pinion [25] Roller bearing [102] Gasket [522] Shim

[2] Gearwheel [30] Roller bearing [113] Slotted nut [523] Shim
[3] Pinion shaft [31] Key [114] Lock washer [533] Shim
[4] Gearwheel [37] Roller bearing [116] Thread lock [534] Shim
[5] Pinion shaft [39] Circlip [119] Spacer tube [535] Shim
[6] Gearwheel [42] Roller bearing [131] Closing cap [536] Shim
[7] Output shaft [43] Key [132] Circlip [537] Shim
[8] Key [45] Roller bearing [133] Supporting ring [538] Shim
[9] Oil seal [59] Screw plug [135] Nilos ring [542] Shim
[11] Roller bearing [83] Nilos ring [161] Closing cap [543] Shim
[12] Circlip [84] Nilos ring [506] Shim [544] Shim
[17] Spacer tube [88] Circlip [507] Shim
[19] Key [89] Closing cap [508] Shim
[20] Breather valve [100] Gear unit cover [521] Shim
[22] Gear unit housing [101] Hex head bolt [521] Shim

12 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Gear Unit Design
Basic design of helical-worm gear units
3

3.4 Basic design of helical-worm gear units


 

 
 
 
 


    







 
 







 



19304203

[1] Pinion [20] Breather valve [88] Circlip [518] Shim

[2] Gearwheel [22] Gear unit housing [89] Closing cap [519] Shim
[5] Worm [25] Roller bearing [100] Gear unit cover [520] Shim
[6] Worm gear [30] Roller bearing [101] Hex head bolt [521] Shim
[7] Output shaft [37] Roller bearing [102] Gasket [522] Shim
[9] Oil seal [39] Circlip [131] Closing cap [523] Shim
[11] Roller bearing [43] Key [137] Supporting ring
[12] Circlip [59] Screw plug [506] Shim
[19] Key [61] Circlip [507] Shim

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 Gear Unit Design
3 Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units

3.5 Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units

[100] [101]

[65]
[66]
[102] [68]
[71] [143]
[72]
[1]
[22]

[89]
[88]
[521]
[522]
[523]
[25]

[6]

[19] [250]
[251]
[17]
[8]
[7]

[11]

[518]
[519]
[12] [520]
[9]

19307275

[1] Pinion [19] Key [88] Circlip [251] Circlip

[6] Gearwheel [22] Gear unit housing [89] Closing cap [518] Shim
[7] Output shaft [25] Roller bearing [100] Gear unit cover [519] Shim
[8] Key [65] Oil seal [101] Hex head bolt [520] Shim
[9] Oil seal [66] Roller bearing [102] Gasket [521] Shim
[11] Roller bearing [71] Supporting ring [132] Circlip [522] Shim
[12] Circlip [72] Circlip [183] Oil seal [523] Shim
[17] Spacer tube [143] Supporting ring [250] Circlip

14 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Gear Unit Design
Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units
3

3.6 Basic design of SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units




 

 







 
 
 
 

 
  
 







 

605872395

[1] Pinion [22] Gear unit housing [44] O-ring [137] Shim
[2] Gearwheel [24] Eyebolt [59] Screw plug [150] Hex nut
[5] Pinion shaft [25] Deep groove ball bearing [61] Circlip [183] Oil seal
[6] Gearwheel [26] Housing stage 1 [68] Circlip [506] Shim
[7] Output shaft [30] Deep groove ball bearing [72] Circlip [518] Shim
[8] Key [31] Key [80] Key [519] Shim
[9] Oil seal [32] Spacer tube [88] Circlip [520] Shim
[11] Deep groove ball bearing [33] Circlip [89] Closing cap [521] Shim
[12] Circlip [36] Hex head bolt [106] Stud [522] Shim
[19] Key [37] Deep groove ball bearing [133] Shim [523] Shim

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 Gear Unit Design
3 Nameplate and unit designation

3.7 Nameplate and unit designation

3.7.1 Nameplate
The following figure shows an example of a nameplate for a helical-bevel gear unit with
AQ adapter:


  


 
 
        
 

 

624901899

i Gear unit reduction ratio

IM Mounting position
IP Enclosure
nepk [rpm] Maximum permitted input speed
napk [rpm] Maximum permitted output speed
Mapk [Nm] Maximum permitted output torque

3.7.2 Unit designation

TIP
For a detailed overview of unit designations and additional information, refer to the
following publications:
• "Gear Units" catalog or
• "Gearmotors" catalog

Example: Helical- A helical-bevel gear unit with adapter has, for example, the following unit designation:
bevel gear unit
K 37 /R AQA 80 /1

Variants

Flange classification

Designation for adapter for servomotors

- AQA: Adapter with keyway
- AQH: Adapter with clamping ring hub

Option for all servo gear units:

.../ R: Reduced circumferential backlash

Gear unit size: e.g. 37

Gear unit
K..
type:

16 Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W
 Mechanical Installation
Required tools and resources
4

4 Mechanical Installation
4.1 Required tools and resources
• Set of wrenches
• Torque wrench for:
– Shrink discs
– Motor adapter
– Input shaft assembly with centering shoulder
• Mounting device
• Compensation elements (discs, spacer rings), if necessary
• Fasteners for input and output elements
• Lubricant (e.g. NOCO® Fluid)
• Threadlocker compound (for input shaft assembly with centering shoulder), e.g.
Loctite® 243
• Standard parts are not part of the delivery

4.1.1 Installation tolerances

Shaft end Flanges

Diameter tolerance in accordance with DIN 748 Centering shoulder tolerance to DIN 42948
• ISO k6 for solid shafts with 50 mm • ISO j6 at b1 230 mm
• ISO m6 for solid shafts with > 50 mm • ISO h6 at b1 > 230 mm
• ISO H7 for hollow shafts
• Center bore in accordance with DIN 332, shape DR

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 17
 Mechanical Installation
4 Prerequisites for installation

4.2 Prerequisites for installation

NOTICE
Improper installation may result in damages to the gear unit/gearmotor.
Potential damage to property
• Closely observe the information in this section.

Check that the following conditions have been met:

• The entries on the nameplate of the gearmotor match the voltage supply system.
• The drive has not been damaged during transportation or storage.
• Ensure that the following requirements have been met:
For standard gear units:
– Ambient temperature according to the technical documentation, nameplate and
lubricant table in section "Lubricants" (see page 107).
– No harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, radiation etc. in the vicinity
For special versions:
– The drive is designed in accordance with the ambient conditions. Observe the
information on the nameplate.
For helical-worm/SPIROPLAN® W gear units:
– No large external mass moments of inertia which could exert a retrodriving load
on the gear unit.
[for ’ (retrodriving) = 2 – 1/ < 0.5 self-locking]
• You must clean the output shafts and flange surfaces thoroughly to ensure they are
free of anti-corrosion agents, contamination or similar substances. Use a standard
solvent. Do not let the solvent come into contact with the sealing lips of the oil seals
– danger of damage to the material.
• When the drive is installed in abrasive ambient conditions, protect the output side oil
seals against wear.

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Installation of the gear unit
4

4.3 Installation of the gear unit

The gear unit or gearmotor may only be installed in the specified mounting position.
Observe the information on the nameplate. SPIROPLAN® gear units of sizes W10-W30
do not depend on a particular mounting position.
The support structure must have the following features:
• Level
• Vibration damping
• Torsionally rigid
Maximum permitted flatness defect for foot and flange mounting (guide values with
reference to DIN ISO 1101):
• Gear unit size 67: max. 0.4 mm
• Gear unit size 77 to 107: max. 0.5 mm
• Gear unit size 137 to 147: max. 0.7 mm
• Gear unit size 157 to 187: max. 0.8 mm
Do not tighten the housing legs and mounting flanges against one another and ensure
that you comply with the permitted overhung and axial loads. Observe the "Project Plan-
ning" section in the gear unit/gearmotor catalog for calculating the permitted overhung
and axial loads.
Secure gearmotors using quality 8.8 screws.
Secure the following gearmotors using quality 10.9 screws:
• RF37, R37F with flange 120 mm
• RF47, R47F with flange 140 mm
• RF57, R57F with flange 160 mm
• and RZ37, RZ47, RZ57, RZ67, RZ77, RZ87

TIP
When installing the gear unit, make sure that the oil level and drain plugs as well as the
breather plugs are easily accessible.

At the same time, check that the oil fill corresponds to the specifications for the intended
mounting position (see section "Lubricant fill quantities" (see page 110) or refer to the
information on the nameplate). The gear units are filled with the required amount of oil
at the factory. There may be slight deviations at the oil level plug as a result of the
mounting position, which are permitted within the manufacturing tolerances.

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4 Installation of the gear unit

Adjust the lubricant fill volumes and the position of the breather valve accordingly
in the event of a change of mounting position. Observe section "Lubricant fill quan-
tities" (see page 110) and section "Mounting Positions" (see page 79).
Contact SEW customer service if you change the mounting position of K gear units to
M5 or M6 or between M5 and M6.
Consult SEW customer service if you intend to change the mounting position of S gear
units sizes S47 to S97, to M2 and M3.
In case there is a risk of electrochemical corrosion between the gear unit and the driven
machine, use plastic inserts that are 2 to 3 mm in thickness. The material used must
have an electrical bleeder resistor < 109 . Electrochemical corrosion can occur
between various metals, for example, cast iron and stainless steel. In addition, fit the
screws with plastic washers. Use grounding screws on the motor to ground the housing.

4.3.1 Tightening torques for retaining screws

Mount the gearmotors with the following tightening torques:
Tightening torque screw/nut
Screw/nut Strength class 8.8
[Nm]
M6 11
M8 25
M10 48
M12 86
M16 210
M20 410
M24 710
M30 1,450
M36 2,500
M42 4,600
M48 6,950
M56 11,100

Mount the flange-mounted helical gearmotors with the following increased tightening
torques:
Tightening torque screw/nut
Screw/nut
Flange Gear unit Strength class 10.9
[Nm]
120 RF37 M6 14
140 RF47 M8 35
160 RF57 M8 35
60ZR RZ37 M8 35
70ZR RZ47 M8 35
80ZR RZ57 M10 69
95ZR RZ67 M10 69
110ZR RZ77 M12 120
130ZR RZ87 M12 120

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Installation of the gear unit
4

4.3.2 Securing the gear unit

Foot-mounted gear The following table shows the thread sizes of the foot-mounted gear units depending on
unit the gear unit type and size:
Gear unit type
Screw R / R..F RX F/ K / KH..B / S W
FH..B / FA..B KV..B / KA..B
M6 07 10/20
M8 17/27/37 27/37 37 30/37/47
M10 57 47 37/47 47/57
M12 47/57/67 67 57/67 57/67 67
M16 77/87 77/87 77/87 77 77
M20 97 97/107 97 87 87
M24 107 107 97 97
M30 137 127 107/167
M36 147/167 157 127/157/187

Gear unit with B14 The following table shows the thread sizes of the gear units with B14 flange and/or
flange and/or hollow shaft depending on the gear unit type and size:
hollow shaft
Gear unit type
Screw RZ FAZ / FHZ KAZ / SA / WA
KHZ / KVZ SAZ / SHZ
M6 07/17/27 37 10/20/30
M8 37/47 27/37/47 37/47 47/57 37
M10 57/67 47
M12 77/87 57/67/77 57/67/77 67/77
M16 87/97 87/97 87/97
M20 107/127 107/127
M24 157 157

Gear unit with B5 The following table shows the thread sizes of the gear units with B5 flange depending
flange on the gear unit type, size and flange diameter:
Gear unit type
- Screw RF / FF / KF / KAF / SF / WF / WAF
Flange R..F / RM FAF / FHF KHF / KVF SAF / SHF
[mm]
80 M6 10
110 M8 20
120 M6 07/17/27 37 10/20/30/37
140 M8 07/17/27
160 M8 07/17/27/37/47 27/37 37 37/47 30/37/47
200 M10 37/47/57/67 47 47 57/67
250 M12 57/67/77/87 57/67 57/67 77
300 M12 67/77/87 77 77
350 M16 77/87/97/107 87 87 87
450 M16 97/107/137/147 97/107 97/107 97
550 M16 107/137/147/167 127 127
660 M20 147/167 157 157

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4 Installation of the gear unit

4.3.3 Installation in damp locations or in the open

Drives are supplied in corrosion-resistant versions with a surface protection coating for
use in damp areas or outdoors. Repair any damage to the paint work (e.g. on the
breather valve or the eyebolts).
When mounting the motors onto AM, AQ, AR, AT adapters, seal the flange surfaces with
a suitable sealing compound, e.g. Loctite® 574.

4.3.4 Gear unit venting

The following gear units do not require venting:
• R07 in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5 and M6
• R17, R27 and F27 in mounting positions M1, M3, M5 and M6
• SPIROPLAN® W10, W20, W30 gear units
• SPIROPLAN® W37 and W47 gear units in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5
and M6
SEW-EURODRIVE supplies all other gear units with the breather valve installed and
activated according to the particular mounting position.
Exceptions:
1. SEW supplies the following gear units with a screw plug on the vent hole provided:
– Pivoted mounting positions, if possible
– Gear units for mounting on a slant
The breather valve is located in the motor terminal box. Before startup, you must
replace the highest screw plug with the breather valve provided.
2. SEW supplies a breather valve in a plastic bag for gear head units requiring venting
on the input side.
3. Enclosed gear units are supplied without a breather valve.

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Installation of the gear unit
4

Activating the Check whether the breather valve is activated. If the breather valve has not been
breather valve activated, you must remove the transport fixture from the breather valve before starting
up the gear unit.
1. Breather valve with transport fixture

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2. Removing the transport fixture

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3. Activated breather valve

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4.3.5 Painting the gear unit

NOTICE
Breather valves and oil seals may be damaged during the painting or re-painting
process.
Potential damage to property.
• Thoroughly cover the breather valves and the sealing lip of the oil seals with strips
of tape prior to the painting process.
• Remove the strips after the painting process.

