NMTG

VERSION : 2019 - REV 00

N-DD-FWC-02

HOLDBACK - NHB (Free wheel-one way clutch)

An ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Group

NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Private Limited

A2, GIDC Naroda, Phase -1, Nr. Systronics, Ahmedabad - 382 330
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CONTENTS

Sr. No. Description Page No.

1.0 Function 2

2.0 Application of Free Wheel Clutch 2

3.0 Selection Procedure 3

4.0 Design and Construction of Hold Back NHB 6

5.0 Performance Criteria 6

6.0 Product Specification - NHB 7

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

A Beware of 8

A.1 Installation & Operating Instructions 8

A.2 Safety Instructions for Product / Equipment 8

B Basic Construction of Product 8

C Delivery Status of Product 9

D Requirements of fitment for Safe Operation 9

E Right way of Installation 10

E.1 Mounting 10

E.2 Pull off the Outer Race 11

F Check the Eccentricity 12

G Verification of fitment prior to commissioning 13

H Maintenance for Long and Trouble Free Life 13

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1 Function

NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutches are manufactured and offered in three basic designs, namely Type
1) with Sprag, Type 2) with Centrifugal Lift-off Sprag and Type 3) with Roller Ramp as shown below

Outer race SPRAG Lock Outer race

Free Roller
Outer
race

Un
k loc
loc k
U n lo Unlo
Lock ck Spring Lock ck
Plunger
Inner
SPRAG race
Inner
Inner race
race

Type 1) Sprag Clutch (NMT.01) Type 2) Centrifugal Lift-off Sprags (NHB) Type 3) Roller Ramp Clutch (NR)

NMTG Brand of Free Wheel Clutches are specially constructed with self and positive locking form
of Sprags, popularly called CLS, that are retained in position by means of precisely manufactured
torsion springs. In case of Roller Ramps and Sprag Clutches compression springs are used.
When any one race of the holdback unit rotates w.r.t. other race in one direction, the Sprags get
automatically released because of change in the direction of locking and the unit performs as a Free
wheel.

When the same race rotates in the opposite direction the other race gets locked positively as
Sprags generate wedging effect and the unit transmits torque in that direction of rotation. The Free
Wheel Clutch in Roller-Ramp system, Rollers positively lock one race to transmit torque in one
direction of rotation & makes totally free (released) in the opposite direction of rotation. This Free
Wheel Clutch often provides the simplest solutions at lowest cost for many applications in
comparison to Clutches designed with the help of Ratchet and Pawl.

For these basic applications clutches with specific designs of Sprags called Centrifugal Lift-off
Sprags - CLS, Indexing Cams and Roller Ramp are available offering a wide range of selection and
option for Unidirectional Drives.

2 Applications of Free Wheel Clutches

NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutches are expertly designed mechanical devices with specific
characteristics.

Ø There is no contact between the Inner and Outer Race in one direction of rotation, here the Free
Wheel Clutch is in Free Wheel mode of operation,

Ø But positively here is contact between the Inner and Outer Race in other direction of rotation, in
this case the device transmits high torque,

Therefore the these Free Wheel-one way-Clutches are practically used as

1) Hold Back / Back-Stop Device

2) Overrunning Clutch and
3) Indexing Clutch

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For these basic applications clutches with specific designs of Sprags called Centrifugal Lift-off
Sprags - CLS, Indexing Sprags and Roller Ramp are available offering a wide range of selection
and option for Unidirectional Drives.

2.1) Hold Back / Back-Stop Device

Clutch used for Backstopping function prevents reverse rotation when input drive is discontinued or
there is sudden power supply failure that would otherwise cause serious damage to the driven
equipment / machinery. This function is simply achieved by anchoring one (Outer) race of the
Clutch so that the other race is free to rotate in required direction but immediately gets locked in
reverse direction.
The normal working mode of Hold Back is as Free Wheel, it means locking (torque transmission) is
performed at zero speed. The immediate engagement of the clamping elements ensures the
required high operating safety.

Normally, the Outer Race or the Flange of Outer Race or the Torque Arm of the Sprag / Roller Clutch
is firmly fixed / bolted to the stationary part of the equipment frame and the Inner Race is mounted
on the main Drive Shaft and rotates freely. Typical applications are in Gear Box Drives, Motors,
Pumps, Cranes etc where driven shaft runs at low speed.

