Tsubaki TGB Series User manual

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Safety
Instruction Manual for
SHOCK GUARD & SHOCK GUARD COUPLING
TGB Series
TGB20(C) --- TGB70(C)，TGB90(C) --- TGB130(C)
Sprocket Types: TGB20 --- TGB70
⚫Thank you for purchasing SHOCK GUARD.
⚫Be sure the product delivered matches your order. This will prevent you from accidents, injuries or equipment
damage caused by installing the wrong unit. If an incorrect unit is delivered, contact TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN
immediately.
⚫This manual should remain with the product at all times including when redistributed.
⚫To ensure safety, this manual should be available to every user.
Death or serious injury may result from misusing the product without following the directions
given under this sign.
⚫Before carrying out maintenance, make sure there is no load or turning force applied to the machine.
⚫Inspect operation periodically for overloads.
⚫Comply with Ordinance on Labor Safety and Hygiene 2-1-1 general standards.
⚫Comply with this manual when conducting unit installation, removal, maintenance and inspection.
⚫When using with lifting equipment, install a suitable protection device for safety purposes. Otherwise the
equipment may occur due to a falling accident.
Minor or moderate injury, as well as damage to the product may result from misusing the
product without following the directions given under this sign.
⚫Read this manual throughly before servicing the unit, and handle the unit correctly.
⚫Design the equipment so that it can tolerate load and rotational force when overloaded.
⚫Mechanical parts may wear depending on the rotation speed and slipping time. Check the operation periodically,
and for any mechanical failure, contact TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN.
⚫This manual is an essential part of the unit, and it should remain with the unit at all times including when
redistributed.
Note : Failure take heed of information labeled “CAUTION”may also lead to serious accidents depending on the situation.
1. Structure and Parts
SHOCK GUARD
①Hub
②Center Flange
③Plate
④Adjustment Nut
⑤Disc Springs
⑥Drive Balls
⑦Shaft Snap Ring
⑧Set Screw
⑨Lock Screw
⑩Plain Bearing
⑪Sensor Plate
⑫Indicator
⑬Thrust Bearing
⑭Steel Balls
⑮Spring Retainer
⑯Adjustment Bolts
⑰Hexagon Nuts
SHOCK GUARD COUPLING
①SHOCK GUARD
②TGB Sprocket
③CP Sprocket
④Roller Chain
⑤Hexagon Bolts
CAUTION
WARNING

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Sprocket Types TGB70
①Hub
②Center Sprocket
③Plate
④Adjustment Nut
⑤Disc Springs
⑥Drive Balls
⑦Shaft Snap Ring
⑧Lock Screw
⑨Plain Bearing
⑩Sensor Plate
⑪Indicator
⑫Thrust Bearing
⚫For sprocket types, follow the instructions for TGB20 --- TGB70.
⚫Each unit is provided with one lock screw ⑧.
2. Boring
1. General
Do not confuse the parts when disassembling two or more units. If incorrect parts are used, the unit indicator may lose accuracy.
<Disassembly>
TGB20 --- TGB50
⚫Remove the adjustment nut.
⚫Remove the following from hub in the order given: three disc springs, sensor plate, Thrust bearing and plate.
⚫Remove the shaft snap ring.
⚫Remove the drive balls after taking the center flange apart.
Make sure all parts are free of dust, and do not misplace the balls.
TGB70 --- TGB130
⚫Remove the hexagon screw that secures the adjustment nut (except for TGB70).
⚫Loosen the three hexagon nuts and remove the adjustment bolts.
⚫Remove the adjustment nut.
⚫Remove the following from hub in the order given: spring retainer, four dish springs, sensor plate, Thrust bearing and plate.
⚫Remove the drive balls after taking the center flange apart.
Make sure all parts are free of dust, and do not misplace the balls.
<Boring>
①Clamp the OD of hub flange and align the ODs of hub and boss.
②Refer to the following charts for tap sizes and positions.
Tap holes over the indicators for TGB20 --- TGB50.
Unit : mm
Model No.
Snap Ring Size
Model No.
F
Setscrew
TGB20
32 (C Type)
TGB20
4
M4
TGB30
45 (Concentric)
TGB30
5
M5
TGB50
75 (Concentric)
TGB50
6
M6
TGB70
110 (Concentric)
TGB70
6
M8
TGB90
130 (C Type)
TGB90
8
M10
TGB110
160 (C Type)
TGB110
10
M12
TGB130
190 (C Type)
TGB130
10
M12
Model No.
SHOCK GUARD
Coupling
Rough Bore
Max. Bore
Rough Bore
Max. Bore
TGB20
8
20
12.5
42
TGB30
12
30
18
48
TGB50
22
50
18
55
TGB70
32
70
28
75
TGB90
42
90
33
103
TGB110
52
110
38
113
TGB130
60
130
53
145
①Hub
②Center Sprocket
③Plate
④Adjustment Nut
⑤Disc Springs
⑥Drive Balls
⑦Shaft Snap Ring
⑧Lock Screw
⑨Plain Bearing
⑩Sensor Plate
⑪Indicator．
⑫Thrust Bearing
⑬Spring Retainer
⑭Adjustment Bolts
⑮Hexagon Nuts