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4 Gear units with solid shafts

4.4 Gear units with solid shafts

4.4.1 Mounting the input and output elements

NOTICE
Bearing, housing or shafts may be damaged due to improper mounting.
Potential damage to property
• Only mount the input and output elements with a mounting device. Use the center
bore and the thread on the shaft end for positioning.
• Never force belt pulleys, couplings, pinions, etc. onto the shaft end by hitting them
with a hammer.
• In the case of belt pulleys, make sure the belt is tensioned correctly in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Transmission elements should be balanced after fitting and must not give rise to any
impermissible radial or axial forces (see the "Gearmotors" or "Explosion-Proof
Drives" catalog for permitted values).

Mounting with The following illustration shows a mounting device for mounting couplings or hubs on
mounting device gear unit or motor shaft ends. If you are able to tighten the screw without any problems,
you may not need the thrust bearing on the mounting device.

[1] [2]

[3]

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[1] Gear shaft end

[2] Thrust bearing
[3] Coupling hub

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Gear units with solid shafts
4

Avoid excessive To avoid high overhung loads: Mount the gear or chain sprockets according to figure B
overhung loads if possible.

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[1] Hub
[A] Unfavorable
[B] Correct

TIP
Mounting is easier if you first apply lubricant to the output element or heat it up briefly
(to 80 - 100 °C).

4.4.2 Mounting of couplings

NOTICE
Input and output elements such as belt pulleys, couplings etc. move quickly during
operation.
Risk of trapping and crushing.
• Input and output elements must have protection against contact.

Make the following adjustments according to the coupling manufacturer's specifications

when mounting couplings.
a) Maximum and minimum clearance
b) Axial misalignment
c) Angular offset

  

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4 Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units

4.5 Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units

NOTICE
Improper mounting may result in damage to the gear unit.
Potential damage to property
• Do not place torque arms under strain when mounting.
• Use screws of quality 8.8 to fasten torque arms.

4.5.1 Parallel shaft helical gear units

The following figure shows the torque arm for parallel shaft helical gear units.

d
[3]
c L
[1]

[2]

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[1] Screw
[2] Washer
[3] Nut

Proceed as follows to mount the rubber buffers:

1. Use screws [1] and washers according to the following table.
2. Use two nuts to secure the screw connection [3].
3. Tighten the screw until the pretension " L" of the rubber buffers is reached according
to the table.

Rubber buffer
Gear unit Diameter Internal Length Washer width L (taut)
diameter (loose)
a [mm] b [mm] c [mm] d [mm] [mm]
FA27 40 12.5 20 5 1
FA37 40 12.5 20 5 1
FA47 40 12.5 20 5 1.5
FA57 40 12.5 20 5 1.5
FA67 40 12.5 20 5 1.5
FA77 60 21.0 30 10 1.5
FA87 60 21.0 30 10 1.5
FA97 80 25.0 40 12 2
FA107 80 25.0 40 12 2
FA127 100 32.0 60 15 3
FA157 120 32.0 60 15 3

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4

4.5.2 Helical-bevel gear units

The following figure shows the torque arm for helical-bevel gear units.
• Apply bearings to both sides of the bushing [1].
• Mount connection side B so that it mirrors A.

[1]

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Gear unit Screws Tightening torque

KA37 4 × M10 × 25 – 8.8 48 Nm
KA47 4 × M10 × 30 – 8.8 48 Nm
KA67 4 × M12 × 35 – 8.8 86 Nm
KA77 4 × M16 × 40 – 8.8 210 Nm
KA87 4 × M16 × 45 – 8.8 210 Nm
KA97 4 × M20 × 50 – 8.8 410 Nm
KA107 4 × M24 × 60 – 8.8 710 Nm
KA127 4 × M36 × 130 – 8.8 2,500 Nm
KA157 4 × M36 × 130 – 8.8 2,500 Nm

4.5.3 Helical-worm gear units

The following figure shows the torque arm for helical-worm gear units.
• Apply bearings to both sides of the bushing [1].

[1]

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Gear unit Screws Tightening torque

SA37 4 x M6 × 16 – 8.8 11 Nm
SA47 4 x M8 × 20 – 8.8 25 Nm
SA57 6 x M8 × 20 – 8.8 25 Nm
SA67 8 x M12 × 25 – 8.8 86 Nm
SA77 8 x M12 × 35 – 8.8 86 Nm
SA87 8 x M16 × 35 – 8.8 210 Nm
SA97 8 x M16 × 35 – 8.8 210 Nm

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4.5.4 SPIROPLAN® W gear units

The following figure shows the torque arm for SPIROPLAN® W gear units.
• Apply bearings to both sides of the bushing [1].

[1]

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Gear unit Screws Tightening torque

WA10 4 x M6 × 16 11 Nm
WA20 4 x M6 × 16 11 Nm
WA30 4 x M6 × 16 11 Nm
WA37 4 x M8 × 20 25 Nm
WA47 4 x M10 × 25 48 Nm

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Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft
4

4.6 Shaft-mounted gear units with keyway or splined hollow shaft

TIP
Concerning the configuration of the customer shaft, please also refer to the design
notes in the “Gearmotors” catalog.

4.6.1 Installation instructions

1. Apply and thoroughly spread NOCO ® Fluid.

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2. Install the shaft and secure it axially

(installation is facilitated by a mounting device).
The three installation types are described below:
• 2A: Standard scope of delivery
• 2B: Installation/removal kit for customer shaft with contact shoulder
• 2C: Installation/removal kit for customer shaft without contact shoulder

2A: Installation with standard scope of delivery

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]

[5]

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[1] Short retaining screw (standard scope of delivery)

[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Circlip
[5] Customer shaft

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2B: Installation with SEW-EURODRIVE installation/removal kit (see page 34)

– Customer shaft with contact shoulder

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]

[5]

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[1] Retaining screw

[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Circlip
[5] Customer shaft with contact shoulder

2C: Installation with SEW-EURODRIVE installation/removal kit (see page 34)

– Customer shaft without contact shoulder

[1] [2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

C
[6]

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[1] Retaining screw

[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Circlip
[5] Spacer tube
[6] Customer shaft without contact shoulder

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4

3. Tighten the retaining screw to the appropriate torque (see table).

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Screw Tightening torque [Nm]

M5 5
M6 8
M10/12 20
M16 40
M20 80
M24 200

TIP
To avoid contact corrosion, we recommend that the customer shaft should turn freely
between the two contact surfaces.

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4.6.2 Removal instructions

This description is only applicable when the gear unit was installed using the installa-
tion/removal kit (see page 34) from SEW-EURODRIVE. Observe section "Installation
instructions" (see page 29), points 2B or 2C.
1. Loosen the retaining screw [1].
2. Remove parts [2] to [4] and, if applicable, the spacer tube [5].

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

[6]

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[1] Retaining screw

[2] Lock washer
[3] Washer
[4] Circlip
[5] Spacer tube
[6] Customer shaft

3. Insert the forcing disc [8] and the fixed nut [7] from the SEW-EURODRIVE
installation/removal kit between the customer shaft [6] and the circlip [4].
4. Re-install the circlip [4].

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4

5. Screw the retaining screw [1] back in. Now you can force the gear unit off the shaft
by tightening the screw.

[1]

[4]
[7]
[8]

[6]

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[1] Retaining screw

[4] Circlip
[6] Customer shaft
[7] Fixed nut
[8] Forcing disc

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4.6.3 SEW installation/removal kit

The SEW-EURODRIVE installation/removal kit can be ordered by quoting the specified
part number.

[1]

[7]

[8] [7]

[1]

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[1] Retaining screw

[7] Fixed nut for removal
[8] Forcing disc

Type DH7 M1) C4 C5 C6 U-0.5 T-0.5 D3-0.5 L4 Part number

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] of installation/
removal kit
WA..10 16 M5 5 5 12 4.5 18 15.7 50 643 712 5
WA..20 18 M6 5 6 13.5 5.5 20.5 17.7 25 643 682 X
WA..20, WA..30, SA..37, WA..37 20 M6 5 6 15.5 5.5 22.5 19.7 25 643 683 8
FA..27, SA..47, WA..47 25 M10 5 10 20 7.5 28 24.7 35 643 684 6
FA..37, KA..37, SA..47, SA..57, WA..47 30 M10 5 10 25 7.5 33 29.7 35 643 685 4
FA..47, KA..47, SA..57 35 M12 5 12 29 9.5 38 34.7 45 643 686 2
FA..57, KA..57, FA..67, KA..67, SA..67 40 M16 5 12 34 11.5 41.9 39.7 50 643 687 0
SA..67 45 M16 5 12 38.5 13.5 48.5 44.7 50 643 688 9
FA..77, KA..77, SA..77 50 M16 5 12 43.5 13.5 53.5 49.7 50 643 689 7
FA..87, KA..87, SA..77, SA..87 60 M20 5 16 56 17.5 64 59.7 60 643 690 0
FA..97, KA..97, SA..87, SA..97 70 M20 5 16 65.5 19.5 74.5 69.7 60 643 691 9
FA..107, KA..107, SA..97 90 M24 5 20 80 24.5 95 89.7 70 643 692 7
FA..127, KA..127 100 M24 5 20 89 27.5 106 99.7 70 643 693 5
FA..157, KA..157 120 M24 5 20 107 31 127 119.7 70 643 694 3
1) Retaining screw

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4

TIP
SEW-EURODRIVE recommends using the SEW installation kit for installing the cus-
tomer shaft. You must always check whether this design can compensate for existing
axial loads. In particular applications (e.g. mounting agitator shafts), a different design
may have to be used to secure the shaft axially. In these cases, customers can use
their own devices. However, you must ensure that these do not cause potential sources
of combustion according to DIN EN 13463 (e.g. impact sparks).

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4 Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disc

4.7 Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disc

4.7.1 Installation instructions

NOTICE
Tightening the locking screws without first installing a shaft may result in the hollow
shaft being deformed.
Potential damage to property
• Only tighten the locking screws with the shaft installed.
1. Loosen the locking screws by a few turns (do not unscrew them completely).

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2. Carefully degrease the hollow shaft hole and the input shaft using a commercial solvent.

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4

3. Hollow shaft/input shaft after degreasing

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4. Apply NOCO® Fluid to the input shaft in the area of the bushing.
It is essential to make sure that the clamping area of the shrink disc is free from
grease. Never apply NOCO® Fluid directly to the bushing, since the paste may get
into the clamping area of the shrink disc when the input shaft is put on.

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4 Shaft-mounted gear units with shrink disc

5. Install the input shaft.

– Make sure that the outer rings of the shrink disc are installed parallel to each
other.
– For gear unit housings with shaft shoulder:
Mount the shrink disc onto the stop on the shaft shoulder.
– For gear unit housings without shaft shoulder:
Mount the shrink disc, maintaining a 1 to 2 mm distance from the gear unit
housing.
– Tighten the locking screws by working around with the torque wrench several
times from one screw to the next (not in diametrically opposite sequence).
For tightening torques, refer to the following table.

 

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6. After the installation, make sure the remaining gap between the outer rings of the
shrink disc is > 0 mm.
7. Grease the outer surface of the hollow shaft around the shrink disc to prevent
corrosion.
Gear unit type Screw Nm Max.1)
SH37 WH37 M5 5
KH37...77 FH37...77 SH47...77 WH47 M6 12
KH87/97 FH87/97 SH87/97 M8 30
KH107 FH107 M10 59 60°
KH127/157 FH127/157 M12 100
KH167 M16 250
KH187 M20 470
1) Maximum tightening angle per rotation

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4

4.7.2 Removal instructions

NOTICE
Risk of trapping and crushing due to improper removal of heavy components.
Risk of injury.
• Observe the following removal instructions.
• Removing the shrink disc properly.
1. Loosen the locking screws one after the other by a quarter of a rotation to avoid tilting
the outer rings.
2. Unscrew the locking screws evenly one after the other. Do not remove the locking
screws completely.
3. Remove the shaft or pull the hub off the shaft. (It is first necessary to remove any rust
which may have formed between the hub and the end of the shaft).
4. Remove the shrink disc from the hub.

4.7.3 Cleaning and lubrication

There is no need to dismantle removed shrink discs before they are reinstalled.
Clean and lubricate the shrink disc if it is dirty.
Lubricate the tapered surfaces with one of the following solid lubricants:
Lubricant (Mo S2) Sold as
Molykote 321 (lube coat) Spray
Molykote spray (powder spray) Spray
Molykote G Rapid Spray or paste
Aemasol MO 19P Spray or paste
Aemasol DIO-sétral 57 N (lube coat) Spray

Grease the locking screws with a multipurpose grease such as Molykote BR 2 or similar.

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4 Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®

4.8 Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®

1. Clean the customer shaft and the inside of the hollow shaft. Ensure that all traces of
grease or oil are removed.
2. Mount the stop ring and the bushing on the customer shaft.

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3. Apply and thoroughly spread NOCO ® Fluid on the bushing.

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4. Push the gear unit onto the customer shaft.

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Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®
4

5. Pre-mount the torque arm (do not tighten the screws).






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6. Push the bushing onto the gear unit up to the stop.

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7. Tighten all the retaining screws of the torque arm.

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4 Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®

8. Secure the bushing with the stop ring. Tighten the stop ring on the bushing using the
appropriate torque as specified in the following table:

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Type Nickel plated Stainless steel

[Standard]
KT/FT ST/WT Torque [Nm]
- 37 18 7.5
37 47 18 7.5
47 57 18 7.5
57, 67 67 35 18
77 77 35 18
87 87 35 18
97 97 35 18
107 – 38 38
127 – 65 65
157 – 150 150

9. Make sure that all screws are loosened and slide the shrink disc onto the hollow
shaft.

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 Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®
4

10.Slide the counter bushing onto the customer shaft and into the hollow shaft.

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11.Seat the shrink disc properly.

12.Tap lightly on the flange of the counter bushing to ensure that the bushing is fitted
securely in the hollow shaft.