In a loaded Inclined Conveyor & Bucket Elevator, the Hold Back is used to prevent moving in
reverse direction, when the drive system is stopped or fails. It means when the Conveyor, Bucket
Elevator or any rotating device tries to run in the opposite direction the clutch positively prevents
this motion. Therefore, in such applications the Clutch is often called a "Back-Stop" or "Hold Back"
Clutch.

2.2) Overrunning Clutch

Free Wheel Clutch is also used as Overrunning Clutch. In this mode clutch engages machine /
equipment / their parts and automatically interrupts/disengages from their contacts as soon as the
driven part of the Overrunning Clutch is rotating faster than the driving part.
In case of Overrunning Clutches the engagement takes place in the driving operation (torque
transmission), where as in Free Wheel operation the torque transmission between the Inner and
Outer Races is interrupted. In driving operation the speeds of the Inner & Outer Races are equal,
where as in Free Wheel operation they are different - i.e. speed of Free Wheel (driven member) is
higher than that of drive shaft.

2.3) Indexing Clutch

The Indexing Free Wheel Clutch transmits a back and forth motion into a stepped rotation (index
feed) The NMTG Indexing Free Wheel Clutch works precisely and quietly and enables an infinitely
adjustable setting of the feed.

Caution: NMTG Brands of Free Wheel Clutches are also used as Safety Devices / Elements in many
industries hence it is very important that Installation and Operating Instructions are carefully read and strictly
followed by the user.

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3 Selection Procedure

1) Calculate the torque of the Clutch.

2) Determine the mode operation (Overrunning, Indexing, Backstopping).
3) Determine the service factor (Refer the table).
4) Calculate the design torque (Torque x Service Factor).
5) Bore size and installation method.
6) Determine the max. overrunning speed and cycle time of operation.
7) Calculate the static torque reverse motion from the maximum load expected and multiply it by the
service factor ( Back - stopping).
8) Select nearest equal / higher side torque referring catalogue table torque
and specify the name of model & bore size.
9) *Specify direction of inner race drive.
*Please consult NMTG for proper selection.
*This is required for your fitment purpose.

Indexing: Over running:

A) When detailed load condition is to be calculated, apply A) Calculated the Torque on the Clutch
Formula (1) and when it is not, apply Formula (2) and according to the following formula:
check the torque on the clutch.
9550 x kw
B) Select the clutch by: T= x s.f
1) Design Torque Requirement
N
2) Maximum Indexing Cycles N T : Loaded Torque on Clutch (Nm)
3) Feeding Angle q kw : Transmitted Power (kw)
4) N x q N : Speed of Clutch Shaft Rotation (r/min)
5) Bore size and Installation Method. s.f : Service Factor

Formula (1) : B) Select the clutch by:

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Jx xN 1) Design torque requirement and service factor.
T= + TB
10380 2) Maximum overrunning speed.
3) Bore and installation method.
T : Loaded Torque on Clutch (Nm)
J : Inertia of Load (kgf.m2) on Clutch Shaft
If the s.f is not known, use the peak torque with
q : Feeding Angle (deg) on Clutch Shaft shock factor method
N : Indexing Cycles per minute (c/mm.)
TB : Brake Torque calculated on Clutch Shaft (Nm) Type of Load Service Factor
No Shock Load 1 - 1.5
Formula (2) :
Moderate Shock Load 1.5 - 2.5
9550 x kw ℓ2 Shock Load 2 - 3
T= x x s.f
n ℓ1 Heavy Shock Load 4 - 6
T : Loaded torque on Clutch (Nm)
kw : Transmitted Power (kw) s.f = Motor Peak Torque at starting x Shock Factor K
n : Speed of Crank Shaft (r/min) The Shock Factor K is obtained by calculating
ℓ1 : Length of Crank Inertia Ratio.
ℓ2 : Length of Torque Arm on Clutch
Use a Shock Factor of K = 1 when the Inertia
Ratio is below 0.48

Load Inertia on Clutch

Inertia Ratio =
Input Inertia on Clutch

Load Cycle/minute Degrees/Load Cycle Service Factor (s.f)

< 150 90° 1.56 - 2

> 150 90° 2-3

< 150 90° 2-3

> 150 90° 3-4

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3 Selection Procedure

Hold Back / Back-stopping: Note:

