GULLCO KBM-28U User manual

Revised: May 14, 2018 GD-055
KBM®-28U
INVERTED PORTABLE PLATE
EDGE BEVELLING MACHINE
Adjustable bevel head produces bevel
angles from 22.5º through 55º
Supplied with angle bevel pin for 30º
Other bevel angle pins are available
upon request.
NOTE: Machine shipped with the 30º
bevel pin in place.
PARTS LIST
&
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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READ BEFORE USING THE KBM®-28U BEVELLER
Please refer to the KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling Machine Parts
List & Operating Instructions document (GD-047) for all other information
not contained within this supplemental manual, as it contains all of the
major wear components used in the KBM®-28U machine along with similar
principles of operational procedure, safety instruction, maintenance etc.
KBM®-28U PLATE EDGE BEVELLING MACHINE DETAILS
This manual (in combination with the KBM®-28 manual, GD-047) covers the operation instructions,
maintenance requirements and provides parts lists for the Gullco Inverted Plate Edge Bevelling
Machine, part number: KBM®-28U.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE - designed and manufactured in compliance with
2006/42/EC provisions and further amendments.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Bevel Width: 1.10" [28 mm] at standard 30° bevel angle on material with a
tensile strength of 64,000 lb/in² [45 Kg/mm²] (multiple passes)
Maximum Bevel Depth: 0.95" [24.2 mm] at standard 30° bevel angle on material with a
tensile strength of 64,000 lb/in² [45 Kg/mm²] (multiple passes)
Minimum Plate Thickness: 5/16" (8.0 mm)
Maximum Plate Thickness: 2" (50 mm)
Bevel Speed: 10’ [3 m] per minute†
Motor: 3 H.p., 3 phase, available for 230, 460 and 575 V at 60 Hz. and
also 380 and 400/415 V at 50 Hz. supply
Gearbox Oil: 4.8 US Gallon (18 Litres) of Shell Tivera S 320 (See section
“Periodic Inspection & Maintenance” for further details)
Weight: 924 lbs. [420 Kg.] including hydraulic undercarriage assembly
†Top speed can vary depending on variations of bevel depth, voltage and frequency.

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LIFTING (HOISTING)
The recommended method of lifting (hoisting) the Gullco KBM®-28U Inverted Portable Plate Edge
Bevelling machine is to use two (2) equal length slings of sufficient capacity (924 lbs [420 Kg]
minimum), fed through the machine as shown below. All lifting (hoisting) equipment must be
suitably rated and clearly identified to be of adequate capacity. Never raise the machine any higher
than necessary and never transport it over the top of people!
WARNING! Do not lift the machine by the
wheel adjusting handles, or any
other such component(s) that
could result in machine damage
and/or bodily injury due to
mechanical failure during the
lifting (hoisting) process.
Note: Undercarriage may not be as
shown, for illustrative
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CUTTER
ROTATION
PLATE TRAVEL
MACHINE TRAVEL
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING! As shown in the accompanying drawing, the cutter rotation MUST be clockwise (as
viewed from the front). IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS ROTATION DIRECTION BE
CORRECT OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE MAY OCCUR AND
WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. Be certain to check the cutter rotation before
operating the machine. The plate should be fed in the direction shown if the machine
is static and the material is being manually fed, alternatively, the bevelling machine
should travel in the direction shown if the plate is static and the machine is running
along the plate. If the cutter rotation is incorrect, it means that the 3 phase AC
connection is incorrect and two out of the three Live wires must be swapped.

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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
FREQUENT INSPECTIONS
IMPORTANT: Due to the inverted operating position of the KBM bevelling machine,
contamination from the bevelled plate tends to build-up around the back of the
cutter and may eventually work its way into the gearbox bearing causing
machine damage, if not regularly cleaned and inspected.
The area around the cutter should be cleaned multiple times during a day of operation. The
removal of any rust and/or mill scale from the edge of the plate before bevelling will help reduce
build-up, component wear and prolong the life of the machine.
After a week of operation the cutter should be removed and the area behind the cutter cleaned and
inspected for wear. The Cutter Felt Insert, the Cutter Shaft Collar and/or the Stop Disc should be
replaced if worn or damaged.
It is also recommended that the gearbox’s main roller bearing be regularly inspected, cleaned and
replaced as necessary.
PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: The gearbox oil must be changed after the first 300 hours of operation
(approximately 2 months of single shift usage) and then every 12,500 hours
thereafter.
The Gearbox is typically shipped from the factory with “Shell Tivera S320” - a synthetic, ISO VG
320 oil. When replacing the gearbox oil, refer to the chart below for the best Viscosity Grade (VG)
oil to suit the operating environment of the machine. The gearbox requires 4.8 Gallons (US) [18
Litres] of oil.
NOTE: Do not mix mineral oils with synthetic oils! If necessary to change from one type of
oil to the other, carefully wash the internal parts of the unit using suitable
detergents.
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70ºF [0 - 20ºC] 70 - 104ºF [20 - 40ºC]
Mineral Oil
ISO VG Synthetic Oil ISO VG Mineral Oil ISO VG Synthetic Oil ISO VG
220 220 460 320

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
1 KBM-18U-004-1 JACK HANDLE 1
2 GK-108-052 1/4-20UNC x 1 HEX BOLT 1
3 GK-109-050 1/4-20UNC HEX NUT 1
4 GK-117-033 3/16 x 3/4 SPRING PIN 1
LIFTING JACK ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN
Drawing Number: KBM-18U-004

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KBM®-28U GENERAL ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN
Drawing Number: KBM-28U-100

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KBM®-28U GENERAL ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN
Drawing Number: KBM-28U-100

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PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN
Part Number: KBM-28U-044