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13.Check whether the customer shaft is seated in the counter bushing.

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®

14.Manually tighten the screws of the shrink disc and ensure that the end rings of the
shrink disc are parallel.

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15.Tighten the locking screws with a torque wrench by working around several times
from one screw to the next (not in diametrically opposite sequence) according to the
following table:

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Type Nickel plated Stainless steel

[Standard]
KT/FT ST/WT Torque [Nm]
- 37 4.1 6.8
37 47 10 6.8
47 57 12 6.8
57, 67 67 12 15
77 77 30 30
87 87 30 50
97 97 30 50
107 – 59 65
127 – 100 120
157 – 100 120

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 Mechanical Installation
Shaft-mounted gear units with TorqLOC®
4

16.After mounting, make sure the remaining gap between the outer rings is > 0 mm.
17.The remaining gap between counter bushing and hollow shaft end as well as stop
ring bushing and locking collar must be > 0 mm.

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Mounting the protective cover

4.9 Mounting the protective cover

NOTICE
During operation, output elements move quickly.
Risk of trapping and crushing.
• Disconnect the motor from the power supply before starting work and safeguard
against accidental startup.
• Input and output elements must have protection against contact.

4.9.1 Mounting the rotating protection cover

1. Slide the rotating protection cover onto the shrink disc until it snaps in.

4.9.2 Mounting the fixed protection cover

1. To fasten the protection cover, remove the plastic plug on the gear unit housing
(see figure 1).
2. Use the delivered screws to mount the protection cover onto the gear unit housing
(see figure 2).

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 Mechanical Installation
Mounting the protective cover
4

4.9.3 Installation without protection cover

In certain individual cases (e.g. through-shaft), you cannot mount the protection cover.
In such cases, the protection cover is not necessary if the system or unit manufacturer
provides corresponding components to guarantee for the compliance with the required
degree of protection.
If this results in additional maintenance, you have to describe this in the operating
instructions for the system or component.

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Coupling of AM adapter

4.10 Coupling of AM adapter

4.10.1 IEC adapter AM63 - 280 / NEMA adapter AM56 - 365

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[1] Motor shaft

[479] Coupling half
[481] Setscrew
[484] Key
[491] Spacer tube

1. Clean the motor shaft and the flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter.
2. Remove the key from the motor shaft and replace it with the supplied key [484] (not
AM63 and AM250).
3. Heat coupling half [479] to approx. 80 °C – 100 °C and slide the coupling half onto
the motor shaft. Position as follows:
– IEC adapter AM63 - 225 until stop at motor shaft shoulder.
– IEC adapter AM250 - 280 to dimension A.
– NEMA adapter with spacer tube [491] to dimension A.
4. Secure the key and coupling half using the setscrew [481] and tightening torque T A
according to the table on the motor shaft.

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 Mechanical Installation
Coupling of AM adapter
4

5. Check the dimension A.

6. Seal the contact surfaces between the adapter and motor using a suitable sealing
compound.
7. Mount the motor onto the adapter, making sure that the coupling claws of the adapter
shaft are engaged in the plastic cam ring.

IEC AM 63 / 71 80 / 90 100 / 112 132 160 / 180 200 225 250 / 280
A 24.5 31.5 41.5 54 76 78.5 93.5 139
TA 1.5 1.5 4.8 4.8 10 17 17 17
Thread M4 M4 M6 M6 M8 M10 M10 M10
NEMA AM 56 143 / 145 182 / 184 213 / 215 254 / 256 284 / 286 324 / 326 364 / 365
A 46 43 55 63.5 78.5 85.5 107 107
TA 1.5 1.5 4.8 4.8 10 17 17 17
Thread M4 M4 M6 M6 M8 M10 M10 M10

TIP
To avoid contact corrosion, we recommend applying NOCO ® Fluid to the motor shaft
before mounting the coupling half.

NOTICE
Dampness might enter the adapter when mounting a motor to the adapter.
Potential damage to property
• Seal adapter with anaerobic fluid gasket.

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 Mechanical Installation
4 AM adapter coupling

Permitted loads

NOTICE
Impermissibly high loads may occur when mounting a motor.
Potential damage to property.
• The load data specified in the following table are not to be exceeded.

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Adapter type Fq1) [N]

IEC NEMA x1) [mm] IEC adapter NEMA adapter
AM63/71 AM56 77 530 410
AM80/90 AM143/145 113 420 380
AM100/112 AM182/184 144 2000 1760
AM1322) AM213/21522) 1600 1250
186
AM132.. AM213/215 4700 3690
AM160/180 AM254/286 251 4600 4340
AM200/225 AM324-AM365 297 5600 5250
AM250/280 - 390 11200 -

1) The maximum permitted weight of the attached motor Fqmax must be reduced linearly as the center of
gravity distance x increases. If this distance is reduced, the maximum permitted weight Fqmax cannot be
increased.
2) Diameter of the adapter output flange: 160 mm

 Operating Instructions – Getriebe Typenreihen R..7, F..7, K..7 S..7, SPIROPLAN® W

 Mechanical Installation
Coupling of AM adapter
4

AM adapter with Check the direction of rotation of the drive prior to mounting or startup. Please inform
AM../RS backstop SEW-EURODRIVE customer service in the case of incorrect direction of rotation.
The backstop is maintenance-free in operation and does not require any further main-
tenance work. Backstops have a minimum lift-off speed depending on the size (see
following table).

NOTICE
If the actual speed level falls below the minimum lift-off speed level, the backstops are
subject to wear and the resulting friction causes the temperature to increase.
Potential damage to property
• In rated operation, the lift-off speeds must not drop below the minimum values.
• During startup or braking, the lift-off speeds may drop below the minimum values.

Maximum locking torque of backstop Minimum lift-off speed

Type
[Nm] [rpm]
AM80/90/RS,
65 820
AM143/145/RS
AM100/112/RS,
425 620
AM182/184/RS
AM132/RS,
850 530
AM213/215/RS
AM160/180/RS,
1,450 480
AM254/286/RS
AM200/225/RS,
1,950 450
AM324-365/RS
AM250/280/RS, 1,950 450

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Coupling of AQ adapter

4.11 Coupling of AQ adapter

4.11.1 AQA80 - 190 adapter / AQH80 - 190 adapter

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1 Motor shaft
2 Setscrew
3 Screw

AQA = With keyway

AQH = Without keyway

1. Clean the motor shaft and the flange surfaces of the motor and the adapter.
2. AQH version: Loosen the screws of the coupling half (479) and loosen the conical
connection.
3. Heat up the coupling half (80 °C - 100 °C) and slide it onto the motor shaft.
AQA / AQH version: Up to clearance "A" (see table).

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AQ adapter coupling
4

4. Type AQH: Tighten the screws evenly in diametrically opposite sequence, working
round several times. Make sure that all the screws are tightened with the tightening
torque TA according to the following table.
Type AQA: Secure the coupling halves using the setscrew (see table).
5. Check the position of the coupling half (clearance "A", see table).
Install the motor onto the adapter making sure that the claws of the two coupling
halves engage in each other. The force that must be applied when joining the two
coupling halves is dissipated after final assembly, so there is no risk of any axial load
being applied to adjacent bearings.

NOTE
Only for AQA, not permitted for AQH: To avoid contact corrosion, we recommend
applying NOCO® Fluid to the motor shaft before mounting the coupling half.

NOTICE
Dampness might enter the adapter when mounting a motor to the adapter.
Potential damage to property.
• Seal adapter with anaerobic fluid seal

4.11.2 Setting dimensions/tightening torques

Type Coupling size Clearance "A" Screws DIN 912 Tightening torque TA
[mm] [Nm]
AQA AQH AQA AQH
AQA /AQH 80 /1/2/3 44.5
AQA /AQH 100 /1/2 39
19/24 M5 M4 2 3
AQA /AQH 100 /3/4 53
AQA /AQH 115 /1/2 62
AQA /AQH 115 /3 62
24/28 M5 M5 2 6
AQA /AQH 140 /1/2 62
AQA /AQH 140 /3 74.5
28/38 M8 M5 10 6
AQA /AQH 190 /1/2 76.5
AQA /AQH 190 /3 38/45 100 M8 M6 10 10

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Input cover AD

4.12 Input cover AD

Observe section "Mounting the input and output elements" (see page 24) when
mounting input elements.

4.12.1 Cover with motor mounting platform AD../P

Mounting the motor and adjusting the motor mounting platform.

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[1] Motor mounting platform

[2] Threaded bolt (only AD6/P / AD7/P)
[3] Support (only AD6/P / AD7/P)
[4] Nut
[5] Threaded column

1. Set the motor mounting platform to the required mounting position by evenly tight-
ening the adjusting nuts. Remove the lifting eyebolt/eyebolt from helical gear units in
order to achieve the lowest adjustment position. Touch up any damage to the paint
work.
2. Align the motor on the motor mounting platform (shaft ends must line up) and secure it.
3. Mount the input elements on the input shaft end and the motor shaft, line them up
with one another and correct the motor position again, if necessary.
4. Put on the traction elements (V-belt, chain, etc.) and apply a pretension by evenly
adjusting the motor mounting platform. Do not stress the motor mounting platform
and the columns against each other when doing this.
5. Tighten all the nuts not used for adjustment in order to secure the threaded columns.

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Input cover AD
4

4.12.2 Only AD6/P and AD7/P

Unscrew the nuts on the threaded bolts before adjusting to allow the threaded bolts to
move axially in the support without restriction. Do not tighten the nuts until the final
adjustment position has been reached. Do not adjust the motor mounting platform using
the support.

4.12.3 Cover with centering shoulder AD../ZR

Mounting applications on the input cover with centering shoulder.
1. Screws of a suitable length must be used to secure the application. The length l of
the new screws is calculated as follows:

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[l] t+a
[t] Screw-in depth (see table)
[a] Thickness of the application
[s] Retaining thread (see table)

Round down the calculated screw length to the next smallest standard length.
2. Remove the retaining screws from the centering shoulder.
3. Clean the contact surface and the centering shoulder.

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4 Input cover AD

4. Clean the threads of the new screws and apply a threadlocker compound (e.g.
Loctite® 243) to the first few threads.
5. Attach the application to the centering shoulder and tighten the retaining screws with
the specified tightening torque TA (see table).
Screw-in Tightening torque
Retaining thread
Type depth TA for connection screws of strength class
s
t [mm] 8.8 [Nm]
AD2/ZR 25.5 M8 25
AD3/ZR 31.5 M10 48
AD4/ZR 36 M12 86
AD5/ZR 44 M12 86
AD6/ZR 48.5 M16 210
AD7/ZR 49 M20 410
AD8/ZR 42 M12 86

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 Mechanical Installation
Input cover AD
4

Permitted loads

NOTICE
Impermissibly high loads may occur when mounting a motor.
Potential damage to property
• Do not exceed the load data specified in the following table.

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x1) Fq1)
Type
[mm] [N]
AD2/ZR 193 330
AD3/ZR 274 1,400
AD4/ZR2) 1,120
361
AD4/ZR 3,300
AD5/ZR 487 3,200
AD6/ZR 567 3,900
AD7/ZR 663 10,000
AD8/ZR 516 4,300

1) Maximum load values for connection screws of strength class 8.8. The maximum permitted weight of
the attached motor Fqmax must be reduced linearly as the center of gravity distance x increases.
When this distance is reduced, Fqmax cannot be increased.
2) Diameter of the adapter output flange: 160 mm

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 Mechanical Installation
4 Input cover AD

4.12.4 Cover with backstop AD../RS

Check the direction of rotation of the drive prior to mounting or startup. Please inform
SEW-EURODRIVE customer service in the case of incorrect direction of rotation.
The backstop is maintenance-free in operation and does not require any further mainte-
nance work. Backstops have a minimum lift-off speed depending on the size (see
following table).

NOTICE
If the actual speed level falls below the minimum lift-off speed level, the backstops are
subject to wear and the resulting friction causes the temperature to increase.
Potential damage to property
• In rated operation, the lift-off speeds must not drop below the minimum values.
• During startup or braking, the lift-off speeds may drop below the minimum values.

Maximum locking torque of backstop Minimum lift-off speed

Type
[Nm] [rpm]
AD2/RS 65 820
AD3/RS 425 620
AD4/RS 850 530
AD5/RS 1,450 480
AD6/RS 1,950 450
AD7/RS 1,950 450
AD8/RS 1,950 450

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 Startup
Checking the oil level
5

5 Startup
5.1 Checking the oil level
Before startup, make sure that the oil level corresponds to the mounting position.
Observe section "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" (see page 64).

5.2 Helical-worm and SPIROPLAN® W gear units

TIPS
Note: The direction of rotation of the output shaft in series S..7 helical-worm gear units
has been changed from CW to CCW; this is different from the S..2 series. Reverse
direction of rotation: Swap two motor cables.

5.2.1 Run-in period

SPIROPLAN® and helical-worm gear units require a run-in period of at least 48 h before
reaching their maximum efficiency. A separate run-in period applies for each direction
of rotation if the gear unit is operated in both directions of rotation. The table shows the
average power reduction during the run-in period.

Helical-worm gear
units
Worm
i range reduction
1 start Approx. 50 to 280 Approx. 12 %
2 start Approx. 20 to 75 Approx. 6 %
3 start Approx. 20 to 90 Approx. 3 %
4 start - -
5 start Approx. 6 to 25 Approx. 3 %
6 start Approx. 7 to 25 Approx. 2 %

SPIROPLAN®
gear units
W10 / W20 / W30 W37 / W47
i range reduction i range reduction
Approx. 35 to 75 Approx. 15 %
Approx. 20 to 35 Approx. 10 %
Approx. 10 to 20 Approx. 8 % Approx. 30 to 70 Approx. 8 %
Approx. 8 Approx. 5 % Approx. 10 to 30 Approx. 5 %
Approx. 6 Approx. 3 % Approx. 3 to 10 Approx. 3 %

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 Startup
5 Helical/parallel shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units

5.3 Helical/parallel shaft helical/helical-bevel gear units

No special startup instructions are required for helical, parallel shaft helical and helical-
bevel gear units provided the gear units have been installed in accordance with section
"Mechanical Installation" (see page 17).