A : Belt Conveyor:
f = Friction Coefficient of Roller : 0.03
1) Calculate the Power to move an Empty Belt & Idlers (normally used)
ℓ + ℓO
P1 = 0.06 x f x w x v x (kw) w = Weight of moving parts of conveyor
367 on no load condition (kg/m)
2) Calculate the Power to move a loaded Belt horizontally
ℓ + ℓO
P2 = f x qt x (kw) Width of Belt
367 400 450 500 600 750 900
(mm)
3) Calculate Power to move the load vertically
h x qt Estimated weight 22.4 28 30 35.5 53 63
P3 = (kw) (kg/m)
367
4) Calculate the Back-stop Power
Width of Belt
Pr = P3 - 0.7 (P1+P2) (kw) 1050 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
(mm)

5) Calculate the Back-stop Torque Estimated weight

80 90 112 125 150 160
9550 x Pr (kg/m)
T= n x s.f

6) Select the proper Clutch which satisfies the T = Torque (Nm)

Calculated Back-stop torque
V = Velocity of conveyor (m/min.)
B : Bucket Elevator: qt = Max. load (tons/hour)
1) Calculate backstop torque
h = Total lift (m)
9.8 (h+d) x qt x d x 1000
T= x s.f
120 x V ℓ = Horizontal distance between head pulley
and tail pulley (m)
2) Select the Proper Clutch which satisfies the
Calculated Back-stop torque
ℓO = Modificant coefficient for ℓ : 49 m
(Normally used)
Informal data:
n = Shaft revolution per minute where
clutch is mounted (rpm)
7020 x H
T= n x s.f
d = Pitch circle dia of head sprocket (m)
9550 x kw
T= x s.f H = Horse power
n
kw = Electric power

s.f = Service factor

Service condition Service factor

Back stopping less than 3 times in a day 1
Back stopping 3 - 10 times in a day 1.5

Back stopping 10 - 15 times in a day 2

Back stopping above 15 times in a day 2.5

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4 Design and Construction of Hold Back NHB (NMTG's Versatile Product)
The Hold Back Device is designed with Centrifugal Lift off Sprag - CLS where the shaft overruns at high speed
(drive speed 1440 rpm). This Hold Back has each CLS fitted with preloaded Torsion Spring that are supported
between Cage Plates (Guide Plates) and finally firmly mounted on Inner Race.

The driving torque is transmitted to Outer Race through CLS. It is basically a friction dependent device i.e. only
works in presence of friction between contact surfaces of Sprags with relative races. The friction creates a wedging effect
with loaded element to transmit torsion load while maintaining Strut Angle. During transmission of torsion torque
deflection of contacts occur which is adequately controlled by preload of Torsion Spring.

When the Lift-off Speed is reached the CLS get automatically disengaged completely and rotate contact free,
means this situation creates clearance between upper tip of the Sprag and contact surface of Outer Race (see
figure.2) eliminating total friction or absolute no friction and wear at contact surfaces which impart long life to Hold
Back.
When the speed of Inner Race decrease to such an extent that the effect of the centrifugal force on the Sprag is less
than that of the preloaded Torsion Spring force, at that time the Sprag again rest on the Outer Race contact surface a n d
the Free Wheel are ready to lock position (see figure-1)

A
s
s

Fig.1 Fig. 2

5 Performance criteria

Lift off Max.

NMTG 0.0 K 0.1 K 0.2 K 0.3 K 0.4 K 0.5 K 0.8 K
speed speed
Code No Nm
Torque Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Rpm Rpm