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2. Coupling
Align and bore the boss portion while clamping it in place.
3. Re-assembly and Minimum Torque Resetting
Re-assembly
⚫Re-assemble SHOCK GUARD by reversing the disassembly procedure.
⚫Then grease the drive balls and Thrust bearing.
⚫Confirm that the directionｓof the dish springs are correct.
MIN Torque Resetting
TGB20 --- TGB50
Tighten the adjustment nut and set the indicator at zero.
TGB70 --- TGB130
⚫Tighten the adjustment nut before fitting the adjustment bolts.
⚫Match the hub with its marking.
⚫Fix the hub with hexagon screws (lock screw for TGB70).
⚫Set the indicator at minimum or zero by tightening the three adjustment bolts.

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4. Drive Member Installation
⚫Install a sprocket, pulley, or gear by securing their recessed portion in the OD of center flange.
⚫Secure with bolts.
⚫Then apply an anti-loosening agent to the bolts.
Recommended dimensions for the drive member.
Unit : mm
Series
Recommended Dimensions for Drive Member
A
B
C
D
E
F
TGB20-H
78
4
5.5
90H7
64
3 and above
TGB30-L,H
100
6
6.6
113H7
84
4 and above
TGB50-L,M,H
142
6
9.0
160H7
124
5 and above
TGB70-H
200
6
11.0
220H7
172
5 and above
TGB90-L,H
265
8
13.5
295H8
240
5 and above
TGB110-L,H
325
6
17.5
355H8
292
5 and above
TGB130-L,H
360
8
17.5
400H8
325
5 and above
5. Shaft Installation
With Key
⚫Use a parallel key. The key should fit in the shaft keyway with a slight
clearance over the key.
⚫Secure key and shaft to the unit by tightening the setscrew.
⚫Apply Loctite 242 or its equivalent to the setscrew.
⚫Clearance fit between the shaft and hub ID is recommended.
⚫If the key fits the shaft keyway with a tight fit, the adjustment nut may
not be tightened.
6. Coupling Installation
Align both sprockets within the tolerance specified in Table #.
①Angular Misalignment
Mount coupling within the allowable angular misalignment 0.5°while maintaining the specified dimension C.
②Parallel Misalignment
Align the bottom teeth against a straightedge within the appropriate misalignmentε.
Unit: mm
Model No.
Allowable Angular
Misalignment
(α°)
(C) Dimension
Allowable Parallel
Misalignment
(ε)mm
TGB20-C
0.5
7.1
0.25
TGB30-C
0.5
9.2
0.31
TGB50-C
0.5
10.9
0.38
TGB70-C
0.5
14.3
0.50
TGB90-C
0.5
17.8
0.64
TGB110-C
0.5
21.4
0.76
TGB130-C
0.5
28.5
1.00
After the sprockets are aligned, secure them by wrapping the roller chain around the sprockets. Insert the joint link in the chain ends and
lock with the clip provided.

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7. Torque Setting
1) TGB20 --- TGB50 (TGB20-C --- TGB50-C)
①.Find the tightening angle that corresponds to your required trip torque using the Tightening Angle and Trip Torque graph on the
next page. First, tighten the adjustment nut 60 degrees below the determined value, and perform a trip test. Then gradually
increase the trip torque to its optimum value. Note that each graph should serve as a rough guide and not as a reference to
determine the actual trip torque.
②.Do not exceed the maximum torque on the indicator when tightening the adjustment screw. Otherwise, the dish springs will not
have sufficient space to flex.
③.After setting the optimum torque by turning the adjustment nut, tighten the lock screw provided to the following values. Note
that tightening less than the tightening torques given may cause the screw to loosen during operation. On the other hand,
tightening more than those shown may result in a deformed lock screw. Such screw may not be loosened.
Apply Loctite 242 or its equivalent to the lock screw to prevent loosening from vibrations.
Tightening Torque
Lock screw M5 : 3.8 N・m {38.7 kgf・cm}
Lock screw M8 : 16 N・m {163 kgf・cm}
Notes:
Ensure the following before retightening a lock screw that has been removed.
1. The brass portion is not disengaged from the screw body (the rest of the screw). Using a lock screw whose brass portion and body are
disengaged may damage the hub thread.
2. The brass portion is not markedly damaged. If the screw is used under such condition, the hub thread may be damaged.
Replace with a new lock screw if the above or similar conditions apply.
2) TGB70 --- TGB130 (TGB70-C --- TGB130-C)
①Adjust torque with adjustment bolts.
Loosen the three hexagon nuts used to prevent the adjustment bolts from loosening.
Make sure the adjustment nut matches the hub marking, and that the hexagon head cap screw used for anti-loosening (lock screw
for TGB70 and 70-C) is securely fastened.
②.Find the tightening angle that corresponds to your required trip torque using the Tightening Angle and Trip Torque graph on the
next page. First, tighten the adjustment nut 60 degrees below the determined value, and perform a trip test. Then gradually
increase the trip torque to its optimum value. Note that each graph should serve as a rough guide and not as a reference to
determine the actual trip torque.
③.Firmly tighten the hexagon nut to prevent loosening.
④.Do not exceed the maximum torque on the indicator when tightening the adjustment screw. Otherwise, the dish springs will not
have sufficient space to flex.