5.4 Gear units with backstop

The purpose of a backstop is to prevent undesirable directions of rotation. During oper-
ation, the backstop permits rotation in only one specified direction of rotation.

NOTICE
Operating the motor in the direction that is blocked could destroy the backstop.
Potential damage to property
• Do not start up the motor in the direction that is blocked. Be sure that the motor
power supply is correctly connected so that the motor rotates in the required direc-
tion.
• The backstop can be operated in blocked direction with half the output torque once
for control purposes.

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The direction of rotation is determined as one views the output shaft (LSS).
• Clockwise (CW)
• Counterclockwise (CCW)
The permitted direction of rotation is indicated on the housing.

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 Inspection and Maintenance
Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and maintenance
6

6 Inspection and Maintenance

The following gear units are lubricated for life and are thus maintenance-free:
• Helical gear units R07, R17, R27
• Parallel shaft helical gear units F27
• SPIROPLAN® gear units
Depending on external factors, the surface/anticorrosive coating might have to be
repaired or renewed.
The following inspection and maintenance intervals apply for all the other gear units.

6.1 Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and maintenance

Observe the following information before you start with the inspection or maintenance
work.

DANGER
Risk of crushing if the drive starts up unintentionally.
Severe or fatal injuries
• Disconnect the gearmotor from the power supply before starting work and protect it
against unintentional re-start.

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• Only remove the oil level and oil drain plug very carefully.

NOTICE
Filling the unit with wrong oil may negatively affect the lubricant properties.
Potential damage to property
• Do not mix different synthetic lubricants and do not mix synthetic with mineral
lubricants.
• Mineral oil is used as standard lubricant.

NOTE
The position of the oil level plug, oil drain plug and the breather valve depends on the
mounting position. Refer to the diagrams of the mounting positions. See section
"Mounting Positions" (see page 79).

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 Inspection and Maintenance
6 Inspection and maintenance intervals

6.2 Inspection and maintenance intervals

Time interval What to do?

• Every 3,000 operating hours, at least every • Check oil and oil level
6 months • Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
• Visually check the gaskets for leakage
• For gear units with a torque arm: Check the
rubber buffer and change it if necessary
• Depending on the operating conditions • Change mineral oil
(see illustration below), at least every 3 years
• Replace roller bearing grease
• Depending on oil temperature
(recommended)
• Replace oil seal (do not install it in the same
track)
• Depending on the operating conditions • Change synthetic oil
(see illustration below), at least every 5 years
• Depending on oil temperature • Replace roller bearing grease
(recommended)
• Replace oil seal (do not install it in the same
track)
• Varies (depending on external factors) • Touch up or renew the surface/anticorrosive
coating

6.3 Lubricant change intervals

The following figure shows the change intervals for standard gear units under normal
environmental conditions. Change the oil more frequently when using special versions
subject to more severe/aggressive environmental conditions.

30000
[h]

25000
[3]
20000

15000
[4]

[1]
10000
[5]

5000

0
70 80 90 100 110 115 120
[2] [°C]

[1] Operating hours [3] CLP PG

[2] Sustained oil bath temperature [4] CLP HC / HCE
Average value per oil type at 70 °C [5] CLP / HLP / E

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 Inspection and Maintenance
Inspection and maintenance for adapter AL / AM / AQ.
6

6.4 Inspection and maintenance for adapter AL / AM / AQ.

Time interval What to do?
• Every 3,000 operating hours, at least every 6 months • Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
• Visually check the adapter for leakage
• After 10,000 operating hours • Check circumferential backlash
• Visually inspect the elastic ring gear
• After 25,000 – 30,000 hours of operation • Replace the roller bearing grease
• Replace oil seal (do not install it in the
same track)
• Change the elastic ring gear

6.5 Inspection and maintenance for input cover AD

Time interval What to do?
• Every 3,000 operating hours, at least every 6 months • Check running noise for possible bearing
damage
• Visually inspect the adapter for leakage
• After 25,000 – 30,000 hours of operation • Replace the roller bearing grease
• Change the oil seal

Operating Instructions – Gear unit series R..7, F..7, K..7, S..7, SPIROPLAN® W 63
 Inspection and Maintenance
6 Inspection and maintenance for the gear unit

6.6 Inspection and maintenance for the gear unit

6.6.1 Checking the oil level and changing the oil
The procedure when checking the oil level and changing the oil depends on the following
factors:
• Gear unit type
• Size
• Mounting position
Observe the references to the respective sections as well as the following table. Refer to
section "Mounting Positions" (see page 79) for notes on the mounting positions. You
cannot check the oil level of gear units in pivoted mounting position. The gear units are
delivered with the correct oil level. Observe the designations and fill quantities on the
nameplate if you have to change the oil.

Code letter Section "Checking the oil level and changing the oil" Reference
A: • Helical gear units... (see page 65)
• Parallel shaft helical gear units...
• Helical-bevel gear units...
• Helical-worm gear units...
With oil level plug
B: • Helical gear units... (see page 67)
• Parallel shaft helical gear units...
• SPIROPLAN® gear units...
Without oil level plug, with cover plate
C: • Helical-worm gear units S37... (see page 71)
Without oil level plug and cover plate
D: • SPIROPLAN® W37 / W47... (see page 74)
In mounting positions: M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 with oil level plug
E: • SPIROPLAN® W37 / W47... (see page 76)
In M4 mounting position without oil level plug and cover plate

Code letter for section "Checking the oil level and changing the oil"
Series Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
R07...R27 B
R37 / R67 A
R R47 / R57 A B A
R77...R167 A
RX57...R107 A
F27 B
F
F37..F157 A
K K37...K187 A
S37 C
S
S47...S97 A
W10...W30 B
W
W37...W47 D E D

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 Inspection and Maintenance
Inspection and maintenance for the gear unit
6

6.6.2 Helical, parallel shaft helical, helical-bevel and helical-worm gear units with oil level plug
Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil level of the gear unit:
level via the oil 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
level plug maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Determine the position of the oil level plug and the breather valve using the mounting
position sheets. See section "Mounting Positions" (see page 79).
3. Place a container underneath the oil level plug.
4. Slowly remove the oil level plug. Small amounts of oil may leak out as the permitted
max. oil level is higher than the lower edge of the oil level bore.
5. Check the oil level according to the following figure and the corresponding table.

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[1] Oil level bore

[2] Reference oil level

Oil level bore Min. and max. fill level = x [mm]

M10 x 1 1.5
M12 x 1.5 2
M22 x 1.5 3
M33 x 2 4
M42 x 2 5

6. Proceed as follows if the oil level is too low:

– Remove the breather valve.
– Fill in additional oil of the same type via the vent hole until the oil level is at the
lower edge of the oil level bore.
– Re-insert the breather valve.
7. Re-insert the oil level plug.

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 Inspection and Maintenance
6 Inspection and maintenance for the gear unit

Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
via the oil drain 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
plug maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Determine the position of the oil drain plug using the mounting position sheets.
See section "Mounting Positions" (see page 79).
3. Remove a little oil from the oil drain plug.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (see page 62).
5. Check the oil level. See previous section.

Changing the oil

via the oil drain
plug and the
breather valve

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• The gear unit must still be warm, otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil correctly.
1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Determine the position of the oil drain plug, the oil level plug and the breather valve
using the mounting position sheets. See section "Mounting Positions" (see page 79).
3. Place a container underneath the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the oil level plug, the breather valve and the oil drain plug.
5. Drain all of the oil.
6. Re-insert the oil drain plug.
7. Fill in new oil of the same type via the vent hole (otherwise consult customer service).
Do not mix synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. See section "Lubricant fill quantities"
(see page 108).
– Check the oil level at the oil level plug.
8. Re-insert the oil level plug and the breather valve.

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6.6.3 Helical, parallel shaft helical, SPIROPLAN® gear units without oil level plug with cover plate
Checking the oil For gear units without oil level bore, the oil level is checked via the cover plate opening.
level via the cover Proceed as follows:
plate 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. For the cover plate to be on top, you have to set up the gear unit in the following
mounting position.
– R07 - R57 in M1 mounting position
– F27 in M3 mounting position
– W10 - W30 in M1 mounting position
3. Loosen the screws [1] of the cover plate [2] and remove the cover plate [2] and the
corresponding gasket [3] (see following figure).

[1]

[2]

[3]

18643211

4. Determine the vertical distance "x" between oil level and sealing surface of the gear
unit housing (see following figure).



18646283

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5. Compare the determined value "x" to the max. distance (depending on the mounting
position) between the oil level and the sealing surface of the gear unit housing as
specified in the following table. Adjust the fill level if required.
Gear unit type Max. distance x [mm] between oil level and sealing surface of the gear
unit housing for mounting position
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
2-stage 52 ± 1 27 ± 1 27 ± 1 27 ± 1 27 ± 1 27 ± 1
R07
3-stage 49 ± 1 21 ± 1 21 ± 1 21 ± 1 21 ± 1 21 ± 1
2-stage 63 ± 1 18 ± 1 46 ± 1 18 ± 1 46 ± 1 46 ± 1
R17
3-stage 58 ± 1 11 ± 2 40 ± 2 11 ± 2 40 ± 2 40 ± 2
2-stage 74 ± 1 22 ± 1 45 ± 1 22 ± 1 45 ± 1 45 ± 1
R27
3-stage 76 ± 1 19 ± 1 42 ± 1 19 ± 1 42 ± 1 42 ± 1
2-stage – – – – 39 ± 1 –
R47
3-stage – – – – 32 ± 1 –
2-stage – – – – 32 ± 1 –
R57
3-stage – – – – 28 ± 1 –

2-stage 78 ± 1 31 ± 1 72 ± 1 56 ± 1 78 ± 1 78 ± 1
F27
3-stage 71 ± 1 24 ± 1 70 ± 1 45 ± 1 71 ± 1 71 ± 1

Irrespective of the mounting position

W10 12 ± 1
W20 19 ± 1
W30 31 ± 1

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6. Close the gear unit after the oil level check:

• Re-attach the gasket of the cover plate. Make sure that the sealing surfaces are
clean and dry.
• Screw on the cover plate. Tighten the cover screws with the rated tightening
torque according to the following table from the inside to the outside in the order
illustrated in the figure. Repeat the tightening procedure until the screws are prop-
erly tightened. In order to prevent the cover plate from being damaged, use only
impulse drivers or torque wrenches (no impact screwdrivers).

18649739

Gear unit Figure Retaining Rated tightening torque TN Minimum tightening torque
type thread [Nm] Tmin [Nm]
R/RF07 E M5 6 4
R/RF17/27 D
R/RF47/57 A M6 11 7
F27 B
W10 C M5 6 4
W20 C
M6 11 7
W30 A

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Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
via the cover plate 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
the cover plate" (see page 67).
3. Take an oil sample via the cover plate opening.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (see page 62).
5. Check the oil level. See section "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (see
page 67).
6. Screw on the cover plate. Observe the order and the tightening torques according to
section "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (see page 67).

Changing the oil

via the cover plate

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• The gear unit must still be warm, otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil correctly.
1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
the cover plate".
3. Completely drain the oil in to a vessel via the cover plate opening.
4. Fill in new oil of the same type via the cover plate opening (otherwise consult cus-
tomer service). Do not mix synthetic lubricants.
– Pour in the oil in accordance with the mounting position or as specified on the
nameplate. See section "Lubricant fill quantities" (see page 108).
5. Check the oil level.
6. Screw on the cover plate. Observe the order and the tightening torques according to
section "Checking the oil level via the cover plate" (see page 67).

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6.6.4 S37 helical-worm gear units without oil level plug and cover plate
Checking the oil The S37 gear unit is not equipped with an oil level plug or a cover plate. This is why the
level via the screw oil level is checked via the control bore.
plug 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position, i.e. control bore always on top.
3. Remove the screw plug [1] (see following figure).



18655371

4. Insert the dipstick vertically via the control bore all the way to the bottom of the gear
unit housing. Pull out the dipstick vertically (see following figure).



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5. Determine the size of the section "x" of the dipstick covered with lubricant using
a caliper (see following figure).

18661771

6. Compare the determined value "x" to the min. value depending on the mounting posi-
tion specified in the following table. Correct the fill level if required.
Oil level = wetted section x [mm] of the dipstick

Gear unit Mounting position

type M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
S37 10 ± 1 24 ± 1 34 ± 1 37 ± 1 24 ± 1 24 ± 1

7. Re-insert and tighten the screw plug.

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Checking the oil 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
via the screw plug maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
the screw plug".
3. Take an oil sample via the screw plug bore.
4. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (see page 62).
5. Check the oil level. See previous section.
6. Re-insert and tighten the screw plug.

Changing the oil

via the screw plug

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• The gear unit must still be warm, otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil correctly.
1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Open the cover plate of the gear unit according to section "Checking the oil level via
the screw plug".
3. Completely drain the oil via the screw plug bore.
4. Fill in new oil of the same type via the control bore (otherwise consult customer
service). Do not mix synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. Observe section "Lubricant fill quantities"
(see page 107).
5. Check the oil level.
6. Re-insert and tighten the screw plug.

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6.6.5 SPIROPLAN® W37/W47 in mounting positions M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 with oil level plug
Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil level of the gear unit:
level via the oil 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
level plug maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Set up the gear unit in M1 mounting position.
3. Slowly remove the oil level plug (see following figure). Small amounts of oil may leak
out.

787235211

4. Check the oil level according to the following figure.





 


634361867

[1] Oil level bore

[2] Reference oil level

Oil level bore Min. and max. fill level = x [mm]

M10 x 1 1.5

5. If the oil level is too low, fill in new oil of the same type via the oil level bore until the
oil level reaches the lower edge of the bore.
6. Re-insert the oil level plug.