NHB20H 105 105 100 100 - - - 890 5000

NHB20 180 170 160 150 - - - 860 5000
NHB20H1 220 212 200 - - - - 860 5000
NHB25 455 445 435 430 - - - 820 5000
NHB30 480 470 420 - - - - 750 5000
NHB35H 555 545 535 525 - - - 750 5000
NHB35 655 645 635 625 - - - 730 5000
NHB40H 515 495 475 455 - - - 750 5000
NHB40 800 780 700 - - - - 720 5000
NHB45 800 780 700 - - - - 700 5000
NHB45H 940 920 900 880 - - - 700 5000
NHB50H 1190 1160 1130 1100 - - - 670 5000
NHB50 1585 1535 1485 1440 - - - 630 5000
NHB50H1 1500 1350 1200 - - - - 630 5000
NHB60 2475 2475 2425 2425 2425 2425 - 430 6000
NHB60H 2080 2030 1980 - - - - 610 5000
NHB70 3665 3565 3565 3465 3465 3465 - 400 4500
NHB80 7625 7525 7425 7230 7230 7230 - 320 4000
NHB90 7200 7000 6800 6000 5600 4800 - 320 3500
NHB95H 10000 9900 9700 9500 9400 9400 - 320 3000
NHB95 8700 8500 7900 6700 5500 5400 - 320 3000
NHB100 15000 14000 12900 14000 13000 12000 - 250 2700
NHB120H 20300 20300 19800 19300 18800 18800 - 250 2700
NHB120 20000 19000 16000 15000 14000 13000 - 250 2700
NHB140 30700 30200 29700 26240 22770 20300 - 240 2100
NHB155 31000 30500 30000 29000 26000 24000 - 220 3000
NHB185 36140 35640 35150 35150 34650 34150 33660 220 3000
NHB185H 31500 30500 30000 29000 26000 24000 19500 220 3000
NHB185H1 80190 79700 79200 78700 77700 76700 76200 220 3000
NHB185H2 58400 57900 57900 56930 56430 55940 55440 220 2500
NHB185H3 50000 49000 47000 45500 44000 42000 33000 190 2500
NHB185H4 116330 115340 114840 113360 112370 111380 110390 210 1300
NHB205 44060 43560 43560 43070 42570 42080 41090 200 2500
NHB230 64350 63860 63360 62870 61880 61380 59400 200 2500
NHB230H 94050 94050 93560 92570 91580 90590 83660 205 2500
NHB235 68000 67000 61500 61000 56000 50000 44000 195 1100
NHB240 75240 74250 73760 73260 72270 71780 69300 195 2500
NHB240H 110880 109890 109400 108400 106920 105930 98010 195 2100
NHB250 80190 79700 79200 78700 77720 77220 64850 195 2000
NHB280 154440 153450 152460 150980 142560 133160 106920 180 1800
NHB410 192555 191570 190080 188100 186610 177700 143550 170 1500

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6 Product Specifications- NHB
B
*G x 2 Clear Holes - H

ØD1 H7

Ød H7
ØD2

ØD3
ØD
Ø E min.

W
L
* G-Tapped Holes for removal

H Weight
NMTG dH7 D L W E min D1 D2 B Dia
D3 Kg
Code No mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Nos mm
mm

NHB20H* 20 85 24 25 41 55 70 31 17 6 6.8 0.8

NHB20* 25 90 24 25 48 62 75 38 17 6 6.8 0.9
NHB20H1 20 90 35 35 54 66 78 42 25 6 6.8 1.5
NHB25 30 95 35 35 56 70 82 46 25 6 6.8 1.3
NHB30 30 100 35 35 62 75 87 51 25 6 6.8 1.7
NHB35H 35 105 35 35 62 75 90 51 25 6 6.8 1.7
NHB35 40 110 35 35 66 80 96 56 25 8 6.8 1.8
NHB40H 45 120 25 27 74 85 105 61 19 6 9 1.8
NHB40* 45 125 35 35 82 90 108 66 25 8 9 2.7
NHB45 45 130 35 35 85 95 112 71 25 8 9 2.9
NHB45H* 48 132 35 35 82 90 115 66 25 8 9 2.95
NHB50H 55 140 35 35 92 100 125 76 25 8 9 3.1
NHB50 65 150 40 40 102 110 132 86 25 8 9 4.2
NHB50H1* 48 155 55 45 92 105 135 65 35 8 11 4.45
NHB60 65 175 60 50 102 125 155 85 40 8 11 7.4
NHB60H 75 175 50 50 117 125 155 101 25 8 11 6.9
NHB70 75 190 60 50 130 140 165 100 40 12 11 8.8
NHB80 90 210 70 60 150 160 185 120 50 12 11 12.7
NHB90 90 230 80 70 170 180 206 140 50 12 13 17.4
NHB95H 110 245 70 70 170 180 218 140 50 12 13 19.8
NHB95 110 245 80 70 170 180 218 140 50 12 13 20.3
NHB100 110 270 90 80 200 210 240 170 63 12 18 33
NHB120H 130 290 80 80 200 210 258 170 63 12 18 33
NHB120 130 290 90 80 200 210 258 170 63 12 18 34.4
NHB140 155 310 80 80 230 240 278 200 63 12 18 35
NHB155 155 322 90 80 230 240 278 200 63 12 18 36
NHB185 185 400 90 80 280 310 360 240 63 12 22 60
NHB185H 185 412 90 80 280 310 360 240 63 12 22 61.6
NHB185H1 185 412 160 160 280 310 360 240 140 24 22 116
NHB185H2 185 420 120 125 280 310 370 240 96 16 26 95
NHB185H3 185 422 120 120 280 310 370 240 83 18 22 92
NHB185H4 185 425 240 240 280 310 370 240 192 24 26 190
NHB205 205 430 105 80 300 330 380 260 63 16 22 75
NHB230 230 460 105 80 330 360 410 290 70 16 22 90
NHB230H 230 460 120 110 330 360 410 290 96 16 22 91
NHB235 240 480 120 120 330 360 410 290 83 16 26 109
NHB240 240 497 110 125 360 380 450 310 70 24 22 135
NHB240H 240 497 120 125 360 380 450 310 96 24 22 145
NHB250 250 490 105 80 360 390 440 320 70 16 26 105
NHB280 280 540 125 120 400 430 500 360 100 24 26 170
NHB410 300 630 125 120 460 480 560 410 100 24 26 245

