Gearbox Bearing End Float Guidelines
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Jim SharpGearbox Bearing End Float Guidelines
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Jim Sharp- Introduction: Introduces Aker MH AS and the purpose of the bulletin, highlighting its importance for gearbox main bearing clearances.
- Purpose: Explains that the bulletin aims to update clearances for gearbox maintenance.
- Scope: Defines the scope of the bulletin as it relates to two types of models.
- Action: Describes specific actions needed to adjust clearance and maintain alignment, including detailed steps.
- Visual Inspection: Details the process for visual inspection and subsequent maintenance to ensure proper function.
- Conclusion: Wraps up the bulletin by summarizing required actions and documentation procedures.
- Documentation: Covers the requirement for documentation to be included in user manuals post-inspection and adjustment.
Product Bulletin
Aker MH AS Ref. No : PB-DDM-026
Issued Date : 24 february 2011
Page : 2 of 3
1. Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to update information already supplied in the user manual regarding
clearances / tolerances for gearbox main bearing end float.
2. Scope
This bulletin applies to the top drives mentioned in table 1.
3. Reference
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4. Action
Please add this information to the user manual. No further action required.
Check of clearance (end float)
- Dismount wash pipe and clean the dressed area on
gooseneck and main shaft
- Measure the distance between gooseneck and main shaft by
means of a sufficient “clocking device”
Jack up the main shaft by means of a 10 ton jack (or similar)
and measure the distance again. The difference in the
measurements should not be more than table below:
NOTE ! Be aware of proper alignment
Table 1
Norsok Code Top Drive type Clearance (end float)
BJ03,BJ04, BJ05, DDM-500/650-EL-1M 0,1 mm
BJ06, BJ12, BJ13
BJ18 / BJ26 DDM-750/1000-EL-1M 0,2-0,5 mm
BJ36, BJ37 PTD-500-AC 0,1-0,3 mm
BJ07, BJ08, BJ19 DDM-650/1000-EL-2M 0,2-0,5 mm
BJ22 / BJ24
BJ01, BJ02, BJ10, DDM-500/650-HY 0,1 mm
BJ15, BJ23
BJ14, BJ15, BJ28 DDM-750/1000-HY 0,2-0,5 mm
© 2011 Aker Solutions
Product Bulletin
Aker MH AS Ref. No : PB-DDM-026
Issued Date : 24 february 2011
Page : 3 of 3
Adjustment of clearance (end float) - only applicable for the Top Drives with conical top bearing.
Models: DDM-650-EL-1M, DDM-500/650-HY.
o The following adjustment should be done after “visual inspection of top bearing”
o Establish contact between cone roller bearing and cover, without shim installed. Do not
apply torque to the screws.
o Turn the main shaft several times and tighten screws.
o Adapt the shim to required gap (0,1mm), i.e. clearance between bearing and cover.
Visual inspection of top bearing
- Remove top bearing cover
- Check for: -proper lubrication
-sign of mud
-corrosion
-wear and tear on rollers and bearing surface
- Check cone lubricate nipple
- Check that wear ring, shaft packing ring are in proper condition
Make sure that all parts are properly greased before assembly
5. Documentation
Please include a copy of this Product Bulletin in the User Manual and in your operational
procedures.
Kindly distribute and inform all relevant personnel of this Product Bulletin.
6. Enclosures
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