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6

Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
via the oil level 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
plug maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Remove a little oil at the oil level plug.
3. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (see page 62).
4. Check the oil level. See previous section.

Changing the oil

via the oil level
plug

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• The gear unit must still be warm, otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil correctly.
1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position. See section "Mounting Positions"
(see page 79).
3. Place a container underneath the oil level plug.
4. Remove the oil level plugs on the A and B side of the gear unit.
5. Drain all of the oil.
6. Re-insert the lower oil level plug.
7. Fill in new oil of the same type via the upper oil level plug bore (otherwise consult
customer service). Do not mix synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. See section "Lubricant fill quantities"
(see page 108).
– Check the oil level according to section "Checking the oil level via the oil level
plug".
8. Re-insert the upper oil level plug.

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6.6.6 SPIROPLAN® W37/W47 in M4 mounting position without oil level plug and cover plate
Checking the oil The W37/W47 gear units are not equipped with an oil level plug or a cover plate. This is
level via the screw why the oil level is checked via the control bore.
plug 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position.
3. Remove the screw plug.
4. Insert the dipstick vertically via the control bore all the way to the bottom of the gear
unit housing. Mark the point on the dipstick where it exits the gear unit. Pull out the
dipstick vertically (see following figure).

A B

784447371

5. Determine the section "x" between the wetted part and the marking using a caliper
(see following figure).

785020811

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6. Compare the determined value "x" to the min. value depending on the mounting posi-
tion specified in the following table. Correct the fill level if required.
Oil level = wetted section x [mm] of the dipstick
Mounting position during the check
Gear unit type M5 M6
Lying on the A side Lying on the B side
W37 in M4 mounting 37 ± 1 29 ± 1
position
W47 in M4 mounting 41 ± 1 30 ± 1
position

7. Re-insert and tighten the screw plug.

Checking the oil Proceed as follows to check the oil of the gear unit:
via the screw plug 1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Remove a little oil at the oil screw plug.
3. Check the oil consistency.
– Viscosity
– If you can see that the oil is heavily contaminated, we recommend that you
change the oil even if this is outside the service intervals specified in "Inspection
and maintenance intervals" (see page 62).
4. Check the oil level. See previous section.

Changing the oil

via the screw plug

WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot gear unit and hot gear unit oil.
Serious injuries
• Let gear unit cool down before beginning work.
• The gear unit must still be warm, otherwise the high viscosity of excessively cold oil
will make it harder to drain the oil correctly.
1. Observe the notes in section "Preliminary work regarding gear unit inspection and
maintenance" (see page 61).
2. Set up the gear unit in M5 or M6 mounting position. See section "Mounting Positions"
(see page 79).
3. Place a container underneath the screw plug.
4. Remove the screw plugs on the A and B side of the gear unit.
5. Drain all of the oil.

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6. Re-insert the lower screw plug.

7. Fill in new oil of the same type via the upper screw plug bore (otherwise consult
customer service). Do not mix synthetic lubricants.
– Observe the oil fill quantities according to the specifications on the nameplate or
according to the mounting position. See section "Lubricant fill quantities"
(see page 108).
– Check the oil level according to section "Checking the oil level via the oil level
plug".
8. Re-insert the upper screw plug.

6.6.7 Changing the oil seal

NOTICE
Oil seals with a temperature below 0 °C may get damaged during installation.
Potential damage to property.
• Store oil seals at ambient temperatures over 0 °C.
• Warm up the oil seals prior to installation if required.
1. When changing the oil seal, ensure that there is a sufficient grease reservoir between
the dust lip and sealing lip, depending on the type of gear unit.
2. If you use double oil seals, fill one-third of the gap with grease.

6.6.8 Painting the gear unit

NOTICE
Breather valves and oil seals may be damaged during the painting or re-painting pro-
cess.
Potential damage to property.
• Thoroughly cover the breather valves and the sealing lip of the oil seals with strips
of tape prior to the painting process.
• Remove the strips after the painting process.

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 Mounting Positions
Designation of the mounting positions
7

7 Mounting Positions
7.1 Designation of the mounting positions
SEW differentiates between the six mounting positions M1 ... M6. The following figure
shows the spatial orientation of the gearmotor in mounting positions M1 ... M6.




 


 
 

 




  




  

 






 
 






 



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 Mounting Positions
7 Key

7.2 Key
TIP
The SPIROPLAN® gearmotors are not dependent on the mounting position, except for
W37 and W47 in the M4 mounting position. However, mounting positions M1 to M6 are
shown for all SPIROPLAN® gearmotors to assist you in working with this documenta-
tion.
Notice: SPIROPLAN® gearmotors of sizes W10-W30 cannot be equipped with breather
valves, oil level plugs or drain plugs.

7.2.1 Symbols used

The following table shows the symbols used in the mounting position sheets and what
they mean:
Symbol Meaning

Breather valve

Oil level plug

Oil drain plug

7.2.2 Churning losses

Some mounting positions may result in more churning losses. Contact SEW-
EURODRIVE in case of the following combinations:
Input speed
Mounting position Gear unit type Gear unit size
[rpm]
97 to 107 > 2,500
M2, M4 R
> 107 > 1,500
97 to 107 > 2,500
F
> 107 > 1,500
M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 77 to 107 > 2,500
K
> 107 > 1,500
S 77 to 97 > 2,500
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 W 37 to 47 > 1,500

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 Mounting Positions
Helical gearmotors R
7

7.3 Helical gearmotors R

7.3.1 R07 ... R167

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7 Helical gearmotors R

7.3.2 RF07 ... RF167, RZ07 ... RZ87

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 Mounting Positions
Helical gearmotors R
7

7.3.3 R07F ... R87F

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical gearmotors RX

7.4 Helical gearmotors RX

7.4.1 RX57 ... RX107

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 Mounting Positions
Helical gearmotors RX
7

7.4.2 RXF57 ... RXF107

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 Mounting Positions
7 Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F

7.5 Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F

7.5.1 F27 ... F157 / FA27B ... F157B / FH27B .. FH157B / FV27B ... FV107B

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 Mounting Positions
Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F
7

7.5.2 FF27 ... FF157 / FAF27 ... FAF157 / FHF27 ... FHF157 / FAZ27 ... FAZ157 / FHZ27 ... FHZ157 / FVF27
... FVF107 / FVZ27 ... FVZ107

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 Mounting Positions
7 Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F

7.5.3 FA27 ... FA157 / FH27 ... FH157 / FV27 ... FV107 / FT37 ... FT157

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-bevel gearmotors K
7

7.6 Helical-bevel gearmotors K

7.6.1 K37 ... K157 / KA37B ... KA157B / KH37B ... KH157B / KV37B ... KV107B

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical-bevel gearmotors K

7.6.2 K167 ... K187 / KH167B ... KH187B

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-bevel gearmotors K
7

7.6.3 KF37 ... KF157 / KAF37 ... KAF157 / KHF37 ... KHF157 / KAZ37 ... KAZ157 / KHZ37 ... KHZ157 /
KVF37 ... KVF107 / KVZ37 ... KVZ107

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical-bevel gearmotors K

7.6.4 KA37 ... KA157 / KH37 ... KH157 / KV37 ... KV107 / KT37 ... KT157

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-bevel gearmotors K
7

7.6.5 KH167 ... KH187

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical-worm gearmotors S

7.7 Helical-worm gearmotors S

7.7.1 S37

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-worm gearmotors S
7

7.7.2 S47 ... S97

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical-worm gearmotors S

7.7.3 SF37 / SAF37 / SHF37

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-worm gearmotors S
7

7.7.4 SF47 ... SF97 / SAF47 ... SAF97 / SHF47 ... SHF97 / SAZ47 ... SAZ97 / SHZ47 ... SHZ97

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 Mounting Positions
7 Helical-worm gearmotors S

7.7.5 SA37 / SH37 / ST37

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 Mounting Positions
Helical-worm gearmotors S
7

7.7.6 SA47 ... SA97 / SH47 ... SH97 / ST47 ... ST97

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 Mounting Positions
7 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors

7.8 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors

7.8.1 W10 ... W30

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 Mounting Positions
SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors
7

7.8.2 WF10 ... WF30 / WAF10 ... WAF30

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 Mounting Positions
7 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors

7.8.3 WA10 ... WA30

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 Mounting Positions
SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors
7

7.8.4 W37 ... W47 / WA37B ... WA47B / WH37B ... WH47B

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7 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors

7.8.5 WF37 ... WF47 / WAF37 ... WAF47 / WHF37 ... WHF47

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 Mounting Positions
SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors
7

7.8.6 WA37 ... WA47 / WH37 ... WH47 / WT37 ... WT47

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 Technical Data
8 Extended storage

8 Technical Data
8.1 Extended storage

TIP
For storage periods longer than 9 months, SEW-EURODRIVE recommends the
"Extended storage" version. Gear units of this version are appropriately designated
with a label.
In this case, a VCI anti-corrosion agent (volatile corrosion inhibitor) is added to the lubri-
cant in these gear units. Please note that this VCI anti-corrosion agent is only effective
in a temperature range of -25 °C to +50 °C. The flange contact surfaces and shaft ends
are also treated with an anti-corrosion agent.
Observe the storage conditions specified in the following table for extended storage:

8.1.1 Storage conditions

The gear units must remain tightly sealed until startup to prevent the VCI anti-corrosion
agent from evaporating.
At the factory, gear units are supplied with an oil fill according to the mounting position
(M1 ... M6) and are ready for operation. Check the oil level before you start operating
the gear unit for the first time.
Climate zone Packaging1) Storage location2) Storage duration
Packed in containers, with Up to three years with regular
desiccant and moisture Roofed, protected against rain and snow, shock- inspection of the packaging
indicator sealed in the free. and humidity indicator (rel.
Temperate plastic wrap. humidity < 50 %).
(Europe, USA,
Canada, China Roofed, enclosed at constant temperature and
Two years or more with reg-
and Russia, atmospheric humidity (5 °C < < 60 °C, < 50 %
ular inspections. Check for
excluding trop- relative humidity).
cleanliness and mechanical
ical zones) Open Protected against sudden temperature fluctua-
damage during inspection.
tions and with controlled ventilation with filter
Check that the corrosion
(free from dust and dirt). Protected against
protection is still intact.
aggressive vapors and shocks.
Packed in containers, with
desiccant and moisture
Up to three years with regular
indicator sealed in the
inspection of the packaging
plastic wrap. Roofed, protected against rain and shocks.
and humidity indicator
Tropical (Asia, Protected against insect
(rel. humidity < 50 %).
Africa, Central damage and mildew by
and South chemical treatment.
America, Roofed, enclosed at constant temperature and
Australia, New atmospheric humidity (5 °C < < 50 °C, < 50 % Two years or more with reg-
Zealand excluding relative humidity). ular inspections. Check for
temperate zones) Protected against sudden temperature fluctua- cleanliness and mechanical
Open
tions and with controlled ventilation with filter (free damage during inspection.
from dust and dirt). Protected against aggressive Check that the corrosion
vapors and shocks. Protected against insect protection is still intact.
damage.
1) Packaging must be performed by an experienced company using the packaging materials that have been expressly specified for the
particular application.
2) SEW-EURODRIVE recommends that you store the gear units according to the mounting position.

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8.2 Lubricants
Unless a special arrangement is made, SEW-EURODRIVE supplies the drives with a
lubricant fill adapted for the specific gear unit and mounting position. You have to specify
the mounting position (M1...M6, see the section regarding mounting positions and
important order information) when you order the drive. You must adapt the lubricant fill
in case of any subsequent changes made to the mounting position (see section
"Lubricant fill quantities").

8.2.1 Lubricant table

The lubricant table on the following page shows the permitted lubricants for SEW-
EURODRIVE gear units. Please refer to the following key for the lubricant table.

Key to the lubricant Abbreviations used, meaning of shading and notes:

table CLP = Mineral oil
CLP PG = Polyglycol (W gear units, conforms to USDA-H1)
CLP HC = Synthetic hydrocarbons
E = Ester oil (water hazard class 1 (German regulation – "WKG"))
HCE = Synthetic hydrocarbons + ester oil (USDA - H1 approval)
HLP = Hydraulic oil
= Synthetic lubricant (= synthetic roller bearing grease)
= Mineral lubricant (= mineral-based roller bearing grease)
1) Helical-worm gear units with PG oil: Please contact SEW-EURODRIVE
2) Special lubricant for SPIROPLAN® gear units only
3) Recommendation: Use SEW fB 1.2
4) Pay attention to critical starting behavior at low temperatures.
5) Low-viscosity grease
6) Ambient temperature

Lubricant for the food industry (food grade oil)

Biodegradable oil (lubricant for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries)

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Roller bearing The roller bearings in gear units and motors are filled at the factory with the greases
greases listed below. SEW-EURODRIVE recommends regreasing roller bearings with a grease
filling at the same time as changing the oil.
Ambient temperature Manufacturer Type
Gear unit roller bearings -40 °C to +80 °C Fuchs Renolit CX-TOM 15

-40 °C to +40 °C Castrol Obeen FS 2

-20 °C to +40 °C Aral Aralube BAB EP2

TIP
The following grease quantities are required:
• For fast-running bearings (gear unit input side): Fill the cavities between the rolling
elements one-third full with grease.
• For slow-running bearings (gear unit output side): Fill the cavities between the
rolling elements two-thirds full with grease.

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Lubricant table

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8.2.2 Lubricant fill quantities

The specified fill quantities are guide values. The precise values vary depending on the
number of stages and gear ratio. When filling, it is essential to pay attention to the oil
level plug since this indicates the precise oil capacity.
The following tables show guide values for lubricant fill quantities in relation to the
mounting position M1 ... M6.