Note: (1) * sizes are with Key Way to DIN 6885 - P3.
(2) Max. Speed of Inner Race is the Overrunning Speed of Hold Back.
(3) On request, only mounting / fitting dimensions can be made to suit customer's specific requirements.
(4) Other sizes can be supplied on demand.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
A Beware of

A.1 Installation & Operating Instructions

It is most important and also advisable for the end user that Installation and Operating Instructions described
herein are carefully read and well understood before the commissioning of the product. Your specific attention
is drawn to the areas of safety.

Installation and Operating Instructions are valid on the condition that the product meets the selection criteria
for its proper use.

A.2 Safety Instructions for Product / Equipment

A.2.1 Select a qualified and matured person to install and operate this product,

A.2.2 If any malfunction is observed in working of product or related machine/equipment then it should be
stopped immediately and inform either Authorized Service Agent of NMTG or NMTG,

A.2.3 Before attending any work on electrical components, first switch off main power supply,

A.2.4 Organize any repair of product through either Authorized Service Agent of NMTG or NMTG,

A.2.5 In order to eliminate any type of accident the purchaser must guard/protect all rotating elements of the
machine/equipment,

A.2.6 The Purchaser must strictly follow the Safety Rules and Regulations stipulated in their own countries.

B Basic Construction of Product

The NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutches are constructed as shown below in Fig. (3 – 5). The essential
functional components are the (1) Inner Race - mounted on driver shaft (2) Outer Race – bolted on the face of
housing (stationary part of equipment) and (3) Assembly of Sprag Cage.

Type S1 Type S3
Type S2 (Model with Double cage)
Fig.3 Fig.4 Fig.5
NMTG Brand Centrifugal Lift-off Sprag - Free Wheels are without bearing support. Concentric alignment of
Inner and Outer Race must be provided by the customer / end user. The Free Wheels, in particular, are
suitable for the installation in housing with oil lubrication and sealing.

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C Delivery Status of Product

The Free Wheel Clutch is delivered in the condition “Ready Tightening Torque [Nm]
for Installation”. It is packed in anti-corrosion paper called
“VCI Paper”. Free Wheels with the single cage and possess SIZE Gr. 8.8 Gr. 10.9
transport lock starting from size NHB185 . M6 10 14
M8 25 34
The fastening screws necessary for the assembly with the M10 48 68
attachment are not part of delivery. For the fastening screws M12 84 118
a material quality of 8.8 is sufficient. Tightening torque are to
be selected in accordance with VDI 2230 on the basis of the M16 206 290
existing friction values in a given case. M20 415 592
M24 714 1017

Caution : Screws with material grade 12.9 should not be used because of their low breaking elongation.

D Requirements of fitment for Safe Operation

The bore of the Inner Race is normally controlled within tolerance limits of ISO H7. In this case the tolerance
limits of fitting shaft must be controlled within h6 or j6.

Hold back is mounted at inner diameter of outer race D1 H7 of hold back so spigot OD must be kept within
h6 or j6.

The Driving Key must have press fit with the shaft and push fit with Inner Race, otherwise the Inner Race key
way may get deformed.

Caution:

a) The transmittable torque are combined with the permissible concentricity / eccentricity between the shaft
and Outer Raceway in accordance with Figure 8.

b) Compliance with the allowable eccentricities must be guaranteed by the executed mounting and
centering the Free Wheel Clutch parts.

Also appropriate protection against pollution and humidity must be provided.

