Supplement V4 to WC-64

31Mar2006
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 2
SS.2 CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT........................................................... 2
SS.4.3 SETTING BALANCE PRESSURE .................................................... 4
CROSS-SECTION VIEW; 436h LISSB ...................................................... 6
PARTS LIST; 436h LISSB....................................................................... 7
CROSS-SECTION VIEW; DETAIL A ......................................................... 8
SP1 WORN BRAKE STATIC PERFORMANCE.......................................... 9

INTRODUCTION
The following two sections (SS.2 and SS.4.3) replace the same named sections
in the standard Wichita Spring-Set LI Brake Installation and Maintenance
Manual WC-64. The WC-64 manual is generalized in nature to cover sizes
from 8” to 60”, for both Low Inertia and Very Low Inertia Spring-Set brakes.

Because of the specialized nature and performance requirements of the 436h

LISSB drawworks brake, refinements have been done to the normal clearance
and balance pressure setting procedures. The standard procedures in
WC-64 will work for the 436h LISSB unit, but the ones introduced in
this supplement will provide more exacting indications of unit
performance.

This supplement also contains an additional section (SP1, not included in any
other Wichita manual) addressing worn condition static performance. This
section details an additional process to verify brake performance (beyond
checking for clearance and spring balance pressure).

Before making any inspections, adjustments or measurements on the

brake, ensure that all rotating components are stopped and proper
rig safety precautions are taken.

SS.2 CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

1. Clearance is required in the brake to assure full disengagement of the brake
discs. Although brakes are correctly set before leaving our factory, the
clearance should always be checked before the unit is put into operation. For
the 436h LISSB drawworks brake, the initial clearance should be 3/16 (.19) to ¼
(.25) inch.
2. The amount of torque output by the brake is affected by clearance in the
brake. Maintaining the brake clearance at the recommended clearance (see

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#1) will maintain the brake’s torque capacity. For every shim’s worth of extra
clearance, the 436h LISSB drawworks brake loses approx. 3.75% torque
capacity. For this reason, the brake clearance should be checked
frequently; especially if the brake is being used for other than holding
purposes or after any emergency stop.
3. For the 436h LISSB drawworks brake, the amount of clearance in the brake is
the axial distance between the ribs on the release plate (16) and the spring
plate (17) with the brake set (no air pressure applied). It is not
necessary to stroke the brake or cycle the air pressure to check the brake
clearance.
4. The clearance measurement should be made by inserting feeler gauges or shim
stock [through an opening between the shims (12)] into the brake. What is
being measured is the gap between the ribs on the release plate (16) and the
flat bottom of the spring plate (17). See detail A on page 8. For this brake,
the initial clearance should be 3/16 (.19) to ¼ (.25) inch.
As the brake friction discs (8) wear, the clearance increases. Remove
two shims (12) from each shim stack when clearance increases 1/8
inch. As shims are 1/16 inch thick, this will effectively decrease the
clearance to back to the initial clearance. Repeat this procedure when
clearance increases to 5/16 (.31) to 3/8 (.38) inch.
5. If clearance needs to be adjusted, this can be achieved by removing or adding
the shims (12) between the ring (30) and spring plate (17). Adding or
removing the shims (15) between the spring release plate (16) and
airtube holding plate (13) WILL NOT properly adjust the clearance.
6. Shims are supplied in segments for easier installation. Shims are designed to
be installed in stacks of segments to facilitate removal and maintain proper
brake operation. To add or remove shims, loosen the hex nuts (14) through a
shim stack (2 fasteners). Then add or remove shims (they are slotted so that
they will freely slide out) to achieve the desired stack thickness. Re-tighten the
hex nuts hand tight. Repeat with the other shim stacks working back and forth
across the unit to maintain equal loading on the spring plate.
7. When all shim stacks have been adjusted, check that the stacks are equal in
thickness all around and tighten the hex nuts (14) to 600-800 Ft-Lb.