Helical (R) gear R.., R..F

units Gear unit Fill quantity in liters
M11) M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
R07 0.12 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
R17 0.25 0.55 0.35 0.55 0.35 0.40
R27 0.25/0.40 0.70 0.50 0.70 0.50 0.50
R37 0.30/0.95 0.85 0.95 1.05 0.75 0.95
R47 0.70/1.50 1.60 1.50 1.65 1.50 1.50
R57 0.80/1.70 1.90 1.70 2.10 1.70 1.70
R67 1.10/2.30 2.40 2.80 2.90 1.80 2.00
R77 1.20/3.00 3.30 3.60 3.80 2.50 3.40
R87 2.30/6.0 6.4 7.2 7.2 6.3 6.5
R97 4.60/9.8 11.7 11.7 13.4 11.3 11.7
R107 6.0/13.7 16.3 16.9 19.2 13.2 15.9
R137 10.0/25.0 28.0 29.5 31.5 25.0 25.0
R147 15.4/40.0 46.5 48.0 52.0 39.5 41.0
R167 27.0/70.0 82.0 78.0 88.0 66.0 69.0
1) The larger gear unit of multi-stage gear units must be filled with the larger volume of oil.

RF..
Gear unit Fill quantity in liters
M11) M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
RF07 0.12 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
RF17 0.25 0.55 0.35 0.55 0.35 0.40
RF27 0.25/0.40 0.70 0.50 0.70 0.50 0.50
RF37 0.35/0.95 0.90 0.95 1.05 0.75 0.95
RF47 0.65/1.50 1.60 1.50 1.65 1.50 1.50
RF57 0.80/1.70 1.80 1.70 2.00 1.70 1.70
RF67 1.20/2.50 2.50 2.70 2.80 1.90 2.10
RF77 1.20/2.60 3.10 3.30 3.60 2.40 3.00
RF87 2.40/6.0 6.4 7.1 7.2 6.3 6.4
RF97 5.1/10.2 11.9 11.2 14.0 11.2 11.8
RF107 6.3/14.9 15.9 17.0 19.2 13.1 15.9
RF137 9.5/25.0 27.0 29.0 32.5 25.0 25.0
RF147 16.4/42.0 47.0 48.0 52.0 42.0 42.0
RF167 26.0/70.0 82.0 78.0 88.0 65.0 71.0
1) The larger gear unit of multi-stage gear units must be filled with the larger volume of oil.

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RX..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
RX57 0.60 0.80 1.30 1.30 0.90 0.90
RX67 0.80 0.80 1.70 1.90 1.10 1.10
RX77 1.10 1.50 2.60 2.70 1.60 1.60
RX87 1.70 2.50 4.80 4.80 2.90 2.90
RX97 2.10 3.40 7.4 7.0 4.80 4.80
RX107 3.90 5.6 11.6 11.9 7.7 7.7

RXF..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
RXF57 0.50 0.80 1.10 1.10 0.70 0.70
RXF67 0.70 0.80 1.50 1.40 1.00 1.00
RXF77 0.90 1.30 2.40 2.00 1.60 1.60
RXF87 1.60 1.95 4.90 3.95 2.90 2.90
RXF97 2.10 3.70 7.1 6.3 4.80 4.80
RXF107 3.10 5.7 11.2 9.3 7.2 7.2

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Parallel shaft F.., FA..B, FH..B, FV..B

helical (F) gear Fill quantity in liters
units Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
F..27 0.60 0.80 0.65 0.70 0.60 0.60
F..37 0.95 1.25 0.70 1.25 1.00 1.10
F..47 1.50 1.80 1.10 1.90 1.50 1.70
F..57 2.60 3.50 2.10 3.50 2.80 2.90
F..67 2.70 3.80 1.90 3.80 2.90 3.20
F..77 5.9 7.3 4.30 8.0 6.0 6.3
F..87 10.8 13.0 7.7 13.8 10.8 11.0
F..97 18.5 22.5 12.6 25.2 18.5 20.0
F..107 24.5 32.0 19.5 37.5 27.0 27.0
F..127 40.5 54.5 34.0 61.0 46.3 47.0
F..157 69.0 104.0 63.0 105.0 86.0 78.0

FF..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
FF27 0.60 0.80 0.65 0.70 0.60 0.60
FF37 1.00 1.25 0.70 1.30 1.00 1.10
FF47 1.60 1.85 1.10 1.90 1.50 1.70
FF57 2.80 3.50 2.10 3.70 2.90 3.00
FF67 2.70 3.80 1.90 3.80 2.90 3.20
FF77 5.9 7.3 4.30 8.1 6.0 6.3
FF87 10.8 13.2 7.8 14.1 11.0 11.2
FF97 19.0 22.5 12.6 25.6 18.9 20.5
FF107 25.5 32.0 19.5 38.5 27.5 28.0
FF127 41.5 55.5 34.0 63.0 46.3 49.0
FF157 72.0 105.0 64.0 106.0 87.0 79.0

FA.., FH.., FV.., FAF.., FAZ.., FHF.., FHZ.., FVF.., FVZ.., FT..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
F..27 0.60 0.80 0.65 0.70 0.60 0.60
F..37 0.95 1.25 0.70 1.25 1.00 1.10
F..47 1.50 1.80 1.10 1.90 1.50 1.70
F..57 2.70 3.50 2.10 3.40 2.90 3.00
F..67 2.70 3.80 1.90 3.80 2.90 3.20
F..77 5.9 7.3 4.30 8.0 6.0 6.3
F..87 10.8 13.0 7.7 13.8 10.8 11.0
F..97 18.5 22.5 12.6 25.2 18.5 20.0
F..107 24.5 32.0 19.5 37.5 27.0 27.0
F..127 39.0 54.5 34.0 61.0 45.0 46.5
F..157 68.0 103.0 62.0 104.0 85.0 77.0

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Helical-bevel (K) K.., KA..B, KH..B, KV..B

gear units Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
K..37 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.25 0.95 0.95
K..47 0.80 1.30 1.50 2.00 1.60 1.60
K..57 1.10 2.20 2.20 2.80 2.30 2.10
K..67 1.10 2.40 2.60 3.45 2.60 2.60
K..77 2.20 4.10 4.40 5.8 4.20 4.40
K..87 3.70 8.0 8.7 10.9 8.0 8.0
K..97 7.0 14.0 15.7 20.0 15.7 15.5
K..107 10.0 21.0 25.5 33.5 24.0 24.0
K..127 21.0 41.5 44.0 54.0 40.0 41.0
K..157 31.0 62.0 65.0 90.0 58.0 62.0
K..167 33.0 95.0 105.0 123.0 85.0 84.0
K..187 53.0 152.0 167.0 200 143.0 143.0

KF..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
KF37 0.50 1.10 1.10 1.50 1.00 1.00
KF47 0.80 1.30 1.70 2.20 1.60 1.60
KF57 1.20 2.20 2.40 3.15 2.50 2.30
KF67 1.10 2.40 2.80 3.70 2.70 2.70
KF77 2.10 4.10 4.40 5.9 4.50 4.50
KF87 3.70 8.2 9.0 11.9 8.4 8.4
KF97 7.0 14.7 17.3 21.5 15.7 16.5
KF107 10.0 21.8 25.8 35.1 25.2 25.2
KF127 21.0 41.5 46.0 55.0 41.0 41.0
KF157 31.0 66.0 69.0 92.0 62.0 62.0

KA.., KH.., KV.., KAF.., KHF.., KVF.., KAZ.., KHZ.., KVZ.., KT..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
K..37 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.40 1.00 1.00
K..47 0.80 1.30 1.60 2.15 1.60 1.60
K..57 1.20 2.20 2.40 3.15 2.70 2.40
K..67 1.10 2.40 2.70 3.70 2.60 2.60
K..77 2.10 4.10 4.60 5.9 4.40 4.40
K..87 3.70 8.2 8.8 11.1 8.0 8.0
K..97 7.0 14.7 15.7 20.0 15.7 15.7
K..107 10.0 20.5 24.0 32.4 24.0 24.0
K..127 21.0 41.5 43.0 52.0 40.0 40.0
K..157 31.0 66.0 67.0 87.0 62.0 62.0
K..167 33.0 95.0 105.0 123.0 85.0 84.0
K..187 53.0 152.0 167.0 200 143.0 143.0

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Helical-worm (S) S
gear units Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M31) M4 M5 M6
S..37 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.40 0.40
S..47 0.35 0.80 0.70/0.90 1.00 0.80 0.80
S..57 0.50 1.20 1.00/1.20 1.45 1.30 1.30
S..67 1.00 2.00 2.20/3.10 3.10 2.60 2.60
S..77 1.90 4.20 3.70/5.4 5.9 4.40 4.40
S..87 3.30 8.1 6.9/10.4 11.3 8.4 8.4
S..97 6.8 15.0 13.4/18.0 21.8 17.0 17.0
1) The larger gear unit of multi-stage gear units must be filled with the larger volume of oil.

SF..
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M31) M4 M5 M6
SF37 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.40 0.40
SF47 0.40 0.90 0.90/1.05 1.05 1.00 1.00
SF57 0.50 1.20 1.00/1.50 1.55 1.40 1.40
SF67 1.00 2.20 2.30/3.00 3.20 2.70 2.70
SF77 1.90 4.10 3.90/5.8 6.5 4.90 4.90
SF87 3.80 8.0 7.1/10.1 12.0 9.1 9.1
SF97 7.4 15.0 13.8/18.8 22.6 18.0 18.0
1) The larger gear unit of multi-stage gear units must be filled with the larger volume of oil.

SA.., SH.., SAF.., SHZ.., SAZ.., SHF.., ST..

Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M31) M4 M5 M6
S..37 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.40
S..47 0.40 0.80 0.70/0.90 1.00 0.80 0.80
S..57 0.50 1.10 1.00/1.50 1.50 1.20 1.20
S..67 1.00 2.00 1.80/2.60 2.90 2.50 2.50
S..77 1.80 3.90 3.60/5.0 5.8 4.50 4.50
S..87 3.80 7.4 6.0/8.7 10.8 8.0 8.0
S..97 7.0 14.0 11.4/16.0 20.5 15.7 15.7
1) The larger gear unit of multi-stage gear units must be filled with the larger volume of oil.

SPIROPLAN® (W) The fill quantity of SPIROPLAN® gear units W..10 to W..30 does not vary, irrespective
gear units of their mounting position. Only the fill quantity of SPIROPLAN® gear units W..37 and
W..47 in mounting position M4 are different from that of other mounting positions.
Fill quantity in liters
Gear unit
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
W..10 0.16
W..20 0.24
W..30 0.40
W..37 0.50 0.70 0.50
W..47 0.90 1.40 0.90
WF47 0.90 1.40 0.90
WA47 0.90 1.25 0.90

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9 Malfunctions and Service

NOTICE
Improper handling of the gear unit and the motor may result in damage.
Potential damage to property
• Any repair work on SEW drives must be performed by qualified specialists only.
• Only qualified specialists are permitted to separate the drive from the motor.
• Consult SEW-EURODRIVE customer service.

9.1 Gear unit

Failure Possible cause Remedy
Unusual, regular running Meshing/grinding noise: Bearing damage Check the oil, see "Inspection and maintenance for the
noise gear unit" (see page 64), change bearings
Knocking noise: Irregularity in the gearing Contact customer service
Unusual, irregular running Foreign bodies in the oil • Check the oil, see "Inspection and maintenance for
noise the gear unit" (see page 64)
• Stop the drive, contact customer service
Oil leaking 1) Rubber gasket on the gear unit cover leaking Tighten the screws on the gear unit cover and observe
the gear unit If oil still leaks: Contact customer service
• From the gear unit
cover Gasket defective Contact customer service
• From the motor flange
• From the motor oil seal
• From the gear unit Gear unit not ventilated Vent the gear unit (see section "Mounting Positions"
flange (see page 79))
• From the output side oil
seal
Oil leaking from breather Too much oil Correct the oil quantity, see "Inspection and main-
valve tenance for the gear unit" (see page 64)
Drive operated in incorrect mounting position • Properly adjust the breather valve, see "Mounting
Positions" (see page 79)
• Correct the oil level, see "Inspection and main-
tenance for the gear unit" (see page 64)
Frequent cold starts (oil foams) and/or high oil Use an oil expansion tank
level
Output shaft does not turn Connection between shaft and hub in gear unit Send in the gear unit/gearmotor for repair
although the motor is run- interrupted
ning or the input shaft is
rotated
1) Short-term oil or grease leakage at the oil seal is possible in the run-in phase (48 hours running time).

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9.2 Adapters AM / AQ. / AL

Failure Possible cause Remedy
Unusual, regular running Meshing/grinding noise: Bearing damage Contact SEW-EURODRIVE customer service
noise
Oil leaking Gasket defective Contact SEW-EURODRIVE customer service
Output shaft does not turn Connection between shaft and hub in gear Send the gear unit to SEW-EURODRIVE for repair
although the motor is run- unit or adapter interrupted
ning or the input shaft is
rotated
Change in running noise Ring gear wear, short-term torque trans- Change the ring gear
and/or vibrations mission through metal contact
Screws to secure hub axially are loose Tighten the screws

Premature wear in ring gear • Contact with aggressive fluids/oils; ozone Contact SEW-EURODRIVE customer service
influence; excessively high ambient
temperatures etc, which can cause a
change in the physical properties of the
ring gear
• Impermissibly high ambient/contact
temperature for the ring gear; maximum
permitted temperature: –20 °C to +80 °C
• Overload

9.3 Input cover AD

Failure Possible cause Remedy
Unusual, regular running Meshing/grinding noise: Bearing damage Contact SEW-EURODRIVE customer service
noise
Oil leaking Gasket defective Contact SEW-EURODRIVE customer service
Output shaft does not turn Connection between shaft and hub in gear Send the gear unit to SEW-EURODRIVE for repair
although the input shaft is unit or cover interrupted
rotated

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9.4 Customer service

Please have the following information available if you require customer service
assistance:
• Nameplate data (complete)
• Nature and extent of the failure
• Time the failure occurred and any accompanying circumstances
• Presumed cause

9.5 Waste disposal

Dispose gear units in accordance with the regulations in force regarding respective
materials:
• Steel scrap
– Housing parts
– Gears
– Shafts
– Roller bearings
• Parts of the worm gears are made of non-ferrous metals. Dispose of the worm gears
appropriately.
• Collect waste oil and dispose of it according to the regulations in force.