Depending on the operating conditions either an oil or grease lubrication is applied (see also section H
“Maintenance” and “Lubricants).

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E Installation

E.1 Mounting

Make sure that axial position of the Inner Race with the Free Wheel Cage under cultivation will be such that a
minimum clearance of a = min. 2 mm (see Fig. 6) is present in each face of Sprag Cage and end of the
centering Collar. The same applies to the opposite side also.

Hold back*
Housing a=2 a=2 End
cover*
G.B Body
h6 / j6
Inner
race

Distance
Piece
Spigot OD

Shaft

(* Is to be arranged by buyer)

Fig.6 Outer race

E1.1 Keep the fastening screws for the Outer Race ready,

E1.2 The direction of machine or system rotation must be determined prior to Free Wheel installation. Mark
this direction with an arrow on the shaft to which the Inner Race of the Free Wheel is to be mounted,

E1.3 Ensure that the direction of Free Wheel matches with that of marked on the shaft, clean the mounting
surface and the cleaning spigot for the Outer race on the housing or the intermediate flange carefully
and clean the shaft area for the Inner race,

E1.4 Unpack the NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutch and remove the packaging but without pulling out the
Outer Ring. Apply a coat of acid free, ageing resistant - a light machine oil to all components of the
NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutch to protect it against corrosion.

E1.5 For easier mounting, the NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutch or the Inner Race with Cage Assembly only,
may be heated to max. 1000C,

E1.6 If using sealing compound between fastening surface and face of the Outer Race ensure that it is
applied sparingly and evenly, Caution: Surplus sealing material is not to be allowed to enter the Sprag
Cage,

E1.7 Push the NMTG Brand Free Wheel Clutch carefully on to the shaft until it is located against the shaft
shoulder or the distance ring. Caution: When mounting the Inner race on to the shaft, pressure should
only be exerted on the face of the Inner race – never apply force to the Sprag cage or use a hammer.

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E1.8 Continue the axial fastening of the Inner Race by fitting a Circlip - as illustrated in the Fig. 6. Never
reduce the thickness of Circlip for forcible fitting in available gap .Other constructional options for axial
protection are possible. Caution: When a Free Wheel Clutch is used as a Back–Stop, the drive must
not be started in the direction opposite the Free Wheeling direction of the Free Wheel, otherwise the
Free Wheel Clutch may be destroyed!

E1.9 Assemble the Outer Race on to the Centering Spigot and screw it to the fastening surface together with
the front cover, if applicable. Depending on the operating conditions either an oil or grease lubrication is
applied (see also section H “Maintenance” and “Lubricants).

E.2 Pull off the Outer Race

E2.1 In case of Type S3 Free Wheel Clutch, for any assembly reason, the Outer Race must be
separated from the Inner Race along with Cage Assembly e.g. for grease lubrication (see Section
H “Maintenance” and “Lubricants) and act as follow;

E2.2 Stop removing the Outer Race if a minimum of 20 mm of the sprags are left in the bore (see Fig. 7).
Secure the Outer Race in this position,

E2.3 Set the trammel (Item 1) around the Sprags and tighten them,

E2.4 Now the Outer race is free to remove it easily,

E2.5 For a unit with two cages you have to practice these steps twice.

Fig.7
Note:

1) For any reason, if the Outer Race is axially shifted out of Cage Assembly without using the trammel
stretchable band like an O-ring then keep on slowly turning the Outer Race till it is completely pulled out.

2) Now, in this situation the Sprags are in engaged position due to spring force hence it is not possible to
reassemble the Outer Race on to the Cage Assembly unless a trammel or a suitable stretchable
band like an O-ring is used.

3) This method can also be used for the Type S1 or S2. Use instead of the trammel, a suitable stretchable
band like an O-ring or the like.

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F Check the Eccentricity (Run-out i.e. Total Indicator Reading -TIR)

The most reliable check of existing run-out between Shaft and Outer Race can only be carried out when both
the Outer and Inner Race parts are mounted. The cover should not be assembled at this point but Outer Race
must be drawn along its whole mounting face against the fastening surface with the fastening screws.

There are several methods for checking run-out, one of them is described here.

F.1 Fasten a dial gauge to the Inner Race and locate the sensor of the dial gauge against the bore of the
Outer Race (point J in Fig. 8).

F.2 Slowly turn the shaft 3600 and determine the maximum run-out (TIR) whist ensuring (particularly in the
case of taper or sleeve bearing applications) that the bearing play is included in the run-out.