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8. Overload Detection
⚫The axial movement of the sensor plate is used to determine overload.
⚫The plate moves with every trip revolution. Use a proximity switch that can sufficiently detect the sensor plate displacements as
shown in the table below.
⚫If using a TGA sensor, read and follow the instructions provided in its manual.
Unit : mm
Model No.
t
Displacement of
Sensor Plate
TGB20-H
1.8 --- 3.3
1.8
TGB30-L,H
2.0 --- 3.5
2.0
TGB50-L,M,H
2.7 ---4.2
2.7
Unit : mm
Model No.
t
Displacement of
Sensor Plate
TGB70-H
3.3 --- 4.8
3.3
TGB90-L,H
5.6 --- 6.8
5.4
TGB110-L,H
6.2 --- 7.4
6.0
TGB130-L,H
6.8 --- 8.0
6.6
9. Resetting
This auto-resetting type only requires restarting the motor, and other parts of the drive unit to reengage.
①When the TGB trips from overload, stop the motor and remove the cause of overload.
②Reset TGB and operate at 50 rpm or slower or by inching the motor. Never reset manually.
③The clicking noises indicate that the drive balls have rolled back into their positions.
10. Maintenance
①SHOCK GUARD
Apply a thin layer of grease to the drive balls and Thrust bearing, once a year or every 1000 trips.
Grease
Mobil
Showa Shell
Eneos
Idemitsu
Cosmo
Mobilux
EP2
Alvania
EP Grease 2
Epnoc Grease
AP(N)2
Daphny Eponex
Grease EP No.2
Cosmo Dynamax
EP Grease 2

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②Coupling
Grease roller chain and sprockets with molybdenum disulfide or any of the above grease once a month.
③Sprocket
Refer to the catalog on Tsubaki Drive Chains for maintaining your sprockets and roller chain.
Infrequent trips and operations do not necessarily mean that the sprockets are in good condition. Long continuous operations can wear
out sprockets.
Inspect sprockets periodically by referring to the catalog.

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TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.: hereinafter referred to as “Seller”
Customer: hereinafter referred to as “Buyer”
Goods sold or supplied by Seller to Buyer: hereinafter referred to as
“Goods”
1. Warranty period without charge
18 months effective the date of shipment or 12 months effective the
first use of Goods, including installation of Goods to Buyer’s
equipment or machines - whichever comes first.
2. Warranty coverage
Should any damage or problem with the Goods arise within the
warranty period, given that the Goods were operated and
maintained under instructions provided in the manual, Seller
would repair and replace at no charge once the Goods are returned
to Seller. The following are excluded from the warranty.
1) Any costs related to removing Goods from the Buyer’s
equipment or machines to repair or replace parts.
2) Costs to transport Buyer’s equipment or machines to the
Buyer’s repair shop.
3) Costs to reimburse any profit loss due to any repair or damage
and consequential losses caused by the Buyer.
3. Warranty with charge
Seller will charge any investigation and repair of Goods caused by:
1) Improper installation by failing to follow the instruction
manual.
2 )Insufficient maintenance or improper operation by the Buyer.
3) Incorrect installation of Goods to other equipment or
machines.
4) Any modifications or alterations of Goods by the Buyer.
5) Any repair by engineers other than the Seller or those
designated by the Seller.
6) Operation in an inappropriate environment not specified in
the manual.
7) Force Majeure or forces beyond the Seller’s control such as
natural disasters and injustice done by a third party.
8) Secondary damage or problem incurred by the Buyer’s
equipment or machines.
9) Defected parts supplied, or specified by the Buyer.
10) Incorrect wiring or parameter setting by the Buyer.
11) The end of life cycle of the Goods under normal usage.
12) Loss or damage not liable to the Seller.
4. Dispatch Service
Service to dispatch a Seller’s engineer to investigate, adjust
or trial test Seller’s Goods is at the Buyer’s expense.
5. Disclaimer
1) In our constant efforts to improve, TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN
may change the contents of this document without notice.
2) Considerable effort has been made to ensure that the contents
of this document are free from errors. However,
TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN makes no warranties with respect to
the accuracy of information described herein. In the mean
time, we would appreciate comments or reports on any
inaccuracies or omissions found in this document to help us
make timely amendments as necessary. Your cooperation is
greatly appreciated.
Warranty
DATE 2020/09/09 BulletinNo.08F01TS00E2
TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
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