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10 Address List
Germany
Headquarters Bruchsal SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 7251 75-0
Production Ernst-Blickle-Straße 42 Fax +49 7251 75-1970
Sales D-76646 Bruchsal http://www.sew-eurodrive.de
P.O. Box [email protected]
Postfach 3023 • D-76642 Bruchsal
Service Central SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 7251 75-1710
Competence Ernst-Blickle-Straße 1 Fax +49 7251 75-1711
Center D-76676 Graben-Neudorf [email protected]
North SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 5137 8798-30
Alte Ricklinger Straße 40-42 Fax +49 5137 8798-55
D-30823 Garbsen (near Hannover) [email protected]
East SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 3764 7606-0
Dänkritzer Weg 1 Fax +49 3764 7606-30
D-08393 Meerane (near Zwickau) [email protected]
South SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 89 909552-10
Domagkstraße 5 Fax +49 89 909552-50
D-85551 Kirchheim (near München) [email protected]
West SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 2173 8507-30
Siemensstraße 1 Fax +49 2173 8507-55
D-40764 Langenfeld (near Düsseldorf) [email protected]
Electronics SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG Tel. +49 7251 75-1780
Ernst-Blickle-Straße 42 Fax +49 7251 75-1769
D-76646 Bruchsal [email protected]
Drive Service Hotline / 24 Hour Service +49 180 5 SEWHELP
+49 180 5 7394357
Additional addresses for service in Germany provided on request!

France
Production Haguenau SEW-USOCOME Tel. +33 3 88 73 67 00
Sales 48-54, route de Soufflenheim Fax +33 3 88 73 66 00
Service B. P. 20185 http://www.usocome.com
F-67506 Haguenau Cedex [email protected]
Production Forbach SEW-EUROCOME Tel. +33 3 87 29 38 00
Zone Industrielle
Technopôle Forbach Sud
B. P. 30269
F-57604 Forbach Cedex
Assembly Bordeaux SEW-USOCOME Tel. +33 5 57 26 39 00
Sales Parc d'activités de Magellan Fax +33 5 57 26 39 09
Service 62, avenue de Magellan - B. P. 182
F-33607 Pessac Cedex
Lyon SEW-USOCOME Tel. +33 4 72 15 37 00
Parc d'Affaires Roosevelt Fax +33 4 72 15 37 15
Rue Jacques Tati
F-69120 Vaulx en Velin
Paris SEW-USOCOME Tel. +33 1 64 42 40 80
Zone industrielle Fax +33 1 64 42 40 88
2, rue Denis Papin
F-77390 Verneuil I'Etang
Additional addresses for service in France provided on request!

Algeria
Sales Alger Réducom Tel. +213 21 8222-84
16, rue des Frères Zaghnoun Fax +213 21 8222-84
Bellevue El-Harrach [email protected]
16200 Alger

Argentina
Assembly Buenos Aires SEW EURODRIVE ARGENTINA S.A. Tel. +54 3327 4572-84
Sales Centro Industrial Garin, Lote 35 Fax +54 3327 4572-21
Service Ruta Panamericana Km 37,5 [email protected]
1619 Garin http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.ar

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Australia
Assembly Melbourne SEW-EURODRIVE PTY. LTD. Tel. +61 3 9933-1000
Sales 27 Beverage Drive Fax +61 3 9933-1003
Service Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.au
[email protected]
Sydney SEW-EURODRIVE PTY. LTD. Tel. +61 2 9725-9900
9, Sleigh Place, Wetherill Park Fax +61 2 9725-9905
New South Wales, 2164 [email protected]

Austria
Assembly Wien SEW-EURODRIVE Ges.m.b.H. Tel. +43 1 617 55 00-0
Sales Richard-Strauss-Strasse 24 Fax +43 1 617 55 00-30
Service A-1230 Wien http://sew-eurodrive.at
[email protected]

Belarus
Sales Minsk SEW-EURODRIVE BY Tel.+375 (17) 298 38 50
RybalkoStr. 26 Fax +375 (17) 29838 50
BY-220033 Minsk [email protected]

Belgium
Assembly Brüssel SEW Caron-Vector Tel. +32 10 231-311
Sales Avenue Eiffel 5 Fax +32 10 231-336
Service B-1300 Wavre http://www.sew-eurodrive.be
[email protected]
Service Industrial Gears SEW Caron-Vector Tel. +32 84 219-878
Competence Rue de Parc Industriel, 31 Fax +32 84 219-879
Center BE-6900 Marche-en-Famenne http://www.sew-eurodrive.be
[email protected]
Antwerp SEW Caron-Vector Tel. +32 3 64 19 333
Glasstraat, 19 Fax +32 3 64 19 336
BE-2170 Merksem http://www.sew-eurodrive.be
[email protected]

Brazil
Production Sao Paulo SEW-EURODRIVE Brasil Ltda. Tel. +55 11 2489-9133
Sales Avenida Amâncio Gaiolli, 152 - Rodovia Fax +55 11 2480-3328
Service Presidente Dutra Km 208 http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.br
Guarulhos - 07251-250 - SP [email protected]
SAT - SEW ATENDE - 0800 7700496
Additional addresses for service in Brazil provided on request!

Bulgaria
Sales Sofia BEVER-DRIVE GmbH Tel. +359 2 9151160
Bogdanovetz Str.1 Fax +359 2 9151166
BG-1606 Sofia [email protected]

Cameroon
Sales Douala Electro-Services Tel. +237 33 431137
Rue Drouot Akwa Fax +237 33 431137
B.P. 2024
Douala

Canada
Assembly Toronto SEW-EURODRIVE CO. OF CANADA LTD. Tel. +1 905 791-1553
Sales 210 Walker Drive Fax +1 905 791-2999
Service Bramalea, Ontario L6T3W1 http://www.sew-eurodrive.ca
[email protected]
Vancouver SEW-EURODRIVE CO. OF CANADA LTD. Tel. +1 604 946-5535
7188 Honeyman Street Fax +1 604 946-2513
Delta. B.C. V4G 1 E2 [email protected]
Montreal SEW-EURODRIVE CO. OF CANADA LTD. Tel. +1 514 367-1124
2555 Rue Leger Fax +1 514 367-3677
LaSalle, Quebec H8N 2V9 [email protected]
Additional addresses for service in Canada provided on request!

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Chile
Assembly Santiago de SEW-EURODRIVE CHILE LTDA. Tel. +56 2 75770-00
Sales Chile Las Encinas 1295 Fax +56 2 75770-01
Service Parque Industrial Valle Grande http://www.sew-eurodrive.cl
LAMPA [email protected]
RCH-Santiago de Chile
P.O. Box
Casilla 23 Correo Quilicura - Santiago - Chile

China
Production Tianjin SEW-EURODRIVE (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 22 25322612
Assembly No. 46, 7th Avenue, TEDA Fax +86 22 25322611
Sales Tianjin 300457 [email protected]
Service http://www.sew-eurodrive.cn
Assembly Suzhou SEW-EURODRIVE (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 512 62581781
Sales 333, Suhong Middle Road Fax +86 512 62581783
Service Suzhou Industrial Park [email protected]
Jiangsu Province, 215021
Guangzhou SEW-EURODRIVE (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 20 82267890
No. 9, JunDa Road Fax +86 20 82267891
East Section of GETDD [email protected]
Guangzhou 510530
Shenyang SEW-EURODRIVE (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 24 25382538
10A-2, 6th Road Fax +86 24 25382580
Shenyang Economic Technological [email protected]
Development Area
Shenyang, 110141
Wuhan SEW-EURODRIVE (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. Tel. +86 27 84478398
10A-2, 6th Road Fax +86 27 84478388
No. 59, the 4th Quanli Road, WEDA
430056 Wuhan
Additional addresses for service in China provided on request!

Colombia
Assembly Bogotá SEW-EURODRIVE COLOMBIA LTDA. Tel. +57 1 54750-50
Sales Calle 22 No. 132-60 Fax +57 1 54750-44
Service Bodega 6, Manzana B http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.co
Santafé de Bogotá [email protected]

Croatia
Sales Zagreb KOMPEKS d. o. o. Tel. +385 1 4613-158
Service PIT Erdödy 4 II Fax +385 1 4613-158
HR 10 000 Zagreb [email protected]

Czech Republic
Sales Praha SEW-EURODRIVE CZ S.R.O. Tel. +420 255 709 601
Business Centrum Praha Fax +420 220 121 237
Lužná 591 http://www.sew-eurodrive.cz
CZ-16000 Praha 6 - Vokovice [email protected]

Denmark
Assembly Kopenhagen SEW-EURODRIVEA/S Tel. +45 43 9585-00
Sales Geminivej 28-30 Fax +45 43 9585-09
Service DK-2670 Greve http://www.sew-eurodrive.dk
[email protected]

Egypt
Sales Cairo Copam Egypt Tel. +20 2 22566-299 + 1 23143088
Service for Engineering & Agencies Fax +20 2 22594-757
33 EI Hegaz ST, Heliopolis, Cairo http://www.copam-egypt.com/
[email protected]

Estonia
Sales Tallin ALAS-KUUL AS Tel. +372 6593230
Reti tee 4 Fax +372 6593231
EE-75301 Peetri küla, Rae vald, Harjumaa [email protected]

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Finland
Assembly Lahti SEW-EURODRIVE OY Tel. +358 201 589-300
Sales Vesimäentie 4 Fax +358 3 780-6211
Service FIN-15860 Hollola 2 [email protected]
http://www.sew-eurodrive.fi
Production Karkkila SEW Industrial Gears Oy Tel. +358 201 589-300
Assembly Valurinkatu 6, PL 8 Fax +358 201 589-310
Service FI-03600 Kakkila, 03601 Karkkila [email protected]
http://www.sew-eurodrive.fi

Gabon
Sales Libreville ESG Electro Services Gabun Tel. +241 7340-11
Feu Rouge Lalala Fax +241 7340-12
1889 Libreville
Gabun

Great Britain
Assembly Normanton SEW-EURODRIVE Ltd. Tel. +44 1924 893-855
Sales Beckbridge Industrial Estate Fax +44 1924 893-702
Service P.O. Box No.1 http://www.sew-eurodrive.co.uk
GB-Normanton, West- Yorkshire WF6 1QR [email protected]

Greece
Sales Athen Christ. Boznos & Son S.A. Tel. +30 2 1042 251-34
Service 12, Mavromichali Street Fax +30 2 1042 251-59
P.O. Box 80136, GR-18545 Piraeus http://www.boznos.gr
[email protected]

Hong Kong
Assembly Hong Kong SEW-EURODRIVE LTD. Tel. +852 36902200
Sales Unit No. 801-806, 8th Floor Fax +852 36902211
Service Hong Leong Industrial Complex [email protected]
No. 4, Wang Kwong Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Hungary
Sales Budapest SEW-EURODRIVE Kft. Tel. +36 1 437 06-58
Service H-1037 Budapest Fax +36 1 437 06-50
Kunigunda u. 18 [email protected]

India
Registered Office Vadodara SEW-EURODRIVE India Private Limited Tel.+91 265 2831086
Assembly Plot No. 4, GIDC Fax +91 265 2831087
Sales PORRamangamdi • Vadodara - 391 243 http://www.seweurodriveindia.com
Service Gujarat [email protected]
[email protected]
Assembly Chennai SEW-EURODRIVE India Private Limited Tel.+91 44 37188888
Sales Plot No. K3/1, Sipcot Industrial Park PhaseII Fax +91 44 37188811
Service Mambakkam Village [email protected]
Sriperumbudur- 602105
Kancheepuram Dist, Tamil Nadu

Ireland
Sales Dublin Alperton Engineering Ltd. Tel. +353 1 830-6277
Service 48 Moyle Road Fax +353 1 830-6458
Dublin Industrial Estate [email protected]
Glasnevin, Dublin 11 http://www.alperton.ie

Israel
Sales Tel-Aviv Liraz Handasa Ltd. Tel. +972 3 5599511
Ahofer Str 34B / 228 Fax +972 3 5599512
58858 Holon http://www.liraz-handasa.co.il
[email protected]

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Italy
Assembly Milano SEW-EURODRIVE di R. Blickle & Co.s.a.s. Tel. +39 02 96 9801
Sales Via Bernini,14 Fax +39 02 96 799781
Service I-20020 Solaro (Milano) http://www.sew-eurodrive.it
[email protected]

Ivory Coast
Sales Abidjan SICA Tel. +225 2579-44
Ste industrielle et commerciale pour l'Afrique Fax +225 2584-36
165, Bld de Marseille
B.P. 2323, Abidjan 08

Japan
Assembly Iwata SEW-EURODRIVE JAPAN CO., LTD Tel. +81 538 373811
Sales 250-1, Shimoman-no, Fax +81 538 373814
Service Iwata http://www.sew-eurodrive.co.jp
Shizuoka 438-0818 [email protected]

Korea
Assembly Ansan-City SEW-EURODRIVE KOREA CO., LTD. Tel. +82 31 492-8051
Sales B 601-4, Banweol Industrial Estate Fax +82 31 492-8056
Service 1048-4, Shingil-Dong http://www.sew-korea.co.kr
Ansan 425-120 [email protected]
Busan SEW-EURODRIVE KOREA Co., Ltd. Tel. +82 51 832-0204
No. 1720 - 11, Songjeong - dong Fax +82 51 832-0230
Gangseo-ku [email protected]
Busan 618-270

Latvia
Sales Riga SIA Alas-Kuul Tel. +371 7139253
Katlakalna 11C Fax +371 7139386
LV-1073 Riga http://www.alas-kuul.com
[email protected]