F.3 Compare this run-out value with the permissible value given in the documents of the machine.

Alternative the maximum radial run-out (TIR) can be determined by measuring the distance between the (1)
Inner Race and (2) Outer Race. The measurement has to be done all 900 at the circumference with an internal
measuring device e.g. “Inside Dial Indicator”. The largest difference of the result of measurement lying in a
line is the run-out (TIR).

Hold back *
Housing 0.1 K 20H-50H1 & 60H

G.B Body 0.12 K 60-155

Inner 0.15 K 185-280

race

0.2 K 20H-50H1
& 60H
J 0.5 K 60-155
Shaft
0.8 K 185-280

Outer race

Fig.8

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G Verification of fitment prior to commissioning

Before operating the Free Wheel one has to make sure that the shaft can be easily and evenly
turned in Free Wheeling direction.

H Maintenance for Long and Trouble Free Life

When Free Wheeling with speed above the Lift-off speed, the Free Wheel clutch operates in maintenance
free mode and do not require any lubrication but protection against corrosion should be provided.

For the starting and stopping operation (running time max. 20sec. below Lift-off speed) splash lubrication of
the races is sufficient. As long as oil mist is existing it is OK.

If not then oil will reach the Outer race, a grease lubrication is to carry as follows;

Thickness of film approx. 0.5mm with a mineral lithium-based lubrication of NLGI class 000 to 2 with a max.
base viscosity of 42 mm2/sec. at 400 C (low temperature grease such as “LBZ” lubricant by Mobil or “ISOFLEX
LDS 18 spezial by Kluber).

Caution: To much grease will lead to malfunction of the Free Wheel Clutch!!

With frequent or constant operation below the Lift-off speed (pl. contact NMTG India directly with NMTG part
No. if available or see specific order documentation) either an oil bath or an oil supply between Cage and O u t e r
Race is necessary. The corresponding volume flow can be found in Table 1. However, the service life under
such conditions is limited!

SR NO Description of FWC Quantities of Oil

3
1 Type NHB.....S1 50 Cm / Min
3
2 Type NHB.....S2 100 Cm / Min
3
3 Type NHB.....S3 200 Cm / Min

Table : 1

Please remember: If you need additional information for example regarding need of life below the Lift-off
speed, please ask directly to the NMTG India.

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NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt. Ltd.

NMTG is an engineering set up situated at Naroda, GIDC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, since last two and half decades
and engaged in manufacturing of high precision products in modern CNC environment. These products are
mainly used for the purpose of drive transmission and are available in wide range of sizes and applications.
Depending upon specific applications there are four verities of products namely (1) Free Wheel – one way
–Clutches used as Hold Back / Back-stop, Overrunning Clutch and Indexing Clutch (2) Keyless Transmission
Elements (3) Tensioner Nut & Bolts and (4) Cam follower / Track Rollers.

Keyless Transmission Elements: These are available in mainly two verities (1) Locking Assembly and (2) Shrink
Disks and are offered in different types. These are versatile in nature, can with stand high fatigue stresses under
alternating tensional stresses. These are most suitable and economical for fixing on shaft or on hub or between
shaft and hub offering easy mounting and removal, wear free operation, perfect alignment and adjustable also.
For mounting no key way is necessary in shaft and hub as they are shrunk fit and thus minimizes notch effect.
Widely used for drive applications like Shaft mounted gear arrangement, Gear Wheels, Chain Sprocket, Lever,
Cams, Break Drums and at many other places.

Tensioner Nuts & Bolts: These units offer great benefit in application where ordinary hexagonal nuts on stud or
bolt require very high tightening force for full tightening. For this unit very low tightening force (torque) is required
for each clamping screws provided, with the help of standard torque wrench, to achieve the same or better results.
Hence they are widely used for general mechanical fitment in heavy and medium duty equipment. Loosening
under full load conditions is eliminated as there is no play between male and female threads of multiple Tensioner
Bolts and Nuts assembly. However, standard torque Wrench has to be used for tightening purpose.

Cam Followers / Stud type Track Rollers: Standard as well as eccentric designs of Stud and Cage Guide are
available ready to fit condition for applications like heavy loads and medium speeds.

All NMTG Products are versatile in nature, offer great economy is use hence extensively used in almost
all industries and thus rule the market.

Application of products
Multifarious - especially Medium
& Heavy Projects - all Industries.