Lebanon
Sales Beirut Gabriel Acar & Fils sarl Tel. +961 1 4947-86
B. P. 80484 +961 1 4982-72
Bourj Hammoud, Beirut +961 3 2745-39
Fax +961 1 4949-71
[email protected]

Lithuania
Sales Alytus UAB Irseva Tel. +370 315 79204
Naujoji 19 Fax +370 315 56175
LT-62175 Alytus [email protected]
http://www.sew-eurodrive.lt

Luxembourg
Assembly Brüssel CARON-VECTOR S.A. Tel. +32 10 231-311
Sales Avenue Eiffel 5 Fax +32 10 231-336
Service B-1300 Wavre http://www.sew-eurodrive.lu
[email protected]

Malaysia
Assembly Johore SEW-EURODRIVE SDN BHD Tel. +60 7 3549409
Sales No. 95, Jalan Seroja 39, Taman Johor Jaya Fax +60 7 3541404
Service 81000 Johor Bahru, Johor [email protected]
West Malaysia

Mexico
Assembly Quéretaro SEW-EURODRIVE MEXICO SA DE CV Tel. +52 442 1030-300
Sales SEM-981118-M93 Fax +52 442 1030-301
Service Tequisquiapan No. 102 http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.mx
Parque Industrial Quéretaro [email protected]
C.P. 76220
Quéretaro, México

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Morocco
Sales Casablanca Afit Tel. +212 22618372
5, rue Emir Abdelkader Fax +212 22618351
MA 20300 Casablanca [email protected]

Netherlands
Assembly Rotterdam VECTOR Aandrijftechniek B.V. Tel. +31 10 4463-700
Sales Industrieweg 175 Fax +31 10 4155-552
Service NL-3044 AS Rotterdam http://www.vector.nu
Postbus 10085 [email protected]
NL-3004 AB Rotterdam

New Zealand
Assembly Auckland SEW-EURODRIVE NEW ZEALAND LTD. Tel. +64 9 2745627
Sales P.O. Box 58-428 Fax +64 9 2740165
Service 82 Greenmount drive http://www.sew-eurodrive.co.nz
East Tamaki Auckland [email protected]
Christchurch SEW-EURODRIVE NEW ZEALAND LTD. Tel. +64 3 384-6251
10 Settlers Crescent, Ferrymead Fax +64 3 384-6455
Christchurch [email protected]

Norway
Assembly Moss SEW-EURODRIVE A/S Tel. +47 69 24 10 20
Sales Solgaard skog 71 Fax +47 69 24 10 40
Service N-1599 Moss http://www.sew-eurodrive.no
[email protected]

Peru
Assembly Lima SEW DEL PERU MOTORES REDUCTORES Tel. +51 1 3495280
Sales S.A.C. Fax +51 1 3493002
Service Los Calderos, 120-124 http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.pe
Urbanizacion Industrial Vulcano, ATE, Lima [email protected]

Poland
Assembly Lodz SEW-EURODRIVE Polska Sp.z.o.o. Tel. +48 42 676 53 00
Sales ul. Techniczna 5 Fax +48 42 676 53 49
Service PL-92-518 ód http://www.sew-eurodrive.pl
[email protected]
24 Hour Service Tel. +48 602 739 739
(+48 602 SEW SEW)
[email protected]

Portugal
Assembly Coimbra SEW-EURODRIVE, LDA. Tel. +351 231 20 9670
Sales Apartado 15 Fax +351 231 20 3685
Service P-3050-901 Mealhada http://www.sew-eurodrive.pt
[email protected]

Romania
Sales Bucure ti Sialco Trading SRL Tel. +40 21 230-1328
Service str. Madrid nr.4 Fax +40 21 230-7170
011785 Bucuresti [email protected]

Russia
Assembly St. Petersburg ZAO SEW-EURODRIVE Tel. +7 812 3332522 +7 812 5357142
Sales P.O. Box 36 Fax +7 812 3332523
Service 195220 St. Petersburg Russia http://www.sew-eurodrive.ru
[email protected]

Senegal
Sales Dakar SENEMECA Tel. +221 338 494 770
Mécanique Générale Fax +221 338 494 771
Km 8, Route de Rufisque [email protected]
B.P. 3251, Dakar

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Serbia
Sales Beograd DIPAR d.o.o. Tel. +381 11 347 3244 /
Ustanicka 128a +381 11 288 0393
PC Košum, IV floor Fax +381 11 347 1337
SCG-11000 Beograd [email protected]

Singapore
Assembly Singapore SEW-EURODRIVE PTE. LTD. Tel. +65 68621701
Sales No 9, Tuas Drive 2 Fax +65 68612827
Service Jurong Industrial Estate http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.sg
Singapore 638644 [email protected]

Slovakia
Sales Bratislava SEW-Eurodrive SK s.r.o. Tel. +421 2 33595 202
Rybni ná 40 Fax +421 2 33595 200
SK-831 06 Bratislava [email protected]
http://www.sew-eurodrive.sk
Žilina SEW-Eurodrive SK s.r.o. Tel. +421 41 700 2513
Industry Park - PChZ Fax +421 41 700 2514
ulica M.R.Štefánika 71 [email protected]
SK-010 01 Žilina
Banská Bystrica SEW-Eurodrive SK s.r.o. Tel. +421 48 414 6564
Rudlovská cesta 85 Fax +421 48 414 6566
SK-974 11 Banská Bystrica [email protected]
Košice SEW-Eurodrive SK s.r.o. Tel. +421 55 671 2245
Slovenská ulica 26 Fax +421 55 671 2254
SK-040 01 Košice [email protected]

Slovenia
Sales Celje Pakman - Pogonska Tehnika d.o.o. Tel. +386 3 490 83-20
Service UI. XIV. divizije 14 Fax +386 3 490 83-21
SLO - 3000 Celje [email protected]

South Africa
Assembly Johannesburg SEW-EURODRIVE (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED Tel. +27 11 248-7000
Sales Eurodrive House Fax +27 11 494-3104
Service Cnr. Adcock Ingram and Aerodrome Roads http://www.sew.co.za
Aeroton Ext. 2 [email protected]
Johannesburg 2013
P.O.Box 90004
Bertsham 2013
Cape Town SEW-EURODRIVE (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED Tel. +27 21 552-9820
Rainbow Park Fax +27 21 552-9830
Cnr. Racecourse & Omuramba Road Telex 576 062
Montague Gardens [email protected]
Cape Town
P.O.Box 36556
Chempet 7442
Cape Town
Durban SEW-EURODRIVE (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED Tel. +27 31 700-3451
2 Monaco Place Fax +27 31 700-3847
Pinetown [email protected]
Durban
P.O. Box 10433, Ashwood 3605

Spain
Assembly Bilbao SEW-EURODRIVE ESPAÑA, S.L. Tel. +34 94 43184-70
Sales Parque Tecnológico, Edificio, 302 Fax +34 94 43184-71
Service E-48170 Zamudio (Vizcaya) http://www.sew-eurodrive.es
[email protected]

Sweden
Assembly Jönköping SEW-EURODRIVE AB Tel. +46 36 3442 00
Sales Gnejsvägen 6-8 Fax +46 36 3442 80
Service S-55303 Jönköping http://www.sew-eurodrive.se
Box 3100 S-55003 Jönköping [email protected]

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Switzerland
Assembly Basel Alfred lmhof A.G. Tel. +41 61 417 1717
Sales Jurastrasse 10 Fax +41 61 417 1700
Service CH-4142 Münchenstein bei Basel http://www.imhof-sew.ch
[email protected]

Thailand
Assembly Chonburi SEW-EURODRIVE (Thailand) Ltd. Tel. +66 38 454281
Sales 700/456, Moo.7, Donhuaroh Fax +66 38 454288
Service Muang [email protected]
Chonburi 20000

Tunisia
Sales Tunis T. M.S. Technic Marketing Service Tel. +216 71 4340-64 + 71 4320-29
Zone Industrielle Mghira 2 Fax +216 71 4329-76
Lot No. 39 [email protected]
2082 Fouchana

Turkey
Assembly Istanbul SEW-EURODRIVE Tel. +90 216 4419164, 3838014,
Sales Hareket Sistemleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. 3738015
Service Bagdat Cad. Koruma Cikmazi No. 3 Fax +90 216 3055867
TR-34846 Maltepe ISTANBUL http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.tr
[email protected]

Ukraine
Sales Dnepropetrovsk SEW-EURODRIVE Tel. +380 56 370 3211
Service Str. Rabochaja 23-B, Office 409 Fax +380 56 372 2078
49008 Dnepropetrovsk http://www.sew-eurodrive.ua
[email protected]

USA
Production Southeast SEW-EURODRIVE INC. Tel. +1 864 439-7537
Assembly Region 1295 Old Spartanburg Highway Fax Sales +1 864 439-7830
Sales P.O. Box 518 Fax Manufacturing +1 864 439-9948
Service Lyman, S.C. 29365 Fax Assembly +1 864 439-0566
Corporate Offices Fax Confidential/HR +1 864 949-5557
http://www.seweurodrive.com
[email protected]
Assembly Northeast SEW-EURODRIVE INC. Tel. +1 856 467-2277
Sales Region Pureland Ind. Complex Fax +1 856 845-3179
Service 2107 High Hill Road, P.O. Box 481 [email protected]
Bridgeport, New Jersey 08014
Midwest Region SEW-EURODRIVE INC. Tel. +1 937 335-0036
2001 West Main Street Fax +1 937 440-3799
Troy, Ohio 45373 [email protected]
Southwest SEW-EURODRIVE INC. Tel. +1 214 330-4824
Region 3950 Platinum Way Fax +1 214 330-4724
Dallas, Texas 75237 [email protected]
Western Region SEW-EURODRIVE INC. Tel. +1 510 487-3560
30599 San Antonio St. Fax +1 510 487-6433
Hayward, CA 94544 [email protected]
Additional addresses for service in the USA provided on request!

Venezuela
Assembly Valencia SEW-EURODRIVE Venezuela S.A. Tel. +58 241 832-9804
Sales Av. Norte Sur No. 3, Galpon 84-319 Fax +58 241 838-6275
Service Zona Industrial Municipal Norte http://www.sew-eurodrive.com.ve
Valencia, Estado Carabobo [email protected]
[email protected]

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Index
A Inspection work
Adjustment in mounting position .........................20 Adapter AL/AM/AQ ...................................... 63
Checking the oil level ................................... 64
C
Gear unit ...................................................... 64
Change in mounting position ..............................20
Input cover AD ............................................. 63
Checking the oil level ..........................................64
Oil change ................................................... 64
Via the breather plug ............................. 71, 76
Oil check ...................................................... 64
Via the cover plate ........................................67
Installation
Via the oil level plug ................. 65, 74, 75, 78
Mechanical .................................................. 17
Churning losses ..................................................80
Installation of the gear unit ................................. 19
Copyright ...............................................................6
Installation tolerances ........................................ 17
Coupling of AM adapter ......................................48
Installing the gear unit ........................................ 19
Coupling of AQ adapter ......................................52
Customer service ..............................................117 L
Lubricant change intervals ................................. 62
D
Lubricant fill quantities ..................................... 110
Design
Lubricant table ................................................. 109
Helical gear units ..........................................10
Lubricants ........................................................ 107
Helical-bevel gear units ................................12
Helical-worm gear unit ..................................13 M
Parallel shaft helical gear units .....................11 Maintenance ...................................................... 61
SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units .............14 Maintenance intervals ........................................ 62
SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units .............15 Maintenance work
Adapter AL/AM/AQ ...................................... 63
E
Checking the oil level ................................... 64
Exclusion of liability ...............................................6
Gear unit ...................................................... 64
Extended storage ......................................... 9, 106
Input cover AD ............................................. 63
F Oil change ................................................... 64
Flatness defect ....................................................19 Oil check ...................................................... 64
Malfunctions
G
Adapters AM/AQ /AL ................................. 116
Gear unit design ..................................................10
Gear unit .................................................... 115
Helical gear units ..........................................10
Input cover AD ........................................... 116
Helical-bevel gear units ................................12
Mechanical installation ....................................... 17
Helical-worm gear unit ..................................13
Mounting positions
Parallel shaft helical gear units .....................11
Designation .................................................. 79
SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units .............14
Helical gearmotors R ................................... 81
SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units .............15
Helical gearmotors RX ................................. 84
Gear unit venting .................................................22
Helical-bevel gearmotors K ......................... 89
Gear units with solid shafts .................................24
Helical-worm gearmotors S ......................... 94
H Key .............................................................. 80
Helical gear units ................................................10 Parallel shaft helical gearmotors F .............. 86
Helical-bevel gear units .......................................12 SPIROPLAN® W gearmotors .................... 100
Helical-worm gear unit ........................................13 Symbols ....................................................... 80
I O
Input cover AD ....................................................54 Oil change .......................................................... 64
Inspection ...........................................................61 Oil check ............................................................ 64
Inspection intervals .............................................62 Other applicable documentation .......................... 8

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P
Painting gear units ..............................................23
Painting the gear unit ..........................................23
Parallel shaft helical gear units ...........................11

R
Repair ...............................................................117
Right to claim under warranty ...............................6
Roller bearing greases ......................................108
Run-in period ......................................................59
S
Securing the gear unit .........................................21
Service ..............................................................117
Shaft mounted gear unit
Keyway .........................................................29
Shrink disc ....................................................36
Splined hollow shaft .....................................29
TorqLOC® .....................................................40
Solid shaft ...........................................................24
SPIROPLAN® W10-W30 gear units ...................14
SPIROPLAN® W37-W47 gear units ...................15
Startup ................................................................59

T
Tightening torques ..............................................20
Torque arms for shaft-mounted gear units
Helical-bevel gear units ................................27
Helical-worm gear units ................................27
Parallel shaft helical gear units .....................26
SPIROPLAN® W gear units ..........................28
W
Waste disposal ..................................................117

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